New Republic

Pakistan (pop. 76 millions) decided last week to turn itself from a dominion into an independent republic inside the British Commonwealth. Like its neighbor India, Pakistan will recognize Queen Elizabeth not as sovereign of the realm but as "head of the Commonwealth." The Crown-appointed Governor General, 59-year-old Ghulam Mohammed, is expected to become chief of state with full powers in name as well as in fact.

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