Sindh History (1st Feruary)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (01st February)

1st February

BIRTH DATES

1. Moulan Ahmad Malah (Kandi/Religious Scholar, Poet & Freedom Fighter/1877),

2. Muhammad Hashim Gazdar (Karachi/Politician/1895),

3. Saqib Mangi (Writer/1930),

4. Usman 'Ajiz' (Mehar Vesar/Poet/1934),

5. Bulchand 'Kamal' (Sukkur - Poorbandar/Poet/1938)

6. Qurban Ali 'Saqi' (Karondi/Poet/1940),

7. Moulana Abdul Razaq Channo (Bahawal Shah/Moulvi/1942),

8. Akhtar Shah Bukhari (Mathelo/Journalist/1947),

9. Ramesh Choudhri (Mumbai/Stage Actor/1951),

10. Ghulam Sarwar 'Saif' (Poet/1953),

11. Sufi Muhammad Alim Shar (Rasoolpur/Poet/1953),

12. Jaat Muhammad Unis (Chunaro/Journalist/1958),

13. Sujag Sindhi (Poet/1958),

14. Hussain Bux Ridu (Sonharo/Poet/1960)

15. Abbas Kumbhar (Mehar/Writer/1960),

16. Gohar Sindhi (Rustam/1961),

17. Irshad Rahi (Poet/1962),

18. Shabir Siyal(Suleman Khero/Poet/1962),

19. Murad Baloch (Esa Baloch/Journalist/1963),

20. Manzoor Abro (Chhato Wahan/Painter/1965),

21. Khalid Faroqi (Kashmore/Poet/1966),

22. Bashir Thebo (Talpur Wada/Writer/1967),

23. Rauf Chandio (Bhanbho Chandio/Journalist/1978),

24. Ghulam Rasool Soomro (Shadan/Writer/1969),

25. Zulfkar 'Parwano' (Dubi/Poet/1971),

26. Wahid Malah (Aleem/Poet/1972),

27. Sikandar Abbasi (Moro/Writer/1974),

28. Hafiz Ahmad 'Zaheen' (Sobho Magsi/1975),

29. Khadim Dahote (Khairpur/Social Worker/1977),

30. Muktiar Panhwar (Daud Panhwar/ Writer/1978)

31. Riazat Bhutto (Shikarpur/Writer/1977),

32. Azad Langah (Shikarpur/Journalist/1977),

33. Manzoor 'Raz' Sitai (Poet/1978),

34. Wahab Jarwar (Khan Wahan Naudero/ Journalist & Writer/1983),

35. Zahid Dahot (Khairpur/Poet/1984),

36. Ahmad Bux Soomro (Radi/Poet/1908),

37. Wazir Ali Soomro (Soonmiani/Writer/1941).

38. Roshan Shaikh (Pir Hajan Shah/Poet/1982),

39. Syed Akbar Shah (Dar Maluk Shah/Poet/1943)

EVENTS

1923: A public meeting is held by the Sindh Jamiat -ul- Ulema, District Sukkur branch at Sukkur. Moulana Din Muhammad Wafai and Moulana Ahmad Ali Lahori are principal speakers. Public is asked to take part in the freedom movement and follow the Islam religiously.

1931: The branch of Sindh Azad Party is started at Chhatan Shah, Sakrand. Moulvi Shafi Muhammad Shah is elected as the President; whereas Moulvi Muhammad Paryal and Mian Muhammad Hassan are elected Secretary and Treasurer. Sindh Azad Party was established by Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi with Aims & Object to popularise the cause of the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency. The party had so many branches in length and breadth of Sindh and party’s political contribution has been documented by the Gul Hayat Institute.

1955: Common -Wealth Prime Ministers' Conference support to Turko - Pak and Turo - Iraq Defense arrangements as a basis for the proposed security network for the Middle East.

1956: Urdu & Bengali will be state languages, Premier announce in the Constituent Assembly.

1969: Anti - Ayub Govt. processions are taken out in various cities of East and West. Ayub Khan, while addressing the Nation promises talks with politicians.

