Sindh History (14th February)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (14th February)

14th February

 BIRTH DATES

Makhdoom Ghulam Muhammad ‘Maghmoom’ (Hala/Saint & Poet/1886),

 Qazi Ghulam Muhammad Qureshi (Hala/Writer/1924),

Ramchand Naro Bhagat (Larkano > Ajmir/Singer/1925),

 Sukhlal Punjwani (Chak > Kota/Journalist/1930),

 Muhammad Khan Gopang (Hayat Gopang/ Local politician/1946),

 Syed Ghazanfar ‘Raja’ (Ratodero/Poet & Politician/1947),

 Maqbool Ahmad ‘Maro’ (Matli/Poet/1957),

Azam Chhinko (Dadu/Writer/1961),

Aijaz Mahesar (Khondi/Writer/1981).

DEATH DATES

Syed Hussain Shahmurad Shirazi (Thatto/Saint/1488),

 ‘Bedil’ Faqir ( Rohri/Saint & Poet/1873),

Wali Muhammad Hassan Ali Effendi (Karachi/Politician/1934)



EVENTS

   1843: Majour Outram, Political Agent writes to Mir Shahdad Khan that ‘Your Munshi Metharam, has brought your message to this effect that you are the friend of the British, and, if it is my wish, will come personally to reside in the Agency for my protection; and that your people shall not join in approaching disturbance, and will not oppose the British. This I have understood, and this is my reply: That if your behave as you say, no blame will upon your Highness; but, if a single follower of yours does join in hostilities against the English, the penalty will be yours,; and if any of your people are implicated, it cannot be concealed from me, for, depend upon it, I will make a thorough investigation.’
1926: Dr. Annie Besant presides over political conference held at Karachi. Speakers throw light on the importance of the ‘Commonwealth of India Bill’ introduced by Dr. Annie Besant in Assembly.
1933: Haji Mir Muhammad Baloch moves adjournment in the Bombay legislative Assembly to discuss the Government’s policy underlying opening of liquor shops in Karachi and Ahmadabad. The president disallows the motion.
1935: ‘The India Bill’ is debated in the House of Commons. Colonel Wedgwood opposes the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency.
1945: The Sindh Muslim League meets at Karachi to discuss the awarding of Party Tickets to candidates.
1947: Sj. L. B. Bhopatkar, President of All-India Hindu Maha Sabha at a press conference in New Delhi says that the Muslim League’s boycott of the Constituent Assembly had made it incumbent on it to vacate its seats in the interim Government and if the Muslim League refuses to do, it was up to Governor- General to compel it to this course of action.
1948: At the annual Darbar at Sibi, the Quaid-i-Azam announces to constitute an ‘Advisory Council’ for Baluchistan.
1969: Complete strike is observed throughout Pakistan and meetings are held demanding acceptance of DAC’s 8-points. Two people are killed in Karachi and Lahore each.
1971: Awami League Central Committee reiterates Party’s 6-points and 11-points of students’ council as the basis of new constitution.
1990: COP Leaders demand of President to impose ‘Governor’s rule in Sindh. It is amazing to note the the Governor’s rule in Sindh was always demanded when PPP is in power.
1995: Eleven people are killed in fresh outburst of violence in Karachi