Sindh History (14th February)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (14^th FEBRUARY)

14th February BIRTH DATES

1. Makhdoom Ghulam Muhammad ‘Maghmoom’ (Hala/Saint & Poet/ birth 14th February 1886),

2. Qazi Ghulam Muhammad Qureshi (Hala/Writer/ birth 14th February 1924),

3. Ramchand Naro Bhagat (Larkano > Ajmir/Singer/ birth 14th February 1925),

4. Sukhlal Punjwani (Chak > Kota/Journalist/ birth 14th February 1930),

5. Muhammad Khan Gopang (Hayat Gopang/ Local politician/ birth 14th February 1946),

6. Syed Ghazanfar ‘Raja’ (Ratodero/Poet & Politician/ birth 14th February 1947),

7. Maqbool Ahmad ‘Maro’ (Matli/Poet/ birth 14th February 1957),

8. Azam Chhinko (Dadu/Writer/ birth 14th February 1961),

9. Aijaz Mahesar (Khondi/Writer/ birth 14th February 1981).

14th February

DEATH DATES

1. Syed Hussain Shahmurad Shirazi (Thatto/Saint/ death 14th February 1488),

2. ‘Bedil’ Faqir ( Rohri/Saint & Poet/ death 14th February 1873),

3. Wali Muhammad Hassan Ali Effendi (Karachi/Politician/ death 14th February 1934).

EVENT

14th February

1843: Majour Outram, Political Agent writes to Mir Shahdad Khan that ‘Your Munshi Metharam, has brought your message to this effect that you are the friend of the British, and, if it is my wish, will come personally to reside in the Agency for my protection; and that your people shall not join in approaching disturbance, and will not oppose the British. This I have understood, and this is my reply: That if your behave as you say, no blame will upon your Highness; but, if a single follower of yours does join in hostilities against the English, the penalty will be yours,; and if any of your people are implicated, it cannot be concealed from me, for, depend upon it, I will make a thorough investigation.’
1926: Dr.Annie Besant presides over political conference held at Karachi. Speakers throw light on the importance of the ‘Commonwealth of India Bill’ introduced by Dr. Annie Besant in Assembly. 
1933: Haji Mir Muhammad Baloch moves adjournment in the Bombay legislative Assembly to discuss the Government’s policy underlying opening of liquor shops in Karachi and Ahmadabad. The president disallows the motion.
1935: ‘The India Bill’ is debated in the House of Commons. Colonel Wedgwood opposes the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency.
1945: The Sindh Muslim League meets at Karachi to discuss the awarding of Party Tickets to candidates.
1947: Sj. L. B. Bhopatkar, President of All-India Hindu Maha Sabha at a press conference in New Delhi says that the Muslim League’s boycott of the Constituent Assembly had made it incumbent on it to vacate its seats in the interim Government and if the Muslim League refuses to do, it was up to Governor- General to compel it to this course of action.
1948: At the annual Darbar at Sibi, the Quaid-i-Azam announces to constitute an ‘Advisory Council’ for Balochistan.
1969: Complete strike is observed throughout Pakistan and meetings are held demanding acceptance of DAC’s 8-points. Two people are killed in Karachi and Lahore each.
1971: Awami League Central Committee reiterates Party’s 6-points and 11-points of students’ council as the basis of new constitution.
1990: COP Leaders demand of President to impose ‘Governor’s rule in Sindh. It is amazing to note the Governor’s rule in Sindh was always demanded when PPP is in power.
1995: Eleven people are killed in fresh outburst of violence in Karachi.