690D.91/9–653: Telegram
The Ambassador in Pakistan (Hildreth) to the Department of State1
202. Times of Karachi editorial today entitled “stab in back” attacked US for Nimitz resignation which it says “cannot be interpreted as private act” nor friendly act toward Pakistan. Editorial states “by withdrawing Admiral Nimitz at this juncture US has done no more no less than to sabotage entire Security Council achievements.” Times says fulminating against India for Nimitz resignation would be admission India’s overwhelming influence in American affairs which ridiculous. “Of course America can on her own accommodate India and that is exactly what she has done and incidentally dealt the deadliest blow to Pakistan” editorial speaks of devastating results direct talks with India. Says Nimitz withdrawal by US means latter desires Paks to be pushed out of UN on Kashmir. “In light American attitudes we see no hope whatever making any headway.” Editorial concludes “ultimately it is not wheat from US which will help to keep us alive but our inherent strength which is by no means mean. We hope government is now as clear about its objectives and course of action as people have always been.”
- This telegram was repeated for information to New Delhi.↩