Sindh History (1st September)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (1st SEPTEMBER)

1st September 

 BIRTH DATES

Seth Partabrai (Politician/ birth 1 September 1894),

 LilaramChhatomal (Panwari>Ajmir/Poet/ birth 1 September 1914),

 C.Arjun (Karachi >Mombai/Musician/ birth 1 September 1923),

 Muhammad Achar ‘Makhmoor’ (Naudero/Poet/ birth 1 September 1929),

SoofiGhulam Mustafa ‘Asim’ (Poet/ birth 1 September 1934),

Ali Dost ‘Sabir’ (RoopVato/Poet/ birth 1 September 1934),

 Muhammad Iqbal Dal (Soomar Dal/Journalist/ birth 1 September 1942),

 Dr. AbdulGhafoorMemon (Larkano/Scholar/ birth 1 September 1939),

 MazharJalbani (Writer/ birth 1 September 1950),

 Nand Sachdev (Ulhasnagar/Artist/ birth 1 September 1945)

Muhammad Azim Rind (Jani Wandh/Writer/ birth 1 September 1950),

Dr. Abdul Ghafar Soomro (KhairpurJoso/Scholar/ birth 1 September 1951),

 MorialMahar (SadikJiWandh/Folklore Poet/ birth 1 September 1954),

 Yar Muhammad ‘Aasim’ Khoso (Poet/ birth 1 September 1955),

 Ghulam Akbar ‘Azad’ (Poet/ birth 1 September 1956),

 Comrade Abdul KarimBaloch (Larkano/writer/ birth 1 September 1957),

KausarBuriro (JaniBuriro/Poet/ birth 1 September 1958),

 Muhammad Ismail ‘Irm’ (Poet/ birth 1 September 1958),

 Tahir Bhanon (KunbDaro/Folklore Poet/ birth 1 September 1960),

 Dr.Muhammad Khan Shaikh (Mehar/Social worker & founder of ‘Koonj’/ birth 1 September 1961),

 Piyar Ali ‘Premi’ (Poet/ birth 1 September 1961),

 Rahimdad ‘UstadRahi’ Soomro (Haji Khan Kalhoro/Poet & Political Activist/ birth 1 September 1959),

 Nizamuddin Bhagat (Warah/Writer/ birth 1 September 1963),

 Muhammad SidiqueMahar (Dhamaji/Writer/ birth 1 September 1964),

 Zulfiqar Gadhi (Sher Muhammad Gadhi/Journalist/ birth 1 September 1966),

 Hosh Sarharvi (Poet/1966), Muhammad Ibrahim Bhand (Writer/ birth 1 September 1966),

 Gul Malik (KarampurBijarani/Poet/ birth 1 September 1967)

Niaz Malah (Khairpur/Poet/ birth 1 September 1969),

Imtiaz ‘Saqi’ Mahesar (KotLalBux/Poet/ birth 1 September 1973),

 Fazullah ‘Asi’ (RasoolBuxBrohi/Poet/ birth 1 September 1974),

 Raza Khakhrani (Poet/ birth 1 September 1975),

 

DEATH DATES

Abdul Rahman (Bharchoondi/Saint/ death 1 September 1960).

EVENTS

 

1843: Following appointments are made by the new British Government of Sindh: Sukhramdas (Brother of Naumal, as Mukhtyarkar of Ghorabari), Diwan Chandiram of Tilti (Mukhtyarkar of Sehwan), Diwan Pohomal of Thatta (Mukhtyarkar of Laki), Diwan Jethmal of Hyderabad (Mukhtyarkar of Manjhand), Munshi Lalchand of Thatta (Mukhtyarkar of Jherk), Assomal Munshi of Thatta (Mukhtyarkar of Thatta), Bharimal (Mukhtyarkar of Sakro) and Hassomal Kardar of Petaro. 

1851: His Highness Mir Ali Murad Khan of Khairpur is facing unwanted treatment from new rulers of Sindh. Shaikh Ali Hassan, ex-minister is encouraged to make petitions about Mir Ali Murad Khan and the Collector of Shikarpur is assigned duty to call upon Shaikh Ali Hassan and submit detailed report. (Source: Letter No.1717). 

1885: Hassan Ali Effendi with cooperation of his friends forms ‘Sindh Muhammadan Association’. Prior to this he was an active leader of ‘Sindh Sabha’, but due to his serious differences with Diwan Dayaram Jethmal and Sadhu Hiranand, he left ‘Sindh Sabha’ and opted for separate path. Sindh Muhammadan Association established ‘Sindh Madressah-tul-Islam’ and remained active political party till 1936. (Source:Dr.Mumtaz Bukhari’s Ph.D thesis).

1909: Sindh Acting Commissioner advises the Collector of Larkano not to recommend applications of Landlords of Larkano and Ratodero for any grant but, make them belive that to serve the Government is the honour for them and they must not pray for any grant.(Source: Letter No.3456).

1921: At a big public meeting attended by about 4,000, the Ubauro Aman Sabha is formed with Diwan Girdharimal as its Chairman. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi).

1922: Local Khilafat Committees of Garhi Yaseen, Jacobabad and Ghogharo hold public meetings in respective places. (Source: Newspapers).

1939: It has been told that 14942826 people were killed in Second World War. Sindh was also badly affected by this war and our research scholars have not researched this topic yet.

Sindh History (31st August)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (31st AUGUST)

31st August
 BIRTH DATES

Mir Ali Ahmad Talpur (Hyderabad/Freedom Fighter & Minister in Zia’s Government/1915),

Lok Notani (Bhirya > Baroda/Writer/1920).



DEATH DATES

 Moulvi Abdul Qadir Chachar (Religious Scholar/1909),

Haji Pir Shah (Sakrand/Saint/1940),

Moulvi Abdul Ghafoor Mahar (Religious Scholar/1943),

Ramchand Bhorani (Freedom Fighter & Journalist/1971).



EVENTS



    1939: Colonel Pottenger advises his Government for concentration of force at Sukkur. (Source: Letter No.635-A).
1844: The Sindh Governor asks the Government of India for permission to open a school at Hyderabad for teaching the English language to the children of Baloch chiefs. He request for approving annual grant of Rs.3,000 for the same purpose. (Sindh Governor’s letter No 213).
1920: Posters and Banners are visible on main spots of big cities. Sindh Khilafat has given call for strike on 1st August. Sindhi Muslims are advised to took part in the strike and prove wort as Muslim and lover of the Motherland. (Poster published by Sindh Khilafat).
1946: Liaquat Ali Khan, in statement asked Muslims throughout the India to observe ‘Black Day’ by hoisting black flags on houses and places of business on September 2, to register the Muslims’ silent contempt at the installation in office the Hindu Congress. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1946)
1947: Boundary Award is unjustified and has been imposed upon us, says the Governor-General of Pakistan (Source: Newspapers).
1949: The First ever Convocation of Sindh University is held. The Prime Minister of Pakistan presides over. (Source: ibid).
1972: We are ready to sit on opposition benches, if Mujeeb is ready to make modifications in his 6-points, says Z.A.Bhutto, Chairman of the PPP. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1991: Benazir Bhutto meets Chief of Army Staff Asif Nawaz Junjua. (Source: ibid).

Sindh History (30th August)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (30th AUGUST)

30th August 

 BIRTH DATES

Muhammad Moosa ‘raz’ (Poet/1899),

 Ghulam Qadir ‘Dildar’ (Poet/1948),

 ‘Shad’ Kolachi (Kolachi/Poet/1953),

Gul Hasan ‘Gul’Sathi (Larkano/Poet/1956),

Aslam Azad (Jati/Writer/1965),

Noor Muhammad Kumbhar (Muhib Chandio/Writer/1980),

 Sarmad Aziz (Jhimpir/Journalist/1986),

 

DEATH DATES

 Ali Muhammad ‘Khaldi’(Poet/1974).

EVENTS

 

   1835: It is decided between Colonel Pottenger and Mir Noor Muhammad Khan that survey of Indus shall not stop. However, it will be conducted on boats and vessels will not be used for that purpose. (Source: Colonel Pottenger’s letter No.58 to his Government).

