Sindh History (1st December)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (1st December)

Research by Dr Dur Muhammad pathan

BIRTHS: 1st December

Ghulam Qadir Soomro (Scholar/birth 1st December 1916),

Kazi Hafiz (Adilpur/ Poet/1938)

,Govardhan Sharma “Ghayal”( Mehar > Poono/Poet/ birth 1st December 1940)

, Karam Talpur (Talpur Wada/Poet/ birth 1st December 1940)

, Amir Bukhari ( Bukhara Berri Ghotki/Poet & Journalist/ birth 1st December 1941),

Punhal Pnjoderai (Punjodero/Writer/ birth 1st December 1945)

, Shams Bhayo (Dahar/Poet/ birth 1st December 1945),

Dr.Allahrakhio Butt ( Sirai Butt/ Scholar/ birth 1st December 1946)

,Faqir Muhammad Abbasi (Sobhodero/Journalist/ birth 1st December 1948),

Dr.Abdul rasool Qadri (Bakhsho Magsi/ birth 1st December 1949),

Shahpasand “Fayaz” (Poet/ birth 1st December 1952),

Shewak “Norat” (Ahmadabad/Poet/ birth 1st December 1952),

Fayaz Baloch (Misri Chandio/writer/ birth 1st December 1952),

Haji Khan Malah “Miskeen” (Razi Jatoi/Poet/ birth 1st December 1953),

Deedar Mithani (Larkano/Writer/ birth 1st December 1956),

Hafz Nathanshai (Writer/ birth 1st December 1956),

Mumtaz Ali Shar (Thari Mirwah/Writer/ birth 1st December 1958),

Aslam Laghari (Hussain Abad/ birth 1st December 1959)

,Shahab Abbasi (Khairpur Nathan Shah/Writer/ birth 1st December 1959),

Waheed Mohsin (Rustam/Poet/ birth 1st December 1968),

Aashiq Samo (Khanpur/Poet/ birth 1st December 1968),

Deedar Soomro (Shahdadkot/Journalist/ birth 1st December 1969),

Fayaz Bihan (Murad Bihan/Social worker/ birth 1st December 1971),

Muhammad Salim Siyal (Baho Khoso/Journalist/ birth 1st December 1974),

Barkat Pahi (Khan Goth/Writer/ birth 1st December 1974),

Zahid Rajpar (Muhammad Chhutal Rajpar/Journalist/ birth 1st December 1975),

Ghulam Mustafa Magsi (Dadu/Writer/ birth 1st December 1976),

Waheed Agro (Sultan Agro/Writer/ birth 1st December 1981),

DEATHS: 1st December

Hamat Ali Shah (Rohri/Poet/ death 1st December 1904),

Mangharam Malkani (Hyderabad > Mombai/Scholar & Actor/ death 1st December 1980),

EVENTS: 1st December

Part 1

1838 : Colonel Pottenger feels that his staff and other attached people are not safe in Sindh and might face insult and personal danger at Hyderabad. He requests Bombay Govt. for subsidiary force to Sindh without any delay. Thinks that Shah Shuja's presence in Sindh would be advantageous for them. He seeks permission to sale bullion at Hyderabad to get coin to meet expenses.

1847: Charles Napier is given farewell salute. He remained the Governor of Sindh for four years and with his departure Sindh lost its provincial status and became part of Bombay Presidency.

1938: Sindh Hari Committee adopts its Constitution.

Part 2

1947: In a Jirga presided by the Governor of NWFP at Miranshah, tribal leaders of Mahsood and Ahmadzai Vaziri assure their loyalty with Pakistan. Now a day Mahsood tribe is heading Taliban .

1948: Khowaja Shahabuddin Minister for Muhajir affairs presides over meeting to chalk out policy and program for providing jobs and shelter to Indian Muslim migrants.

1949: The International Islamic Economic Conference held at Karachi decides to establish Federation of Islamic Chamber of Commerce.

1950: Dr.Ishtiaq Qureshi, minister for Muhajir affairs asks for donation to Anjuman Punjabi Sodagran , so as to provide shelter to 33,000 Muhajreen living on foot paths of Karachi.

Sindh History (30th November)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (30th NOVEMBER)

30th November

BIRTH DATES

1. Asadullah Shah (Thukhar/Religious Scholar/Freedom Fighter/ birth 30th November 1869),

2. Ramdas Lakhani (Writer/ birth 30th November 1901),

3. Hari Motwani (Journalist & Film Maker/ birth 30th November 1929),

4. Abdul Rahman Mahesar (Dhingano Mahesar/Political Worker/ birth 30th November 1933),

5. Mukhtiar Chandio (Naurang Chandio/Journalist/ birth 30th November 1962),

6. Munwar Kalhloro (Razidero/Journalist/ birth 30th November 1968).

DEATH DATES

1. Moulana Muhammad Khati (Goongani/Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death 30th November 1943),

2. Nawab Alladad Khan 'Sufi' (Kot Lashari/Poet/ death 30th November 1982)

EVENTS

1846: Sindh Governor, Charles Napier is not happy with Mir Ghulam Shah and Mir Fazul Ali. These both Talpurs are involved in forgery case. Their application for grant of Jageer is pending with Govt. Today it has been decided that let get themselves released from sentence, later on they will be granted some portion of Jageer round Tanda and Doobi.

1936: Haji Abdullah Haroon, the leader of Sindh United Party announces the Manifesto of his Party in the Press Conference at Karachi.

1938: Sindh Provincial Muslim League releases the list of its General Body. It consists of 88 members. Most of them are Pirs, landlords and Jageerdars of Sindh.

Part2

1947: Mian Iftkhar, President of the Punjab Muslim League resigns and demand better relation with India and utmost care for Indian Muslim migrants.

1954: The Punjab Assembly unanimously adopts a resolution favoring and supporting one - Unit scheme.

1956: Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi presides over the Convention of 6 major parties and asks for equal opportunities, justice, rule of law, share in governance and democracy for all people of the country.

1967: Pakistan Peoples' Party is formed and Z.A.Bhutto is elected as its Chairman.

