Sindh History (31st December)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (31^{th DECEMBER})

31^th December

 BIRTH DATES

 

1. Gul Muhammad Shah Rizvi (Tando Allayar/ birth 31^th December 1914),
2. Dr. Abdul Karim Sandelo (Mehrab Sandelo-Education/Scholar/ birth 31^th December 1923),
3. Das Motovani (Kotri/Mumbai- Singer/ birth 31^th December 1930).

4. Rajkumar Jehamani(Ahmedabad-Actor/birth 31^th December 1950).

5. Moulana Khalifo Subghatullah Soomro (Shikarpur-Religious Scholar/birth 31^th December 1943)

6. Syed Muazim Bukhari (Larkana- Journalist/birth 31^th December 1963).

 

31^rd December

DEATH DATES

 

1. Haji Mahmmod Khan Qasmi (death 31^th December 1979).

2. Professor Akram Ansari (Borre-Education/Litterateur/death 31^th 1985).

3. Abu Shoukat Hamzo (Journalist/Politics/ birth 31^th December 1944)

 

 

31^rd December

EVENT

 

1916: “Prem Mandli”, Karachi, celebrates its 2^nd Anniversary. Mandli was the NGO with social & religious Aims & Objects and it Served Sindhi Society for years.

1920: Molvi Haji Azizullah presides over public meeting organized by Khalifat Commette at Nawabshah. This largely attended meeting condemns highhandedness of Government in crushing the movement and putting Freedom Fighters behind the bar.

1930:  Eleventh Annual Khlifat Conference is held at Mehar. It lasted for two days and is attended by handsome number of eminent Sindh Khlifat Leaders. It handed with passing resolutions on various subjects including demand for the relief of flood affected of the Mehar Taulka.

1936: “Sindh Hindu Conference” starts at Sukkur under the with Bhai Parmanand in chair. Political development after the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency was reviewed with special reference to the social, religious and political future of Sindhi Hindus.

Sindh History (30th December)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (30th DECEMBER)

30th December

BIRTH DATES

1. Moulana Abdul Karim Magsi (Ferozshah/Religious Scholar/ birth 30th December 1884),

2. Moulana Ghulam Muhammad 'Girami' (Mehar/Poet & Editor/ birth 30th December 1920),

3. Ghulam Sarwar 'Haziq' (Poet/ birth 30th December 1939),

4. Muhammad Bux 'Niaz' (Poet/ birth 30th December 1942).

DEATH DATES

1. Pir Qaimuddin Qalandar (Bukera/Saint/ death 30th December 1800),

2. Prof. Jhamandas Bhattia (Shikarpur/Scholar/ death 30th December 1965),

3. Ahmad Khan 'Gulzar' (Poet/ death 30th December 1969)

EVENTS

1844: The proposal of Sir Charles Napier to construct a bridge on Indus for Military purposes is approved by the Government of Idea.

1962: Direct dialing Telephone system between Karachi and Hyderabad is introduced.

1968: Three people are killed in Dhaka. Bhashani announces boycott of all elections and asks other political parties to take same decision.

1971: Z.A.Bhutto offers to enter into talks with India. Makes final warning to 22 families to bring back foreign exchange deposits from abroad.

1977: Wali Khan meets Zia-ul-Haq, demands general amenesty for Balochistan and relief for those who were vicitmised by Bhutto Government.

1985: Martial Law imposed by Zia-ul-Haq is lifted. Makhdoom Sajjad Hussain, Jahandad Khan, Abdul Ghafoor Hoti and Muhammad Moosa are appointed Governors for Punjab, Sindh, NWFP and Baluchistan. Sindh and Baluchistan got retired Military men as their Governors.

Sindh History (28th December)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (28th DECEMBER)

28th December

BIRTH DATES

1. Raghomal Motwani (Social Worker/ birth 28th December 1888),

2. Tilomal Naraindas (Sahti - Ajmir/Freedom Fighter/ birth 28th December 1901),

3. Dr.Khalid Talpur (Tando Jam/Scholar/ birth 28th December 1928),

4. Syed Wasim Shah (Halani/Saint/ birth 28th December 1969)

5. Maajid Sindhi (Sehwan/Writer/ birth 28th December 1986),

6. Rafiq Jokhio (Qadir Jokhio/Writer)

DEATH DATES

1. Shaikh Ayaz (Shikarpur - Sukkur - Karachi/Poet/ death 28th December 1997)

EVENTS

1849: The Bombay Govt asks Sindh Commissioner to find out a suitable post for Seth Naomal, late Head Kardar of Karachi. He has been granted 1,000 bigas of land for his life time, hence, arrangements be made for providing water for that land.

1947: Raja Ghazanfar Ali, Minister for Muhajreen affairs ask people to accept and accommodate Indian Muslim Migrants with open arms. They are now citizen of Pakistan and cannot be pushed back to India.

1952: Political parties of Pakistan reject draft constitution.

1953: Two Muslim League offices - bearers belonging to East Bengal (Pakistan) resign on grounds that party is promoting terrorism.

Sindh History (27th December)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (27th DECEMBER)

27th December

BIRTH DATES

1. Mirza Ali Bux 'Kausar' (Hyderabad/Poet/ birth 27th December 1911)

2. Akhtar Halai (Poet/ birth 27th December 1917),

3. Jagdesh Shamnani (Baroda/Actor/ birth 27th December 1954),

4. Mir Amir Khan Magsi (Shahdadkot/Politician/ birth 27th December 1960),

5. Zishan 'Zia' Mahesar (Kazi Arif/Poet/ birth 27th December 1980)

DEATH DATES

1. Moulana Muhammad Ali Sindhi (Religious Scholar/ death 27th December 1837)

2. Benazir Bhutto (Two times Prime Minister of Pakistan, first Muslim lady in the world to avail this position/ death 27th December 2007).

