RAWALPINDI: Mr J.A. Rahim has been removed from his office of Minister for Production and Commerce by the Prime Minister … it was officially stated today [July 3]. Announcing this decision, it was made clear that it was not due to any political or ideological differences but to recent behaviour on the part of Mr Rahim, which was incompatible with the dignity of his office and the discipline of the Government, the … statement said.

Mr Rafi Raza, member of the Senate, has been appointed Minister for Production and Commerce. He was sworn in this morning. The oath of office was administered by the President. Mr Raza was appointed as Special Assistant to President Bhutto in December 1971. He continued in this office till July 20, 1973, when he resigned on having been elected to the Senate. Mr Rahim … is also the Secretary-General of the Pakistan People’s Party. — News agencies

[Meanwhile,] the Government of Sind has suspended the publication of Daily Jasarat, Karachi, for two months from July 3. According to an order served on its printer, the action has been taken in view of “the publication of some material which is prejudicial to the interest of public order … in Sind.”

Published in Dawn, July 4th, 2024