231. Editorial Note
Source: Telegrams 2087, 3396, and 3530 from Islamabad, March 6, April 18, and April 21. Telegrams 2087 and 3530 are in the National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 23–9 PAK. Telegram 3396 is ibid., POL 15–5 PAK.
In a speech broadcast to the nation on March 6, 1972, President Bhutto announced that the National Assembly of Pakistan would be convened on April 14 to formulate plans for an interim Constitution. He also announced that martial law would be lifted on August 14. The National Assembly approved an interim Constitution on April 18 and Bhutto issued a proclamation suspending martial law on April 20.