Sindh History (28th

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (28th NOVEMBER)

Research by Dr Dur Muhammad pathan

28th November

BIRTH DATES

1. Moulana Muhammad Hashim Ansari (Phulji/Religious Scholar/ birth 28th November 1887),

2. Sudharshan 'Nachez' (Karachi - Mumbai/Poet & Actor/ birth 28th November 1935)

3. Tariq Chandio (Badah/Poet/ birth 28th November 1990)

DEATH DATES

1. Ghulam Sarwar 'Faqir' Qadri (Larkano/Poet/ death 28th November 1932)

2. Khushiram Basharam (Garhiyasin/Freedom Fighter/ death 28th November 1945)

EVENTS

1883: Captain East wick requests Captain Melville, Assistant Resident in Cutch to supply him with one thousand camels or even more to enable the British force to proceed into the interior of Sindh as it was useless to depend on Sindh rulers for any assistance as they in spite of their profession were hostile to the advance of the British army and would be delighted to throw obstacle in their way.

1923: The Sindh Khilafat Committee releases its Annual Report. It is wonderful document on the party, its leaders, branches and activities. It also contains list of Party workers those were sentenced to imprisonment.

1938: Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi, Secretary Sindh Provincial Muslim League writes to Nawa bzada Liaquat Ali Khan Hon. Secretary to All India Muslim League for the affiliation of Sindh Muslim League.

Part2

1947: Pakistan is now Gate Way to Indian Muslim migrants. 155235 reach today.

1951: Some people of Karachi demand that Karachi be declared as the Governor's province.

1960: West Pakistan is divided into 11 administrative Divisions. Sindh stand divided into 2 Divisions.

1969: Gen. Yahya Khan announces election under Provisional Constitution Order, on 5th October 1970, and also promises to disband one - Unit.

1977: March 1977 polls were a complete hoax, says former Chief Election Commissioner Justice Sajjad Ahmad Jan.

1978: Pir Pagaro faces no - confidence move. Muhammad Hussain Chatta becomes new party chief. PML splits into two factions.

indh History (27th November)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (27th NOVEMBER)

27th November

BIRTH DATES

Govardhan Chaudhri (Tando Allahyar - Ajmir/Stage Director/ birth 27th November 1922),

2. Naranjan Khalnani (Writer/ birth 27th November 1923),

3. Chamandas Tulsidas (Thatto - Dubai/Singer/ birth 27th November 1927),

4. Habibullah Memon (Shikarpur/Journalist/ birth 27th November 1950),

5. Dr. Mahmood -ul- Hassan Mughul (Sehwan/Writer/ birth 27th November 1961)

DEATH DATES

1. Moulana Noor Muhammad (Shahdadkot/Religious Scholar/ death 27th November 1879)

EVENTS

1838: Col. Pottenger welcomes and congratulates Major General Wiltshire, Commanding British Troops in Sindh on his arrival in Sindh and offers his opinion on several points connected with the disembarkation of the force.

1848: The salary of Commissioner in Sindh is fixed at Rs 52,000 per annum with a travelling allowance at Rs 10 per diem.

1947: Eighty - four thousand Indian Muslims migrates to Pakistan.

1949: Two - day Session of the General Council of the Sindh Hari Committee starts at Hyderabad. The major issue of the Jagerdari system in Sindh dominates the agenda. The Ministry of Yousif Haroon is demanded to take necessary action about the abolition of that system.

Part2

1952: Jacobabad - Kashmore - Dera Ghazi Khan - Mahmudkot raily project is approved.

1971: Chinese Dy.Foreign Minister, in his address to the U.N General Assembly condemns India for its armed aggression against Pakistan.

1981: Pakistan shows willingness to sign the nuclear non - proliferation treaty if India also agrees to do so.

1992: Ban on Benazir's entry into Rawalpindi and Islamabad is lifted.

1994: Lahore High Court orders release of Gul Masih in blasphemy case. He was sentenced to death by the District & Session Judge, Sargodha.

1996: PML (J) splits into Hamid Nasir Chattha and Abdul Ghafoor Hoti factions.

Sindh History (26th November)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (26th NOVEMBER)

26th November

BIRTH DATES

1. Dr. Abdul Jabbar Junijo (Badin/Poet & Scholar/ birth 26th November 1935),

2. Syed Murtaza Dadahi (Dadah/Poet & Journalist/ birth 26th November 1939),

3. Bhagwanti Kakreja (Karachi - Ulhasnagar/Writer/ birth 26th November 1940).

DEATH DATES

1. Nawab Ghaibi Khan Chandio (Ghaibi Khan/Nawab/ death 26th November 1954),

2. Abdullah 'Abid' (Karachi/Poet/ death 26th November 1973),

3. Ghulam Nabi Mahesar (Bago/Poet/ death 26th November 2000)

EVENTS

1847: The Collector of Karachi forwards petitions of Munshi Ghulam Hussain and Munshi Pritamdas against the order of dismissal passed by Sir Charles Napier, the late Governor of Sindh. Both helped Major Outram in difficult and early days, but were removed from service because of differences between Napier and Outram.

1931: Haji Mir Muhammad Baloch is presiding over the Mehar Khilafat Conference. It is attended by Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi and G.M.Syed also. Very important decisions are taken and resolutions are passed. The subjects covered are Separation of Sindh, Suppor to Kashmiris, Rights of agricultural and industrial workers and printing of Quran by Muslim printers only.

Part2

1946: The collection of rare antiquities collected by Lok6al Gobind bux Malkani has invited attention of Sindh Govt. The Sindh Governor precedes Hyderabad to visit this unique collection.

1948: The ban is imposed on daily Dawn, Sindh Observer, Jang, Anjam and Sindh under Public Safety Act.

1951: Khowaja Shahabuddin and I.I.Chundrigar take oath as Governor of NWFP and Punjab respectively.

1965: Akali Leader Tarasing speaks about creating Sikh state between India and Pakistan.

1971: All groups and factions of N.A.P are banned due to its activities against interests and security of Pakistan. President Yahya orders detention of party.