EVENTS

1849: Government of Bombay asks Sindh Commissioner to find out a suitable post for Seth Naumal Hotchand, Kardar of Karachi. He was prior to this granted 1,000 Bigas of land for his life time. Sindh Commissioner is asked to make arrangements for providing water to his land. This may kindly be noted that in reaction to Muslim action against his father, he helped the East India Co. Government to occupy Sindh. He was near and dear to Major Outram, therefore he was victimized by Governor Charles Napier.

1947: Raja Ghazanfar Ali, Minister for Muhajreen Affairs advises people to accept and accommodate Indian Muslim migrants as they have opted for Pakistan and cannot be pushed back to India.

1953: The 22 million dollar Economic Aid Agreement between Pakistan and U.S.A is signed in Karachi. It is interesting subject and topic of research to study the total Aid received by country since its creation and its province-wise utilization.

1961: The Central Cabinet decides re-organization of West Pakistan Administration.

1962: President Ayoob inaugurates the new broadcasting House at Hyderabad.

1963: Survey of 26.8 million acres of saline and waterlogged land in West Pakistan is completed at a cost of Rs.57.7 million.

1968: PPP announces candidature of Z.A.Bhutto for next presidential election.

1990: Top bidder to pay Rs. 838.3 million for Muslim Commercial Bank. Higher offer is made by a Karachi Businessman Qadir Tawakal.

Sindh History (26th December)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (26th DECEMBER)

26th December

BIRTH DATES

1. Sahibsing Shahani (Hyderabad/Educationist & Writer/ birth 26th December 1884),

2. Nandlal Bhatia (New Delhi/Singer/ birth 26th December 1951),

3. Dr.Safdar Abbasi (Valid/Politician birth 26th December /1957),

4. Anwar Babar (Bahawal Babar/Writer/ birth 26th December 1965).

DEATH DATES

1. Moulana Muhammad Hashim (Garhi Yasin/Religious Scholar/ death 25th December 1904),

2. Haji Mir Muhammad Baloch (Karachi/Freedom Fighter/ death 25th December 1933),

3. Fatihchand Vishindas (Karachi/Educationist/ death 25th December 1933),

4. Makhdoom Muhammad Salih Bhatti (Old Hala/Educationist & Writer/ death 25th December),

5. Hafiz Hayat Shah (Jhang - Hyderabad/Poet/ death 25th December 1955),

6. Abdullah 'Asar' (Bero Chandio/Poet/ death 25th December 1976),

7. Sanaullah 'Sanai' (Dhorai Sihra/Poet/ death 25th December 1976),

8. Dr.Dur -i- Shahwar Syed (Saan/Scholar/ death 25th December 1997)

EVENTS

1967: America to supply wheat, edible oil and tobacco to Pakistan. Agreement is signed.

1969: Regional autonomy stand is based on Lahore Resolution of 1940, which was not changed in subsequent years, says Shaikh Mujeeb -u- Rahman.

1970: Abdul Khaliq Jamali, Muhammad Khan Raisani, Munir Channo meet Mujib -u- Rahman in Dhaka to thanks him for his support in anti - One - Unit Movement.

1971: Judicial enquiry Commission headed by Justice Hamood -u- Rahman is sut up to enquire into reasons leading to the recent military debacle.

1994: Pakistan asks India to close its Consulate in Karachi due to clear proof of its acts of terrorism.

1994: Beautiful lady with beautiful poetic talent, Parveen Shakir is killed in road accident.

Sindh History (25th December)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (25th DECEMBER)

25th December

BIRTH DATES

1. Qauid -i- Azam (Jhirk/Founder of Pakistan/ birth 25nd December 1876),

2. Dr.Choitram Gidwani (Hyerabad/Freedom Fighter/ birth 25nd December 1889),

3. Maniram Sainani (Sukkur - Gandhidham/Writer/ birth 25nd December 1911),

4. Moulvi Mian Ahmad Pirzado (Maad Pirzada/ birth 25nd December 1920),

5. Jhamatmal Talwani (Hyderabad - Ajmir/Writer/ birth 25nd December 1922),

6. M.H.Panhwar (Ibrahim Panhwar/Scholar/ birth 25nd December 1925),

7. Ghulam Murtaza Bhatti (Hyderabad/Writer/ birth 25nd December 1930),

8. Qambar Karimi (Writer/ birth 25nd December 19251931),

9. Syed Ghulam Murtaza Rashdi (Pir Goth/Journalist/ birth 25nd December 1936),

10. A.Aziz 'Shahzad' Mangi (Writer/ birth 25nd December 1950),

11. Anwar Dingrai (Poet/ birth 25nd December 19251964),

12. Habib Sajjid (Writer/ birth 25nd December 19251968),

13. Hafiz Badaruddin Agro (Qaim Shah/JUP Activist/ birth 25nd December 1976),

14. Jim Ain Manghani (Karachi/Poetess)

DEATH DATES

DEARTS: Shaikh Rahmatullah Sindhi (Religious Scholar/1585).

EVENTS

1835: Colonel Pottenger forwards to the Govt. of India copy of Lieutenant Burn's dispatch containing overtures from Sindh rulers for establishing intimate connection with the British Govt. including the residence of British Agent in Sindh.

1838: Mirza Agha is appointed by the British Govt. as first Persian Secretary at Persia.

1895: Dayram Gidumal Shahani delivers lecture at Sukkur on the topic of 'Seven sins against women'. It is arranged by the Sukkur Sudhar Sabha and was later on it was published by Tikamdas Ashram of Rohri.

1913: The All - India Theistic Conference starts at Karachi, Dr. j.T.Sunderland presides. Dewan Tarachand welcomes and Prof.T.L.Vaswani inaugurates. V.R.Shinde, Lalit Mohandas, Dr.B.S.Ghosh, Sir Narayan Chandavarkar, Rambhai Manipatram and Lala Kirshanram attend. The conference to continue for more three days.

