steps to reproduce 1. configure emacs to use pgtk 2. emacs -Q 3. C-z or M-x iconify-frame 4. Restore emacs by clicking on its icon Emacs does not display characters any more. I believe this bug is similar to bug#42655 except this time it is for pgtk and not lucid. I believe I have fixed this problem and will attach a patch in the next mail, but the thing is I have no idea how I fixed it so please check for any unintended consequences. Thanks