1933: Central Literary Group organizes lecture program in Hopeful School at Arambagh. M.U.Abbasi delivers his on the History and importance of Drama. Abbasi was from Muhabatdero and Education officer in Karachi. He wrote biographies of Sir Agha Khan, quaid-i-Azam and others. I interviewed him for so many times. He was witness to our history. He told me that he has visited Jhirk School and saw General Register of School and name of M.A.Jinnah in it also. He wrote that fact in his book, biography of Jinnah. (Source: Interview with M.U.Abbasi).

1951: India refutes allegation that she is creating conditions to compel Indian Muslims to migrate. They are leaving country on their own, the Government of India declares. (Source: Newspapers).

1959: Consequent upon introducing Basic Democracy system in the Pakistan, all Municipalities are divided/reorganized into Wards. (Source: Newspapers).

1977: Probe into the case regarding murder of Nawab Muhammad Ahmad is completed. PNA demands trial of Z.A.Bhutto. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1979: Gen.Zia promulgates new political parties’ law making it compulsory for all political parties to get themselves registered with Election Commission. (Source: Government Notification).

1990: In politics of our society, everything is right. Asghar Khan never recognized PPP Government of Z.A.Bhutto, but PPP today enters into alliance with Tahrik-i-Istaqlal. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1991: Benazir Bhutto and Nawabzado Nasrullah Khan to take combined steps against IJI Government. Decision is taken in their meeting. (Source: ibid).

Sindh History (29th August)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (29th AUGUST)

29th August 

 BIRTH DATES

Syed Miran Muhammad Shah Awal (Thakar/Writer & translator of early British period/1829),

Kishinchand ‘Bewas’ (Larkano/Poet/1885),

Guli Sadarangani (Karachi >Mumbai/Novelist/1906), 

 

DEATH DATES

Moulvi Khali-u-Rahman Mahar (Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/1940),

Qaisar Khan Bozdar (Politician/1952),

 Jumo Khan ‘Ghareeb’ (Mureed Lakhr/Poet/1953),

Kazi Nazar-ul-Islam (Great Bengali Poet/1967),

 Muhammad Chhutal ‘Faraz’ (Arazi/Poet/1989)

 

EVENTS

 

     1845: Captain Prtridge , Deputy Collector, Kotri prepares report on the construction of Bund Veero in order to induce the inhabitants of the tract to abandon their present unsettled course of life and to return their attention to agriculture. (Source: Captain Preedy, Collector of Karachi’s office letter No. 749). 

1928: All-Parties Conference at Luck now after long discussion adopted the Dominion States without restricting the liberty of other political parties whose goal was complete independence. Even a known revolutionary Subhas Chandra Bose also agreed and singed the resolution. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1928).

1936: Himalalyas is climbed for the first time . The joint British-American Expedition led by Professor Grahm-Brown of Cardiff University reach highest peak of 25,660 feet. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1936).

1969: Total strike is observed throughout Pakistan to protest against the putting the Al-Aqsa Mosque on fire. (Source: Newspapers).

1973: We do not recognize the Government of PPP, says Asghar Khan. (Source: Newspapers).

1977: Investigation in the murder of Nawab Muhammad Ahmad Khan is in final stage. Stage is being set to involve and hang Z.A.Bhutto who brought back home POWs, Gave Pakistan unanimously adopted Constitution, hold Islamic Conference. (Source: ibid).

Sindh History (28th August)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (28th AUGUST)

28th August 

 BIRTH DATES

  Aneeta Kamal ‘Piyasi’ (Loralai > Baroch/Poetess/1931),

 Bhojraj Vichani (Dabhro > Mumbai/Writer/1937),

Birj Mohan (Jagan > Mumbai/Writer/1939),

Pir Bux ‘Piyasi’ (Tando Muhammad Khan/Poet/1942),

 Shiv Kumar Sharma (Ahmadabad/Artist/1950),

Habib-u-Rahman ‘Habib’ Soomro (Dargah Imam Bux/Poet/1960),

Amar Sindhu – Real name Salman Laghari (Mirpurkhas/Poetess & University teachers’ leader/1068),

 Mir Barkat Katohar (Thull/Social worker/1978)

 

DEATH DATES

His Highness Mir Shadad Khan Talpur (1857),

 Allama Muhammad Qasim Mashori (Sahib Khan Mashori/Religious Scholar & Saint/1990),

 Khowaja Abdul Rasool Ratar (Noorpur/Saint/2005)

 

EVENTS

 

         1920: Hyderabad is witnessing very important political atmosphere for two days with effect from today. Both days public meetings and conference is held in the city. The day begins with political activity of Sindh Khilafat Committee. Public meeting is held with aim to create public opinion in favor of the Non-Cooperation movement. Special Sindh Provincial Conference is also held in the city and its all details are available at Gul Hayat website. (Source: Newspapers)

1928: Dr.Ansari presides over All Parties Conference at Luck now to discuss the ‘Nihru Report’. (Source: Book on All Parties Conference).

1948: In the meeting of the ‘Muhajir Council’ presided over by Liaquat Ali Khan, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, it is decided that 2,00,000 Indian Muslim migrants waiting in Punjab camps will be settled in Sindh. (Source: Newspapers).

1952: DSP, Khan Najaf Khan is served upon Charge Sheet by the Punjab Government in connection with the murder of Liaquat Ali Khan, ex-Prime Minister of Pakistan. (Source: ibid).

1964: Z.A.Bhutto, Foreign Minister of Pakistan is awarded with ‘Order of Hamayoon’ [First Class] by Shah of Iran for rendering valuable services in connection with Regional Cooperation for Development [RCD]. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

Sindh History (27th August)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (27th AUGUST)

27th August 

 BIRTH DATES

Kamla Keswani (Karachi > Jaipur/Singer/1934),

Jamal Pali (Atta Muhammad Pali/Poet/1940),

 Aijaz Ali Bhatti (Morio Bhatti/Social worker/1965),

 Arfana Malah (Hyderabat/Poetess & University teacher/leader/1974),

‘Udasi’ Chandio (Larkano/Poet/1980)

 

DEATH DATES

Makhdoom Muhammad Aaqil Sani (Khuhra/Religious Scholar/1876),

 Allama Inayatullah Mashrqi (Founder of the Khaksar Tahreek/1963),

Ghulam Halai (Poet/1984),

Zulfiqar Rashdi (Pir Goth near Naudero/Poet/1986),

Kazi Abdul Majeed ‘Abid’ (Sehwan > Hyderabad/Journalist & ex-federal minister/1996),

Saleem Indhar (Ilyas Indhar/Poet/2006).

 

EVENTS

 

   1835: Colonel Pottenger requests the Government of Bombay for permission to set the Ranna of Parkar, a State prisoner at Bhoo,j at liberty on condition that he would either live in Cutch or Sindh. He further informs that Ranna has released eight of the relatives of Ranna Jagatsinf of Parkar in compliance to orders of Mir Noor Muhammad Khan. (Source: Letter No.54).

1838: Colonel Pottenger requests the Government of Bomay to prepare a force for eventual service in Sindh. (Source: Letter No.101).

1851: The Commander of the Indus Flotilla informs the Sindh Commissioner that Governor-General has approved of the proposal to establish a steam communication between Karachi and Multan (Source: Letter No.716).

1856: The Sindh Commissioner asks collectors to adopt 5 per cent Local Fund Cess in Sindh. (Source: Letter No.1430).

1919: It is a golden chance for pro-British Government to wish it congratulations. On the victory of the Allies Naraindas Bhawandas [zamindar & Hon.Magistrate of Berani], Bhagwandas Vasudev [Brahman Panchayat, Berani], H.H.Samavedi [Secretary, Pushkarna Brahman Maha Mandal, Hyderabad], Bulchand Dayaram [Presidenr, Hyderabad Municipality], Metharam Ajitsing [of Shahdadpur], Dalpatrai [Mukhtyarkar of Jati] send messages of congratulation to the Government of Bombay. (Source: The Sindh Official Gazette).

1948: The Governor-General promulgates Ordinance to empower Pakistan Government emergency powers for dealing the issue of Muslim migrants coming from India (Source: Newspapers).

