HISTORY TODAY (23rd September)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (23rd September)

23rd September

BIRTH DATES

Dr.BadaruddinShaikh (Larkano/Journalist/birth 23 September 1955),

Sadaqat Ali Shah (Sita Road/Journalist/birth 23 September 1962),

Syed PurnamKazmi (PuranoDero/Poetess/birth 23 September 1963)

DEATH DATES

Mirza Muhammad BaqiTurkhan (death 23 September 1585),

Jam Khan (Badin/Poet/ death 23 September 1954),

Moulana Ahmad Memon (Religious Scholar/ death 23 September 1956),

Makhdoom Muhammad Salihalies ‘PunhalSaeen’ Mahesar (Rahro/Religious Scholar/ death 23 September 1971),

‘Salik’ Solangi (Larkano/Poet/ death 23 September 2009).

EVENTS

1841: Lieutenant Postans, Political Agent, Shikarpur, informs Colonel Pottenger that the work on survey of Shikarpur area that was suspended , may be re-started by Lieutenant Terry very soon. (Source: Letter No.980). This may kindly be noted that such type of work is being conducted much before occupation of Sindh.

1936: After the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency, Sindhi Muslim Political leaders have started thinking about formation of their own political parties. At the residence of Sir Haji Abdullah Haroon Sindhi Muslim Politicians are gathered today to form ‘Sindh United Party’. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi). This may kindly be noted that Sir Haji Abdullah Haroon and SirShahnawaz Bhutto played leaders’ role in this party, but , in election both were defeated.

1947: Pakistan becomes the member of N.N.O. (Source: Newspapers).

1950: Hyderabad celebrates ‘Help Muhajreen Week’. It is first day and Sindhis- individuals and NGOs have started collecting food, cloth and other items. Meetings are held demanding plots and homes for Muhajreen. (Source: Newspapers). Sindh and Sindhis accepted and helped Muhajreen in a such way and today some of Muhajreen under the shadow of MQM are demanding division of Sindh ! What a history is making joke with them!!

1955: The Constituent Assembly of Pakistan authorizes the Governor-General of Pakistan to make amendments in law regarding One-Unit. (Source: Newspapers).

1957: RanoChandar Sing is inducted in West Pakistan Ministry as a Deputy Minister. (Source: Newspapers).

1960: Mir Ali Nawaz Khan Talpur, Minister in Government of West Pakistan id disqualified. (Source: Newspapers).

1962: Experts’ team claims that they have found a Mosque in the Bambhore site. (Newspapers).

1964: The task of marking and demarcation of boundary between Iran and Pakistan is completed. (Source: Newspapers).

1977: MianTufail Ahmad of Jamait-i-Islami welcomes constitutional amendments made by General Zia. (Source: ibid).

1990: Benazir asked to appear in court on next hearing in Lake View Hotel case. (Source: ‘Source-Material compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1992: It is hearing in the court against Benazir Bhutto in the Reference about misconduct in award of contract. (Source: ibid)