Sindh History (27th February)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (27th FEBRUARY)

27th February
 BIRTH DATES

1. Baba Shankardas (Karachi > Ajmir/saint/ birth 27th February 1900),

2. Sobhraj ‘Fani’ (Poet & Freedom Fighter/ birth 27th February 1883),

3. Asan Sabuldas Larkano/Saint/ birth 27th February 1922),

4. Dhani Bux Channo (Post Mehar/Folklore Poet/ birth 27th February 1930),

5. Saqib Ketvi b(Keti Bandar/Poet/ birth 27th February 1943),

6. Muhammad Soomar Chonno (Mehar Vesar/Folklore Poet/ birth 27th February 1945),

7. Riazat Buriro (Kambar/Writer/ birth 27th February 1970).







27th February

DEATH DATES

1. Akhtar Halai (Poet/ death 27th February 1959),

2. Moulana Din Muhammad ‘Adeeb’ Ferozshahi (Religious Scholar, Poet & Freedom Fighter/ death 27th February 1973).





EVENT



27th February



  1846: Gowher Khan Nizamai is granted Sannad of Jageer of his father Talu Khan who died in October 1844.
1857: The Government of Bombay is taking steps for Railway communication and Boat service. The Sindh Commissioner is requested to take measures for investigating on the subject of boat traffic on the Indus.
1884: The Karachi Paper, Sindh Gazette (Later on known as the Daily Gazette) in its editorial condemns the apathy and lukewarm response of the Bombay Government to development schemes of Sindh pertaining to Port, the Steam Tramway etc. Such type of criticism by local and vocal press paves way for formation of opinion to get rid of Bombay presidency.
1922: The meeting of the Managing Committee of the ‘Karachi Social Service League’ it is resolve to send resolution to educational authorities demanding that ‘ the Sindhi language be recognized as a Second Language for B.A and M.A Degree Examinations in the same way as Gujrati, Marathi and Kanares are recognized’.
1944: Moulana Ali Anwar presides over literary and poetic sitting organized by Sindhi Sudhar Society and Bazim Mushara at Larkano.
1953: Eleven members of the Action Committee of the Anti-Qadyani Movement demand removal of Sir Zafarullah Khan from ministry.
1967: Z.A.Bhutto decides to quit Conventional Muslim League and intends to form his own political party.
1989: Recognition of interim Afghan Government would be premature, says Benazir Bhutto.
1991: China confirms the supply of nuclear power plant to Pakistan.