1953: Kazi Muhammad Akbar, Sindh Education Minister declares that compulsory primary education is being introduced in Sindh, Very Soon. (Source: ibid).

1956: I.I.Chundrigar and Pir Ali Muhammad Shah resign as federal ministers. (Source: ibid).

1960: Rs.20000000 are approved for construction of a new capital [Islamabad], near Rawalpindi (Source: ibid).

1972: No Indo-Pak talks, if Pakistan is not recognizing Bangladesh, says India. (Source: ibid).

1974: Government has agreed to accept 7500000 Biharis. (Source: BBC).

Sindh History (26th August)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (26th AUGUST)

26th August 

 BIRTH DATES

   Mir Hussain Ali Khan (Hyderabad/Poet/1824),

Parmanand Khatri (Shikarpur > Mombai/Singer/1922),

Gurdas Anwani (Hero Laghari > Nagpur/Poet/1924),

Noor Samo (Khairpur Ganmbo/Poet/1938),

 Dr.Muhammad Idress ‘Azad’ Soomro (Chhato Wahan/Poet/1956),

 Dr.Hafiz Abdul Ghani Shaikh (Larkano/Scholar/1960),

Ghulam Qadir Dahri (Writer/1968), 

Naveed-u-Zaman Qureshi (Dadu/Journalist/1975).Agha Imran (Poet/1980)

 

DEATH DATES

Abdullah ‘Asar’ (Bero Chandio/Poet/1976),

 Hazoour Bux ‘Azad’ Jatoi (Bakhodero/Poet & Journalist/2009),

 Nawab Akbar Bugti (Politician)

 

EVENTS

 

      1835: The matter of the Navigation of Indus is discussed between Colonel Pottenger and Lieutenant Mackeson. Pottenger is of view that Indus be considered as a ‘beaten road’ for travellers as on each occasion of the boat passing special orders and permission is to be applied to Sindh Government. (Source: Letter No.50 from Pottenger).

1840: Lieutenant Loveday, Assistant Political Agent in Quetta/Baluchistan is captured by Brohi Sardars and informs him that his letters to Naseer Khan have irritated them and if attention is not paid to our demands, he can be put to death. (Source: indicated).

1843: The copy of dispatch from the Secret Committee of the Government of East India Company is sent to Charles Napier for his guidance as how to distribute/awrad ‘Prize property’ at Hyderabad. (Source: Letter No.334).

1848: The Collector of Karachi prepares his report about Seth Naomal. It is told that his case was decided by a Military Tribunal on ex-parte statement and without allowing him to put in his defence. Further investigations are being made and Naomal has been given opportunity to put in his defence. (Source: Letter No.959).

1950: ‘Muhajir Tax’ is introduced by the Center and Provinces so as to help resolving their problems relating to financial matters. (Source: Newspapers).

1966: Re-promulgation of FRC in Baluchistan creates resentment in political circles. Baloch leaders oppose the action. (Source: ibid).

1971: A.K.Brohi’s O.K for acting as Counsel for Shaikh Mujeeb is appreciated by International Commission of Jurists. (Source: Newspapers).

1992: Pakistan-Dost [friend] politician [Benazir Bhutto] and Sindh-Dost politician [G.M.Syed], both from Sindh and both Sindhis are facing tough time. Benazir’s Counse l file reply in the court and SATA issues notice to the Sindh Home Secretary and Inspector-General of police to produce G.M.Syed in the court. (Source: Newspapers)

Sindh History (25th August)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (25th AUGUST)
25th August
BIRTH DATES

Pir Mian Ghulam Nabi ‘Pinyal’ (Hala/Saint & Poet/1852),
Tolaram Bhalumal (Social worker/1899),
Bhojraj Vichani (Dhabhro > Mombai/Writer/1937),
Naimullah ‘Sabir’ Qureshi (Shikarpur/Poet/1952),
Allah Bachayo Panhwar (Dhotra Panhwar/Writer/1955),
Dr. Abdullah Arijo (Khair Muhammad Arija/Scholar/1962),
Shahzada Imran (Gul Muhammad Magsi/Writer/1978)

DEATH DATES
Allama Atullah Ferozshahi (Religious Scholar/1907),
‘Durwesh’ Sitai (Poet/1986), Zaib Soomro (Poet/1987),

EVENTS

1839: Colonel Pottenger writes to Officer Commanding at Karachi desiring him to receive one State prisoner by name ‘Sehee Durwesh’ and take necessary steps of transporting him to Bushire and set him at liberty there. The attention of readers is invited to an important point that Colonel Pottenger is in Sindh and Sindh is under rule of Talpurs but, he is using his judicial, political and administrative powers in 1839 much before fall of Miani. (Source: indicated).
1843: The Sindh Governor apprises the Governor-General of the procedure of conducting trial in Sindh. He informs him that in all cases involving capital punishment which called for trial the prisoners were brought before a Military Court of British Officers and it is the best course in the absence of Judicial system in Sindh at present. (Source: indicated).
1939: Some of Sindh Congress leaders and other politicians deplore the decision of the Congress Working Committee and aspiration og the Congress leaders disqualifying Sj. Subhas Chandra Bose’s from being President of Bengal Provincial Congress Committee and being a member of any elective Congress body for three years. (Source: Newspapers).
1946: Politicians express their reaction on the matter of ‘interim Government’. Master Tara Sing, the Akali leader is satisfied to see that this interim Government consists of representatives of some of largest political parties of India. Dr.B.R.Ambrdkar refuses to accept the interim Government as representative of Scheduled Castes, and Gandhi blames that League leaders in reaction against the interim Government have started preaching violence and now violence in Calcutta has erupted because of this. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11,1946).
1955: Muslim League Parliamentary Party serves Show Cause notice on Mian Jaffar Shah for opposing ‘One-Unit’. (Source: Newspapers).
1977: Ex-Director-General of Health Services Dr. Naseer Shaikh and Ex-Director-General of FSF Masud Mahmood are arrested. Stage is being set to arrest Z.A.Bhutto. (Source: Newspapers).

Sindh History (24th August)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (24th AUGUST)

24th August 

 BIRTH DATES

Qadir Bux ;Bashir’ (Poet/1896),

Ghulam Rasool Chandio (Bhambho Khan Chandio/MRD Activist/1953).

Ali Hassan Mallah & Sahir Javed.

 

DEATH DATES

 Moulana Gul Muhammad Shahdadkoti (Religious Scholar/1889),

Moulvi Muhammad Ibrahim Laghari (Religious Scholar/1922),

 Moulvi Qamaruddin Mahesar (Religious Scholar/1947),

Muhammad Juman Halo (Hala > Karachi/Poet/1977).

 

EVENTS

 

    1846: The Secretary to Government of Sindh asks Collector of Shikarpur to suspend the question of boundary between Jageers of Mir Muhammad Khan and Ghulam Mustafa Khan till deciding the matter on spot. (Source: Letter No.1218).

1941: The Working Committee of the All-India Muslim League meets in Bombay. M.A.Jinnah informs the committee about his interview with the Viceroy on the constitution of the National Defence Council and the expansion of the Executive Council. He also criticizes some of the members of the Muslim League including the three Premiers [Sir Sikandar Hayat Khan of Punjab, A.K.Fazul Haq of Bengal and Moulvi Syed Muhammad Saadullah of Asam] who joined the Defence Council. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11,1941).

1946: Reginald Sorensen, a Member of the Parliamentary Delegation to India, in a message to the formation of the Interim Government, congratulates Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his success in the formation of his cabinet and expresses regret at M.A.Jinnah’s attitude of non-cooperation. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11,1946).

1948: Indian Muslim migrants’ mob is fired by police at Sahiwal. Five are killed.(Source: Newspapers). This may kindly be noted that in spite of waves of muhajeern’s towards Sindh, not a single event of killing them is recorded in Sindh history. Though, so many processions were taken by them and even Prime Minister’s House was encircled by them for so many times.

1955: Ex-Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Bogra is appointed as ambassador in U.S.A. (Source: Newspapers). For the sake of General Knowledge, any one should prepare province-wise list of all ambassadors appointed in various countries since creation of Pakistan.