1920: The meeting of the Central Khilafat Committee is held at Nagpur and Rules & Regulations of the party are discussed. Eminent Sindh Khilafat leaders attend.

1956: Real and peoples' democracy is at longest distance yet and we have to work for that, says Fatima Jinnah on the eve of her brother's Birthday celebrations.1963: It is begining of amendments in constitution. First ever amendment is made and the country should be known as 'Islamic Republic of Pakistan' and existing and future laws should be brought within purview of the principle which bars all legislation repugnant to the Holy Quran and Sunnah.

1973: Rais Ghulam Mustafa Khan Jatoi is sworn in as the Sindh Chief Minister.

Sindh History (24th December)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (24th DECEMBER)

24th December

BIRTH DATES

Mangharam Malkani (Hyderabad > Calcutta/Dramatist, Poet, Actor & Scholar/ birth 24nd December 1896),

Dr. Muhammad Ibrahim “Khalil” (Karachi/Poet/ birth 24nd December 1900),

Kiror Pati (Short Story Writer/ birth 24nd December 1923),

Doulatram Kewalramani (Larkano > Ulhasnagar/Writer/ birth 24nd December 1924),

Karam Talpur (Talpur wada/Poet/ birth 24nd December 1945),

Sanaullah Mahessar (Rafiq Mahesar/Political Activist/ birth 24nd December 1948).

Dr. Abdul Ghafoor Malik (Sinjhoro/Journalist/ birth 24nd December 1964)

DEATH DATES

Sardar Wahid Bux Bhutto (Member Bombay Legislative Council/ death 24th December 1931),

2. Khemchand Amratrai (Hyderabad/Journalist/ death 24th December 1941),

3. Ustad Piral Qambar (Poet/ death 24th December 1994),

4. Janan Chan (Tharri Hajran/ Saint Poet/ death 24th december1995).

EVENTS

1854: The Sindh Government recommends the Bombay Government that remount agencies be opened at Sukkur and Shikarpur, as it would be convenient for dealers.

1858: Sindh Commissioner, keeping in view the uprising in Sindh and Hind, recommends the Bombay Government that additional subsidy of Rs. 50,000 be granted to the Khan of Kelat and he also wants to present him 2 five and half inch mortars, complete with one hundred rounds of ammunition.

1869: The Commissioner Sindh orders that the Devanagri form of writing Sindhi should be improved for use by interested Hindus.

1893: The Annual function of the Union Academy (N.H. Academy) is held at Hyderabad. Sadhu Hiranand presents Annual Report. It is presided over by Mr. Jacob, Educational Inspector, who distributed Prizezs and Certificates on the occasion.

1943: The 31st Annual session of the All India Muslim League is held at Karachi with Quaid –i- Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah as its president. It was the last annual session of the party before creation of Pakistan. This kindly be noted that Party’s first annual session was also held at Karachi in 1907. Party’s first president (Sir Agha Khan) was by birth Sindhi and it last president (before partition) was (M.A.Jinnah) also born in Sindh.

1955: An agreement is reached at between the center and the provinces on allocation of subjects.

1960: Pakistan – Soviet talks about oil open in Karachi. Pakistani delegation is headed by the Minister for Natural Resources, Fuel & Power, Z.A.Bhutto.

1963: The Convention Muslim League of Dhaka elects president Ayub as its president.

1971: First ever meeting of Presidential cabinet of Z.A.Bhutto is held. Dr. Mubashir, Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi, Abdul Hafeez Pirzada and others attend.

1981: 350 – member advisory body, named Majlis –i- Shora is announced by Zia.

1985: Ninth Amendment Bill making Islam as the supreme law is introduced in Senate.

Sindh History (23rd December)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (23rd DECEMBER)

23rd December

BIRTH DATES

1. Ghanshyam Shivdasani (Freedom Fighter/ birth 23nd December 1893),

2. Rahmatullah 'Shouq' (Poet/ birth 23nd December 1929),

3. Dr. Yashodra Wadhvani (Hyderabad - Pono/Research Scholar/ birth 23nd December 1944).

DEATH DATES

1. Sufi Dhani Bux (Sait/ death 23nd December 1962)

EVENTS

1835: Colonel Pottenger informs his Govt. that Mir Noor Muhammad Khan has consented to a survey and examination of the river Indus, hence, now permission is accorded to start working of task.

1839: W.L.Mackintosh is appointed as Assistant Political Agent, Upper Sindh.

The Govt. of India asks Ross Bell to collect and information on culture, customs and approaches of Bugti, Domki and Jakhrani tribes.

1939: Sindh Press highlights the event of the 'Deliverance Day' observed by the Sindh Muslim league. It is reported that public meetings were held and processions were taken out at Sono Jatoi, Nau Abad, and Faridabad of Bakrani taluka, Warah, Banguldero, Umar Gopang, Suhago Khan, Tagar and Badah.

1952: Indian Govt. rejects the Anglo - American proposal calling for immediate demilitarization talks on Kashmir.

Sindh History (22nd December)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (22nd DECEMBER)

22nd December

BIRTH DATES

1. Muzafar Hussain 'Josh' (Khairpur/Poet/ birth 22nd December 1920),

2. Abdul Aziz Chandio (Haji Hamzo/Folklore Poet/ birth 22nd December 1947),

3. Allah Rakhio Mugheri (Noor Muhammad Mugheri/Folklore Poet/ birth 22nd December 1949),

4. Syed Qutub Shah (Jacobabad/Journalist/ birth 22nd December 1958)

DEATH DATES

1. Syed Qutub Ali Shah Jahanyan (Saint/ death 22nd December 1910),

2. Moulvi Mian Ahmad Pirzado (Mad Pirzada/Religious Scholar/ death 22nd December 1988)

EVENTS

1839: Govt. decides to withdraw police posts from Upper Frontier and replace them with Baloch Horse (military) so as to check and curb activities of some tribes belonging to Baluchistan.

