690D.91/8–151: Telegram
The Ambassador in the United Kingdom (Gifford) to the Secretary of State
660. Embtel 578 July 28 to Dept rptd New Delhi 18 Karachi 18.
1. Emb Off has seen replies from UKHC’s New Delhi and Karachi describing reaction Zafrullah and Bajpai to representations briefly outlined Reftel. Both Zafrullah and Bajpai made polite but somewhat equivocal remarks general tenor of which was their own positions unassailable and concessions shld be made by other side.
2. New Delhi, Garner reported he suggested as on own personal initiative UN observers might be sent Punjab frontier. Bajpai reported to have replied this an entirely new suggestion and GOI had not considered such a possibility. He promised think it over.
3. In response to similar approach at Karachi Zafrullah said his govt had thought of this possibility but was reluctant at present [Page 1805] stage ask SC take any kind of action, although Pakistan might later appeal to SC if situation did not improve.
Sent Dept 660 rptd info New Delhi 21 Karachi 21.