Sindh History (31st October)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (31st OCTOBER)

31st October

BIRTH DATES

1. Hussain Bux Talpur (Journalist/ birth 31th October 1942)

2. Roshan Kumbhar (Pir Chandam/ Writer/ birth 31th October1966)

DEATH DATES

1.Shah Abdul Karim (Bulri/Saint Poet/ death 31st October1623),

2. Moulana Mir Fakhruddin Alvi (Shikarpur/Religious Scholar/ 31st October1854)

3. Syed Ali Gohar Sani (Saint/ 31st October1896)

4. Chakar Ali Junijo (Dhamraha/Politician/ 31st October1977)

EVENTS

1835: Dr.Heddle has been assigned duty by his Govt. to negotiate with Sindh rulers in connection with survey of river Sindh.

1838: Mir Mubark Khan conveys warning to Captain Burns through his minister that his activities are found against the sovereign state and he must mind his business.

1916: The meeting of the District Local Board Larkano is held with C.M. Bekar, collector in chair. It is reveals that in Sindh, District Local Boards were most important forum and education, water supply and communication (roads & bridges) and health were their essential priorties. Meetings were held six monthly and were attended by all Dy.Collectors and Members without excuse. Elected and nominated members those attended today's meeting are: Shah Muhammad Lahori, Diwan Moolchand of Tayab, Dhani Bux Jatoi, Qaim Khan Shaikh, Bhojraj Paromal of Sehwan, Abdul Haq Bhutto, Dost Muhammad Thebo, Kazi M.Alam and seven others.

1919: Sindh Sudeshi Sabha is established in Sindh. The Aims & Objects are to promote local industry, give boost to home economy and reincarate love for country.

1923: Sindh Khilafat Collected Rs.3,36,588 in 49 months. It provided Rs.35607 to Central Khilafat Committee, sent Rs. 210909 to Ghazi Kamal Pasha, and Rs.25000 to Samarna. Today its balance is Rs.12703.

1928: Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto, president of the Sindh Muhammadan Association, presents Memorandam to the Bombay Governor, who is on Sindh visit. The steps for the betterment of Jageedars and separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency are requested.

1933: Hindu - Muslim Unity Conference is held at Hyderabad. Major issues are discussed.

1936: Yesterday, Sindh United Party was formed, but it ended with differences about nomination on key posts. Today, Sindh Muslim Political Party is formed by Sir Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah and Muhammad Ayub Khuhro.

1947: Gilgat province of Kashmir State revolts against the Dogra regime.

1975: Supreme Court unanimously upholds the dissolution of National Awami Party. It is not reconciled to the existence of Pakistan.

1990: PML names Nawaz Sharif as Prime Minister.

1994: Justice Rafiq Tarar of Supreme Court retires. Protests against some recent happenings in Judiciary.

Sindh History (30th October)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (30th OCTOBER)

30th October

BIRTH DATES

1. Moulana Muhammad Hashim (Nawabshah/Religious Scholar & Freedom fighter/ birth 30th October1887),

2. Eshwar 'Muflis' (Nasasur - Mumbai/Poet & Actor/ birth 30th October1930),

3. Kirshan Sathi (Naudero - Raipur/Writer/ birth 30th October1938),

4. Allah Dino Banhani (Ratodero/Folklore poet/ birth 30th October1945),

5. Naeem Akhtar (Jacobabad/Journalist/ birth 30th October1963),

6. Pir Muhammad Jokhio (Faqir Suhrab/Social worker/ birth 30th October1967).

DEATH DATES

1. Moulana Mahmood Patai (Religious Scholar/ death 30th October1932),

2. Mian Abdullah Mahar (Lakhi/Poet/ death 30th October1940),

3. Tejoram Sharma (Karachi/Journalist/ death 30th October1947),

4. Kazi Ali Akbar Darazi (Rohri/Writer/ death 30th October1981),

5. Haji Mahmood Halai (Journalist & Freedom fighter/ death 30th October1983).

EVENTS

1838:Colonel Pottenger directs Captain Burns not to negotiate the treaty with Khairpur ruler, because keeping in mind great doubts about Mir's sincerity with our government, a new treaty will be prepared and sent later on.

1848: Captain Remy is assigned task of carrying out work on the Trignnmetrical Survey of Sindh and the Bombay Govt. asks Sindh Commissioner to take care of him.

1875: E.M.H.Fulton, Educational Inspector of Sindh, notifies that the High School and Anglo - Vernacular School teachers drawing a monthly salary of less than Rs.50 shall pass an examination in Devanagri - Sindhi by May 1876.

1920: Sindh observes complete hartal on the call of the Sindh Khilafat Committee. Hindus and Muslims take equal part.

1947: 35,000 migrants arrive.

1989: Current move of No - Trust against Benazir is part of democratic process, says Chief of Army staff Gen. Aslam Beg.

1996: Four army officers convicted of coup attempt are awarded various terms of rigorous imprisonment. They include Gen. Zaheerul Islam, Brig. Mustansir Billah, Col. M.Azad Mihnas & Col. Inayatullah.

1998: Governor's rule is imposed in Sindh; provincial govt. is dismissed for an indefinite period. Nawaz Sharif hopes that his will weed out terrorism.

2000: Sindh High Court upholds life sentence of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, and rejects death appeal by prosecution, dismisses deposed Prime Minister's appeal against conviction.

Sindh History (29th October)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (29th OCTOBER)

29th October

BIRTH DATES

Nirmaldas Gurbuxani (Hyderabad/Educationist/1889),

Jagatrai Moolchandani “ Dil” (Banguldero > Ulhasnagar/Poet, Artist & Singer/1923),

Sami Kandhar (Poet/1972)

DEATH DATES

Makhdoom Abdul Karim (Thatto/Religious Scholar/1972)

EVENTS

1838: Mir Rustam Khan is approached to enter into negotiations for a separate treaty from Hyderabad and similar to Bahawalpur.