Sindh History (25th November)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (25th NOVEMBER)

Research by Dr Dur Muhammad pathan

25th November

BIRTH DATES

1. Sadhu Waswani (Hyderabad - India/Philosopher & Saint/ birth 25th November 1879),

2. Maniram Sainani (Writer/ birth 25th November 1911),

3. Gope (Hyderabad/Actor/ birth 25th November 1914),

4. Abdul Ghafoor 'Aid' (Mir Hassan/Poet/ birth 25th November 1942),

5. Surya Souz Diplai (Hyderabad/Writer/ birth 25th November 1945),

6. Namdev Tarachandani (Luqman - Bhawnangar/Writer/ birth 25th November 1946),

7. Manzoor Ali Mahesar(Dhingano Mahessar/Writer/ birth 25th November 1959),

8. Abdul Sami Soomro (Jacobabad/Journalist/ birth 25th November 1973),

DEATH DATES

1. Moulana Abdul Latif Dol (Religious Scholar/ death 25th November 1960),

2. Muhammad Khan Larik (Folklore poet/ death 25th November 1985),

3. Dr. Tanvir Abbasi (Poet/ death 25th November 1999)

EVENTS

1844: The Govt. of India provides guidance to the Sindh Govt. about nature and extent of relations with nearer states.

1934: Balkan Ji Bari - An organization of Youngsters, celebrates its 8th anniversary. It is told in its report that 14 branches of Bari are functional in Sindh and 1500 are enrolled so for.

1935: The wheat found from Mohen -Jo- Daro is harvested in Bengal and amazing results are gained. The intimate and efforts were taken by Sir Daniel Hamilton, who purchased Wheat from the England Mission.

1956: Sardar Abdul Rab Nishtar demands Pakistan to quit Common Wealth

Part2

1949: The first International Islamic Conference opens in Karachi.

1954: The Federal Legislative Assembly unanimously welcomes the One Unit Scheme for West Pakistan

1962: Opposition groups in National Assembly form alliance to be known as Peoples' Party.

1968: Pakistan Democratic Movement holds protest marches in many towns of West Pakistan and demands restoration of adult franchise, release of political leaders and lifting of emergency without fail.

1971: Pakistan officially asks Britain to use its influence to prevent worsening Indo - Pak situation.

1993: Fifth district in Karachi, to be called as Malir District is created.

Sindh History (24th November)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (24th NOVEMBER)

24th November

BIRTH DATES

1. Kazi Fazul Karim (Dadu/Banker, advocate and writer/ birth 24th November 1938),

2. Indra Shabnam Poona walla (Poono/Poetess/ birth 24th November 1955),

3. Shabir Qureshi (Sinjhoro/Journalist/ birth 24th November 1967),

4. Sooraj Sijawali (Poet/ birth 24th November 1972).

DEATH DATES

1. Diyomal Deepchand (Politician/ death 24th November 1935),

2. Muhammad Bux 'Wasif' (Hyderabad/Poet & Freedom Fighter/ death 24th November 1952),

3. Jhangal Shah 'Mast' (Poet/ death 24th November 1967),

4. Mahboob Ali Channa (Writer death 24th November /1977)

EVENTS

1920: The editor of Al - Wahid, Qazi Abdul Rahman is arrested due to preaching Non - co - Operation Movement against the Govt.

1942: The Ghathar Muslim League resolves to support Sir Ghulam Hussain ministry.

1947: 245,000 Indian Muslims of Sonipat, Dhoolkot, Rohat and Bara migrate to Pakistan. More 2150 enter Pakistan by Motor transport from Karnal, Jullandhar and Nahan state.

1951: Sindh Muhajreen Board demands redressing of problems of farmer Muhajreen.

1952: Pakistan releases and publishes the text of the Indo - American agreement of 1951, which made India a member of a Regional Security Pact as early as March 1951.

1963: The External Affairs Minister, Z.A.Bhutto leaves for Washington to represent Pakistan at the funeral of J.F.Kennedy.

1967: Pakistan backs restoration of the lawful right of Chaina in the United Nation.

1970: All personnel of Pakistan army up to the rank of Major and those belonging to reserve list and sailors under age of 50 years are ordered to report for duty.

1973: Pakistan may seek arms aid from Arabs if U.S.A persistently refuses for deliver arms.

1981: Pakistan lodges a protest with the Govt. of India over beating of a staff member of embassy in New Delhi on November 21.

1996: Supreme court admits Benazir Bhutto's petition about National Assembly dissolution.

Sindh History (23rd November)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (23rd NOVEMBER)

23rd November

BIRTH DATES

1. Kazi Faiz Muhammad (Halani/Politician/ birth 23rd November 1908),

2. Paromal Kewalramani (Hyderabad/ Publisher & Writer/ birth 23rd November 1912),

3. Muhammad Khan 'Makhmoor' (Poet/ birth 23rd November 1912),

4. Paryal Solangi (Sehwan/Writer/ birth 23rd November 1924),

5. Tiklo B.A (Writer/ birth 23rd November 1926),

6. Aminuddin Shah (Hingora/Local Politician/ birth 23rd November 1931),

7. Eshwar Manghani (Hyderabad - Ajmir/Social Worker/ birth 23rd November 1934),

8. Susan Mirza (Writer/ birth 23rd November 1957)

DEATH DATES

1. Moulana Noor Muhammad Nizamani (Tando Soomar/Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death 23rd November 1934)

EVENTS

1838: Colonel Pottenger suggests his Govt that subsidiary force be established in Lower Sindh and advises the cession of a portion of the country Sindh to meet the cost.

1940: G.M.Syed resigns as the Sindh Minister.

1947: Forty - seven thousand Indian Muslims enter Pakistan.

1952: The Indian Govt. rejects the Anglo - American proposal calling for immediate demilitarization talks.

1954: First shipment of U.S military aid to Pakistan arrives.

1955: The Baghdad Pact Council winds up its two - day conference with a joint 19 - point communiqué calling for peace, security and prosperity in the Middle East.