1969: Zahir Shah of Afghanistan declares that his country will support Pathans in their struggle for creation of Pakhtoonistan. (Source: ibid),

1947: Mirza Nasir Ahmad, head of Anjuman Ahmadya, Rabwah, gives his statement before Parliament’s Special Committee. He is cross examined also. (Source: Newspapers).

1977: Returning of PPP in Power will be high-risk for the country, says Mufti Mahmood. (Source: ibid).

Sindh History (23rd August)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (23rd AUGUST)

23rd August 

 BIRTH DATES

Dr. Muhammad Laiq Zardari (Scholar/1943),

Tejbhan Kirpalani (Tando Muhammad Khan > Jaipur/Artist/1945),

Liaquat Ali Mohan (Gozo/Writer/1966),

Rukhsana Preet (Hyderabad/Poetess/1967)

 

DEATH DATES

Shah Abdul Karim (Bulri/Saint & Poet/1623),

Ghulam Ali Nizamani (Governor of Thatta during Talpur era/1798),

 Syed Ali Anwar Shah (Chak/Poet/1972),

 Fazul Ahmad Bachani (Tando Allahyar/Writer/1987),

Saleem Halai (Poet/1992), Akhtar Lakyari (Poet/2010).

 

EVENTS

 

    1838: Colonel Pottenger is asked by his Government to purchase and store grain crops at Larkana. (Source: letter of 23rd of August 1838).

1918: The Chief of the General Staff, India reports that several [ Sindhi] employees of J.T. Chainrai & Co [of Sindhworki] from Tenerife & Panama had been bound over for spreading alarmist pro-enemy rumors. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Sindh workis’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1933: There is a debate on the clause regarding representation of labour Unions, Merchants etc in the Karachi Municipality. Baskhale proposes amendment seeking to remove the clause restricting the election of a representative of registered unions, to labourers and asks that instead of 2 seats, 3 should be reserved for, and this should be nomination. Jamshed Mehta taking part in debate says that he was President of the Federation of Labour Unions in Karachi, and it was he who had suggested restriction in order to give the labour an opportunity to be represented by an actual working men. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1933).

1936: Prices of almost all States meet the Viceroy of India to have final talks on the Federal Plan. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1939).

1947: Khan Abdul Qayoom Khan and his cabinet take over oath in NWFP. (Source: Newspapers).

1955: ‘One-Unit’ bill is presented in the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan (Source: ibid).

1976: Islamabad University is renamed as ‘Quaid-i-Azam University’ (Source: ibid).

Sindh History (22nd August)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (22nd AUGUST)Research by Dr Dur Muhammad Pathan
BIRTH DATES Ghulam Qadir ‘Shahbaz’ (Jamshoro/Poet/1925), Moula Bux ‘Qasir’ (Garhi Yaseen/Poet/1932), Kalpna Parsani (Mombai/Artist/1958), Mukhtyar ‘Naz’ (Kandhkot/Poet/1962), Khoonchand Shahani (Hyderabad > Baroda/Writer/1963), ‘Saghar’ Muhammad Hussain Mahar (Ruk/Poet/1969), Ahmad Khan Samo (Salih Samo/Poet/1975).
DEATH DATES Abu Ishaq Ibrahim Sindhi Moosli (Judge/1213), Noor Muhammad Lakhr (Chakro/Politician/1937), Moulana Obedullall Sindhi (Religious Scholar, Freedom Fighter & Founder of Jamna Birbda Sindh Saghar Party/1944), Moulana Shafi Muhammad Masjdi (Sodhari/Religious Scholar/1944), Moulana Ahmad (Hala/Religious Scholar/1956).
EVENTS 1933: Tolani and Jamshed Mehta proposed the amendment in Karachi Municipality Act so as Sikh community be give representation. Tolani asks for two seats and Jamshed Mehta proposed one seat in the Municipality. Miran Muhammad Shah, Mir Muhammad Baloch and Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah oppose the amendment. Hence it is rejected. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1933). 1961: Pakistan closes down it two Consulates at Jalalabad and Kandhar. (Source: Newspapers). 1965 :” Indian Prime Minister Shastri warns Pakistan that ‘India will strike back if Pakistan’s aggression continue in Kashmir’. (Source: ibid). 1969: Desecration of Al-Aqsa Masjid is resented throughout Pakistan (Source: ibid). 1972: Princely rule in Gilgit and Baltistan is abolished by the Pakistan Government. (Source: ibid).

GOOD DAY

Dr.Pathan wishes Good Day.
[ Be most sincere, but never surrender. Friends having hypocrisy and hatred in their hearts & must not be permitted to prevail upon you and influence your actions & reactions. Get rid of them. You must remove all kinds of hindrances , those are meant to block your way towards your Noble cause and destination.]
"ڦٽائڻ" وارا گھٹا پر "بچائن" وارا ماڻھون هتي ٿي گھٽ،
ماٹھن جون مناقیون مصلحتون یا خود اهي ماٹھون مٽ،
کڏون اھي کڻي لٽ، جیڪي رنڊڪ وجھن سندء
راهن ۾.

Sindh History (21st August)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (21st AUGUST)

21st August 

 BIRTH DATES

 Kumari Sarswati Advani (Hyderabad/educationist/1906),

 Faqir Sultan Mahar (Rustam/Folklore Poet/1907),

 Sajandas Jhatomal Vatnani (Social worker/1908),

 Rochiram Parchandani (Mithi/Hari Leader/1928),

 Abdul Karim Pali (Atta Muhammad Pali/Poet & Politician/1940),

Allah Rakhio Naeem (Lakho Pir/Journalist/1944),

Sunil Hashmatrai Advani (Mumbai/Artist/1956),

Syed Gul Muhammad Shah Bukhari (Bakho Siyal/Poet, writer & founder of Seerat Library/1960),

Aziz Soomro (Haji Ibrahim Rind/Journalist/1067),

Abdul Majeed Khati (Sanjarpur/Artist/1958)

 

DEATH DATES

 Dayaram Jethmal (Karachi/ founder D.J. Sindh College/1887),

 Dr.Qurban Jhatyal (Social worker & writer/2012).

 

EVENTS

 

   1849: The Government of Bombay communicates to Sindh Commissioner that fined any suitable post for Seth Naumal, ex-Kardar of Karachi, and if it was not possible the Governor would confer on him 1,000 big has of land, it being understood that the grant was for his life time only and arrangements be made to provide water for cultivation. (Source: Letter No.7683).

1927: The Khilafat Conference in Calcutta presided over by Moulana Muhammad Ali and attended by Sindh leaders of Khilafat urges mutual toleration between Hindus and Muslims regarding religious matters and work for the liberation of the Motherland. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1927).

1933: Taking part in the debate on the amendment moved by Dr.M.L.Dixit for having common and not separate electorate in various corporations, Shahnawaz Khan Bhutto opposes the move, today, in the Bombay Legislative Council. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1933).

1947: Hyderabad Dakhan announces its independent status. (Source: Newspapers).

1957: West Pakistan cabinet decides to dispose of Ghulam Muhammad Barrage land as soon as possible. (Source: ibid).

1971: Mahmmod-ul-Haq Usmani, Secretary General of the National Awami Party is arrested. (Source: ‘Source-Material on NAP’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

Sindh History (20th August)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (20th AUGUST)
20th August
BIRTH DATES

Shah Muhammad ‘Ajab’ (Dhamraha/Poet/1924),
Dr.Madad Ali Qadri (Larkano/Scholar/1933),
Ghulam Hyder Nizamani (Hayat Nizamani/Singer/1933),
Moti Kalwani (Sindh > Baroda/Artist/1942),
Shamsuddin Qazi (Bakho Khuhawar/Political Activist/1952),
Khadim Ali ‘Mushahid’ (Abri/Poet/1956),
Nawaz Soomro (Poet/1960),
Renoka Ramchandani (Mumbai/Dancer/1961),
Hakeer Rind (Shahpur Chakar/Poet/1966),
Ghulam Shabir Depar (Menho Depar/Poet/1970),
S. Imdad Bukhari (Sujawal/Poet/1974),
Yaseen Mashori (Daim Khan Mashori/Journalist/1976),
Shahid Kaloi (Bahadur Kaloi/Writer/1985).