1939: Camels of the East India Co. Govt . Are snatched by Sarwar Khan Lohano from the Kafla near Shikarpur. Taqi Shah, the Governor of Shikarpur is approached for help and complaint is made with Talpur Govt. of Hyderabad.

1847: Brigadier Dundas is directed by the Govt. of Bombay that he is responsible for the protection of the country and has to avoid interfering from civil administration of Sindh.

1922: Sindh League of Progress is formed in Karachi. Harchandrai Vishindas is elected as its President.

1928: Sindh Khilafat Conference is held at Sukkur. It is a big political event attended by thousands of people.

1938: Very amazing request is made by Larkano District School Board. The Director of Public Instruction (Education) is requested not to conduct Committee (Final) Examination for three years, because Degree holders are asking for employment.

1947: More 18500 Indian Muslim migrants reach today.

1955: In a meeting held at Karachi, it is decided to form 'Sindh Anti - One - Unit Front'. The meeting is attended by Zulfkar Ali Bhutto, G.M.Syed, Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi, Hyder Bux Jatoi, Kazi Faiz Muhammad, Abdul Hameed Jatoi, Ghulam Mustafa Bhurgri etc.

1999: Vital national objectives do not allow me to give time table for the return of democracy in the country, says Musharraf. !

Sindh History (28th October)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (28th OCTOBER)

28th October

BIRTH DATES

Noor Muhammad Sindhi (Kandyaro/Writer/1918),

Abdul Rashid ‘Adil’ Sarki (Garhi Yaseen/Poet & Journalist/1972),

Ahsan Abro (Abdul Rahim Abro/Writer/1972),

DEATH DATES

Mir Muhammad Baqar Ahmad Khan (Jagerdar/1896),

Shewaram Wazirani (Politician/1958),

Parsram ‘Zia’ (Tando Adam > Ajmir/Poet/1958),

Taj Sahrai (Shikarpur > Dadu/Poet & Scholar/2002)

EVENTS

1933: Reforms office of the Govt. of India constitutes 'Sindh Administrative Enquiry Committee' so as to suggest administrative steps for Sindh after it will be a separate Province in 1936. H.Dow is its chairman, whereas H.B. Labrick is its Secretary. The committee consists of 7 members including K.B.Khuhro and Haji Abdullah Haroon.

1947: 98, 0300 Indian Muslims arrive. It speaks of un - matched migration at large scale.

1958: Ayub promulgates the Presidential Cabinet Order, according to which the cabinet will have no Prime Minister and it would work directly under president.

1998: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif demands MQM handover persons allegedly involved in the assassination of Hakim Muhammad Saeed. IS IT NOT AMAZING THAT IN THIS COUNTRY PRIME MINISTERS CAN ONLY DEMAND AND NOT TO TAKE PROPER ACTION.

Sindh History (27th October)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (27th October)

Research by Dr Dur Muhammad Pathan

BIRTHS: 27th October

Nandiram Mirani (Sehwan/Early writer of British Period/ birth 27th October 1819),

2. Makhdoom Muhammad Amin (Hala/Saint poet/ birth 27th October 1838 ),

3. Ahmad Khan 'Sheda' (Hala/Poet/ birth 27th October 1900),

4. Manohardas 'Talib' (Larkano - Mumbai/Singer & Poet/ birth 27th October 1927),

5. Moulana Abdul Rahim Laghari (Ahmadani/Religious Scholar/ birth 27th October 1929),

6. Indar Kewalramani (Bhiria - New Delhi/Actor/ birth 27th October 1936),

7. Khair Muhammad 'Azad' Jalbani (Ghulam Hussain/Poet/ birth 27th October 1946),

8.Lalan Abro (Tayab/Poet/ birth 27th October 1967),

9.Mushtaq Bukhari (Loungani/Poet/ birth 27th October 1969),

10. Mir Hassan Khoso (Poet/ birth 27th October 1983)

DEATHS:

27th October

1.Syed Ziauddin 'Zia' (Thato/ death 27th October 1814),

2. Munir Channo (Writer/ death 27th October 1967),

3. Jan Muhammad Jamali (Jati/Founder PTA/ death 27th October 1974),

4. Habibullah Manganhar (Arzi Bhutto/Folklore poet/ death 27th October 2011)

EVENTS: 27th October

Part1

1843: Charles Napier sending letter from Karachi apprises the Governor - General of the situation he faced in Sindh. He writes that '20,000 men under Mir Sher Muhammad were within a march of my camp. I had the magazines and hospital full of wounded men, to guard on the banks of the Indus. I had six sovereign princes in my camp, intriguing as hard as they could to arrange an attack upon my camp... I had an immense treasure to guard...Zenanas were about 800 powerful Balochees well armed.'

1857: Sindh Commissioner informs all Heads of independent States of the fall of Delhi and relief of Lucknow by Generals Havelock and Outram that occurred on 20th and 25th October respectively.

1859: Sindh Commissioner prescribes procedure to be adopted in dealing with persons of Kelat territory committing offences within British territory.

Part2

1958: Maj. Gen. Iskandar Mirza relinquishes his office of President ship and hands over all powers to Gen. Muhammad Ayub, who ruled country for more than a decade.

1959: Gen. Ayub becomes the Field Marshal and Promulgates the Basic Democracies Order providing the constitution of Basic Democratic Institution ranging from the Union Council level to Provincial Development Advisory Councils.

1989: No -Confidence motion against Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto is moved. Voting will be on November, 2.

1996: Jamait -i- Islami sit -in effort is made to fizzle out in Islamabad aimed heavy teargassing and baton charges.

2000: Accountability Court issue non - bailable arrest warrants of Benazir Bhutto.

