The building, constructed at a cost of Rs 2 lakh, had been lying vacant since 1982 after the British Deputy High Commissioner moved out. It was then transferred to the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), before being entrusted to the ICCR some four years ago. Says Teesta Setalvad, Editor of %u201CCommunalism Combat%u201D who is striving for Indo-Pakistan friendship, %u201CWe have to live with the reality of Pakistan. If we want friendship, we need cultural exchanges. For this, a consulate in Mumbai is a must. And Jinnah House will serve that purpose%u201D. UNI
dated : Saturday, July 7, 2001, Chandigarh, Indian
