Messages on the Death of Liaquat Ali Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan.

Begum Liaquat Ali Khan, Karachi, Pakistan.

I send you sincere condolences, in which Mrs. Truman and our daughter join me, in your great sorrow which has come so suddenly and under such tragic circumstances. Pakistan which under the Prime Minister's wise leadership has met and overcome so many obstacles in taking its place in the world family of nations, has suffered a grievous blow. I know the people of Pakistan, whose qualities have been so clearly reflected in the progress of your country, will carry on with calm steadfastness and wisdom.

To you I wish to convey my sorrow and that of your many American friends in the loss of your husband.

HARRY S. TRUMAN

His Excellency Khwaja Nazimuddin, Governor General of Pakistan, Karachi.

I send to Your Excellency my condolences and deep personal sympathy on the tragic death of His Excellency Mr. Liaquat Ali Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan. The American Government and people will share with me the sorrow which has come to the Pakistan nation with such sudden impact. I know that the memory of Mr. Liaquat All Khan's wise leadership and statesmanship will long remain a guide and inspiration to the Government and people of Pakistan.

HARRY S. TRUMAN