1847: The Collector of Shikarpur recommends Sindh Govt. that Jani Beg Jakhrani be settled at Jani Dero and Dara Khan Jakhrani, Jamal Khan Domki, Sultan Khan, Toork Ali his grandson Bural Jakhrani already settled at Jani Dero be granted Jageer. This is to be noted that one of them - Darya Khan Jakhrani later on in 1857 fought against the Govt. and was sent to Andman. He was earliest Freedom Fighter from Upper Sindh.

1848: Jam of Jokhias is given contract to carry Dawk between Karachi and Hyderabad and number of runners is increased to convey mails between Karachi to Multan via Rohri.

1856: Sindh Commissioner is asked by the Bombay Govt. to give more importance to the bridge over Indus between Sukkur and Rohri.

1952: The Basic Principles Committee Report is presented to the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan. It envisages a democratic Federal state with a popularly elected party. Parity is accorded to East and West in both Houses and weightage to smaller province is ensured.

1962: The first ever off - shore oil exploration in a six thousand square miles of the Indus delta area begins.

1993: Pakistan offers an additional 1,500 troops to the U.N.O peace - Keeping force for Somalia.

Sindh History (20th December)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (20th DECEMBER)

20th December

BIRTH DATES

1. Master Chandar Asandas (Tharoshah > Mumbai/Poet & singer/ birth 20th December 1909),

2. Syed Pir Hussamuddin Shah Rashdi (Bahman/Scholar/ birth 20th December 1911),

3. Husho Kewalramani (Bhirya > India/Writer & Political Activist/ birth 20th December 1914),

4.Agha Sadaruddin Durrani (Politician birth 20th December /1920),

5. Chandra Adwani (Hyderabad > Mumbai/Writer/ birth 20th December 1920)

, 6. Firdos Junijo (Writer/ birth 20th December 1945),

7. Fatah “Abid” (Jacobabad/Write / birth 20th December 1946),

8. Haji Muhammad Qasim Dero (Bora Lakhir/Journalist/ birth 20th December 1948),

9.Hussain Bux Narijo (Amir Bux Narijo/Politician/ birth 20th December 1949),

10. Miran (Balhreji/Writer/ birth 20th December 1955),

11. Abdul Ghafar Tabasum (/Poet/ birth 20th December 1956),

12. Abdul Jabbar “Abid” (Sethar/Poet/ birth 20th December 1960),

13. Ghulam Qadir Dayo (Nabi Shah Wagan/Journalist/ birth 20th December 1965),

14. Hafiz Rafiq Ahmad Mahesar (qazi Muhammad Arif/ Religious Scholar/ birth 20th December 1965),

15. Suhail Magsi (Gul Muhammad Magsi/Writer/ birth 20th December 1971),

16. “Asi” Abdul Ghafar (Muhammad Umar Dhaunr/ birth 20th December Poet/1974),

17. Lahno Khan “Sarang” (Poet/ birth 20th December 1975).

DEATH DATES

1. Mir Karam Ali Khan Talpur (Ruler/ death 20th December 1828),

2. Moulana Muhammad Nawaz Sethar (Mubarak Kalhoro/Religious Scholar/ death 20th December 1965).

EVENTS

1847: Collector of Shikarpur suggests the Government of Sindh that Jakhirani be settled at Jain Dero. Also requests for grant of land to Islam Khan Bugti and others.

1850: The Bombay Government asks the Sindh Commissioner to furnish report about John Howel - an Englishman who served the enemy (Talpur) against British Government and was imprisoned in 1843.

1968: Students, lawyers and politicians hold rallies in various cities to demand restoration of complete democracy in Pakistan.

!971: General Yahya Khan hands over power to Z.A.Butoo, who becomes the first civilian of Pakistan, the Chief Martial Law Administer also. Z.A. Bhutto appoints Ghulam Ishaq Khan as the Governor of the State Bank.

1972: Withdrawal of troops by India and Pakistan completes. National Identity Card for all above 18 years, Government of Pakistan decides.

1976: Z.A. Bhutto inaugurates the International centenary Congress on the Quaid _i- Azam in Islamabad.

1981: Pakistan signs accord within frame – work of OIC, for the creation of the Islamic Shipowners’ Association.

1984: Zia – Referendum is held. Public enthusiasm lacks. Zia claims 97.71 per cent votes in his favour !

1990: PPP decides to support Nawaz Sharif to get rid of Eighth constitutional amendment.

1991: Muslim states coming into being by disintegration of U.S.S.R are recognized by Pakistan.

1995: The H.Q charges the four army officers, arrested for conspiracy against the government and srts their trial by the field general court martial.

1999: Chief Executive, General Pervez Musharraf rules out restoration of National and Provincial assemblies.

2000: decision of sending Nawaz Sharif into exile usher in era of political harmony and economic development, Perwez Musharraf tells Pakistani nation in his address.

Sindh History (19th December)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (19th DECEMBER)

19th December

BIRTH DATES

Mir Shahdad Khan Talpur (Hyderabad/Ruler/1822)

Lekhraj "Aziz" (Hyderabad > Mumbai/ Literature/1879)

Radha Kirshan Alamchandani(Sukkur > India/Literature/1927)

Badar Jamal Abro (Larkano/ Literature/1953)

Tariq Aziz Shaikh (Tando Agha/ Journalism/1970)

Qazi Wajid Mahesar (M.Arif Mahesar/ Political Worker/ 1975)

DEATH DATES

lutfullah Badvi "Jogi" (Shikarpur/Literature/1968)

EVENTS

1838: Colonel Pottenger advises Lt. Colonel Burns that His Lordship's plans regarding Sindh be kept secret, as disclosure would enable the Sindhi rulers to make preparation for best resistance in their power to the British Army.

