Sindh History (December 29, 2021)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (29th DECEMBER)

29th December

BIRTH DATES

1. Dr.Hidayatullah Abro (Larkano/scholar/ birth 29th December 1948),

2. Muhammad Yaqub Lakho ( Luwari/Journalist/ birth 29th December 1961),

3. Mashooq Laghari (Muhammad Hassan Laghari/Writer/ birth 29th December 1963),

4. Shahabuddin Janwri (Radhan/Journalist/ birth 29th December 1967).

DEATH DATES

1. Makhdoom Muhammad Manik Rahrvi (Rahro/ Religious Scholar/ death 29th December 1862),

2. Tarachand Shouqiram (Hyderabad/Educationist/ death 29th December 1938),

2. Pir Mian Ahmad Ali Siddiqui( Hala/poet/ death 29th December 1938),

3. Moulana Muhammad Ibrahim Laghari (Religious Scholar/ death 29th December 1971),

4. Piral Pardesi Sitai ( Gurmani Chandio/Poet/ death 29th December 2002).

EVENTS

1838: Lieutenant White Lock is appointed as Assistant Resident in Sindh.

1849: Khan of Kelat requests Sindh for excavation of Kelat canal from Begari to the lands of Rojhan. Though, his petition is strongly recommended by Major Jacob, Political Superintendent, Upper Sindh, but it is declined by the Commissioner on the point that water for lands of Sindh cannot be shared with other state.

1920: A public meeting is held at Goth Moulvi Mubarak of Taluka Badin by the local branch of Sindh Khilafat. Very interesting things happen there. People speak also on occasion and condemned their Murshids (spiritual leaders) for joining hands with the Government and playing against the interest of Islam and country.

1921: Tharparkar Jamiat –ul- Ulema elects its office – bearers as follow: Pir Muhammad Ismail Jan Sarhandi (President), Hafiz Muhammad Bachal (Vice President); Moulvi Haji Abdul Khaliq rawatsri (Vice President); Moulvi Muhammad Ibrahim & Moulvi Muhammad Salih (Secretaries); Pir Bux Khaskheli (Treasurer).

1941: It is Zul Haj Eid today and branches of Sindh Muslim League on the call of the party observe Pakistan Day. Public meetings are held and processions are taken out. In Mithiani, the public meeting is addressed by Moulvi Muhammad Hussain and in Gachero the function is presided over by Taj Muhammad Bughio.

1947: Chaudhri Zafarullah, former member of Viceroy’s council is included as Minister for External relations and Common Wealth affairs.

1951: The Governor – General of Pakistan, Ghulam Muhammad imposes Governor’s rule in Sindh, Sindh Legislative Assembly is dissolved. Sindh’s crime was that the province was not ready to take and accept dictation on very serious issues.

1956: Urdu Academy is inaugurated in Lahore.

1968: Asghar Khan meets Z.A.Bhutto in Sahiwal jail and assures him extending his full cooperation in the movement launched against Ayub regime and for restoration of democracy in Pakistan.

1970: 23 – Nation Second Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers ends in Karachi. Most important decisions taken are: making of plan to set up Islamic Bank, news agency & cultural centers.

1979: Pakistan reacts on Afghanistan coup and terms it as violation of peaceful co – existence.

1985: Mir Murtaza Bhutto is convicted and charged with anti – state activities.

1994: MQM Chief Altaf Hussain warns government and demands to stop killings and arrests in Karachi.

1995: Twelve people die in Karachi violence.