Broken record: Pakistan struggles with refugee influx; US supports Iran against the Soviets

As Pakistan took its first few steps, the massive logistical task of accommodating millions of refugees in the midst of widespread communal violence was a major challenge for the state. The issues of Sept 8-14, 1947, documented these difficult times. In happier news, the Urdu Anjuman met for the first time in Karachi, while in a strange twist of history, the US came to Iran’s defence in the face…

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As Pakistan took its first few steps, the massive logistical task of accommodating millions of refugees in the midst of widespread communal violence was a major challenge for the state. The issues of Sept 8-14, 1947, documented these difficult times. In…

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