1971: Indian Govt. refuses to accept hijackers' demands. Passengers along with Crew are sent to India; however, Indian aero plane is blown up.1990: Hyderabad death toll rises to 14 despite curfew.

Sindh History (31st January)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (31st January)

BIRTH: DATES (31st OF JANUARY)

BIRTHS: 1. Ghulam Muhammad Laghari (Mirpur Khas/Politician & Journalist/1917), 2. Shafi Muhammad Akhud (Dadu/Journalist/1918 ), 3. Bacharam Sindhu (Sukkur - Mombai/Writer & Stage Actor/1931), 4. Jea Narjan Asrani (Ulhasnagar/Actress/1955). Dr. Waheed Jatoi (Scholar, 1977)

DEATHS: 1. Mulla Usman (Forefather of Esanis/1906), 2. Moulvi Noor Muhammad 'Masroor' (Poet/1976), 3. 'Saghar' Sitai (Poet/1988 ), 4. 'Sikayal' Malah Gozai (Poet/1999), 5. Kazi Saeed Akbar (Hyderabad/Journalist/2007), 6. Miral Joyo (Belo Patan/Poet/2008).

EVENTS:

1835: On receiving information that Shah Shuja has reached at Bagh in Cutch Gandava, son and nephew of Mir Rustom Khan are visiting Mir Noor Muhammad Khan at Hyderabad with request not to allow Shah Shuja in Sindh. But, they are told that Shah Shuja willbe given respect and will be give passage, and will be not allowed to stay in Sindh more than one day.

1920: No participation in Larkana Khilafat Conference without ticket. 15 thousand tickets has been purchased by people up to 30th January. The Conference will be held next month.

1932: Sindh participates in the Civil Disobedience Movement launched by the Congress. It lasted up to 7.4.1934, with break from 9.5.1933 to 1.8.1933.

1962: The Security Council of the U.N.O asks Dr. Garham to continue for two months his efforts for the setllement of the Kashmir dispute.

1967: U.S Defence Secretary says that China wants to exploit differences between India and Pakistan to weaken and divide Sub - Continent.

1971: PPP Chairman Z. A. Bhutto meets hijackers of the Indian aeroplane. Maqbool Butt, president of Jammu & Kashmir Plebiscite Front, ask Indian Govt. to release his Front members to avoid any drastic action by hijackers of aeroplane.

1978: To avoid any disturbance by Z. A. Bhutto supporters, further trial proceedings of Nawab Muhammad Ahmad murder case to be held in Camera.

1986: MRD rejects registration of Political Parties Scheme.

Sindh History (30th January)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (30th JANUARY)

30th January

BIRTH DATES

Mirza Fatih Ali Beg (Hyderabad/Poet/ birth 30th January 1948),

Dr.Ashraf Pali (Poet/ birth 30th January 1985).

DEATH DATES

Mir Hassan Ali Khan ‘Hassan’ (Hyderabad/poet/ death 30th January 1907),

Badar Qureshi (Jacobabad > Karachi/Journalist & Poet/ death 30th January 1990).

EVENTS

1919: Anjuman ahbah Watan of Sukkur request the Commissioner of Sindh to all the Anjuma to rename Anglo – Arabic School of Sukkur after his name. The meeting is held with Abdul aziz (Alig) in chair.

1923: Mehar remained active center of Khilafat Movement during British era. So many conferences were held in this city. Today, a big and crowded Khilafat conference is also held here.

1948: Mahatma Gandhi is assassinated in New Delhi. Pakistan mourns his death.

1952: Pakistan denies Soviet charges that western powers are establishing their bases in Kashmir with the cooperation of Pakistan.

1962: Hussain Shaheed Suharwadi is arrested in Karachi. A Banker, Abdul Qadir is appointed as Finance Minister of Pakistan.

1965: Opposition boycotts the West Pakistan Assembly session to protest against attack on Abdul Baqi Baloch which resulted death of Zamir Qureshi, a Journalist.