DEATH DATES
Syed Hizbullah Shah ;Miskeen; Takht Dhani (Saint Poet/1890),
Hassan Ali Effendi (Karachi/Founder of Sindh Madressah/1895),
Com.Ghulam Qadir Junijo (Dokri/Political Activist/2011)

EVENTS

1838: The Government of India asks Colonel Pottenger to apprise it of result of his negotiations with Sindh Rulers and suggest the Government the best mode of transmitting troops to Sindh and what extent of transport would be obtained either at mouth of Indus or at Thatta. (Source: Letter No.143).
1839: In his minutes, the Governor-General of India records his views about army of Indus and its political prospects.(Source: indicated).
1919: It is the victory of the Allies, but our Upper Class is running and rushing to congratulate Government! Udernomal Kauromal (Vice President of the Taluka Local Board Jamesabad), Mukhi Ganoomal ( of Jamesabad) and Parsaram Banbumal ( of Jamesabad) send the message of congratulation to the Government of Bombay. (Source: The Sindh Official Gazette).
1921: Aman Sabha is formed at Rohri to support Government and combat Non-Co-Operation Movement launched by the Sindh Khilafat and Congress. Syed Ali Akbar Shah is elected President. Whereas Pleader Hassanand, Seth Chandiram and Radha Kirshan are elected as Vice President, General Secretary and Treasurer respectively (Source: The Daily Gazette).
1923: Lalchand Amardinomal Jagtiani started conducting classes on the life, achievements and poetry of Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai. Arrangement is made in the Night School of Preem Mandli of Karachi (Source: The Daily Gazette).
1972: Council Muslim League terms ‘Simla Agreement’ as set back to the ideology of Pakistan (Source: Newspapers).

GOOD DAY

اب تو ساجن ! صبح بھی ہو گئی مگر ملن کی رہ گئی آس،
تم بن بجھ نا پا سکی پیاس، میرے تن من روح وجود کی.
(4. 50 A. M)
Dr.Pathan wishes you Good Day .
Subuh-ba-Khair. Sada Salamat. Sada Abad. Take care.
روئندي رات مان ڏس هي ڪيوسين ڏينهن
تو سان ساجن نينهن, سونهن سلام سندو.
(7. 50 A. M)
[TRANSLATION: Nights are witness that I always waited for you with tears in eyes till Sun is rised. You are not paying heed to my cries and request, because, beauty & wisdom are in love with you and they can make you more happy than me.]

Sindh History (18th August)

18th August
BIRTH DATES
Moulana Ghulam Hyder Katbari (Religious Scholar/1822),
Syed Muhammad Salih ‘Asghar’(Poet/1828),
Sadoro ‘Aajib’ (Poet/1939),
Valiram Valabh (Mithi/Writer/1941),
Noor Shaheen (Hyderabad/Poetess/1936),
Ibrahim Sarang (Writer/1953),
Mukhtyar Samo (Dokri/Poet & founder ‘Knowlde Centre Larkano’/1960),
Sharif ‘Shad’ Soomro (Rustam/Poet/1960),
Chetandas (Tando Allahyar/Journalist/1968),

DEATH DATES
Pir Muhammad Shah Zikri (Saint/1926)
EVENTS

1834: Munshi Jethanand sends letter to Pottenger informing him that a Hundi of Rs.500 has been sent to Mr.Masson at Kabul. Munshi writes also that his Masters wanted to assure you that friendship between them and British Government would continue from generation to generation. (Source: Munshi’s letter of 18th August, 1934).
1857: The Sindh Commissioner asks the Agent, Sindh Railway Company to work on plan for connecting the rail road to Shikarpur and Jacobabad from Sukkur. (Source: Letter No.1392).
1920: Third Caravan of Sindhi migrants leaves Lahore for Peshawar. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi). It was major political mistake of Sindh Khilafat Committee for giving call to quit Sindh. Only Sindhis opted to migrate to Afghanistan and hundreds of families got uprooted on their own. Most of them were not received by Afghan Government and they returned empty handed to Sindh. Prior to migration they sold their properties. This migration movement set a trend that was followed by Indian Muslims soon after creation of Pakistan.
1922: A public meeting is held at Sukkur by the Khilafat Committee and people are asked to follow their religion in letter and spirit. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid).
1933: The Bombay Legislative Council considers the Bill to consolidate and amend the law relating to the Municipal government of the city of Karachi. Jamshed Mehta, Mir Muhammad Baloch and Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah participate in the debate. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1933).
1939: On the call of Sindh Muslim League, ‘Masjid Manzilgah Day’ is observed by majority of Sindhi Muslims. Haji Abdullah Haroon, G.M.Syed; Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi; Muhammad Ayub Khuhro; Muhammad Hashim Gazdar and Syed Khair shah issue strong-worded statement condemning the K.B.Soomro’s policy regarding the restoration of Masjid Manzilgah and demanding immediate resolving the issue. (Source: The Daily Alwahid, Karachi).
1947: NWFP opts to join Pakistan. First ever Eid-ul-Fitir is celebrated in Pakistan and this newly born country becomes member of UNO. (Source: Newspapers).
1958: Sharif Commission is constituted to bring drastic changes in Education system. It proved to be set back for Sindhi language and deprived it of status of medium of instruction. (Source: Government Notification).
1961: Pakistan joins United Nation’s force. A 500- army men army leave for Dar-u-Salam, East Africa. (Source: ibid).
1973: Opposition has opted for war-path. Arrests of NAP leaders have not been made in haste, says Z.A.Bhutto. (Source ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

Sindh History (17th August)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (17th AUGUST)

17th August
 BIRTH DATES

Rochiram Sadani (Karachi/Writer/1892),

 Kishan Bajaj (Tando Adam > Adipur/Poet & Singer/1938),

 Ghulam Nabi Memon (Writer/1940),

Sresh Pahooja (Ulhasnagar/Singer/1955),

 Zeb Nizamani (Tando Muhammad Khan/Poetess/1963),

 Parvez Qadir Narejo (Dadu/Journalist/1968),

 ‘Sagar’ Ghulam Hussain Panhwar (Mehar/Poet/1975)



DEATH DATES

Pir Ghulam Nabi Pinyal (Hala/Saint/1887),

Zia-ul-Haq (Dictator/1988)



EVENTS



   1843: The Governor-General constitute Committee comprising Captain Pope, Captain French and Shaikh Ali Hassan to probe into important issues relating to Khairpur such as matter relating to Mir Rustam Khan and his handing over ‘Turban’ to Mir Ali Murad Khan and ownership of country between Sabzalkot and Rohri (Source: Letter No.317).
1947: Muslim Majority areas as per census of 1941 will be included in Pakistan. It is announced. (Source: Newspapers).
1952: The commission constituted to probe into the reasons for killing Liaquat Ali Khan is published. It discussed three reasons for the killing: Killer’s mental state of affairs, Kashmir policy of Liaquat Ali Khan and religious differences. (Source: ibid).
1953: The tenure of service of Ayub Khan as the Chief Commander-in-Chief is extended up to January 1959. (Source: ibid).