1856: Govt. of Bombay decides to provide facing the topic of 'the power of Nature'.

1935: The Queen of Karachi competition is held and handsome number of ladies participated. Title goes to Maizi Laumdau.

1977: Bhutto is detained to save the country; Zia submits written statement in Lahore High court on Z.A.Bhutto's habees corpus petition.

1984: Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto sacks law minister Iqbal Hyder due to his failure to prepare cases properly against those involved in Co - operative scam before filling them in court.

Sindh History (18th December)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (18th DECEMBER)

Research by Dr Dur Muhammad pathan

18th December

BIRTH DATES

1. Shahnawaz 'Shaiq' (Badin/Poet/ birth 18th December 1932),

2. Mohanlal 'Kotai' (Karachi - Mumbai/Poet/ birth 18th December 1932),

3. Qazi Anwar Ahmad (Moro/Writer/ birth 18th December 1934),

4. Laxman Gayhi (Karachi - Mumbai/Singer/ birth 18th December 1935)

5. Dr. Saeed Halai (Poet/ birth 18th December 1945),

6. Ratan 'Dilbar' (Larkano - Mumbai/Poet/ birth 18th December 1946),

7. Nazir 'Nashad' (Chak/Poet/ birth 18th December 1957),

8. Sikandar 'Pritam' Kazi (Ratodero/Poet/ birth 18th December

18th December

DEATH DATES

1. Muhammad Arif 'Sanaat' (Shikarpur/Poet/ death 18th December 1849),

2. Moulana Muhammad Hashim Khati (Religious Scholar/Freedom Fighter/ death 18th December 1961)

18th December

EVENT

Part1

1838: Colonel Pottenger informs Lieutenant Colonel Burns that Sindhi people have started doubting our integrity and our presence in Sindh. Therefore, nobody is ready to extend cooperation in connection with collecting supplies and obtaining carriage for our army.

1847: The Collector of Shikarpur informs Sindh Govt. that he has found 'Black Dam' 15 to 20 miles long near village Gerilo of Larkana. It was built some centuries ago to protect people and land of area from excessive inundation of the mighty Indus, but that dam was thrown up by Nawab Wali Muhammad Laghari 43 years ago.

Part2

1971: Pakistan war prisoners are being transferred from Bangladesh to Sagar, Mysore in India.

1972: Sindh University Bill relating to establishment of various faculties is passed by Sindh Assembly.

1985: Pakistan and India agree not to attack each other’s' nuclear facilities.

1989: Jamait -i- Islami resents cultural shows by Indian Film stars in Pakistan.

1994: Speaker refuses to chair National Assembly session. Vows to stick to his stance unless the detained MNAs are brought to session.

1996: Asif Zardari is held in Mir Murtaza Bhutto murder case.

1998: Protest rallies across the Pakistan condemn U.S.A attacks on Iraq.

1999: Rawalpindi police register murder case against Benazir Bhutto for killing two J.I workers in 1996.

Sindh History (17th December)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (17th December)

Research by Dr Dur Muhammad pathan.

BIRTHS: 17th December

1. Dr.Arjun 'Shad' Mirchandani (Sukkur - Mumbai/Poet/ birth 17th December 1924),

2. Kumari Indra Shiwdasani (Writer/ birth 17th December 1926),

3. Zahid Ali Shah (Ghouspur/Poet/ birth 17th December 1980)

DEATHS: 17th December

1. Mir Noor Muhammad Khan Talpur (Ruler/ death 17th December 1839),

2. Armila Devi ( to whom Diwan Dayaram Gidumal married in old age/ death 17th December 1913),

3. Nawab Mir Muhammad Chandio (Larkano/Nawab/ death 17th December 1950),

4. Sufi Nasir Muhammad (Jalalani/ Saint Poet/ death 17th December 1960),

5. Syed Waryal Shah (Ratodero/Politician/ death 17th December 1970),

6. Dr. Wadal Shah (Hala/Scientist/ death 17th December 1975),

7. Syed Comrade Jamal Bukhari (Larkano/Freedom Fighter & Journalist/ death 17th December 1984),

8. Nazar Ali Faqir Phul (Talpur Wada/Saint/ death 17th December 1995),

9. Pirbho Wafa Chhugani (Larkano - India/Poet/ death 17th December 2012)

EVENTS: 17th December

Part1

1849: The Collector of Hyerabad sends to the Commissioner report regarding steps taken by him about Bugti prisoners of war stationed at Ghulam Ali jo Tando.

1919: It is big event of the beginning of uprising of people against British policies and rule in Sindh and Hind. Khilafat Day is observed in the length and breath of Sindh. Processions are taken out and public meetings are held to condemn British policy on Turkey and Khilafat issue.

1920: A public meeting is held by the local branch of the Sindh Khilafat Committee at Bano of Mirpur Bathoro taluka. Pir Muhammad Baqar, Moulvi Haji Suleman and Moulvi Mulvi Muhammad Yousif speak on the occasion and dewelt with subjects/ topic of the freedom of Arabia and Punjab Govt's anti - khilafat/people policy.

Part2

1954: The top level 'One - Unit official Conference' decides that the administration structure of unified West Pakistan will follow the normal provincial cabinet, one governor, one legislative and one chief secretary.

1956: The Meet the Masses program of the Sindh Anti One - One Unit Front ends. It was started from 1st of December and big public meetings were held at Larkano, Thatto, Hyderabad, Mirpur Khas, Sanahar, Nawabshah, Khairpur Mirs, Sukkur, Dadu and Jacobacd. Z.A.Bhutto, G.M.Syed, Hyder Bux Jatoi, Kazi Faiz Muhammad and other hundreds of speaker took part in this awareness movement.