1969: Police – student’s clashes take place in Rawalpindi, Larkano and Swat. The National Assembly is told that President Ayub is ready for talks with opposition.

1971: An aeroplane of Indian Airlines corporation is makes un- scheduled landing at Lahore airport. It is hijacked by Hashim and Altaf of occupied Kashmir. Passengers are released, whereas plane is blown up.

1972: World Bank seeks probe into Pakistan’s economy. Its President Robert Mc Namara holds meeting with President Bhutto.

1979: Z.A.Bhutto misused state power to eliminate opponents, says the White Paper issued by the Government of Pakistan.

1990: Eleven people are shot dead in Hyderabad. Curfew is clamped in the city.

Sindh History (29th January)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (29th JANUARY)

29th January

BIRTH DATES

Moulvi Muhammad Bux ‘Khayali’ (Religious Scholar & Poet/ birth 29th January 1920),

Qamaruddin ‘Majzoob’ (Poet/ birth 29th January 1939),

‘Johar’ Brohi (Poet & Writer/ birth 29th January 1950),

Azra Channa (Writer/ birth 29th January 1953),

Abdul Razaq Mastoi (Chhatan Shah/Poet & Journalist/ birth 29th January 1963),

Muhammad Yousif Panhwar (Gul Hassan Panhwar/Poet/ birth 29th January 1971),

‘Wafa’ Bahadur Chandio (Bahram/Poet/ birth 29th January 1973),

Abul Shakoor ‘Shakir’ (Mithan Jamali/Poet/ birth 29th January 1977).

DEATH DATES

1. Syed Mubarak Jilani (saint/ death 29th January 1800),

2. Moulvi Muhammad Halai (Religious Scholar/ death 29th January 1917),

3. Kesodad Shahani (Hyderabad/Social Worker/ death 29th January 1927),

4. Mukhi Essardas (Hyderabad/Politician/ death 29th January 1935),

5. Moulvi Mir Muhammad Naurangi (Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death 29th January 1942),

6. Abdul Karim ‘Gadai’ (Karimabad/Poet & politician/ death 29th January 1978),

7. Hafiz Khair Muhammad Oedhi (Journalist & Freedom Fighter/ death 29th January 1982).

EVENTS

1836: Sindhi people are not happy with the presence of Political Agents and other staff appointed by the East India Co. Government in Sindh. Whenever they find any opportunity, they beat or rob these English men. Dr. Heddle is humiliated near Hyderabad. Though, Talpur rulers assured him of taking action about responsible people, but, today Colonel Pottenger sends report to his Government to apprise it of the situation faced by his staff in Sindh.

1839: Colonel Pottenger writes to Rear – Admiral Sir Frederk Maitland, Naval Commander – in – Chief, soliciting special protection for Seth Naumal and his family at Karachi. From Jherk, he writes:’ Under these circumstances a force must of course go to Karachi and take possession of that place. There is one point to which I solicit your kind and minute attention. I allude to protection, under all circumstances, of the house, family and property of Naumal Seth of Karachi. The individual is now with the force at Jherk. He has most zealously and indefatigably assisted us, and I can not convey my deep anxiety regarding him and his better than by saying that they (house & family of Naumal) ought to be guarded s those of the Governor – General of India’.

1921: Miss record Shahani presides over the meeting of ‘Women’s Indian Association’ in the H.D.Girls High School Karachi. Eighty members are present and Miss Devi Bai is conducting the meeting as its Stage Secretary. The organization is renamed as “ Hindi Astri Mandal” and its Aims & Objects are revised.

1923: The meeting of Jamiat-ul-Ulema Sindh District Sukkur is held in the Municipal Town Hall of Sukkur, with Moulana Taj Mahmood Amroti in chair. It is attended by Moulana Ahmad Ali, Moulana Farooq Ahmad; Moulana Ali Sher; Moulana Himadullah; and Syed Asadullah Shah. Moulana Dim Muhammad Wafai and Moulana Abdul Karim Chishti spoke on the political situation of Sindh and Hind. On this occasion, Moulana Abdul Karinm Chishti was replaced by Moulana Muhammad Hashim as the Secretary of the District Branch.