Sindh History (26th October)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (26th OCTOBER)

26th October

BIRTH DATES

1. 'Nachez' Memon (Chhajra/Poet/ birth 26th October1916),

2. Menghraj Valecha (Karachi - Baroda/Journalist/ birth 26th October1925),

3. Kewalram Narsinghani (Gambat - Khandva/Writer/ birth 26th October1925),

4. Lakhmichand Chhabra (Shikarpur - Mumbai/Singer/ birth 26th October1931),

5. Ram Hingorani (Writer/ birth 26th October1936),

6. Ameena Lalai (Sukkur/Writer/ birth 26th October1952),

7. Mansoor Sitai (Sita Road/Writer/ birth 26th October1971)

DEATH DATES

1. Moulana Abdul Rahman Shikarpuri (Religious Scholar / death 26th October1882),

2. Wali Muhammad Shah (Sehwan/Politician/ death 26th October1938),

3. Mungharam 'Ghulam' (Poet/ death 26th October1940),

4. Bardo Sindhi (Makan Kori/Poet/ death 26th October1988)

EVENTS

1838: Captain Burns provides to Colonel Pottenger a copy of letter written by Mir Noor Muhammad to Mir Rustom khan exhibiting his faithlessness and disposition towards the British Govt.

1849: Lord Bishop of Calcutta is made custodian of Churches and burial grounds and fees received for permission to erect Mural Tablets in churches is put on his disposal.

1853: Govt. decides that as per previous practice obtainable under Talpurs' Govt. Jageerdars shall be required to provide labour for repairs of roads.

1940: Sir Shahnawaz is due to visit development work done by the District Local Board Larkana and for this purpose Rs.97 are sanctioned by the Board for expenditure.

1968: Pakistan shows willingness to have a 'no - war pact ' with India provided it is accompanied by other pact defining the proceedure where by India and Pakistan can resolve problems that exist between two.

1974: Soviet Union agrees to provide 228 million robles for the Steel Mill to be established.

1989: PPP Minster Tariq Magsi quits supporting opposition. All opposition MNAs sign 'no - trust' move against Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.

1990: U.S terms election in Pakistan fair and sees no malpractices in it.

1996: Road Link between Islamabad and the rest of the country is cut off to foil Jamait -i- Islami's sit - in strike. President Laghari is also not happy with PPP Govt. that he is not being sent Cabinet decisions. Strike is observed throughout country on the call of PML - led opposition against Benazir Govt.

Sindh History (24th October)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (24th OCTOBER)

24th October

BIRTH DATES

Khowaja Muhammad Hassan (Luwari/Saint/1819),

Siraj-ul-Haq Memon (Tando Jam > Karachi/Journalist & Writer/1933),

Kala Hazari (Karachi > Jaipur/ Actress & Singer/1938),

Fazul Suleman Kazi (Banker & writer and Student leader/1938),

Srichand Keswani (Larkano > Ahmadabad/ Artist, Journalist & Artist/1947),

Daya Lalchandani (Ahmadabad/Artist/1958),

Sadaqat Ali Jatoi (Beto Jatoi/Politician/1965),

Rubina Abro )Gerelo/Poetess/1971)

DEATH DATES

Mir Muhammad Khan Talpur (Derajat/Jagirdar/1812),

Tahilram Khemchand (Karachi/Sindh Politician of first bench and active leader of Sindh Sabha/1905),

Teoonmal Depchand (Sukkur/Congress leader/1935), Shaikh Soomar (Badin/Scholar/1986),

Zakhmi Chandio (Larkano/Poet/2000)

EVENTS

954: Ghulam Muhammad, the Governor - General, dissolves the Constituent Assembly. Muhammad Ali Bogra is appointed Prime Minister of Pakistan, who is sworn in to head 8 - member cabinet.

1957: During a meeting with Malik Feroz Khan Noon, U.S Secretary of state, assures him that U.S.A would support Pakistan if it were ever attacked. (The assurance indicates the pressure for bringing changes in foreign policy with special reference to U.S.S.R and India)

1958: President Iskandar Mirza constitutes a 12 - man Central Cabinet with Ayub Khan as Prime Minister. Z.A.Bhutto is also included as the minister.

1996: Eleven policemen are arrested in Mir Murtaza Bhutto murder case.

Sindh History (23rd October)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (23rd OCTOBER)

23rd October

BIRTH DATES

1. Soomar Ali Soomro (Writer/ birth 23rd October1923),

2. Sadoromal Rajput (Chandan -Bhopal/Writer/ birth 23rd October1926),

3. Essarsing Bedi (Writer/ birth 23rd October1927),

4. Muhammad Ishaq 'Souz' (Hyderabad/Poet/ birth 23rd October1947),

5. Nisar Agani (Agani/Writer/ birth 23rd October1948)

DEATH DATES

1. Makhdoom Abdul Wahid Sehwistani (Religious Scholar/ death 23rd October1809),

2. Moulana Muhammad Bux 'Khayali' (Religious Scholar & Poet/ death 23rd October1956),

3. Moulana Ahmad Memon (Diplo/Religious Scholar/ death 23rd October1956),

4. Haji Yar Muhammad Mari (Kathori/Poet/ death 23rd October1982),

5. Begam Nusrat Bhutto (Politician/ death 23rd October2011)

EVENTS

1932: Hindu Maha Sabha agrees to include the issue of the separation of Sindh as an item of agenda of the Unity Conference. However, terms the decision of the Round Table Conference of accepting the principle of separation as experts.

1938: The meeting of the Anjuman Fida -i- Islam is held at Kambar with Moulana Mir Muhammad Naorangi in chair. The British policy towards Palestine is condemned and rejected. On this occasion Palestine Support Committees are formed for taluka and city.

1990: Jam Sadiq makes forward block in PPP.

1992: Army operation Clean - Up in Sindh to continue. Decision is taken in Islamabad.