1970: Provincial assemblies' elections are held. PPP earns majority in Sindh and Punjab.

1988: Joint Quetta rally demands immediate restoration of Balochistan Assembly.

Sindh History (16th December)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (16th December)

BIRTHS: 16th December

1. Choharmal Dhanwani (Mohabat Dero > Ajmir/writer birth 16th December /1916),

2. Dr.Nabi Bux Khan Baloch (Jaffar Khan Laghari/ Scholar/ 16th December 1917),

3. A.J.Utam (Hyderabad > Mombai/Writer/ 16th December 1923),

4.Habib Brohi (Writer birth 16th December /1927),

5.Ram Faqir (Kotri > Ulhasnagar/Writer/birth 16th December 1928),

6. Dayal Asha (Khairpur > Ulhasnagar/ birth 16th December 1936),

7. Sushi Ahuja (Larkano > Mumbai/Singe birth 16th December /1936),

8. Chand Ali Zargar (Journalist/ birth 16th December 1948),

9. Madhu “Shagrid” (Ulhasnagar/Writer/ birth 16th December 1961),

10. Hameedah Malah (Sehwan/Writer/ birth 16th December 1961),

11. Akhtar Baloch (Tando Wali Muhammad/ Political Activist & Writer/ birth 16th December 1951),

12.Sajid Qureshi (Writer/ birth 16th December 1964),

13.Bahadur Ali Bihan (Duro Brhan/Writer/ birth 16th December 1968),

14. Gulshan Sindhu Solangi (Qazi Pir Muhammad/Writer birth 16th December /1975),

15. Darya Khan (Writer/ birth 16th December 1976).

DEATHS: 16th December

1. Mirza Essa Khan Turkhan Sani ( death 16th December 1651),

2. Kauromal Chandanmal (Bhirya/Educationist & Writer/ death 16th December 1916),

3. Nasir Faqir (1960) 5. Naromal Bhagat (Singer/ death 16th December 1966).

EVENTS: 16th December

1833: Native Agent at Hyderabad informs Colonel Pottenger, Political Resident of Cutch about the death of Mir Murd Ali father of Mir Noor Muhammad Khan and states more that Mir Noor Muhammad Khan and Mir Muhammad Khan had determined to send presents to Bombay Government.

1848; Bombay Government informs Sindh Commissioner that the political charge of the Frontier will be held by Major Jacob.

1924: With initiate and efforts of Advocate Noor Muhammad Shaikh, two - day“All Sindh Muhammadan Educational Conference” is held at Hyderabad and is presided over by Sir Ibrahim Rahmatullah . The Conference ended with poetic sitting with Mirza Kalechbeg in chair. It was a big event of education and literature.

1930: Hindu Sammelan is called at Sukkur with Bhai Parmanand in chair. It is attended by four hundred delegates from all parts of Sindh. The Conference passes resolution against the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency. It was amazing that Hindus and Muslims invited/imported leaders from Punjab to speak and help them on the issue. Bhai Parmanand was from Punjab also.

1932: The “Sindh separation Day is observed in Sindh by majority of Muslim segment of society. Meetings are held and processions are taken out in support of the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency.

1940: Quaid i- Azam isin Karachi and forms Executive Committee under the chairmanship of G.M.Syed to open more branches of the Muslim League in Sindh. Committee”s other members are Qazi Fazulullah, Muhammad Hashim Gazdar, Agha Ghulam Nabi Pathan, Yousif Haroon, Abdul Sattar Jan Sarhandi, Syed Hussan Bux Shah and Faiz Muhammad Mangrio.

1941: Karachi City Muslim League Conference is held at Karachi.

1957: Milak Feroz Khan Noon is sworn in as Prime Minister.

1968: PDM opposition parties and students continue to demonstrate in various towns of West Pakistan.

1971: East Pakistan falls and Bangladesh comes into being. Following an arrangement between Lt. Gen. Arora of India and Lt. Gen. Niazi fighting ceases in East Pakistan and Indian troops enter in Dhaka. Some ninety five Pakistani troops surrender.

1988; Balochitan Assembly is dissolved. Benazir Bhutto, Prime Minister terms it as constitutional. Where as opposition parties condemn the action.

1991: Altaf Hussain, Chief of MQM, announces his decision to quit politics.

1999: Benazir urges U.S to review Pressler Amendment and reiterates that there is no question of rolling back Pakistan’ nuclear program

Sindh History (15th December)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (15th DECEMBER)

15th December

BIRTH DATES

1. Syed Ajnani (Saint Poet/ birth 15th December 1918),

2. Ali Akbar Shahani (Mihrab Jhinjhn/Journalist & Political Activist/ birth 15th December 1922),

3. Faiz Darya Kharl (Sahib Khan Gorar/Poet/ birth 15th December 1927),

4. Karim Bux Khalid (Garhi Yasin/Writer/ birth 15th December 1928),

5. Radhka Wadhwani (Karachi -New Delhi/Singer/ birth 15th December 1935),

6. Jhamandas Sharma (Sukkur - Ulhasnagar/ Musician/ birth 15th December 1936),

7. Pir Bux Mangrio (Kanwapur/Folklore Poet/ birth 15th December 1950),

8. Madhosh Khaskheli (Poet/ birth 15th December 1956),

9. Shabir 'Suqrat' Sitai (Poet/ birth 15th December 1963),

10. Sanwal Buriro (Gozo/Journalist/ birth 15th December 1971),

11. Nazir Siyal (Gul Hussan Sayal/Poet/ birth 15th December 1972),

12. Parkash Lal Ambwani (Nasirabad/Solicitor & lover of Literature & Mysticism/Birth 15th December 1947).

13. Ghanshiyam Sagar Dodya (Writer/ birth 15th December 1949).

DEATH DATES

1. Syed Noor Muhammad Shah Jilani (Ghotki/Saint/ death 15th December 1868),

2. Moulana Qazi Nazar Muhammad (Dehat/Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death 15th December 1926),

3. Diwan Hiranand Santokram Advani (Hyderabad/Politician/ death 15th December 1928),

4. Moulana Abdullah (Khadhar /Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death 15th December 1964),

5. Mir Khorwahi (Poet/ death 15th December 1985),

6. Dr. Ayaz Qadri (Larkano/Poet & Scholar/ death 15th December 1997)

EVENTS

1922: The local Khilafat Committee of Village Nabi Shah held public meeting. Speakers advised people to follow their religion in letter and spirit and adop it as code of life. Bow before Allah and get rid of aliens.