1940: The meeting of the General Body of the Sindh Provincial Muslim League is held at Karachi, with Haji Abdullah Haroon in chair. New office – bearers of the party and Working committee are elected. It is attended by Kazi Fazalullah, Muhammad Ayub Khuhro; Pir Ali Muhammad Shah Rashdi; Pir Ali Anwar Shah; Ghulam Muhammad Isran and others.

1956; First ever Constitution of Pakistan is approved by the Constituent Assembly. It took nine years to have a constitution.

1973: The Government is sending troops to Baluchistan to restore law and order. The PPP Government justifies its decision.

1978: Ghous Bux Raisani is released. The meeting is held between CMLA Zia and PNA leaders and they provide list of corrupt officers of Sindh and NWFP for taking action against them.

Sindh History (28th January)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (28th JANUARY)

28th January

BIRTH DATES

Moulvi Muhammad Bux ‘Khayali’ (Religious Scholar & Poet/ birth 28th January 1920),

Qamaruddin ‘Majzoob’ (Poet/ birth 28th January 1939),

‘Johar’ Brohi (Poet & Writer/ birth 28th January 1950),

Azra Channa (Writer/ birth 28th January 1953),

Abdul Razaq Mastoi (Chhatan Shah/Poet & Journalist/ birth 28th January 1963),

Muhammad Yousif Panhwar (Gul Hassan Panhwar/Poet/ birth 28th January 1971),

‘Wafa’ Bahadur Chandio (Bahram/Poet/ birth 28th January 1973),

Abul Shakoor ‘Shakir’ (Mithan Jamali/Poet/ birth 28th January 1977).

DEATH DATES

Syed Mubarak Jilani (saint/ death 28th January 1800),

Moulvi Muhammad Halai (Religious Scholar/ death 28th January 1917),

Kesodad Shahani (Hyderabad/Social Worker/ death 28th January 1927),

Mukhi Essardas (Hyderabad/Politician/ death 28th January 1935)

, Moulvi Mir Muhammad Naurangi (Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death 28th January 1942),

Abdul Karim ‘Gadai’ (Karimabad/Poet & politician/ death 28th January 1978)

,Hafiz Khair Muhammad Oedhi (Journalist & Freedom Fighter/ death 28th January 1982).

EVENTS

1836: Sindhi people are not happy with the presence of Political Agents and other staff appointed by the East India Co. Government in Sindh. Whenever they find any opportunity, they beat or rob these English men. Dr. Heddle is humiliated near Hyderabad. Though, Talpur rulers assured him of taking action about responsible people, but, today Colonel Pottenger sends report to his Government to appraise it of the situation faced by his staff in Sindh.

1839: Colonel Pottenger writes to Rear – Admiral Sir Frederk Maitland, Naval Commander – in – Chief, soliciting special protection for Seth Naumal and his family at Karachi. From Jherk, he writes:’ under these circumstances a force must of course go to Karachi and take possession of that place. There is one point to which I solicit your kind and minute attention. I allude to protection, under all circumstances, of the house, family and property of Naumal Seth of Karachi. The individual is now with the force at Jherk. He has most zealously and indefatigably assisted us, and I cannot convey my deep anxiety regarding him and his better than by saying that they (house & family of Naumal) ought to be guarded s those of the Governor – General of India’.

1921: Miss Record Shahani presides over the meeting of ‘Women’s Indian Association’ in the H.D.Girls High School Karachi. Eighty members are present and Miss Devi Bai is conducting the meeting as its Stage Secretary. The organization is renamed as “Hindi Astri Mandal” and its Aims & Objects are revised.

1923: The meeting of Jamiat-ul-Ulema Sindh District Sukkur is held in the Municipal Town Hall of Sukkur, with Moulana Taj Mahmood Amroti in chair. It is attended by Moulana Ahmad Ali, Moulana Farooq Ahmad; Moulana Ali Sher; Moulana Himadullah; and Syed Asadullah Shah. Moulana Dim Muhammad Wafai and Moulana Abdul Karim Chishti spoke on the political situation of Sindh and Hind. On this occasion, Moulana Abdul Karinm Chishti was replaced by Moulana Muhammad Hashim as the Secretary of the Distric Branch.