1958: Law Commission is set up with Justice S.A.Rahman, Judge of Supreme court as its chairman.

1960: Urdu is made compulsory subject up to class X11.

1963: U.S.A lovers segment of Pakistani society mourn murder of U.S President.

1964: President Ayub files his nomination paper for the Presidential candidate. In election he faced Fatima Jinnah and people in power set trend that rigging leads to rule and who so ever is power has to win. No problem if sister of the Quaid -i- Azam is declared defeated.

Sindh History (22nd November)

 

22nd November

BIRTH DATES

1. Pir Syed Hizbullah Shah Rashdi Takht Dhani (Saint/ birth 22nd November 1842),

2. Ramdas Lakhani (Thatto - Ahmadabad/Writer/ birth 22nd November 1879),

3. Rahim Bux 'Qamar' (Poet/ birth 22nd November 1923),

4. Pir Shah Mardan Shah Pagaro (Saint/ birth 22nd November 1928),

5. Mohan Kalpna (Kotri - Ulhasnagar/Writer/ birth 22nd November 1930),

6. Manohar Bedi 'Ajiz' (Kandyaro - Ulhasnagar/Poet/ birth 22nd November 1930),

7. Tirathdas Amirani (Nasir Laghari/Journalist/ birth 22nd November 1946),

8. Shahzado Shaikh (Bakrani/Scholar/ birth 22nd November 1948)

9. Siraj Bhatti (Kolachi/Writer/ birth 22nd November 1953),

10. Zahid Hussain Khoja (Bathoro/Journalist/ birth 22nd November 1967)

DEATH DATES

1. Dr.Noor Muhammad Shaikh (Hyderabad/Freedom Fighter/ death 22nd November 1956)

2. Dr.U.M.Daudpoto (Tilti/Scholar/ death 22nd November 1958),

3. Ahsan Badvi (Shikarpur/Writer/ death 22nd November 1965),

4. Kazi Nasir Muhammad (death 22nd November 1972).

EVENTS

1838: Colonel Pottenger requests Lieutenant Chales, commanding the Court's Surveying Brigade, not to leave coast of Sindh until the arrival of the British troops as his experience and study will be very useful for troops.

He also advises Messrs Firth & Co, Bombay not to bring his goods into the interior of Sindh and do not proceed to Shikarpur because it would expose him to the risk of being insulted, if not plundered.

1926: The meeting of ladies is held in Theosophical of Karachi. This meeting of more than 110 ladies support co - education, demand teaching of English at Secondary level, including Music and Physical training in the scheme of education. Mrs. Haji Abdullah Haroon, Mrs. Bandhali Kasim and Mrs. N.D. Mallik play vital role in meeting

1927: The Sindh Natural History Society is formed with Commissioner as its president.

1935: Cricket match is played between Austrelia and Sindh at Karachi. Sindh Team is headed by Ghulam Muhammad. The match is won by guest team.

1948: Do not bracket yourself as Sindhis, Punjabis, Bengalis, Pathan or Balochi. Be Pakistani and behave like Pakistanis, asks people, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Liaquat Ali Khan, in Dhaka Public meeting.

1963: Atomic Energy Agriculture Centre at Tandojam is inaugurated.

1971: India launches an all - out offensive against East Pakistan.

1983: No resumption of political activities in near future, no need of any round table conference, says CMLA Zia.

Sindh History (21st November)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (21st November)

BIRTHS: Ram Lal ‘Ramal’ (Chicha > Gondia India/Writer & Artist/1921),Kalab Ali ‘Qalab’ (Talhar/Poet/1926), Luqman ‘Musafir’ (Poet/1956), Ali Muhammad ‘Dard’ Solangi (Kazi Pir Muhammad/Poet/1965)

DEATHS: Srth Sobhraj Chetumal (Shikarpur/Social worker/1928) Muhammad Sidik Memon (Educationist & writer/1958), Moulvi Muhammad Naurangzado (Religious Scholar/1967), Amir Bux ‘Nazar’ Sindhi (Jahan Khan Almani/Poet/1967), Faiz Ahmad ‘Faiz’ (1984).

EVENTS: 21st November

1932: Haji Abdullah Haroon, G.M.Syed, Alama I.I.Kazi and other Muslim leaders meet to consider about starting/founding daily English Newspaper for Sindhi Muslims. But the idea is not materialized because required amount can not be collected. The fact was that the idea was brain child of Alama I.I.Kazi and supported by business minded leaders. It failed because Upper Class had nothing to do with these things.

1932: Muhammad Ayub Khuhro writes to Alama Iqbal requesting him to support Sindh separation case in the Round Table Conference.

1947: Nawab Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani is blamed by India that he is creating conditions of Hindu - Muslim roits in Bahawalpur state, where he is heading Govt. as its Prime Minister.

1950: The meeting of Jamait-i-Islami, Jinnah Muslim League, Azad Pakistan Party, J.U.I & Ahl-i-Hadith resolve to oppose anti-people policies of Punjab Government.

1958: 30th of November is fixed by Government to surrender false claims pertaining to rural and urban properties.

1968: The United States ambassador to Pakistan discloses that the dismantling of the USA Communication Unit in Badaber, near Peshawar would begin in January 1969.

1993: Army will stay in Sindh and will continue the Operation Clean-up, says Benazir Bhutto, Prime Minister of Pakistan.