1929: Sindhi Adabi Conference is held in D.J.Sindh College, Karachi. It is attended by Principal Shahani, Principal N.A.Ghulam Ali, Dr.Gurbuxani, Jethmal Parsram, Shewaram Pherwani, Dr.Daudpoto, G.M.Syed and others. It is anaugurated by Principal Goklay. 'Sindhi Sahitya Sabha' - literary organization is formed on this occasion also.

1932: 2nd Sindh Azad Conference is held at Hyderabad. It was attended by eminent Muslim politicians. The case of the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency was advocated by speakers.

1922: The local Khilafat Committee of Village Nabi Shah held public meeting. Speakers advised people to follow their religion in letter and spirit and adop it as code of life. Bow before Allah and get rid of aliens.

1929: Sindhi Adabi Conference is held in D.J.Sindh College, Karachi. It is attended by Principal Shahani, Principal N.A.Ghulam Ali, Dr.Gurbuxani, Jethmal Parsram, Shewaram Pherwani, Dr.Daudpoto, G.M.Syed and others. It is anaugurated by Principal Goklay. 'Sindhi Sahitya Sabha' - literary organization is formed on this occasion also.

1932: 2nd Sindh Azad Conference is held at Hyderabad. It was attended by eminent Muslim politicians. The case of the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency was advocated by speakers.

Sindh History (14th December)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (14th DECEMBER)

14th December

BIRTH DATES

1. Manohardas Kauoromal (Bharia/Writer/ birth 14th December 1879),

2. Haji Shahnawaz Pirzado (Kandyaro/Politician/ birth 14th December 1889),

3. Dr. Nabi Bux Khan Baloch (Scholar/ birth 14th December 1917),

4. Gobind Bhatia (Larkano - Mumbai/1928),

5. Parmanad Parwani (Hyderabad - Ulhasnagar/Singer/ birth 14th December 1938),

6. Jawaid Solangi (Larkano/Journalist/ birth 14th December 1968),

7. Qadir Ansari (Garhi Mori/Poet/ birth 14th December 1971),

8. Shabnam Silro (Ratodero/Poetess/ birth 14th December 1973).

DEATH DATES

1. Mirza Mukhils Ali Alvi (Multan - Sindh/Journalist/ death 14th December 1877),

2. Ghulam Muhammad Shahwani (Writer death 14th December /1950),

3. 'Mastano' Muhammad Shah (Mari/Poet/ death 14th December 1984)

EVENTS

1840: Ross Bell, Political Agent, Upper Sindh is asked by his Govt. to keep eye on activities and movement of Massan, an American Tourist on visit of Sindh

1849: Major Jacob, accepts the claim of Khan of Kelat over certain land. It is agreed that the boundary of Sindh territory had been defined by the extent to Indus water reaches in canals and that lands beyond the limit to which the Indus water never attains but which are watered solely by rain or by streams from Cutchee and are occasionally cultivated, belong to Kelat.

1918: Hyderabad District Congress Committee condemns and opposes nomination of a large proportion on city Municipality, because the nominated members in large number will control and influence the decisions of elected people at large and will be ruling by nomination.

1936: The public meeting is held at Hyderabad with Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto as its president. Sir Haji Abdullah Haroon, Syed Miram Muhammad Shah and Syed Hussain Bux Shah spoke on the occasion and threw light on the formation, scope and importance of Sindh United Party. Prior to the public meeting, the party leadership decided to invite applications for party tickets to contest election for Sindh Legislative Assembly. The party will contest on 30 seats, it was also declared.

1947: The Pakistan Constituent Assembly mourns demise of the Quaid -i- Azam.

1954: Official One Unit Conference starts. It is attended by central ministers, all Governors and Chief Ministers and Head of States.

1957: I.I.Chundrigar fails to form Government. The President, Iskandar Mirza asks Feroz Khan Noon to for Pakistan's 7th Government.

Sindh History (13th December)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (13th DECEMBER)

13th December

BIRTH DATES

1. Dr. Ghulam Ali Sangi (Dodai/Scholar/ birth 13th December 1934),

2. Abdul Fatah 'Sharjil' (Kazi Ahmad/Artist & Poet/ birth 13th December 1938)

3. Muhammad Malook Abbasi (Muhammad Khan Kalhoro/Folklore Poet/ birth 13th December 1944),

4. Muhammad Hashim 'Hajan' (Poet/ birth 13th December 1946),

5. Ibn Laiq Soomro (Johi/ birth 13th December 1961),

6. Khadim Hussain Rind (Kambar/Writer/ birth 13th December 1963),

7. Jawaid Solangi (Naudero/Journalism).

DEATH DATES

1. Mufti Makhdoom Abdullah Mahesar (Mitpur/Religious Scholar/ death 13th December 1749)

2. Seth Partabrai (Politician/ death 13th December 1965),

3. Faqir Ali Gohar Shar (Mengho Faqir Shar/Saint Poet/ death 13th December 1989),

4. Shams Soomro (Dadu/Ex - Secretary General Sindhi Adabi Sangat/ death 13th December 2003),

5. Tajal Bewas (Sobhodero/Poet/ death 13th December 2008)

EVENTS

1838: 'Native Chiefs will be held responsible with respect to our or people’s property plundered with crossing their territories.' Govt. of India asks Colonel Pottenger to inform Sindh rulers.