1940: The meeting of the General Body of the Sindh Provincial Muslim League is held at Karachi, with Haji Abdullah Haroon in chair. New office – bearers of the party and Working committee are elected. It is attended by Kazi Fazalullah, Muhammad Ayub Khuhro; Pir Ali Muhammad Shah Rashdi; Pir Ali Anwar Shah; Ghulam Muhammad Isran and others.

1956; First ever Constitution of Pakistan is approved by the Constituent Assembly. It took nine years to have a constitution.

1973: The Government is sending troops to Balochistan to restore law and order. The PPP Government justifies its decision.

1978: Ghous Bux Raisani is released. The meeting is held between CMLA Zia and PNA leaders and they provide list of corrupt officers of Sindh and NWFP for taking action against them.

Sindh History (27th January)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (27th JANUARY)

27th January

BIRTH DATES

Abdul Karim Pali (Poet & Politician/ birth 27th January 1940),

Abid Kazmi (Madaeji/Poet/ birth 27th January 1969),

Shabir Ahmad Soomro (Village Muhammad Salih/Writer/ birth 27th January 1970),

Qadir Siyal Jhudai (Yar Muhammad Siyal/Poet/ birth 27th January 1982).

DEATH DATES

Makhdoom Muhammad Sewistani (Religious Scholar/ death 27th January 1899),

Kundanmal Deepchand (Hyderabad/Journalist/ death 27th January 1919),

Dr. Waliram Hingorani (Khahi Rahuja > Ajmir/Social worker/ death 27th January 1962),

Baba Shankardas (Saint/1965),

Qazi Ali Ahmad ‘Ali’ (Hyderabad/Poet/ death 27th January 1970)

EVENTS

1848: on knowing the fact that the Government of British sindh is thinking about the establishment of Cantonment at Kandhkot, His Highness Mir of Khairpur writes to the Resident of Khairpur , informing that establishment of a Cantonment at Kandhkot and abolition of a bazzar at Ghulama would be inconvenient and prove injurious to the people,his subjects of those places

1853: His Highness Mir Ali Murad Khan is deprived of some territories by the British Government. He was not only blamed but decision was taken against him that he had made changes of in his favour in the Treaty of Nau Nihar.Today, Sindh Commissioner is asked by the Government of Bombay that submit Revenue Statement of those territories, now taken from him. The Statement will give idea to the Government that what amount be recovered from Mir. This may kindly be kept in mind that Mir Ali Murad Khan was very trust worthy friend of British Government of India and he helped them much before they occupied Sindh. As now they have achieved their goal of usurping Sindh, hence their policy toward Mir is changed.

1950: Pakistan accepts in principle the Indian proposal for referring the inter – Dominion canal – water dispute to an expert committee.

1961; Warsk Dam project is inaugurated.

1963: opposition’s National Democratic Front (NDF) hold meetings simultaneously in Dhaka and Karachi to decides its future line of action. Karachi meeting is presided over by Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi and is attended by Nawabzada Nasrullah Khan, Khan Abdul wali Khan, Sardar Bahadur Khan, Mian Tufail Muhammad, Prof. Abdul Ghafoor, Rasool Bux Talpur, Sardar Attaullah Mengal and Moulana Abdul Sattar Niazi.Presiding over meeting by a Sindhi indicates political vision, wisdom and leadership quality of Sindh.

1965: It is said that India becomes self – sufficient in all stages of manufacture of nuclear weapons.

1969: It is over all terrible and dark day in both wings of Pakistan. People are in streets to demand for restoration of Democracy. Army is called out and curfew is imposed following clashes in Karachi.

1973: Balochistan Governor Ghous Bux Bizinjo alleges that Federal Minister Khan Abdul Qayum Khan is instigating armed rebellion in Lasbella.