Sindh History (22nd October)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (22nd OCTOBER)

22nd October

BIRTH DATES

1. Dr.Haromal Sadarangani (Shahdadkot - New Delhi/Scholar/ birth 22nd October1913),

2. Muzafar Hussain 'Josh' (Khairpur/Poet/ birth 22nd October1920),

3. Ghulam Ahmad 'Bedam'(Talhar/Poet/ birth 22nd October1936),

4. Muhammad Luqman Khokhar (Ghulam Mustafa/Folklore poet birth 22nd October/1949),

5. Mehboob Detho (Rahimabad/Poet/ birth 22nd October1961),

6. Anwar Lakhr (Saindad/Poet/ birth 22nd October1971),

7. Ashok Kalani (K.N.Shah/Writer birth 22nd October/1971)

8. Mushtaq Hussain Tunio (Larkana/Journalist/birth 22nd October 1977)

DEATH DATES

1. Muhammad Ayub Khuhro (Aqil/Politician/ birth 22st October1980),

2. Sarwech Sujawali (Poet/ birth 22st October2007)

EVENTS

1838: The attitude, approach and response of Mir Noor Muhammad is discussed between Colonel Pottenger and Captain Burns through letters. Colonel Pottenger is of view that Mir had no effect in turning him from his purpose.

1847: The Govt. of India through Bombay Govt . Provides Sindh Commissioner important instructions and copies of circulars to be followed for smooth running of the Sindh administration. The number of circulars is more than fifty. Some of them are Service Code, Prohibition of forced labour (Chher), Illegality of importation of Slaves, Position of Jageedars etc.

1938: Sindh Provincial Muslim League Conference brought Sindh Muslim League leaders nearer to other leaders of the party. Today, All - India Muslim is requested by Sindh Muslim League to provide list along with postal addresses of branches for interaction and contacts.

1947: Twenty three thousand Indian Muslims reach Pakistan.

1953: Pakistan Muslim League Parliamentary Party decides that the Head of the state of Pakistan will be a Muslim.

1983: Jamait -i- Islami holds very important talks with Zia.

1989: All Pakistan Newspapers Society calls upon four provincial Chief Ministers to protest newspaper offices, bureaus in the face of frequent attacks.

1990: Sixty - eight workers of Al - Zulfkar are blamed as terrorists and arrested.

1992: PPP top brass has links with terrorist organization Al - Zulfkar, Ministers tell National Assembly.

1993: Mian Tufail, former Chief and member of Jamait -i- Islami Shoora resigns due to differences with Kazi Hussain Ahmad.

Sindh History (21st October)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (21st October)Research by Dr Dur Muhammad Pathan

BIRTHS: 21st October

1. Shaikh Essa Sindhi (Burhanpur/Saint/ birth 21st October 1555),

2. Usman Ali Ansari (Educationist/ birth 21st October 1909),

3. Mir Aijaz Ali Talpur (T.M.Khan /Politician/ birth 21st October 1933)

,4. Rashida Hijab (Shikarpur/Writer/ birth 21st October 1942),

5. Shiam Batheja (Shikarpur/Writer/ birth 21st October 1945),

6. Dr.Abdul Wahid Soomro (M.Hashim Soomro/Politician/ birth 21st october 1962),

7. Humera Anwar (Poetess/1969), 8. Zain Solangi (Writer/ birth 21st october 1978 )

DEATHS:

21st October

1. Mir Murad Ali Khan Talpur (death 21st October 1833),

2. Munir Ahmad Channo (Ferozshah/Writer/ death 21st October 1967),

3. Sajan Qabulai (Poet/ death 21st October 1991).

4. Bibi Nur-un-Nisa (Halani/Social worker & Religious minded/2011)

5.Sajjan qaboolai(Teacher/writer/poet)

EVENTS: 21st October

Part1

1845: The Commissioner of Sindh is directed that who so ever could prove that he made his Salam on 24th of May of this year, the right of Jageer will be restored to him. The Jageer of Syed Ali Akbar shah is restored to him by the Collector of Hyderabad, under this policy.

1854: Commanding Officer, Sindh Division request Govt. that Buildings at points along with the whole line of the river Indus be constructed, or improved where already existing, as they are important for so many reasons.

1928: In a public meeting held by the Congress and other parties with Naraindas Anandji in chair, it is decided the 1000 volunteers will stage protest against the Simon Commission. Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi and Mir Muhammad Baloch address on the occasion.

Part2

1947: 69,000 Indian Muslim migrants arrive, announces the Govt.

1954: The U.S.A announces to make available to Pakistan in current fiscal year about ¤ 105, 000,00 in Economic Aid. Any N.G.0/Non Govt. Research Organisation must conduct research to find that 1) How much loan/Aid has been received so for and 2) What is its province - wise utilization. Results will be amazing one.

1961: President Ayub inaugurates first atomic energy research and training center, in Lahore.

1972: Mairaj Muhammad Khan, Central Minister for State resigns and accuses PPP Govt. of being anti - labor.

1992: Benazir launches PDA's Out - Nawaz movement.

1998: India rejects Pakistan's no - war pact proposal being conditional in the resolution of Kashmir dispute.

Sindh History (20th October)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (20th OCTOBER)

20th October

BIRTH DATES

1. Faqir Ali Gohar Shar (Mengho Faqir/Poet/ birth 20th October1918),

2. Abdul Fatah Memon (Shikarpur/Poet, Education promoter/ birth 20th October1920),

3. Arif -ul- Moula (Pir Subhan/Poet/ birth 20th October1922),

4. Mir Mumtaz Ali Talpur (Politician/ birth 20th October1939),

5. Suhail Sangi (Journalist/ birth 20th October1950),

6. M.Aslam 'Sabir' Ansari (Poet/ birth 20th October1956),

7. Akhtar 'Udasi' (Poet/ birth 20th October1957),

8. Munir 'Ajiz' (Poet/ birth 20th October1959),

9. Ghani Babur (Mewo Babur/Poet/ birth 20th October1968),

10. Nazir Chachar (Moulvi/Social Worker/ birth 20th October1969),

11. Razak Kharl (Jacobabad/Journalist/ birth 20th October1969)

DEATH DATES

1. Seth Sobhraj Chetomal (Shikarpur/Social worker/ death 20th October1928),

2. Abdullah 'Bismil' (Poet/ death 20th October1949),

3. Rais Brohi (Hingoro/Hari leader/ death 20th October1991)

EVENTS

1838: The Govt. of India informs Colonel Pottenger that all the troops are being dispatched to Karachi by Sea and that orders would be issued by the Military Department for sending Lieutenant Treshire and Ramsay in 'S.S. Polinurus' for purpose of inquiry into sources of the country.