Sindh History (20th November)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (20th NOVEMBER)

20th November

BIRTH DATES

1. Kishnchand Relwani (Writer/ birth 20th November 1908),

2. Ram Panjwani (Larkano - Mumbai/Writer & Singer/ birth 20th November 1911),

3. Kanyalal Lalwani (Jacobabad - Mumbai/Singer/ birth 20thNovember 1926),

4. Syed Zafar Ali Shah (Nawabshah/Politician/ birth 20th November 1932),

5. Abdul Ghafar Tabasum (Mirpur Bhutto/Poet/ birth 20th November 1951),

6. Mazhar Ali Mahesar (Dhingano Mahesar/Political local leader/ birth 20th November 1951),

7. Nabi Bux 'Sahil' (Qasbo/Poet/ birth 20th November 1977),

8. Allah Bux Kumbhar (Dhalyar/Journalist/ birth 20th November 1977).

DEATH DATES

1. Seth Sobhraj Chetumal (Shikarpur - Karachi/Social Worker/ death 20th November 1928),

2. Muhammad Sidique Memon (Hyderabad/Scholar/ death 20th November 1958),

3. Amir Bux 'Nazar' (Jahan Khan Almani/Poet/ death 20th November 1967),

4. Moulana Muhammad Nauragzado (Religious Scholar/ death 20th November 1967),

5. Saqib Mangi (Writer/1980).

EVENTS

1835: Colonel Ponttenger vide his letter No.92 informs Captain Wade, Political Agent of Ludhiyana that boats send by him to Sindh have been detained on Indus by Sindh rulers .

1919: It is turning point In the political history of Larkano. Lahori's family is being challenged by Khilafatees. The meeting of the Anjuman of Larkano is held without its president (Haji Amir Ali Lahori) and Vice President (Mian Ali Muhammad Qadri) and following are elected office - bearers: G.M.Ghulam Ali (President), Seth Khudadad Surhio (V.P), Jan Muhammad Junijo (Secretary) and A.G.Pirzado (Legal Advisor).

1948: Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan assures Bengalis in Public meeting in Dhaka that Justice and equal opportunities be provided to all without discrimination.

Sindh History (19th November)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (19th NOVEMBER)

19th November

BIRTH DATES

1. Nandlal Madhokar 'Aas' (Shikarpur - Mumbai/Poet/ birth 19th November 1922),

2. Nanik Madnani (Rohri - Delhi/Writer/ birth 19th November 1936),

3. Vashdev Sindhu Bharti (Hyderabad - Jaipur/ birth 19th November 1938)

DEATH DATES

1. Syed Muhammad Abid Sani Jilani (Saint/ death 19th November 1799),

2. Alumal Tekamdas (Karachi/Politician/ death 19th November 1924),

3. Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto (Larkano/Politician/ death 19th November 1957),

4. Lutufullah Badvi 'Jogi' (Shikarpur/Scholar & Poet/ death 19th November 1968),

5. Dr.Ibrahim Khalil (Karachi/Poet/ death 19th November 1982)

EVENTS

1838: The Governor - General of India is not happy with policy of Sindh rulers and terms it as continued treachery. He has also observations about their releases of contribution for Shah Shuja -ul- Mulk.

1928: The Star players stage drama 'Sidhartha' in Karachi. Hamayun Mirza, Sheren Mirza and Principal Goklay play part of Sidhartha, Student and Shidondha respectively. The music is composed by A.G.Chagla.

1938: The meeting of the Organizing Committee is held in Mehar with K.B.Khuhro in chair and Haji Khan Advocate as host. In this meeting office - bearers of the Mehar Muslim League are elected.

1944: Agha Ghulam Nabi, Vice President of the Sindh Muslim League is awarded party ticket to contest for election on the vacant seat of Sindh Assembly.

Part2

1966: 'Pakistan is a modern miracle and has no parallel in world', says British Secretary of State William Ross.

1968: East wing of Pakistan also joins the protest way against Ayub - Shahi. Students take out processions demanding unconditional release of all political detenus and restoration of democracy. Z.A.Bhutto is also in jail and is shifted to Sahiwal.

1969: Pakistan and U.S Agency for International Development (USAID) sign a ¤ 20 million loan agreement for supply of fertilizer to Pakistan.

1981: The U.S full house foreign affairs committee approves the sale of F - 16 Jets to Pakistan.

Sinndh History (18th November)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (18th NOVEMBER)

18th November

BIRTH DATES

1. Harichand Gangaram (Hyderabad - Ajmir/Freedom Fighter/ birth 18th November 1922),

2. Menghraj Talrija (Shikarpur - Mumbai/ Writer/ birth 18th November 1928),

3. Khalil Arif Soomro (Johi/Poet/ birth 18th November 1965),

4. Aziz Mangi (Bagi/Poet/ birth 18th November 1968),

DEATH DATES

1. Faiz Darya Shah (Hanbah/Saint/ death 18th November 1907),

2. K.B.Nooruddin Nana (Karachi/Educationist/ death 18th November 1970),

3. Moulana Abdul Ghafoor 'Toofan' (Karachi/Religious Scholar, poet and political worker/ death 18th November 1976),

4. Pohomal (Karachi/Labour leader/ death 18th November 1983),

5. Moulana Abdul Haleem Mekan ( Shahdadkot/Religious Scholar/ death 18th November 1979)

EVENTS

1838: Colonel Pottenger suggests his Govt. that British troops shall land at Vicar and must take control of Karachi (as who so ever will control Karachi, will rule Sindh without any difficulty.).

1856: Major Goldsmid remained Assistant Commissioner for Jagers and was from Military side. He was not good books of John Jacob. When Jacob became Acting Commissioner, Major Goldsmid today tenders his resignation from civilian post.

1917: Special meeting of the Sindh Muhammadan Association is held at larkana and it is decided that K.B. Allah Ando shah, K.B.Pir Bux Bhutto and eight landlords will present Memorandam to Montegu on constitutional reforms.

1920: Dokri Khilafat Committee helds public meeting on the eve Eid Milad -u- Nabi (P.B.U.H). Speakers pay homage to Moulana Chishti, Moulana Mouladad and Bhagwandas for their sacrifices. They are prisoners at present.

Part2

1947: A deputation will be sent to India so as meet Sindhi Hindus and insist them to return back to Sinh, says Khuhro, chief minister of Sindh.

1952: Jinnah Awami League advises Pakistan Govt, not follow provincial quota policy but make appointments on merit so as educated can get the government service.

1966: Aid by Big powers is always conditional and interest - oriented, say President Ayub.

1981: Sukkur Sessions’s court announces its judgment in murder case of six Hurs. Nine accused persons are sentenced to death.

