Role of Memons in Pakistan Movement  

When Pakistan movement was started, the Memons generously contributed to the Funds of All India Muslim League and Muslim Press Fund established by Quaid-e-Azam who knew the patriotism of Memons and therefore visited every nook and corner of Kathiawar including Rajkot, Gondal, Dhoraji, Mangrol, Bantva, Manavadar, Kutiyana, Ranawav, Porbandar, Jetpur and Wanthli in January, 1940. During these visits large processions were taken out which culminated in meetings which were addressed by Quaid-e-Azam, Mr. I.I. Chundrigar and prominent Memons personalities. At every such function Quaid-e-Azam was presented with bag full of donations. The visit of Quaid-e-Azam to such large number of towns and addressing gatherings at such relatively small places shows what importance Quaid-e-Azam gave to the Memon community as early as in 1940. Among the freedom fighters who were jailed by the British Government during Pakistan Movement, you can find the names of Mr. Usman Kasam Mitha (Father of General Abubakar Mitha of Pakistan Army) Mr. Ahmed Noor Mohammad and Mr. A. Sattar Parekh.

The Memon community was in for-front in helping the humanity irrespective of their cast or creed whenever national calamites affected India & Pakistan. This included massive earth quack in Bihar and Quetta in 30s and floods in East Pakistan. For the work for the welfare of victims of Earthquake Mr. Abdul Sattar Haji Suleman Naviwala was awarded the medal of Qaiser-Hind by ViceRoy. The Pakistan Government awarded Sitara-e-Khidmat to Mr. Usman Suleman for flood relief activities in East Pakistan.

• Origin of Community

• Early Days

• Role of Community in Independence Movement

• Gandhi groomed as a leader by a Memon

• Role in Pakistan Movement

• Memons in Pakistan after partition

• Contribution in Education

• Contribution in Health Care

• Memons in Professions

• Contributions of Community to Pakistan's Economy

• Prominent Industrial Groups 

• Twenty Two Families & Memons

• Epilogue