1849: There is someone Mirza Agha from Sindh, who was appointed as British Agent at Shiraz. Today, his valuable services rendered for British interests, are appreciated and recorded by Colonel F.Farrant.

1918: A political public meeting is held by The Home Rule League in Karachi and on this occasion 51th Birthday anniversary of Gandhi is also celebrated. This may kindly be noted that Home Rule League was the most popular, active and functional in Sindh much before Congress and Muslim League.

Sindh History (19th October)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (19th OCTOBER) 19th October BIRTH DATES Dara Abro (Artist/1940) Ghulam Hussain “Shouq”/Long Mahesar/Poet/1952 Sami Lund (Waleedaad Khan/Poet/1955) Javeed Ahmd Nohri(Pathoro/Journalist/1967) Syed Murad Ali Shah (Bukera Sharif/Artist/Journalist/1974) Moulvi Najamuddin Soomro (Religious Scholar/ death 18th October1979) Anwar Jarwar (Khanwah/Poet/1981) Ali Sahil (Poet/1982) Noor uddin “Noor” Mahar (Mahesar/Poet/1982) DEATH DATES Makhdoom Muhammad Ismail (Piryan loi/Religious Scholar & Saint/ death 18th October1760), Mir Rustam Khan Sani S/o Mir Imam Bux(1914) Syed Allahndo Shah (Nawabshah/Politician/1919) Pero Muhammad Sail (Poet/1959) Mir Ghulam Ali Talpur (Politician/1962) Dadan Fakeer (Miandad Chinjni/1979) Ustad Bukhari (Dadu/Poet/1992) EVENTS 1838: Captain Burns informs his Govt. that he have delivered to Mir Rustam Khan the letters from Governor - General and Shah Shuja -ul- Mulk and have explained to him the object of Govt. in restoring Shah Shuja -ul- Mulk to his kingdom and informed him the Governor - General desires Mir to extend his cooperation in this regard and shall pay share of the tribute to Shah Shuja. Captain Burns also informs his Govt. that he also entered a long conversation with regard to Rojhan. 1947: It is official told that in a few days the number of the Indian Muslim migrant is as under: Twelve Trains (Today), 3250 (yesterday), 5058 (Day after yesterday), 33200 (on 14th) and 101000 on 13th of October. 1957: The World Bank makes a loan of ¤ 31,000.000 to enable Pakistan to cover the foreign exchange cost for expansion of its railway. 1972: Partial strike is observed in Karachi Industrial area to protest against police firing and killing of four workers. 1986: One million plots to be distributed among shelter less families, Junijo launches Seven - Marla free housing Scheme near Faisalabad. In Sindh, this Scheme provided golden chance to local land - mafia and influential people to make handsome earning out of it. 1991: During cleanup operation in interior Sindh 24 bandits are killed and 5 arrested. 1993: Benazir Bhutto is elected leader of house by 121 votes, Nawaz Sharif got 72 votes. JUI and PIF members abstain.

Sindh History (18th October)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (18th OCTOBER)

18th October

BIRTH DATES

1. Nawaz Ali 'Niaz' (Larkano/Poet/ birth 18th October1892),

2. Zafar Sangi (Larkano/Social worker/ birth 18th October1942),

3. M.Anwar Afghan (Shahdadkot/ birth 18th October1945),

4. Ghulam Ali 'Jafri' (Shikarpur/Poet/ birth 18th October1951),

5. Shams Buriro (Sukhio Buriro/Writer/ birth 18th October1962),

6. Datar Shar (Mengho Faqir/Poet/ birth 18th October1971),

7. Jawed Jokhio (Mehar/Writer/ birth 18th October1972),

8. Bachal Mastano (Jam Zardari/Poet/ birth 18th October1972),

9. Rahimdad Jogi (Thari Mirwah/Poet/ birth 18th October1975),

10. Bakhshan Mihranvi (Sanghar/Stage Anchor/ birth 18th October1964)

EVENTS

1838: It is the begging of the end of Talpur rule in Sindh. Govt. of India has decided to send troops to Sindh with multi purpose task. Colenol Pottenger reports his Govt. that he was making arrangements for provision of carriages and river boats for Bombay troops and also suggests that Viccur would be the best point for disembarkation of the troops.

1929: The veteran leader of the 'Liberal Party', The Right Honurable V.V.S.Sastri arrives in Karachi.

1937: Dr.Hemandas Wadhvani replaces Mukhi Gobindram, who resigned as Sindh Minister.

1939: Kazi Fazulullah is arrested at Ruk station in connection with Masjid Manzalgah issue. He was on way to Sukkur.

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (17th OCTOBER)

17th October

BIRTH DATES

. Najam Abbasi (Khan Wahan/Fiction Writer/ birth 17th October1927),

2. Jahangir Qureshi (Jacobabad/Journalist/ birth 17th October1935),

3. Yadeshtar 'Pagal' (Deparja - Ajmir/Poet/ birth 17th October1937),

4. Wasiq Nathanshahi (Atheen Shakh/Poet/ birth 17th October1940),

5. Pawankumar Mata (Dhondhecha/Singer/ birth 17th October1959),

6. Ghulam Hussain 'Ghamghen' (Shahmer Brohi/Poet/ birth 17th October1973),

7. Hamid Naz Soomro (Badah/Journalist/ birth 17th October1974)

DEATH DATES

1. Akbar, the Great Mughal king (He was born in Sindh/ death 17th October1605)

EVENTS

1918: Sindh Home Rule League protests against the decision of the Govt. of India, not to allow a Congress - League deputation to proceed to England.