1992: Benazir Bhutto is stopped to proceed from Islamabad to Liaquat Bagh Rawalpindi. However she manages and addresses public meeting. She is arrested and deported to Karachi.

Sindh History (17th November)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (17th NOVEMBER)

17th November

BIRTH DATES

1 Seth Tayab Ali Alvi (Karachi/Trader & Politician/ birth 17th November 1894),

2. Notandas “Sagar” (Poet/ birth 17th November 1925),

3. Syed Lal Shah “Souz” (Mari/Poet/ birth 17th November 1939),

4. Dildar Sanjrani (Shikarpur/Journalist),

5. Ghulam Nabi “Mushtaq” (Poet/ birth 17th November 1957),

6. Syed Asghar Ali (Ghotki/Journalist/ birth 17th November 1959).

DEATH DATES

1. Sheral Badahi (Poet/ death 17th November 1956).

EVENTS

1838: Captain Burns meets Mir Rustom Khan and discussed with him the draft of treaty.

1904: Seth Harchandrai Vishindas is on two day tour of Larkana. He meets Lalchand Navalrai and other Hindu leaders and asks them to help him in opening the Sindh Hindu Sabha.

1919: The Hyderabad Home Rule League in its meeting adopts resolution requesting Government to remove restrictions on Messers Bipin Chandarpal and B.G.Tilak from visiting Punjab, and allow Lala Lajpatrai and Harriram to return to India. The meeting is held in Holmsted Hall with Hiranand Santokram in chair.

1939: Sindh Government takes action against Masjid Manzalgah agitators. G.M.Syed, Agha Nazar Ali and others are arrested and the control of the mosque is taken by force. It proved to be beginning of the terrible violence and ended with death of 151 Hindus and 14 Muslims.

1947: Eighty – thousand Indian Muslims reach Pakistan.

1950: Pir Illahi Bux demands civic facilities for Lalu Khet (now Liaquatabad) where Indian Muslims migrants are facing problems.

1958: Allama Mashrqi is set free by the court as accused in the murder of Dr.Khan sahib.

1971: Curfew is imposed and house to house search is made in Dhaka.

1972: Language bill is passed by the Sindh Assembly.

1979: The founder of the Jamait –i- Islami, Moulana Maududi breaths his last.

1984: India recalls its envoy from Islamabad over diplomatic row.

1988: PPP secures 92, IJI 54 and Independents 40 national assembly seats. Result is declared by the Election Commission of Pakistan.

Sindh History (16th November)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (16th NOVEMBER)

16th November

BIRTH DATES

1. Ponam Chandromalani (Hyderabad > Mumbai/Writer/ birth 16th November 1942),

2. Ashok Khatri (Ulhasnagar/Actor/ birth 16th November 1952),

3. Wasim Soomro (Tando Adam/Poet/ birth 16th November 1963),

4. Muhammad Nawaz “Naz” (Pir Taro/Poet/ birth 16th November 1968),

5. “Wafa” Salih Rajpar (Wadi Wahni/Poet/ birth 16th November 1975),

6. Sattar Soomro (Nasirabad/Writer/ birth 16th November 1975),

7. Gulzar “Tabasum” (Wahi Pandhi/Poet/ birth 16 November 1998).

DEATH DATES

1. Karimdino Shikarpuri (Poet/ death 16th November 1946),

2. Syed Miran Muhammad Shah (Freedom Fighter & Ex – Speaker Sindh Assembly/ death 16th November 1963),

3. Moulana Abdul Hameed qureshi (Religious Scholar/ death 16 November 1973),

4. Ali Dino “ Alan” Shah (Dhandhi/Poet/ death 16 November 1980)

5. Hakim Qazi Abdul Hadi (Naushero Feroz/ death16 November 1980).

EVENTS

1843: The Collector of Karachi is asked by the Bombay Government to report reasons which actuated him to withdraw the concession given by Talpur Government to Syeds of Thatta.

1845: Zangi Khan Talpur, the last surviving brother of Mir Sohrab Khan is dead. The Sindh Commissioner requests the Bombay Government that a portion of Rs.100 per month be granted to the mother and Rs 200 to Mir Allah Dita for himself and support of the family.

1920: Daily Al – Wahid in the course of article ask people to boycott Council Election and not to vote any candidates, because they will bow before anti – I – people government.

1923: It is the first day of the “Jazeerat –ul- Arab Week” in Sindh. The week is being observed to voice for the political freedom of Arabs and to condemn the British policy on the subject.

1936: In a meeting headed by Sir Ghulam Hussain, party matters are discussed and K.B. Khuhro and Yar Muhammad Junijo are appointed to organize “Sindh Muslim Political Party” in Larkano and Dadu districts. The meeting is held at Larkano.

1947: Liaquat Ali Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan says that his government will knock the doors of International Court to get matters between India and Pakistan resolved.

1956: The Executive Committee of the Muslim League asks Pakistan Government to quit Common Wealth.

1960: The Federal cabinet of Pakistan gives consent on the Water Agreement with India.

1962: President Ayub opens the new township north of Karachi which is to accommodate 30,000 families of Panahgeers.

1971: Indian troops moved into East Pakistan and begin to advance towards Dhaka.

1988: General elections are hold in Pakistan.

1989: Nawaz Sharif, the Chief Minister of Punjab opens Bank of Punjab.