1991: U.S President Bush’s administration is unhappy with pro – Saddam rallies in Pakistan, and suggests immediate cut – off already suspended U.S economic and military aid to Pakistan.

1993: Federal Minister, Raja Parvez while talking to press men in Lahore says that the Kalabagh Dam will be constructed at any cost.

Sindh History (26th January)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (26th JANUARY)

26th January

BIRTH DATES

Kewalram Narsinghani (Gambat > Khandva/Writer/ birth 26th January 1925),

Salamatrai Parswani (Channa > Ulhasnagar/Writer/ birth 26th January 1926),

Mir Muhammad Nizamani (Writer/ birth 26th January 1936),

Kimatrai Harisinghani (Karachi > Bhopal /Writer/ birth 26th January 1936),

Abdul Sami ‘Mahtab’ (Chak/Poet & Journalist/ birth 26th January 1942),

Memon Roshan ‘Tabasum’ (Hyderabad/Writer/ birth 26th January 1959),

Hafizullah ‘Hami’ (Sadiq Ji Wandh/Poet/ birth 26th January 1966),

Sajan Sitai (Sita Road/Poet/ birth 26th January 1973).

DEATH DATES

Hamal Faqir Laghari (Poet/ death 26th January 1878),

Moulana Muhammad Yaqub Hajano (Deh Lyari/Religious Scholar/ death 26th January 1912),

Moulana Muhammad Kachhi (Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death 26th January 1969),

Hatim Alvi (Karachi/Freedom Fighter/ death 26th January 1976),

Muneer Manik (Nausher Feroz/Writer & Journalist/ death 26th January 1982),

Bahawal Khan Unar (Purano Abad > Larkano/Social worker/ death 26th January 1998).

EVENTS

1832: Dr. DlHoste is directed by the Government of India to extend acquaintance with the geography of Sindh as the information collected by him will be very useful for military purpose.

1920: Al –Amin, weekly of Hyderabad, edited by Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi, carries Farwa (religious Ruling) issued by Sindhi Ulema. In this Fatwa, those people, who participated in Victory celebrations organized by the Government from 12th November to 16th November 1919, are asked to tender their apology before people and Allah and make promise that they will not repeat such type of mistake again and will not cooperate with Government and its anti – Islam policy. Otherwise, it will be political and religious duty of people to boycott them socially.

1930; Sindh observe ‘Azadi (Freedom) Day’. The call was made by the Congress.

1932: Poetic sitting is held by ‘Sindhi Sudhar Society’ in D.J.Sindh college of Karachi. It is presided over by Mir Ayoob Khan. New trend is set by Sindhi Sudhar Society as poets are given topic (Love for Motherland) to poets for composing their poetry, to be presented in the Mushaira (Poetic Sitting).

1933: Sindh Hindu Conference is held at Karachi. The separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency is opposed.

1937: Al – Wahid, Daily of Karachi, criticized Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto and his political contribution and praises Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi and his services for Sindh. Both are facing each other in election from the same constituency of Larkano. Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi defeated Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto in his home district and constituency.

1943: The Indian National Congress issues an appeal to the people for celebrating ‘Independence Day’ in befitting manner and asks people to destroy the usurper’s authority and establish Republic of India Sindh Congress takes active part in celebrating the Day.

1965: After two – day sit in in Dhaka, joint conference is held by the opposition parties related to COP (Combined Opposition Parties). It is decided to participate in elections.

1972: USSR recognizes Bangladesh.

1991: Jam Saqi while addressing public meeting at Sakrand opposed the construction of Kalabagh Dam and terms it as conspiracy to ruin Sindh.