1919: Sindh observes Khilafat Day. Larkanians set an example. Here the bigest gathering is presided over by Advocate Ghulam Ali and attended by Jan Muhammad Junijo, Seth Khudadad, Pir Turab Ali Shah, Pir Mithal Shah and hundreds of Pirs and Moulvis. Nawab of Lahori, K.B. Isran and Shahnawaz Bhutto did level best to stop it, but Khilafatis did it.

1933: The meeting of the Dow Committee is held at Karachi to suggest administrative steps for Sindh after her separation from Bombay Presidency. Seth Haji Abdullah Haroon, K.B. Khuhro, Qazi Abdul Rahman, E.L.Price, Hiranand Khemsing and others attend.

Sindh History (13th October)

 SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (13th October)
Research by Dr Dur Muhammad Pathan
BIRTHS: 13th October
1. Elsa Kazi (Germany/Poetess/ birth 13 October 1884),
2. Melharam 'Patang' (Abji - Nagpur/Poet/ birth 13 October 1911),
3. Chetan Mariwalla (Karachi - Mumbai/Scholar/ birth 13 October 1916),
4. Jevan Gursahani (Karachi -New Delhi/Artist/ birth 13 October 1928 ),
5. Bhagwan Nirdosh (Darya Khan Marri - Ahmadabad/Poet/ birth 13 October 1942),
6. Khalil Lakhr (Safar Lakhr/Poet/ birth 13 October 1958 ),
7. Roshan Ara Menon (Writer/ birth 13 October 1961),
8. Naushad Khoso (Dadu/Writer/ birth 13 October 1966)

DEATHS: 13th October
1. Mufti Muhammad Rafiq (Hala/Religious Scholar/ death 13th October 1768 ),
2. Sher Muhammad Chughdo (Poet/ death 13th October 1963),
3. Kazi Faiz Muhammad (Halani/Hari Leader & Writer/ death 13th October 1982),
4. Dr.Ahsan Ali Mahesar (Dhingano Mahesar/Political worker/ death 13th October 2002)



EVENTS: 13th October
Part1
1938: 4 - day Sindh Provincial Muslim Party ended last night.. After its conclusion, Quaid -i- Azam undertakes a tour into Sindh's interior to establish league branches and popularize the League cause among the rural masses. He visited Larkano, Jabobabad and other cities.
1939: All the Muslim agitator, activists and dictators detained in connection with Masjid Manzalgah Restoration Movement are released by the Sukkur District authorities without any condition.
1947: Joint Supreme Command of Armed Forces of India and Pakistan is dissolved.
1954: An Officer of the British Security Services, is appointed by the Pakistan Govt. to conduct further investigation into the assassination of Liaquat Ali Khan. This may kindly be noted the in Benazir Bhutto assassination case, services of the same department of the same country were also availed, but in both cases findings of investigation were not made public.
Part2
1965: Pakistan co - sponsored in the U.N, a resolution on Rhodesia, is adopted by the General Assembly. The resolution condemns Rhodesian authorities for an intended attempt to seize independence by illegal means in order to perpetuate the minority rule in Southern Rhodesia. This may kindly be noted the Sindh Peoples Local Bodies Bill was opposed by Sindhis on the same doubt that in Southern Sindh Rhodesia like move is taking place.
1989: U.S voices concern over Pakistan's nuclear programm despite certification of U.S President.
1993: Benazir Bhutto calls on Acting President and Caretaker Prime Minister to convince that PPP - PML (J) Alliance is in a comfortable position to form its governments at Center and Provinces.
1996: At a high - level meeting President, Prime Minister and all Chief Ministers decide to impose tax on agriculture income at a uniform rate 'to meet demands of the World Bank and IMF'

Sindh History (12th October)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (12th OCTOBER)

12th October

BIRTH DATES

1. Ghanshamdas Balani (Social Worker/ birth 12th October1897),

2. Syed Bagh Ali 'Bagh' (Lakhi/Poet/ birth 12th October1900),

3. Ali Gohar Lahori (Larkano/Politician/ birth 12th October1912),

4. Lakhmi Khalani (Jahan Khan/Calcutta/Writer/ birth 12th October1935)

, 5. Hameed Sindhi (N.S.Feroz/Ex - V.C & Writer/ birth 12th October1939),

6. Ali Raza Gadihi (Murad Gadihi/Writer/ birth 12th October1941),

7. Madad Sindhi (Hyderabad/Journalist/ birth 12th October1952),

8. Srichand 'Jigri' (Jhonagarah/Poet/ birth 12th October1955),

9. Ali Ahmad 'Ajiz' (Khahi/Poet/ birth 12th October1962),

10. Syed Mahdi Shah (Larkano/Journalist/ birth 12th October1969),

11. Altaf Pirzado (Balhreji/Radio Producer/ birth 12th October1972)

DEATH DATES

1. Budhal Faqir (Sultankot/Saint Poet/ death 12th October1939),

2. Ali Bux 'Kamtar' (Poet/Poet/ death 12th October1918),

3. Sawami Ramanand (Saint/ death 12th October1952),

4. Nawaz Ali 'Niaz' (Poet/ death 12th October1959),

5. Akhtar Halai (Poet/ death 12th October1959),

6. Ghulam Latif Domki (Bakhshapur/Poet/ death 12th October1993)

EVENTS

1913: Haji Abdullah Haroon, Secretary “Hila Ahmar Sindh” publishes the Annual Report of the Society. It contains details of the contribution collected from Sindh, future program for establishing Persian-Arabic Institution, Hostel for college students and Home for Orphans. It is also included in future program to create awareness about the need and importance of Rais Ghulam Muhammad Bhurgri’s Education Cess Bill.

1916: A lecture Program is arranged by “Karachi Citizen’s Association” . Dr. Dhalla delivers lecture on the topic of the “Nationalism”.

1920: In its issue, the “AL_HAQ” Paper covers the proceedings of session of All-India Jamiat-ul-Hind, held at Calcutta and presided over by Moulana Taj Mahmood Amroti.

1954: Urdu and Sindhi are made compulsory subjects at Matriculation examination, in Sindh.

