Q. 45: Would any arrangement emerge to accommodate the demand for autonomous regions-a federal structure. If not, what will be the formula and extent of autonomy for the provinces-a confederal structure?
Answer: The basic principles are clearly prescribed in LFO. We are committed to a federal parliamentary form of Government, with the maximum of autonomy for the federating units, consistent with a strong Pakistan.
Q. 46: In East Pakistan, will separate electorates be considered in view of the ideological nature of the State?
Answer: The people will decide for themselves the type they wish to adopt.
Q. 47: The Awami League having been outlawed, the Pakistan People's Party automatically becomes the major political force in the country. As the majority party they should form the Government at the Centre. Is there any imminent shift towards the Socialist Bloc.”
Answer: The emergence of two strong political parties was a welcome development but unfortunately neither of them emerged as an all-Pakistan Partyand that is the root cause of our trouble. We cannot ignore the situation in the East Wing and go ahead as though nothing had happened. As far as the impact on external relations is concerned, Pakistan is following an independent foreign policy and as such no one foresees any major departure from it, no matter what party comes to power.
Q. 48: Is it the Government's intention to restore political activity in all provinces including East Pakistan? If so, by what approximate date?
Answer: Yes. The intention is to revive the process of transfer of power to the people as expeditiously as practicable.
Q. 49: Does the Government propose to legalize all political parties again or all except the outlawed Awami League?
Answer: No political patty is outlawed except the Awami League.
Q. 50: What kind of a future constitution is being envisaged for the country now?
Answer: The same as the President is committed to under LFO-federal parliamentary with the largest possible measure of regional autonomy consistent with a strong Pakistan.
Q: 51: Is it probable that the 'Six Points will be accepted with modifications for East Pakistan?
Answer: It is not for the Government to accept or reject any party's programme. When 'the members of the National Assembly get together there will be a lot of 'give and take' and some compromise solution will emerge combining autonomy with integrity
Q. 52: The President, in his broadcast on the 26th March, assured his countrymen