Sindh History (25th January)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (25th JANUARY)

25th January

BIRTH DATES

Qadir Bux (Dhoro Naro /Politics/ birth 25th January 1880),

Lalchand Amardinomal Jagtiani (Hyderabad/Writer/ birth 25th January 1885),

Ghulam Shah ‘Mast’ Ghazi (Mari/Poet/ birth 25th January 1909),

Pandit Bhagwandas Shastri (Hyderabad > Ajmir/Politician/ birth 25th January 1920,

Laxman Lakhwani (Mithyani > Ajmir/Social Worker/ birth 25th January 1938),

Ali Hassan ‘Maarof’ Channo (Ratodero/Poet/ birth 25th January 1939),

Fazaul Muhammad Bhatti (Garhi Yasin/Educationist/ birth 25th January 1942),

Muhammad Paryal alies Anwar Pirzado (Haji Lal Bux Shaikh alies Balhreji/Poet & Journalist/ birth 25th January 1945)

Altaf ‘Asim’ (Ranipur/Archeologist/ birth 25th January 1948)

Zahid ‘Gul’ Solangi (Setharja/Poet/ birth 25th January 1969),

Zulfikar Kandhro (Writer/ birth 25th January 1971).

DEATH DATES

Pir Bux Bhutto (Sukkur/Politician/ death 25th January 1935),

Haji Ghulam Hussain Unar (Aliabad/Politician/ death 25th January 1996),

Haji Yar Muhammad Sadar (Hala/Social worker/ death 25th January 2003),

Amir Bukhari (Berri/Poet & Journalist/ death 25th January 2007).

EVENTS

1839: Lieutenant Postans is appointed as Assistant Political Resident, Upper Sindh.

1847: Government of India orders for circulation of the Company’s rupees in Sindh.

1858: 500 bigas Jageer that was taken from ghulam Mustafa Laghari of Taluka Matiari, in misapprehension is re granted to him.

1923: Seth Khilafat Committee, in its meeting bheld under chairmanship of Seth Haji Abdullah Haroon asks its branches to collect 50 thousand rupees, enrole 50 thousand new members and select 2000 volunteers for making the Non – Co –Operation Movement success.

1951; hussain Shaheed suhrwardi and Iftkhar Mamdot announce the merger of Awami League and Jinnah Muslim League.

1961: Jet runway at Karachi Airport is inaugurated.

1962: Pakistan accepts U.S President’s suggestion that World Bank President should serve as mediator in the Kashmir dispute. It is beginning of the political influence of the World Bank in Pakistan.

1969: Curfew is imposed in some cities of East and West Pakistan. Some demonstrators are killed in police firing. People are determined to get rid of Ayub – Government.

1971: Pakistan Governments declares First Secretary of Indian High commission in Islamabad as ‘Persona non – granta’ and orders him to leave Pakistan within 48 hours.

1972: Wali Khan criticizes continuation of martial law and postponement of National Assembly session.

1977: Bhutto’s unopposed election is challenged in the Election Commission. Moulana Jan Muhammad Abbasi’s appeal is accepted.

1979: No mercy plea by Z.A.Bhutto or his family, declares Begum Nusrat Bhutto.

1995: Ten die in ethnic violence in Karachi.

Sindh History (24th January)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (24th JANUARY)

24th January

BIRTH DATES

VEROMAL BEGRAJ (Shikarpur > Sukkur/Journalist & freedom Fighter/ birth 24th January 1874),

Maamoor Yousfani (Poet/ birth 24th January 1929)

Hiro Chawla (shikarpur > Mumbai/Actor/ birth 24th January 1933),

Aziz Kingrani (Writer/ birth 24th January 1958),

Gulsher Chandio (dabi Masti/writer/ birth 24th January 1976).

DEATH DATES

Moulana Abdul Aziz Laghari (Religious Scholar/ death 24th January 1905),

Sardar Muhammad Yakub (Minister Khairpur State & President Sindh Muhammadan Association/ death 24th January 1907),

Moulana Sanaullah ‘Badar’ (Religious Scholar & Poet/ death 24th January 1983),

Nawab Ahmad Sultan Chandio (Ghabidero/Politician/ death 24th January 200

EVENTS

1849: Mr. Inferiority is appointed as Assistant to Sindh Commissioner. After ten years he became Commissioner of Sindh.

1948: Pakistan and India agree to draft plan for holding plebiscite in Kashmir.

1950: Two separate and independent parties ‘Sindh Provincial Hari Committee’ and ‘Sindh Hari Committee”, stand merged. Hyder Bux Jatoi and Abdul Qadir Khokhar are appointed organizers.