1955. One-Unit Scheme stands implemented at midnight. FATA and other areas

are included in Peshawar District.

1956: The Electorate Bill is passed by the National Assembly providing for separate electorate in West Pakistan and Joint electorate in East Pakistan

1971: President Yahya Khan announces a Time-Table for transfer of power to the people’s representatives.

1989: G.M.Syed is put under house arrest on charge of desecration of national flag, though; he was personally involved in matter.

Sindh History (11th October)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (11th October)

BIRTHS:Syed Mubarak Shah Sani (Saint/1792), M.H.Khuwaja (Nawabshah/Educationist/1907), Azhar Gilani (Ghotki/Poet, Journalist/1915), Hamid Ali ‘Anwar’ (Tando Agha/Poet/1936), Imdad Ali Awan (Sukkur/Advocate & PPP leader/1944), Nawaz Dahri (Shahpur Chakar/Poet/1974)

DEATHS: Makhdoom Fazlullah (Religious Scholar/1860)

EVENTS: 11th October

1849: The Collector of Hyderabad requests Sindh Commissioner that Police Lines be removed from Hyderabad Contonment limits.

1851: The Bombay Govt. approves adopting of Arabic character for Sindhi Script.

1854: The Assistant Commissioner for Jageers compiles report by whom grants for money and grain were received in Talpur's Govt. in the Shikarpur City and Collectorate. He has identified 42 grants. This list might be preserved in Sindh Archives in File No.250 of 1847 - 57.

1886: The Committee formed for the establishment of the College in Sindh, decides the subjects to be taught and strength of staff to be appointed. Dayaram Jethmal remained absent as he was taking efforts to establish the college in private sector. Among others present were G.M.Macpherson (Acting Commissione), E.T.Candy (Judicial Commissioner), Colonel R.Grawford (Collector),Rev. Bambridge, K.B. Faiz Muhammad etc.

Sindh History (8th October)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (8th OCTOBER)

BIRTH DATES Atta Hussain Shah Musvi (Rohri/Educationist/ birth 8th October1892), 2. Pandit Devdat Sharma (Hindu Religious Scholar/ birth 8th October1902), 3. Mansoor Veragi (Hala/Poet/ birth 8th October1930), 4. Jeevat Chawla (Ranipur - Mombai/Writer/ birth 8th October1932), 5. Jagdesh Bhagtiani alies 'Jhaman' (Karachi - Ulhasnagar/Singer/ birth 8th October1940), 6. Mohan Jagesai (Baroda/Stage Director/ birth 8th October1951), 7. Dilshad Bhutto Senior (Mirpur Bhutto/Writer/ birth 8th October1955), 8. Shamshad Ali 'Shakir'(Poet/ birth 8th October1958), 9. Hyder Shah 'Hyder' (Poet/ birth 8th October1959), 10. Ghalib Sindhi (Dighri/Poet/ birth 8th October1965), 11. Zulfkar 'Sahil' Shahani (Dadu/Poet/ birth 8th October1974), 12. 'Khatai' Thebo (Wali Muhammad/Poet/ birth 8th October1975), 13. Muneer Chandio (Kambar/Novelist/ birth 8th October1983).

DEATH DATES Pir Illahi Bux (Freedom Fighter & Ex-Chief Minister, Sindh)

EVENTS 1838: The communication between Captain Burns and Colonel Pottenger reveals that they are getting tough time from the people of Sindh and even are sure about the desired response from Rulers. They intend to get Bukkar fort on loan and purchase grain, but it has become very difficult task. 1913: Sindh Hilal Ahmar, in its Annual Report, advises Sindhi Muslims to support Ghulam Muhammad Bhurgri's Cess Bill, establish Bank, open Orphan Houses and found at least one Newspaper in Sindh. 1922: A big public meeting is held at Thul, by the local branch of the Khilafat Committee, in which Govt's policy regarding Turkey and even about India and Indian people is condemned. 1938: It is turning point in the political history of British Sindh. The first sitting of the Sindh Provincial Muslim League is held at Karachi. It starts with recitation from Quran by Hafiz Ali Muhammad of Dhighri. Quaid -i- Azam presides.

Sindh History(7th October)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (7th OCTOBER)

7th October
BIRTH DATES

Mirza Kalichbeg (Hyderabad/Great writer and Poet/ birth 7th October1853),

2. Hyder Bux Jatoi (Hari leader, poet & writer/ birth 7th October1901),

3. Pushpa Bhawnani (Karachi - New Delhi/Singer/ birth 7th October1939),

4. Nanik Ahuja (Jacobabad - New Delhi/Actor/ birth 7th October1943),

5. Dr.Ghulam Muhammad Dahri (Sobho Dahri/Research Scholar/ birth 7th October1958),

6. M. Chhutal Soomro (Mehar/Writer/ birth 7th October1959),

7. Khadim Zaunr (Fateh Khan/Writer/ birth 7th October1961),

8. Moula Bux 'Azad' (Dadu/Poet/ birth 7th October1973),

9. Munawar Kalhoro (Ali Khan/Poet/ birth 7th October1975).



DEATH DATES

1. K.B. Muhammad Paryal Kalhoro (Politician/ death 7th October1946),

2. Moulana Muhammad Azim 'Sheda' (Nasirabad/Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death 7th October1988),

3. Muhammad Ali Hadad (Khairpur/Scholar/ death 7th October2004)



EVENTS



1843: The Secretary to Govt. of India, J.Thomason writes to the Secretary to the Govt. of Bombay to contact Sindh Governor and request him to convey to Bombay the ladies of the households of the Ex - Amirs of Sindh.
1845: Darya Khan Thoro, Jagerdar of the Karachi District is dead and the Sindh Commissioner recommends that the Jageer be restored to his son Jaffar Khan.
1885: Literary gathering is arranged at Mex Denso Hall, Karachi and the topic 'Merriage in Childhood' is discussed. The sitting is arranged by Max Denso Hall Literary Society and Principal speaker was P.Ardesher, Secretary of the Society.
1920: A big public meeting is held at Hyderabad by Khilafat Committee. Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi, Qazi Asadullah Shah of Tukhar, Moulvi Abdullah and Seth Aminuddin speak on the occasion.

