Sindh History (7th August)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (7th AUGUST)

BIRTH DATES Wali Muhammad ‘Wafa’ (Poet/1944), ‘Ghutakh’ Halai (Hala Purana/Poet/1946), ‘Raz’ Nathanshahi (Khairpur Nathanshah/Poet/1947), Khair-u-Nisa Jafri (Hyderabad/lady of literature/1947), ‘Afzal’ Aeri (Mehar/Poet/1955), Zamir Ahmad ‘Fida’ (Poet/1961), Syed Raza Shah ‘Raza’ (Larkano/Poet/1980)

DEATH DATES Jumo Khan ‘Gharib’ (Poet/1953), Abdul Razaq Soomro (Moro/1972)

EVENTS 1832: There is correspondence between Colonel Pottenger and Adjutant-General of Army, Bombay regarding assemblage of forces to act against the plunders. (Source: Letter No.123). 1841: Sindh Rulers agree to pay half of the expenditure if Sindh and Begari canals are made serviceable for navigation and extending the irrigation already supplied for them. (Source: Letter No.62 from Captain Stacy to Captain Wallace). 1843: The Governor-General of India writes to Charles Napier giving his opinion about miscalculations of Major Outram and approves all the actions taken by Charles Napier timely, correct and accordingly.(Letter from Calcutta ). This may kindly be noted that Major Outram played anti-Charles Napier role and opposed his action in regard Sindh and Rulers. 1857: The Medical Board to the Government of Bombay approves and recommends proposal of the Sindh Commissioner those medical arrangements for residents at Manora and neighboring villages of Baba and Keamari be made. (Source: Letter No.1358). 1921: Sirai Sabz Ali takes initiate to open branch of pro-British political party- Aman Sabha at Nasirabad. He is elected its founder president, whereas Seth Naromal & Seth Aildas are elected Vice President and Secretary respectively. Wadero Muhammad Sidiq Wagan always helped them to hold public meetings and to preach loyalty for British Government (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi ). 1922: There is competition between Seth Gidumal Fatihchand and Seth Chelaram Dilomal in donation and financial support to ‘Hindu Township Peoples’ Association’ of Karachi in regards with its efforts to establish Open Library and Reading Room. (source: The Daily Gazette). 1947: Quaid-i-Azam reaches Karachi . Jhrik-born leader is now the First Governor-General of Pakistan. What a great role has played Sindh in the creation of Pakistan! (Source: Newspapers). 1959: An Ordinance is promulgating to purify politics and society. Who so ever, if deemed fit can be disqualified with immediate effect. (Source: Newspapers). 1977: Aitzaz Hassan joins Tahrik Istaqlal, Mir Ali Ahmad Talpur, Mir Rasool Bux Talpur; Abdul Hameed Jatoi and Haji Moula Bux Soomro join PNA. (Source: ibid). 1990: Rais Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi is sworn in as Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan . U.S backs move of President Ghulam Ishaq Khan for dissolving assemblies. (Source:ibid).