Sindh History (16th August)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (16th AUGUST)
16th August
BIRTH DATES

Gyanchand ‘Gyan Rashi’ (Sinjhoro > Ahmadabad/Writer/1906),
Shams Jafrani (Sujawal/ex-Secretary & author of Autography/1948),
Mir Azam Talpur (Tando Jam/Writer/1952),
Haleem Marlai (Ghazi Jamali/Poet/1958) Ali Anwar Babur (Drigh Balla/Journalist/1963),
Faiz Muhammad ‘Sathi’ (Allah Ando Jiskani/Poet/1964),
Rafiq Bhutto (Journalist/1966),
Amar Abro (Badah/Poet/1978),

DEATH DATES
Khowaja Gul Muhammad (Luwari/Saint/1803),
Muhammad Sidik ‘Amin’ (Poet/1970) Bahawal Khan Unar

EVENTS

1843: in his letter to the Governor-General of India, Sir Charles Napier defends his position regarding supporting His Highness Mir Ali Murad Khan and ignoring Mir Rustam Khan. (Source: Letter of dated August 16, 1843).
1846; Governor of Sindh directs all concerned officers not to put every abuse and objectionable practice of using free labor and ignoring local labor (Source: Circular Letter No.2049).
1917: The Deputy Superintendent of Karachi Police serves notices upon Jamshed Mehta (President of the local branch of Home Rule League), Marriwalla (Secretary of the Propagandist Committee) and Ayer (Secretary of the local Home Rule League), prohibiting a procession arranged by them to prade the city prior to the League meeting. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi).
1938: Sobhas Chandra Bose, with the permission of M.A. Jinnah, releases the correspondence which passed between him and Jinnah on the Hindu-Muslim settlement. (Source: The Indian Annual Register,Vol-11,1938)
1945: Sindh Muslim League observes ‘Direct Action Day’. It was meant to show street power and disagree with Congress and the British Government of India. (Source: Newspapers).
1947: Sindh Cabinet takes oath with Muhammad Ayub Khuhro as the Chief Minister. Other ministers are: Qazi Fazlullah, Pir Illahi Bux and Mir Ghulam Ali. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Sindh Muslim League’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1951: Islamic laws are promulgated in Kelat state. (Source: Newspapers).
1956: Pakistan participates in Suez talks held in London. Due to closure of Suez Canal tug of war started between Communist and Capitalist blocks how to reach ‘Hot waters’ in South East Asia. Repercussions are very much obvious in area right from Afghanistan to Baluchistan. (Source: ibid).

GOOD EVENING

Dr. Pathan wishes you Good Evening.
[May all forts & castles erected by you, stand demolished. You have protected your hatred ego and discrimination there. May your Ego and 'Big No' fall in love of vision & wisdom and consequently you can understand me and believe in your Self]
ڪرن ڪنگرن سمیت، تنهنجا 'نہ' ۽'نفرت' جا ڪوٽ،
ادب اخلاق مروت ماڻھپي ۽ ملي نہ محبت کي موٽ،
شل چاھت جي لڳئي چوٽ، سمجھین سرت سلام کي.

Sindh History (15th August)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (15th August)

BIRTHS: 15th August

   Esardas Raisinghani (Politician/1887), Naraidas Malkani (Freedom Fighter & writer/1890), Allah Bux Gabol (Karachi/Freedom Fighter/1895), Muhammad Ayub Khuhro (Aqil/Freedom Fighter, Sindh Chief Minister, Federal Minister & promoter of accepting and imposing One-Unit Schem on Sindh/1901), Anjum Halai (Poet/1902), ‘Ghani’ Kazi (Poet/1914),Bhojraj Chhabra (Shikarpur > Indore/Writer/1924), Relo Gihani (Writer/1929), Murad Ali Mirza (Tando Agha/Writer/1929),Dr.Bhagwandas Manghani (Social worker/1931), Arshad Halai (Manjhand/Poet/1932), Anand Tahiramani (Mehar > Baroda/Writer/1932),Tej Qabil (Dadu > Gandhidham/Poet/1932), Valiram Kishnani (Nawabshah > Gopal Pari/Poet & Artist/1937), Kumar Tejwani (Khan Wahan > Ulhasnagar/Writer/1937), Tulsi Naryani (Moro > Jaipur/Singer/1938), Muhammad Ali Hadad (Khairpur/Writer/1939), Madad Ali Shah ‘Manzar’ (Mahota/Poet/1942), Dr.Adal Soomro (Sukkur/Poet & Scholar/1955), Dost Ali Jessar (Journalist/1956), Tahir Jamro (Writer/1958), Taslim Memon (Darbelo/Writer/Writer/1958),Abdul Aziz ‘Asar’ (Poet/1959),Khalid Chandio (Bhanbho Chandio/Writer & labour leader/1961),Vimi Ramchand Sadarangani (Adipur/Poetess/1971),Ali Zahid (Poet/1973),Waeem Gabol (Jarwar/Poet/1983),

 

DEATHS: 15th August

 Ain Qaf Shaikh (Hyderabad/Artist & Writer/1991), Abdul Razaq Mahar (Mahar/Fiction writer/2002).

 

EVENTS: 15th August

    1888: The ‘Social Reforms Association’ of Hyderabad is registerd under ‘Company Act-V1 of 1884’. The NGO was formed by Sadhu Hiranand, Raj Rashi Dyaram Gidumal, Diwan Navalrai, Diwan Tarachand and Khouromal Chandanmal Khilnani. This NGO established and run more than five girls schools in Hyderabad. (Source: Books on biographies of Sadhu Hiranand & Dyaram Gidumal).

1922: Sindh observes ‘Ghazi Kamal Pasha Day’ on the call of the Sindh Khilafat Committee. All branches hold public meetings and condemn anti-Turkey designs of countries those have imposed war on Turkey also. Speakers paid homage to the great leader of Turky and highlighted his life and achievements. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid).

1947: Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah takes oath as the Governor-General of Pakistan. The oath is administered by Justice A.Rashid, Chief Justice of Lahore High Court. Liaquat Ali Khan forms his cabinet consisting of Sardar Abdul Rab Nishtar, Raja Ghazanfar Ali, Fazul Rahman, I.I.Chundrigar, Ghulam Muhammad and Jagandar Nath. No Sindhi is included in the cabinet.However the capital of Pakistan will be in Sindh. (Source: Newspapers).

1975: Bengalis kill their father of nation. Shaikh Mujeeb who fought for independence of his country is killed by army of his own country. (Source: Newspapers)

1984: There is fight for all between Sindh and Punjabi students of Sindh Medical College, Karachi. Punjabi Medicos demanded FIRs to be lodged and Sindhi students to face trial For so many days the issue got full coverage of the press. Hafiz Muhammad Ismail of Khada, editor of Al-Sadiq decided to to bring ‘Al-Sadiq Sindh Medicos’ Number’. Hafiz Muhammad Sidik Memon collected posters, pamphlets and other relevant literature ad Dr. Dur Muhammad Pathan made draft and compiled material. Government got the information and the press where the material was under printing press was taken in custody by the police. Hafiz Muhammad Ismail was arrested and he saved skin of Dr.Dur Muhammad Pathan and Hafiz Muhammad Sidik by giving statement that he was all alone for collection and compilation of the ‘Number’ under print.

GOOD EVENING

Dr.Pathan wishes you Good Evening.
[We take care about body but, ignore soul. We clean our clothes but, leave heart & mind dirty. Would you please, guide me in this regard? Why we hate love & peace and ignore beauty & sincerity? I need your vision & wisdom to resolve this problem]
آء تہ جانب تون ۽ مان، ویھي ڪریون ویچار،
من میرو پر تن اجرو، ڇو ۽ ڇا لاء آھ اھو آزار؟
ڇو نفرت ویر تڪرار، سدا سرت ۽ سلام سان !

WAS it Mishandling?

