LAHORE: The Commission appointed by the Pakistan Government to inquire into the facts concerning the assassination of Quaid-i-Millat Liaquat Ali Khan commenced its proceedings here this afternoon [Nov 8]. The recording of the evidence at Rawalpindi will commence on Nov 20. The Commission, which held its first meeting at the residence of its President, Mr Justice Mohammad Munir, framed its rules of procedure “for the present” and decided that the meetings of the Commission would be open to the public but the Commission might also sit in camera.

With a view to placing before the Commission the view of the general public, the Commission appointed Mr Faiz Mohammad … (former Speaker of the Punjab Legislative Assembly), who “in the absence of any express orders to the contrary”, will be entitled to take part in all the proceedings… . He will be assisted by a lawyer… .

… If nothing unexpected happens, the Commission will visit Rawalpindi on Oct 15 to see the site and to receive suggestions in regard to the Inquiry from the district … the representatives of the Muslim League and other organisations … and members of the general public.

Published in Dawn, November 9th, 2026