Sindh History (15th November)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (15th NOVEMBER)

15th November

BIRTH DATES

Moulana Abdul Rahman Memom (Religious Scholar/birth 15th November 1881),

Moulchand Thakur (Writer/ birth 15th November 1899)

Hakim Atta Muhammad Bhatti (Sukkur/ Journalist & Freedom Fighter/ birth 15th November 1908),

Naraindas Bhambhani (Writer & Politician/ birth 15th November 1912),

D.K.Musharamani (Rohri > Ahmadabad/Scholar/ birth 15th November 1920),

Moulana Sultan Ahmed Sethar (Mureed Sethar/Religious Scholar/ birth 15th November 1934),

Manohar Chagh (Shikarpur > Mumbai/Stage Director & Actor/ birth 15th November 1936)

Verho “Rafiq” ( Sukkur > Ahmadabad/Poet/1941)

Laldin “ Bismil” (Poet/ birth 15th November 1945

Dr. Muhammad Ismail Rind (Kari Bhar/ Agricultural scientist/ birth 15th November 1953),

Azad Qazi (Qazi Dara/ Writer/ birth 15th November 1956)

Anjum Soomro (Poet/ birth 15th November 1957)

Zulf Pirzado (Balhreji/Journalist/ birth 15th November 1960),

Dr. Raza Muhammad Jikhio ( Konkar/Social Worker/ birth 15th November 1960)

Agha Saeed (Shikarpur/Artist/ birth 15th November 1963)

Dilawar Chandio (Fareed Khan Chandio/Journalist/ birth 15th November 1963),

Ghulam Hyder “Ghayal” (Bachal Laghari/Poet).

EVENTS

1838: Captain Burns, assigned duty to negotiate with Khairpur Ruler, is directed by his Government of India that the task of finalizing treaty with ruler be taken with seriousness, but with utmost care. It must be avoided to call up him to contribute any some for maintenance of subsidiary force and make him believe that Bukhar fort is required to be used by the Government of India as a depot for treasure only.

1932: Second Sindh Azad conference is held at Hyderabad. It is a big show of political strength of Sindh Muslim politicians to popularize the case of the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency and for this purpose a religious scholar from Punjab is brought to preside over the conference. On this occasion a political party is also formed with Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto as its president.

1936: Jamshed Mehta presides over the Hari Conference at Tando Jam. The Sindh Congress is cooperating with Hari leaders and activists also. Jeramdas Doulatram, Prof. Ghanshyamdas, Naraindas Anand, Santdas Mangharam; Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi; Comrade Abdul Qadir Khokhar; Dr. Chamandas; Jethmal Parsram; Gopaldas; Haji Jamal –u- ddin attend this conference .

1947: An Inter – Dominon Minority Board is set up by India and Pakistan so as to protect the interests and rights of the minorities.

1951: Khowaja Nazimuddin replaces Nawabzado Liaquat Ali Khan as the president of Pakistan Muslim League.

1953: The constitution of Pakistan is medieval and totally opposed to democratic conceptions, says Indian Prime Minister Nehru.

1961: The U.N.O general Assembly adopts resolution moved by Pakistan asking the French Government to recognize the political status of Algerian prisoners in France.

1968: Lawyers and students take out separate processions in Karachi, Multan; Lahore and Rawalpindi. Most of them are arrested for violating Section 144.

1981: Atmosphere in the country is not congenial for holding elections. Restrictions on political activities will continue in order to restore the situation to normalcy, says Gen. Zia.

Sindh History (13th November)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (13th NOVEMBER)

13th November

BIRTH DATES

1. Arjun Chawla (Writer/ birth 13th November 1932),

2. Murlidhar Bhawnani (Hyderabad - New Delhi (Scholar/ birth 13th November 1929)

3. Shah Muhammad Channo (Chhato Wahan/Folklore poet/ birth 13th November 1948),

4. Abdul Ghani Jokhio (Ghulam Muhammad Jokhio/Social worker)

DEATH DATES

1. Wadhumal Belaram Adwani (Hyderabad/Politician/ death 13th November 1939),

2. Muhammad Shah Amroti (death 13th November 1987)

EVENTS

1920: Pir Ghulam Mujadid Sarhandi presides over a big public meeting held by the Khilafat Committee of the district Thatta. Qaziun jo tala was selected for the function. Speakers made speeches and condemned policy of the Govt. on Khilafat and Turkey issue.

1924: A public meeting is held at village Khabar Khan Jatoi of Taluka Shahdadkot. It is chaired by Pir Ghulam Ali Shah. People are advised to take interest in trade and commerce and avoid government employment as it is some sort of slavary.

1844: Relatives of Seth Naumal are vicimised by Sir Charles Napier and his administration. Diwan Chandiram Mukhtyarkar Talti is fined Rs.5000 and two years impirsonment, Pohomal Mukhtyarkar Laki is awarded fine of Rs.1000 and two years’ imprisonment, Jethmal Mukhtyarkar of Manjhand is awarded Rs.2000 fine and two years’ imprisonment and Hasoomal Mukhtyarkar of Petaro is awarded fine of Rs. 1000 and two years’ imprisonment.

1857: Kelat and other friendly states of British India sends congratulation letters to Sindh Commissioner on the victory of British India in Mutiny and fall of Delhi. This event is known as War of Independence and fall of Delhi occurred on 20.10.1857.

1844: Relatives of Seth Naumal are victimized by Sir Charles Napier and his administration. Diwan Chandiram Mukhtyarkar Talti is fined Rs.5000 and two years impirsonment, Pohomal Mukhtyarkar Laki is awarded fine of Rs.1000 and two years’ imprisonment, Jethmal Mukhtyarkar of Manjhand is awarded Rs.2000 fine and two years’ imprisonment and Hasoomal Mukhtyarkar of Petaro is awarded fine of Rs. 1000 and two years’ imprisonment.

1857: Kelat and other friendly states of British India sends congratulation letters to Sindh Commissioner on the victory of British India in Mutiny and fall of Delhi. This event is known as War of Independence and fall of Delhi occurred on 20.10.1857.

Sindh History (12th November)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (12th NOVEMBER)

12th November

BIRTH DATES

1. Radha kirshan Kotwani (Bagrji/Last editor of 'Jote'/ birth 12th November 1917),

2. Saleem Halai (Poet/ birth 12th November 1918),

3. Talib Laghari (Haji Khan/Poet/ birth 12th November 1928),

4. Qamar Zaman Shah (Tikhr/Politician/ birth 12th November 1933),

5. Sikandar Bakhtyar Khoso (Osto Muhammad/Writer/ birth 12th November 1946),

6. Ali Gohar Khaskheli (Dokri/Folklore poet/ birth 12th November 1951),

7. Ali Ahmad 'Ajiz' Hakro (Khai/Poet/ birth 12th November 1962),

8. Badar Soomro (Lalurank/Artist/ birth 12th November 1970).

DEATH DATES

Makhdoom Amin Muhammad Awal (Hala/Saint & Poet/ death 12th November 1640)

Niaz Ali 'Niaz' (Larkano/Poet/ death 12th November 1959),

Syed Muhammad Ali Shah Jamote (Matiari/Politician/ death 12th November 1961)

EVENTS

1838: Colonel Pottenger informs his Govt. the deputation sent to Mir Noor Muhammad Khan has returned with positive results and this big breakthrough will be in the greater interest of Govt.