1955: The Consultative Committee of the Anti - One Unit West Pakistan Convention meets at Karachi with Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan in chair. Important participants are Pir of Manki Sharif, Khan Abdul Samad Khan Achakzai, Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi, G.M.Syed and Hyder Bux Jatoi. The Resolution is passed disapproving the One - Unit Scheme.
1958: The President of Pakistan, Iskandar Mirza, proclaims Martial Law throughout the country, abrogating the Constitution, dismissing governments, disolving all assemblies and abolsing all political parties. Army Chief Gen.Muhammad Ayub is appointed Chief Martial Law Administrator.
1993: Thirteen former ministers of Nawaz Sharif cabinet are among the losers and most of them belong to Punjab. MQM boycotted the National Assembly polls, decides to go for polls in Provincial Assembly.

Sindh History (6th October)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (6th OCTOBER)

6th October

BIRTH DATES

1. Seth Giyanchand Motwani (Larkano/Social worker/ birth 6th October1878),

2. Noor Ahmad 'Nachez'(Poet/ birth 6th October1916),

3. Mina Gope Rupchandani (Karachi - Ulhasnagar/Writer/ birth 6th October1940),

4. Manzoor Kumbhar (Luqman Kereo/Poet/ birth 6th October1959),

5. Qalab Soomro (Panjudero/Writer/ birth 6th October1968),

6. Amar Pirzado (Poet/ birth 6th October1980),

7. Hamdam Hingorjo (Poet/ birth 6th October1994).

DEATH DATES

1. Asim Nathanshahi (Poet/ death 6th October2006)

EVENTS

Beera Khan Jakhrani and Pir Nooruddin, both of Upper Sindh are granted Jageer to the extent of 300 beeghas and 200 beeghas respectively.

1934: The Collector of Larkano invites attention of the Larkano District Board to the anti - social activities being performed on the occasion of Melas and Anniversaries of the late Pirs and Saints and advice to draft some sort or Rules to stop such activities. The LDLB appoints Committee for this purpose. It consists of Muhammad Ayub Khuhro, Ahmad Bux Bhutto and Pirbhdas Tolani.

1947: Karachi is connected with all provincial capitals with flight service.

1950: Liaquat Ali Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan also becomes the President of the Pakistan Muslim League.

1958: Khan of Kalat, Mir Ahmad Yar Khan, is taken into preventive detention by the Govt. of Pakistan.

1973: Parliament extends emergency. Opposition's protest boycott begins.

1988: Party - based elections on schedule. Supreme Court gives verdict in Benazir Bhutto's constitutional petition.

1990: Lahore High Court issues contempt notice to PPP leaders for hooliganism in the court on October 2.

1992: Sindh Local Bodies are dissolved.

1993: General elections are held. People cast their votes for the time in five years.

2001: President General Pervez Musharraf gets extension in his tenure as the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) for unspecified period.

Sindh History (5th October)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (5th OCTOBER)

5th October

BIRTH DATES

Kouromal Chandanmal (Bhirya/Educationist & Writer/ birth 5th October1844),

Syed Muzafar Majarjvi (Bagar Mir Jat /Journalist & Political Activist/ birth 5th October1916)

, Dharampal Gupta (Mehar > Ulhasnagar/Writer/ birth 5th October1926),

Saleem Khowaja (Larkano/Writer/ birth 5th October1938),

Naeem Dareshani (Writer/ birth 5th October1941),

Muhammad Azim Chandio (Larkano/Artist & writer/ birth 5th October1945)

,Ghulam Shabir Khajar (Pir Gul Shah/Political Activist/ birth 5th October1952),

Shafi Chandio (Bachal Chandio/Writer/ birth 5th October1954),

Aijaz Ali Jatoi (Beto/Politician/ birth 5th October1954),

Riaz Samo (Larkano/Poet/ birth 5th October1964),

Muhammad Khuhro (Bindi Motaio/Journalist/ birth 5th October1968)

Dost Malookhani (Dhani Bux/Poet/ birth 5th October1968)

,Akbar S. Mangrio (Poet/ birth 5th October1969),

Saifal Soomro (Ali Khan Thebo/Writer/ birth 5th October1973),

‘Parwano’ Feroz Memon (Do Abo/Poet/ birth 5th October1978),

Amina Naz Bhatti (Writer/ birth 5th October1978),

Juned Anwar Chandio (Hyderabad/Writer/ birth 5th October1979).

DEATH DATES

EVENTS

1839: Lieutenant Leckie writes to inform Lieutenant White Lock at Thatta that he was unable to hire boats for conveying grain with the army as the boatmen refused. (Source:letter of 5th October)

1947: Ten thousand Indian Muslim migrants reach today in Pakistan from Delhi, Jullender and Fatihgarh. (Source: Official Press Note).

1948: Din Muhammad is appointed Sindh Governor. (Government Notification).

1953: Muslim League Parliamentary party approves Prime Minister Bogra’s formula of two national languages i.e Urdu and Bengali. (Source: ibid).

1964: While addressing public gathering at Lahore, Fatima Jinnah says that Pakistan was created to provide equal opportunities to Muslims, but they are being deprived of their fundamental and political rights. (Source: Newspapers).

1969: Socialism is best method to resolve problems of common people, says Moulana Bhashani, leader of the National Awami Party. (Source: Newspapers).

1970: Khan Abdul Qayoom Khan and Mian Mumtaz Doultana opposed Bhutto and his political philosophy. Khan Qayoom blames Bhutto is working for civil war in the name of Socialism. Whereas Doultana says that in 1965, Bhutto became high-risk for Pakistan (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1999: Ehtesab bench of Lahore High Court issues non-bailable warrants for arrest of Benazir Bhutto. (Soure: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat