Sindh History (27th July)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (27th JULY) 27th July BIRTH DATES Soofi Syed Hajan Shah Bukhari (Goth Ilyas/Poet/ birth 27th July 1859), Abdullah ‘Khuwab’ (Poet/ birth 27th July 1919), Fakir Ahmad Khan Hesbani ‘Tanwer’ (Hesab Hesbani/Poet/ birth 27th July 1928), Fatan Parwani (SoiChanna> Ulhasnagar/Writer/ birth 27th July 1933), SarlaTahilramani (Sukkur> New Delhi/Writer/ birth 27th July 1936), Irfan Mehdi (Poet/ birth 27th July 1966), Dr. SajjadSarwar (Pano Aqil/Poet/ birth 27th July 1982) DEATH DATES Muhabat Khan Marri (TandoMasti/General/ date 27th July 1856), Nawab Wali Muhammad ‘Wali’ (Tajpur/Poet/ date 27th July 1914), LoknathJetle (Karachi/Freedom Fighter/ date 27th July 1921), Rasool BuxDero (Faridabad/Writer/ date 27th July 1982) EVENTS 1843: The Government of India asks Sindh Governor to furnish with sketch of the country between Sabzalkot and Rohri showing the several district possessions of ex-Rulers and their value and indicating also the several Pargnas if any, belonging to Mir Ali Murad Khan and those attached to ‘Turban’ so as to enable Governor-General to decide what portion of the country be assigned to the Nawab of Bahawalpur. (Govt. of India’s Letter No 258). 1857: The Bombay Government is taking into consideration two proposals regarding improvement of communication in Sindh. Lieutenant-General Jacob is insisting on Trunk road from Shikarpur to Karachi, whereas another proposal is to construct bridge over Indus. The Sindh Commissioner favours the construction of bridge. (Source: Commissioner’s letter No.184). 1929: A Conference of a new party, called ‘the All-India Muslim Nationalist Party’ is held at Allahabad under the presidency of Moulana Abul Kalam Azad. The object are to promote among Muslims a spirit of Nationalism, to develop a mentality above communalism, and to inspire greater confidence in Indian National Ideas (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1929). 1941: J.B.Kriplani, (Sindhi) General Secretary of the Congress, laid emphasis on the aspect of construction work by Satyagarahis as well as by those Congressmen, who did not sign the pledge, in the course of a circular issued to the several Congress Committees in the country. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1941). 1952: Anti-Qadyani demonstration in Lahore is teargassed.They were demanding resignation of Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Chowdri Zafarullah Khan and declaring Qadiyanis as a minority. (Source: Newspapers). 1955: One-Unit scheme to be executed within two weeks, declares Iskandar Mirza. (Source: ibd). 1972: Sindhis have never opposed Urdu. History is witness to their hospitality during the days of large scale migration of Muhajreen from India, Z.A.Bhutto advocates Sindhis non-aggressive approach and deplores language riots. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute). 1973: Jamait-i-Islami opposes recognition of Bangladesh, and JUI demands making Hamood-u-Rahman Commission Report public. Bhutto is being encircled by opposition (Source:Newspapers)). 1984: Majlas-i-Shora of Zia regime approves Qisas, Diyat Ordinance. (Source: ibid).