1939: Sindh rulers start underestimating themselves and their dignity. Aliens are invited to indulge in their matters. Ross Bell , Political Agent decides the dispute between Mir Ali Murad Khan and Mir Nasir Khan of Khairpur relating to the right of possession over five villages.

1931: Preaching Committee is constituted by JUI of Jacobabad consisting of Moulvi Nabi Bux Oodi, Moulvi Muhammad Ismail, Moulvi Dur Muhammad and Moulvi Abdul Latif. The committee will preach teaching of Islam on every first Eriday in various villages of the district.

1934: Jageer cess is minimized from Rs. One to eight Annas for Nawab Ghaibi Khan Chandio. He is paying this cess to the District Local Board Larkano.

1947: Adoption of Urdu as official language is not acceptable to Bengalis. Language - roits erupts in many cities of the East Bengal (East Pakistan). So many are injured.

1951: Muhammad Ayub Khuhro refuses to tender resignation as Sindh Chief Minister. He was asked by the Sindh Governor.

1953: 'Muslim League was responsible and involved in air agitation against Ahmadis.

1971: Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister Z.A.Bhutto demands U.N protection to preserve unity of Pakistan and stopping foreign intervention.

Sindh History (12th December)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (12th DECEMBER)

12th December

BIRTH DATES

Tarachand Gajra (Shikarpur > India/Journalist & Freedom Fighter/ birth 12th December 1886),

Vishno Sharma (Hyderabad > India/Journalist & Freedom Fighter/ birth 12th December 1895),

Haji Ali Bux Jamali (Thoof Chosol/Poet/ birth 12th December 1912),

Chabadas Khilnani (social Worker/ birth 12th December 1912),

Ram Giyan (Chak > Ahmadabad/Poet/ birth 12th December 1922),

Ram Raseela (Karachi > Mumbai/Poet & Singer/ birth 12th December 1922),

Raz Bulrai (Goth Durwesh/Poet/ birth 12th December 1923),

Ghulam Hyder Nizamani (Nizamani/ Latifi Singer/ birth 12th December 1928),

Choithram Gandhi (warah > Ahmadabad/Writer/ birth 12th December 1929),

Ghulam Taqi Jaffri “Raz” (Larkano/ Poet & Journalist/ birth 12th December 1929),

Syed Abdul rehman “ Azhar” (Piyaro Goth/Poet/ birth 12th December 1931),

Zarina Baloch ( Hyderabad/Singer/ birth 12th December 1937),

Laung Khan Mangrio (Pithoro/Journalist/ birth 12th December 1948),

Gohar “ Gul” Gorar (Walio Khoso (Poet/ birth 12th December 1962),

Majeed Nawaz Mughul (Sukkur/Journalist/ birth 12th December 1966),

Bahzad Sindhi (Dadu/Journalist/ birth 12th December 1971).

Javed Mahar (Journalist/birth 12th December 1972).

DEATH DATES

Muhammad Yaqoob Laghari (Religious Scholar/ death 12th December 1897),

Bhagat Roopchand (Hyderabad/Singer & Social worker/ death 12th December 1914)

,Hakim faith Muhammad Sehwani ( Karachi/Religious Scholar, poet; Journalist & Freedom Fighter/ death 12th december 1942),

Moulana Muhammad Usman Shaikh (Nawabshah/Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death 12th december 1957),

Syed Gul Muhammad Shah: Gul” (Tando Ali Sher/Poet & Politician/ death 12th December 1955),

Hakim Kazi Shamisuddin (Hyderabad/ Freedom Fighter/ death 12th December 1960),

Khowaja Muhammad Abdul Ghaffar alies Pir Mitho (Larkano/Saint/ death 12th December 1964)

, Kudanbai Wasvani (Larkano > Ajmir/Social worker/ death 12th December 1966),

Jhandal faqir Korai (Hanseer/Saint/ death 12th December 1986),

Moulvi Muhammad Ibrahim (Shikarpur/ Religious Scholar/ death 12th December 1967),

Allah Bux alies Sunhnal Saeen (Khan wahan/saint/ death 12th December 1983),

Moulvi Khair Muhammad Nizamani (Religious Scholar, Journalist & freedom Fighter/ death 12th December 1985).

EVENTS

1838: Col. Pottenger suggests his Govt. and Commander -in- Chief that Indus is most useful means of communication if steamers are used for military purpose.

1857: The Bombay Govt. accords permission to Sindh Govt. for purchase of Lithographic Press for use of Educational Department and establishment of newspaper in Sindhi. The credit goes to Major Goldsmid who was officer in charge of the Department. Education Department established 'Sindh Sudhar' newspaper in Sindhi and the same paper was handed over to the 'Sindh Sabha' NGO in 1884 and Sadhu Hiranand became its editor.

1896: The Theosophical Society is formed in Karachi. It influenced the Sindh politics and society for years.

1924: The Governor of Bombay is on two - day visit of Larkano. Larkana branch of Sindh Muhammadan Association, Larkana Municipality and Larkana District Board presented their Representation and request for supply of required water for irrigation, employement opportunities for Sindhi Muslims, advancement of education, etc.

1931: The branch of 'Sindh Azad Party' is opened at village Hashim Soomro and Muhammad Fazul Soomro , Akhund Abdul Karim and Khaliq Dino Soomro are elected President, Vice President and Secretary respectively.

1946: Results of the election for Sindh Assembly Legislative are announced. 34 seats go to Muslim League. One to an Independent and G.M.Syed is defeated by Qazi Muhammad Akbar. G.M.Syed latter on challenged the result in Tribunal.