Saturday 24 June 2017

Sindh History (24th June)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (24th June).
Research by Dr. Dur Muhammad Pathan
BIRTH DATES
1. Moulana Ghulam Mustafa Qasmi (Bhanbho Chandio/Religious Scholar, Freedom Fighter & Promoter of Research/ birth 24th June 1924),
24th June
DEATH DATES
1. Pir Sahibdino (Bulri/Saint/ death 24th June 1913),
2. Kazi Abdul Rahman (Freedom Fighter & Journalist/ death 24th June 1958),
3. Kazi Fazlullak (Naushero Feroz > Larkano/Freedom Fighter & ex-Chief Minister/ death 24th June 1987),
4. Shoukat Khwaja (Writer/ death 24th June 2011)
24th June
EVENTS
1843: Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro was the first Sindhi ruler, who granted permission to British people to establish factory in Sindh and a factory was established in Thatta. When sindh was occupied by Napier on behalf of the Government of India, Munshi Pentameters and his cousin claimed that the building of the factory was their property. Whereas Captain Wallace suggested that it should be converted into a travellers’ bungalow and Rs.one be charged for occupying it for a day. (Source: Captain Wallace’s letter to Major Outran).
1916: Hasanand Sunderdas Pamnani had opened ‘Saat Sri Dharamdas Shewa Mandal’ at Rohri so as to render social services, hold religious classes and teach Sanskrit. Two lectures were arranged in a month. Karamchand Hingorani, who was officer of education Department (Assistant D.E) at Larkana, used to give his lectures. Today, he gives his lecture also. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi).
1920: Khilafat Conference is held at Jacobabad with Moulana Taj Mahmood Amroti in chair. The high handedness of Jacobabad administration is condemned at large and homage is paid to Khilafat leaders and workers of the District Jacobabad for being victimized at the hands of the Government. Pro-Government elements and landlords are warrned not to play in hands of anti-Islam & anti-people Government and avoid from violating norms & rights of society and Motherland. (The Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi).
1940: Moulana Muhammad Sadiq of Khada and Foujdar Umar Khan recorded their statement and evidence before the Masjid Manzilgah Inquiry court at Karachi. (Source: Inquiry Report).
1948: An agreement is signed between Sindh Government and Pakistan Government regarding the settlement of migrants in Sindh. (Source: Newspapers).
1954: Mir Bandh Ali, Qazi Abdul Manan; Syed Noor Shah; Syed Ghulam Hyder Shah; Ahmad Kham and Najamuddin are inducted in Sindh cabinet. One of the most important events is taking place today. Iftkhar Hussain Mamdot, who was dismissed as the Chief Minister of Punjab, is sworn in as the Governor of Sindh. (Source: Ibid).
1955: India and Pakistan announce ‘Water dispue agreement’. (Source: Newspapers).
1960: Any more violation of air space by or from Pakistan will be responded with iron hand and tough time, U.S.S.R warns. (Source: Newspapers).
1970: Islami Mutahida Mahaz is formed . It consists of Jamat-i-Islami, Jamiat-i-Ulema Pakistan; Pakistan Jamhoori Party anf Ahal-i-Hadith. (Source: ‘Source-Material on JUP’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1992: Salim Shahzad, Vice chairman of the MQM is arrested and FIR is lodged against Altaf Hussain (Source: Newspapers).
1996: Army is called out in Rawalpindi in a wake of Jamat-i-Islami’s march towards Islamabad protesting against the budgetary proposals. Source: ‘Source-Material on JI’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute)

Tuesday 6 June 2017

Sindh History (7th June)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (7th JUNE)
7th June
BIRTH DATES
1. Gurdas Wadhwani (Hyderabad/Journalist/ birth 7th June 1911),
2. Kazi Abdul Wahab ‘Aziz; (Poet/ birth 7th June 1915),
3. Nooruddin ‘Roshan’ (Poet/ birth 7th June 1921),
4. Tikam Aftab (Poet/Poet/ birth 7th June 1938),
5. Gordhan ‘Madhosh’ (Poet/ birth 7th June 1942),
6. Abdul Hamid Soomro (Writer/1954),
7. Muhammad Aslam Chandio (Writer/ birth 7th June 1960),
8. Qadir Kandhar (Poet/ birth 7th June 1974),
9. Ibrahim Malah (Poet/ birth 7th June 1981)
7th June
DEATH DATES
1. Qalandar Bux Dhorai (Politician/ death 7th June 1930),
2. Moulana Ali Muhammad Jamali (Religious Scholar/ death 7th June 1981),
3. Nisar Bazmi (Mirzapur/Poet/ death 7th June 2000),
4. Kashif Soomro (Shikarpur/Poet/ death 7th June 2012)

7th June
EVENTS

1843: Mir Hussain Khan writes to the Court of Directors from Sasoor jail that I am separated from my country and relations, particularly from mother, who, worn out with years, cannot have long to live, and the few remaining years of her life will be shortened by separation from me; my betrothed too, and her parents, will grave for me, and I therefore hope that, with accustomed kindness and justice, you will, on duly considering my case, restore me with honour and dignity to my country and relations.(Reference: ‘Correspondence related to Sinde’, London)
1912: Young Husband, Commissioner, inaugurates ‘ Tahilram Khemchand Dharamshala’ in Karachi. Tahilram was eminent personality of Karachi. He entered Karachi Municipality in 1887 and became its president in 1896. He breathed his last at the age of 42 years. This Dharamshala has been named after him in recognition of his valuable services. It is situated at Harris road , costed 35 thousand rupees and is designed by Mea Sham Lee.(Reference: The Sindh Daily Gazette, Karachi, dt. 8.6.1912)
1919: Lal Ramditomal, Zamindar and Hon. Magistrate, Mirpurkhas sends telegram to the Bombay Govrnment showing his displeasure with Amir of Afghanistan on having unreasonable severed longstanding cordial relations with British Government. (Reference:Gazette Notification of Government of Bombay of same date)
1931: While addressing largely public meeting in Bardoli, Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan says that the Hindus are the elder brothers, the Muslims are the younger brothers. The elder brother should take care of the younger brother. The two brothers shold march hand in hand towards the goal. (Reference: Indian Annual Register, Vol.1, 1931)
1933: Headed by Dr. Rabindranath Tagore, an influential body of leaders sends a cable to the Premier, the Lord President of the Council and Secretary of State urging the release of political prisoners. (Ref: Indian Annual Register, Vol.1.1933).
1947: All-India Muslim League and All-India Congress prepare a rough blue-print of the new states of Pakistan and India. (Ref: History of Freedom Movement)
1956: Red Shirt party is declared unlawful in west Pakistan (Ref: Newspapers)
1965: Noornal Amin is elected as the leader of opposition (Ref: Newspapers)
1966: Ten people are killed and several injured by police firing in the Narayangang area of East Pakistan. Violence erupts due to strike call by Awami League (Ref: Various Newspapers)
1972: Moulana Moudoodi completes ‘Tafhim-ul-Quran’. The work was started in 1942.
1977: Martial law is withdrawn from Karachi, Hyderabad and Lahore. PNA and PPP Government agree to hold polls in October, 1977. (Reference: Various Newspapers)
1979: PNA will extend cooperation to Zia-ul Haq, says Mufti Mahmood (Ref; Various Newspapers)
1992: Nine innocent people are killed in Jamshoro in the name of clean-up operation. Sindh border with India is called. (Ref: All Sindhi Newspapers)