WAS IT MISHANDLING WITH THE GREAT TASK ?
(BY DR. DUR MUHAMMAD PATHAN, Founder GULHAYAT INSTITUTE)
History is the collcetive memory of nation. It is some sort of mirror to see the face of past, and correct the direction of future. It is record of context & causes, actions & reactions, reasons & results. It provides guidelines how to avoid mistakes as done in the past and how to accept challenges with vision and wisdom. It is irony of fate that in our society, young generations have been denied of the right of knowing the truth of and about the past and instead of obtaining the knowledge of past, they have been imposed history as desired and required by people in power. That is why, we have lost interest in our history. Neither we accept it, nor we believe in it. For the example we read and listened that Quaid –i- Azam was born in Jhirk, but now we are made to believe accept that he was born in Wazir Mansion of Karachi. Was this building built before the birth of Quaid –i- Azam? Who will prove it? It is said that Allama Iqbal gave the concept of Pakistan, in his Presidential speech in 1930. No objection at all. But, let us go through his letter of 4th March 1934 written to Thompson. It will be better to reproduce the same here:
My dear Mr. Thompson
I have just received your review of my book.it is excellent and I am grateful to you for the very kind things you have said to me. But you have made one mistake which I hasten to point out as I consider it rather serious. You call me (a) protagonist of the scheme called “ Pakistan”. Now Pakistan is not my scheme. The one that I suggested in my address is the creation of a Muslim Province – i.e. a provinces having an overwhelming population of Muslims – in the North west of India. This new province will be , according to my scheme, a part of the proposed Indian Federation. Pakistan scheme proposes a separate federation of Muslim Provinces directly related to England as a separate dominon. This scheme was originated in Cambridge. The authors of this scheme believe that we Muslim Round Tablers have sacrified the Muslim nation on the alter of Hindu or so called Indian Nationalism.
Yours sincerely,
Mohammad Iqbal.
Let me add more here that the Cambridge Muslim Students team was headed by Chowdhri Ramat Ali. In those days of the Round Table Conference, his Pamphlet – form letter appeared in the Daily Gazette of Karachi, under title of “Now or Never”. He asked Muslim leaders and people to work for Partition of India in such a way that Pakistan is created. On a second day a Rejoinder/letter also appeared in the paper. It was written by a Sindhi. He replied to Rahmat Ali that do not earn name for so called achievement, because, I have served in the Viceroy’s secretarait and I know that Partition/Pakistan scheme was prepared there in 1905.
I have not to go in details of the past and context of the creation of Pakistan, but to have focus on the policy matters and decision of Pakistan Government, those badly affected the future politics and political culture of the country. In so many cases it gives impression of mishandling of affairs or even manipulation at large scale. Some un –touched aspect are identified here:
1. THE GOVERNORSHIP OF PAKISTAN: It is said that Lord Mountbatten aspired to be the Governor -General of both Pakistan and India for early six moths. When it became known, it alarmed Liaquat Ali Khan and those close to him. They feared that Mountbatten might persuade M.A. Jinnah to be the prime minister for interim period. They planned a telegraphic blitz against Mountbatten and gave impression to the Quaid –i- Azam that Mountbateen being near and dear to the Congress and Nehru, will try to impose re – union of the divided India. Mountbateen was rejected as candidate for the interim Governor – General of Pakistan and the post of prime misitership went to Nawabzada Liaquat Ali Khan. Denied Mountbateen created many problems and handicaps for Pakistan such as Kashmir Issue and large scale migration of Indian Muslims to Pakistan.
2. MIGRATION OR CREATION OF PROTECTED & SAFE CONSTITUENCY: Migration on such a large scale was not the part of Partition plan or outcome of any agreement. It was first time in the history of united India that society and culture of Sindh and other parts of Pakistan stood badly affected by un – controlled, even invited migration , Government records provides figures and facts of migrants from India in early days of Pakistan as under:
Before August 28: 760,000
August 28 to October 20: 1,340,000
October 21 to October 31: 580,000
November 1 to November 10: 660,000
November 11 to November 20: 390,000
November 21 to November 3o: 500,000
December 1 to December 10: 450,000 . That is total of 4,680,000 migrants entered Pakistan in five months and migration wave continued for years with focus on Karachi.
3. WHY KARACHI IS SELECTED AS CAPITAL?: Bengal was a part of India, where All – India Muslim league was formed. On the eve of the creation of Pakistan, Dhaka was the proper place for consideration for making the capital of Pakistan on so many grounds such as population, nearer to Indian capital and right of Bengalis for providing foundation for launching movement for a separate homeland for Indian Muslims. Most of us do not know, but it is on record that some circles suggested that Lahore be made the capital of Pakistan. But, Karachi was selected for that purpose. Where as , later on history proved that decision was not proper and correct one. Therefore Islamabad was built for that purpose.
We Sindhis do not know the importance of Karachi, but at the time of creation of Pakistan, others knew that “ Karachi owes its greatness to its location at a extreme west – end of the Indus delta and it is most favouable geographical situation as a centre of three great continents, Europe, Africa and Asia – some 200 miles nearer to Southhampton and 400 miles nearer to London than the city of Mombai”. It is Soul of Sindh, Gate way to East and North and very important Hot- water spot in the region. Karachi was declared the capital of Pakistan on 12th of March 1948 and its administration was taken over on 23rd of July 1948, only nine days after leaving of Quaid –i-Azam for health resort to Ziarat. It is to be noted that Syed Hashim Raza became the administrator of Karachi and no any local was found capable for that task. It created doubts in minds of old Sindhis that some thing is being snatched from them and perhaps new colonization is taking place on their own land.
JINNAH – LIAQUAT RELATIONS: Considerable evidences are available to show that in last days Quaid-i-Azam was let down by his colleagues. Although he has chosen Liaquat Ali Khan as the first prime minister, Quaid had started regretting his decision. Relations between the Governor – General and his Prime Minister have been more strained in era of unrelieved national calamity & stress, financial stringenty and virtual war. Once also Liaquat Ali learned from his wife that Jinnah had angrily and openly expressed dissatisfaction with Liaquat Ali Khan’s work. When in last days Liaquat Ali Khan visited Jinnah in Ziarat, the Quaid told his sister in trembling voice, “ Do you know why he has come? He wanted to know how my serious illness is, how long I will last”. On 11 September 1948, the Governor – General of Pakistan was carried in ambulance after returning from Ziarat. The ambulance broke down after covering about five miles from Air base and he died on way in broken ambulance.
4. SOME THOUGHT PROVOKING EVENTS DURING LIAQUAT ALI KHAN”S PRIME MINISTERSHIP: Sindh , even Pakistan witnessed and experienced very terrible events in this period. Some of them are: 1. Urdu is declared as the national language (on 26.2.1948), 2. Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan is arrested (on 4.3.1948), 3.Karachi is declared as the capital (on 12.3.1948), 4. Sindh Chief Minister is removed ( on 26.3.1948), 5. Karachi is taken over from Sindh (on 23.7. 1948), 6. Several supporters of Khan Ghaffar Khan are killed in firing (12.8.1948), 7. State of emergency is declared in country (on 27.9.1948) and Hindus of Karachi are facing terrible riots pawing way for their migration.
The first ever Pakistan cabinet was not fully representative of all provinces. It created resentment in minds and hearts of politicians. USSR was the first power to invite Prime Minister. The invitation was accepted, but it was postponed and USA was visited first. In Less than one year of USA visit, creak down on Communists in the country started and the “ Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case” started influencing politics of the country. India, historically, culturally and ideologically more away from communism became near and dear to Russia and we lost that chance.
All these evidences make me believe that the situation was mishandled to much extent and all this affected our future society, political culture etc.

Sindh History (14th August)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (14th AUGUST)
14th August
BIRTH DATES

Hassan Ali Effendi (Hyderabad > Karachi/Founder of Sindh Madressah and Sindh Muhammadan Association/1830),
Qadir Bux ‘Bashir (Poet/1896),
‘Aziaf’ Halai (Poet/1897),
Fatihchand; Paros’ (Bahlani > Calcutta/Singer & Poet/1906),
Allah Bux Magsi (Politician/1928),
Umed Ali ‘Amir’ Jamali (Poet/1929),
Rais Ghula Mustafa Jatoi (New Jatoi/ex-caretaker Prime Minister and Founder of NPP /1931),
Syed Zafar Hassan (Hyderabad/Writer/1937),
Muhammad Sidik Parhyar (Ghanhwar Parhyar/Artist/1938),
Zahoor Ansari (Writer/1939),
Ghulam Ali Shar (Haji Mubarak/Folklore Poet/1944), Mahtab Akbar Rashdi (Naudero/ex-Secretary, MPA & Writer/1947),
Roshan Ali ‘Roshan’ Soomro (Hyderabad/Poet/1947), Abdul Qadir ‘Abid’ (Poet/1955), Hafiz Abdul Qadir Chhilgri (Thul/Poet/1955),Sher Muhammad Malkani (Nazar Ali/Journalist/1956),Syed Mazhar Ali (Jacobabad/Journalist/1958), Ghulam Mustafa ‘Gohar’ (Poet/1958),Azad Sachal Awan (Begodero/Writer/1962),Ali Azhar (Hyderabad/Poet/1967), Ghulam Asghar Manganhar (Writer/1971), Dodo Buriro (Thull/Journalist/1972),

