Sindh History (26th July)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (26th JULY) 26th July BIRTH DATES Syed Ali Muhammad Shah Daerai (Saint/ birth 26th July 1811), Allah Bux ‘Anees’ Ansari (Larkano/Poet & writer/ birth 26th July 1923), NazirBhund (Bilal Bhand/Writer/ birth 26th July 1947), AsifZardari (Ex-President of Pakistan/ birth 26th July 1955), Ali Akbar Sand (Bhit Shah/Writer & Journalist/ birth 26th July 1958), Riaz Memon (Mirpurkhas/Journalist/ birth 26th July 1963), DEATH DATES Moulana Muhammad Akram Ansari (Religious Scholar/ date 26th July 1958), EVENTS 1840: The Government of Bombay asks Captain Robert Oliver, Superintendent of Indian Navy to draft Rules & Regulation for Steam Flotilla on the Indus. (Source: The Bombay Government’s letter, dated 26th July 1840). This may kindly be noted that later on Steam Communication between Karachi and Mulatan was established but, in 1857 it was stopped due to Persian Expedition. 1950: Indian Muslim Migrants take out procession demanding their proper rehabilitation. (Source: Newspapers). 1954: Restrictions are imposed on undue movement /activities of Russian diplomats in Pakistan. (Source: Newspapers). 1955: Red Shirt politicians will not be allowed to launch movement against One-Unit, declares Major General Iskandar Mirza, Home Minister of Pakistan. (Resources: ibid). 1965: American diplomats are free to contact any politician and record his opinion on vital issues relating to Pakistan. Government takes notice and asks them to refrain from such activities. (Source: Ibid). 1972: Indian cabinet approves Simla Agreement. Though, it is a big achievement of PPP Government but, Bhutto faces serious problems. Simla Agreement is being criticized in Punjab and Sindh is burning due to language riots. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute). 1996: 15-party’s opposition alliance finalizes plea