DACCA: It was officially announced here today [June 4] that a number of serving personnel including some from the East Bengal Regiment, East Pakistan Rifles and Police, misguided by the extremists and disloyal leaders, deserted their units, border outposts and thanas and were made to participate in anti-State activities during the recent disturbances. … Understanding the circumstances under which such elements were made to deviate, an opportunity is provided to them to surrender to the nearest Military or Police authorities or Police stations with or without their weapons. — Agencies

[Meanwhile, as reported by a correspondent in Multan,] Ninety-seven persons were awarded various terms of jail, lashes and fine by the Mobile Summary Military Courts of Multan Division in the last month, according to an official source here. During the period, the Mobile Summary Military Courts of all four districts of Multan Division tried 52 cases... .

[Correspondent adds from Edgbaston] It was another memorable and proud day for Pakistan. First, Zaheer with his record-breaking and incredible 274 then Mushtaq and Asif, at their glorious and brilliant best, led Pakistan to an impregnable position. This great trio turned on an exhibition of stroke play, which those of us privileged to be present, will remember as long as memory serves us.

Published in Dawn, June 5th, 2021

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