1853: Sindh Commissioner directs the Collector of Shikarpur that the list of alineations (Jageer record) be updated with names of persons whom Jageers have been granted.

1919: It is the first day of Victory celebrations. Govt. and its most loyal people held public functions and greeted British Govt. on its military victory over Turky.

1928: Simon Commission is in Karachi and Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto and Miram Muhammad Shah are also its members. Muhammad Ayub Khuhro on behalf of the Sindh Muhammadan Association and Prof. Chhablani on behalf of Hindu Maha Sabha present Memorandum on the dispute of separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency.

Sindh History (11th November)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (11th NOVEMBER)

11th November

BIRTH DATES

1. Shewanand Shewakram (Tharoshah - Ajmir/Freedom Fighter/ birth 11th November 1903),

2. Lokram Dodija (Shikarpur - Poono/Writer/ birth 11th November 1907),

3. Ali Ahmad Brohi (Garhi Yasin/Writer/ birth 11th November 1921),

4. Raza Shah 'Raza' (Poet/ birth 11th November 1945),

5. Younis Khonharo (Alam Khonharo/Poet/ birth 11th November 1948),

6. Manzoor Qureshi (Darya Khan/Poet/ birth 11th November 1957)

, 7. Makan Shah Rizwi (Jhudo/Writer/ birth 11th November 1962),

8. Mohsin Raza (Ghirkan/Writer/ birth 11th November 1969)

DEATH DATES

1. Gul Hassan Shah 'Majzoob' (Poet/ death 11th November 1988),

2. Abdul Rashid Abbasi (Pir Goth/Social Worker/ death 11th November 1999).

EVENTS

1920: Public meetings are held by the local branches of the Sindh Khilafat Committee at village Mubarakpur and Mirpur Mathelo presided over by Ghulam Qadir Bhutto and Pir Illahi Bux respectively.

1923: A public meeting held at Karachi with Abdul Rahman in chair rejects ' Bombay Rules of Education - 1923' and terms it as against formal education, its system and future.

1929: First rank Muslim polititian meet at Karachi and form committee to create awareness about the importance of trade and commere in masses. It is attended by Seth Haji Abdullah Haroon, Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto, G.M.Syed, Muhammad Ayub Khuhro, Hatim Alvi and Qazi Abdul Rahman.

1948: Discussions are being made at high level, how to remove Sindh Govt. ? Migration on large scale and handing over of the Karachi are becoming disputes between Sindh and Pakistan governments.

1949: First ever Progressive Writer's Conference is held in Lahore. Sindh takes active part.

1950: Khairpur State sends aid of Rs.25,000 to flood - affected of Punjab.

1954: The meeting of the Working Committee of the Sindh Hari Committee condemns the conspiracy of imposing One - Unit and terms it to as an effort to put sources and resources of other three provinces on the disposal of Punjab.

1965: Foreign press doubts involvement and interest of C.I.A in Indo - Pak military clash.

Sindh History (10th November)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (10th NOVEMBER)

10th November

BIRTH DATES

1. 'Talib' Abbasi (Rawat Laghari/Poet/ birth 10th November 1903),

2. Sital 'Kamtar'(Hala - Agro/ birth 10th November 1919),

3. Tahal Menghrajani (Ahmadabad/Actor/ birth 10th November 1946),

4. Kumari Sadha Ramchandani (Hyerabad - Ajmir/Singer/ birth 10th November 1946)

, 5. Nafis Ahmad Nashad (Chelhiar/Poet/ birth 10th November 1947),

6. Abdul Ghafoor Ansari (Writer/ birth 10th November 81932),

7. Abdul Latif Zargar (Badin/Journalist/ birth 10th November 1952),

8. Zulf Pirzado (Writer/ birth 10th November 1960),

9. Sadhna Esrani (New Delhi/Singer/ birth 10th November 1962),

10. Bakhshal Ladhani (Ladhan/Writer/ birth 10th November 1962)

DEATH DATES

1. Moulana Muhammad Hashim (Garhi Yasin/Religious Scholar/ death 10th November 1903),

2. Mian Ali Muhammad 'Qadri'(Larkano/Poet & Journalist/ death 10th November 1940)

EVENTS

1835: Colonel Pottenger informs his Govt. that Dost Muhammad of Kabul has proposed to Sindh Rulers to join with him in the great struggle against Sikhs and Sindh rulers are in a state of consideration and are making active arrangements to oppose Sikhs.

1848: Malik Boola Khan is granted 220 begas as compensation.

1856: Lieutenant Colonel Jacob, Acting Commissioner requests the Bombay Govt. the project about the bridge between Sukkur and Rohri be abandoned and instead the project for construction of a trunk road between Shikarpur and Karachi on right bank of Indus be pushed through.

1922: Ghathar Khilafat Committee holds public meeting at Ber. It is addressed by Moulana Fazul Haq.

1947: Pakistan lodges a strong protest against the coup d'eat sponsored by Indian Govt. in Junagarah.

1954: Portfolios of new Sindh Cabinet are notified. Ali Muhammad Shah is given Health and Finance; Moula Bux Soomro will be minister for Local Self Govt. Excise and Taxation.

1960: The President of Pakistan to get monthly salary of Rs.65, 000 per month. Ordinance is promulgated.

1962: Punjab University Syndicate decides to include Sindhi, Pashto and Punjabi as subject at Degree level.

1977: The Supreme Court validates the imposition of Martial law. Judgment is issued on Nusrat Bhutto case.