Sindh History (3rd February)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (3rd February)

3rd February

BIRTH DATES

1. Muhammad Hussain 'Kashif' (Tando Allahyar/Poet/1930),

2. Hemraj Nagwani (Naushero Feroz – New Delhi/Writer/1931),

3. Bagwan Balwani (Mirpurkhas - Ajmir/Social Worker/1935),

4. Tikam Aftab (Muhabat Dero/Writer/1935),

5. Hargoband Manskhani (Karachi- Mumbai/Stage Director/1947),

6. Tulsi Rachndani (Karachi - Ahmadabad/Singer/1948),

7. 'Shahzado' Shaikh (Khai/Poet/1949),

8. Sankar Molvani (Writer/1951),

9. Usman Abbasi (Chanhiani/Writer/1960),

10. Muhammad Ali Pathan (larkano/Poet/1962),

11. Inam Shaikh (Larkano/Writer/1962),

12. Ashraf Amar Lashari (Johi/Poet/1971),

13. Saeen Bux Khaskhili (Padhrio Form/Writer/1978)

EVENTS

1832: British Political Agent, Colonel Pottenger proceeds to Khairpur after getting permission for his visit. He has to discuss and finalize treaty of friendship with Khairpur Govt.

1839: Consequent upon the capture of Manora by British, agreement is signed and the city of Karachi is handed over to British troops. Seth Naumal's elder brother helps invaders in selecting spot for encampment of troops and plain between town and the Ram (now Aram) Bagh is selected for that purpose.

1928: It is the eve of arrival of Simon Commission in India, and Sindh is observing hartal today.

1964: Foreign Minister, Z. A. Bhutto presents Pakistan's case regarding Kashmir dispute in the Security Council of the UNO.

1967: Pakistan lodges a strong protest with Indian Govt. on shooting down of an unarmed civilian aircraft of Pakistan.

1971: Shaikh Mujeeb deplores blowing up of hijacked Indian Plane by Kashmiri hijackers in Lahore. Whereas, Z. A. Bhutto supports and wants to assist those Kashmiris.

1973: Opposition walks out over the Speaker's Ruling against former President Yahya Khan's trial.

1992: Qaim Ali Shah, ex - Chief Minister of Sindh, demands Governor Rule for Sindh and trial of Jam Sadiq for sedition.