DEATH DATES
Irfan Mehdi (Poet/1991),
Allah warayo Mahessar (Rafiq Mahesar/Folklore poet/1999)

EVENTS

1838; Colonel Pottenger informs his Government that differences are visible between Talpurs and Lagharis .(Source: Letter No.89).
1917: Karachi Preem Mandli invites Dr.Chithram Gidwani to deliver lecture and share account of the Shikarpur Conference. New High School of Karachi is selected for the event. (Source: The Daily Gazette).
1923: Amalsing of Ratodero, who was sentenced to imprisonment under 108 C.P for taking part in the Non-Co-Operation Movement, is released today. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Sindh Congress’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1936: Founders of the ‘Sindh Ithah Party’ meet at the residence of Sir Haji Abdullah Haroon and discuss the Rules, Regulations and Constitution of the party. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid).
1942: The meeting of the Working Committee of the Muslim League is holding the probe into the reported misappropriation in the ‘Flood Fund’. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Sindh Muslim League’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1947: British India is divided and today new country-Pakistan, comes into existence with Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah as its founder Governor-General .Sindh played a leading role in creation of Pakistan. The Sindh Legislative Assembly was the first and last Legislative Assembly that supported and opted for Pakistan. In this regard the resolution was moved by G.M.Syed. The founder of Pakistan-M.A.Jinnah was born in Jhirk, Sindh. The first and last Annual Session of the All-India Muslim League (before Pakistan) was held in Sindh (Karachi). The founder President of the All-India Muslim League was Sir Agha Khan who was born in Sindh.
1973: The present one Constitution is enforced. Ch.Fazul Illahi and Z.A.Bhutto take oath of the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan.

Sindh History (13th August)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (13th AUGUST)

13th August 

 BIRTH DATES

Muhammad Ibrahim Joyo (Abad/Writer & educationist/1915),

Suleman Shan ‘Salm’ (Dubar/Poet/1918),

Hazaro Khan ‘Mujahid’ (Ghogharo/Poet/1924),

Harolal ‘Satayal’ (Badah > Ulhasnagar/Poet & Singer/1931),

Hamidah Khuhro (Aqil/ex-Minister/1936),

 Parso G. Gidwani (Dadu >Poono/Scholar/1937),

Hameedah Qazi (Shikarpur/Poetess/1960),

Rabia Akram (Hyderabad/Radio Program Manager/1962), 

 

DEATH DATES

   Makhdoom Zia-u-ddin Muhammad (Khuhra/Religious Scholar/1817),

 Sumerah Zareen (Shikarpur/Story writer/1977).

 

EVENTS

 

    1843: Sindh Governor, Sir Charles Napier, while writing to the Governor-General of India criticizes the role played by Major Outram in Sindh. He writes that Major Outram had many years lived on terms of personal contacts with Sindh Rulers, and I vainly imagined he had some influence with them- an influence which it was my duty to call into play in the hopes of preventing war. I therefore sent him to Hyderabad, but I saw that the Amirs were making use of him to ensure the destruction of the force under my command. (Source: ‘Correspondence related to Sinde’).

1939: The Daily Al-Wahid of Karachi carries a letter of Ali Gohar Lahori of Larkano, in which he has informed that he has donated Rs.50 to the Masjid Manzilgah Restoration Committee through Qazi Fazlullah and is ready to pay more if desired by the Committee. (Source: indicated).

1954: It is the for the first time that the National Anthem of Pakistan is broadcasted by the Radio Pakistan (Source: Newspapers).

1963: Malik Amir Muhammad Khan, General Moosa Khan and Z.A.Bhutto are awarded ‘Hilal-i-Pakistan’ by President Ayub. It is amazing to note that none of them had natural death and all were killed. (Source: Newspapers).

1972: Khair Bux Mari is elected as president of NAP Balochistan (Source: ibd).

1973: Z.A.Bhutto is elected as the Prime Minister of Pakistan. He second to none in a way that being a civilian, he became Chief Martial law administrator He availed all important positions such as Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and President. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1979: Proposal of Zia for proportional representation is rejected by all major parties, such as PPP.JUI and PNA. (Source: ibid).

GOOD EVENING

Dr.Pathan wishes you Good Evening.
[Self-dependence is better than any crown & kingdom offered by others. Believe yourself. Trust your Beauty, Vision and Wisdom.Heart without love and mind without kindness are of high-risk for all. You are of the love & beauty, by the love & beauty and for the love & beauty.Be more love and honour beauty, be more beauty and accept love. ]
تنهنجي تخت ۽ تاج کان ، بهتر پنھنجي محتاجي،
سا دل ڪهڙي ڪم جي، جا عشق کان آھي آجي،
سرت، سندرتا ۽ سچ جي ، ملي سھٹن کي سرتاجي،
اھی روح نہ رواجي، جي سارن تو کي سلام سان

Sindh History (12th August)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (12th AUGUST)
BIRTH DATES Dr. Gobindram ‘Hardil Aziz’ (Khairpur Nathan Shah >Raipur/Poet & Journalist/1912), Jasomal ‘Azad’ (Tando Muhammad Khan > Mumbai/Poet/1926), Fida Hydri (Karampur/Singer/1936), Shahnawaz ‘Shad; Dayo (Tayab/Poet/1942), Ghulam Rasool ‘Souz’ Samo (Karachi/Poet/1943), Ashok Kumar Wadhvani (Shikarpur/Journalist/1949), Ajiz Shoro (Poet/1954), Abid Niaz Memon (Shikarpur/Journalist/1956), Nawaz Kumbhar (Kot Nawab/Writer/1965), Inaml Takhrai (Poet/1966), Sikandar Mehran (Kandhkot/Writer/1969), Sattar Channo (Bado Sharif/Poet/1970),Nasir Shah ‘Nasir’ (Dabi/Poet/1971), Abbas Sarang (Jacobabad/Writer/1972), Rukhsana Pirzado (Nandhi Sita/Writer/1975),
DEATH DATES Shaikh Essa Sindhi (Burhanpur/Religious Scholar/1622), Chhato Fakir Sangi (Folklore Poet/1892), Mir Ghous Bux Bezinjo (Politician/1989), Aseer Malah (Poet/2009).
EVENTS 1848: Sindh Commissioner directs all Collectors of districts to furnish his office information about Antiquities and ancient of their respective districts.(Source: Circular letter No.2199). 1939: The Daily Al-Wahid of Karachi in course of its editorial deplores the policy of Jamiat-i-Ulema Sindh regarding agitation for restoration of the Masjid Manzilgah. This may kindly be noted that Moulana Muhammad Sadik of Khada and Hakim Fatih Muhammad Sehwani were not in favour of agitation and wanted to resolve the issue through deliberations and politically. However, they were demanding the restoration of Mosque as and like other Muslims. 1943: K.B.Muhammad Ayub Khuhro presides over Muslim League Conference at Matiari (Source: ‘Source-Material on Sindh Muslim League’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute). 1946: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the Congress President is invited by the Viceroy to form an interim Government at the Centre. Criticizing the Congress Committee’s resolution, M.A.Jinnah says that the resolution of the 10th August is only a representation of the Congress stand taken by them from the very beginning only put in a different language and phraseology. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1946). 1948: Several followers of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan are killed in firing by police in Bhabhra on orders of the NWFP Chief Minister Khan Abdul Qayoon Khan. (Source: Newspapers). 1960: The First Housing Census of Pakistan starts (Source: Newspapers). 1965: China offers 30,000 tons of steel, 1,00,000 tons of coal and 15,000 tons of cement to Pakistan (Source: Newspapers). 1969: Pakistan Democratic Movement is dissolved. (Source: ibid). 1990: People’s Work Program is disbanding. Government charges PPP regime for giving their henchmen billion of rupees. (Source: Newspapers) 1991: APC attended by 23 opposition groups demands immediate fresh, free and fair election under a caretaker Government of national consensus. (Source: ibid)