Historic Milestone

Tafhim-ul-Quran completed

  • The “Bangladesh Unacceptable” campaign was launched.
  • Maulana Maududi sent letters to 250 heads of state and influential international personalities seeking the release of 90,000 Pakistani prisoners held in India.
  • Tafhim-ul-Quran was completed on 7 June.
  • Mian Tufail Muhammad was elected Ameer-e-Jamaat for the first time.
  • Dr Nazir Ahmad, Member of the National Assembly, was assassinated.
  • The first serious conflict between Sindhi- and Urdu-speaking communities took place, leaving 55 people dead. Professor Ghafoor Ahmad played an important role in securing a settlement between the two sides. Mian Tufail Muhammad undertook two extensive tours of Sindh.
  • Chaudhry Ghulam Jilani became Ameer of Punjab Province.