1951: In a conference held in Karachi headed by Moulana syed Suleman Nadvi and attended by Moulana Moududi and 31 leading religious scholars unite at 22 – point agenda for an Islamic state.

1959: Land Reforms are announced in West Pakistan and land holdings are limited in irrigated area to 1000 acres and in barani area to 500 acres.

1963: Z.A.Bhutoo is sworn in as the Foreign Minister of Pakistan.

1965: CENTO and RCD will extend cooperation to each other. SENTO Secretary General reaches Pakistan after visiting Iran.

1969: People are not ready to afford President Ayub more. Dhaka Secretariat is set on fire. Demonstrators are lathi charged in Karachi.

1971: India expels a Pakistani diplomat on charges of active involvement in high – risk activities.

1977: PPP announces election Manifesto.

1978: ‘I will oppose Nusrat Bhutto to impose her daughter Benazir Bhutto on the party’, says Moulana Kausar Niazi, one of most obedient friends of Z.A.Bhutto.

1979: Z.A.Bhutto underestimated state institutions. Government issues yet another White Paper.

Sindh History (23rd January)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (23rd JANUARY)

23rd January

BIRTH DATES

Mohandas Matai (Taroshah > Ajmir/Educationist/ birth 23rd January 1905),

Master Gangaram (Bharoti >Ajmier/Social worker/ birth 23rd January 1911),

Mir Murad Ali Talpur (Khairpur/ birth 23rd January 1921)

Dayal ‘Ajiz” (Hyderabad > Baroda/Poet & Singer birth 23rd January /1923),

Mahendar ram Panjwani (Larkan > Mumbai/Actor/ birth 23rd January 1957),

Muhammad Qasim Chandio (Warah/Journalist/ birth 23rd January 1982),

Ahmad Khan Gadani (Poet/ birth 23rd January 1986).

DEATH DATES

Kazi Muhammad Bux ‘Ajiz’ (Rohri/Poet/ death 23th January 1918),

Diwan Premchand (social Worker/ death 23th January 1928),

Moulana Muhammad Usman Baloch (Karachi/Religious Scholar/ death 23th January 19710

EVENTS

1857: differences between John Jacob and Major Goldsmith took a such turn Sindh Commissioner, Bartle Frere, started sporting Major Goldsmith and that brings John Jacob in bad books of the Governor – General. John Jacob, though rendered valuable services in Jacoabad for his Government, but most of actions, decision and proposal were not appreciated by Sindh and India Governments.

1965: Telex service is established between Pakistan and USSR via Rome.

1972; Z.A.Bhutto indicates that there will be three – tire local Government to replace Basic Democracy system. The President announces steps to restore democracy in the Pakistan.

1977: PPP wins 40 seats in provincial assemblies unopposed.

1986: speaker reserves ruling on the Motion regarding General Zia as coast.

1988: Fifteen people are killed in bomb blast during Ghaffar Khan;s burial in Jalalabad.

1989: The Baluchistan High Court declares the dissolution ob provincial assembly in December as unconstitutional.

1990: Benazir Bhutto, Prime Minister of Pakistan gives away 2243 acres of developed agriculture land to Haris in Makran.

1992: President is forcing Sindh to separation, says Benazir Bhutto. Crops Commander Lt. Gen.Hamid Gul former Chief of ISI is compulsorily retired.

1993: Turkey and Pakistan call on Saddam Hussain for immediate withdrawal of his forces from Kuwait in the interest of peace. 24 people are killed and 50 are injured as a two bomb go off in Hyderabad.

Sindh History (22nd Januaey)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (22nd JANUARY)

22nd January

BIRTH DATES

Jevni Bai (Bhelwar/Singer/ birth 22nd January 1901),

‘Dagh’ Tukhrai (Poet/ birth 22nd January 1916),

Motomal Chatarmal (Khaan > Ajmir/Arya samaji/ birth 22nd January 1921),

Kishore Pahoja ‘Jevan’ (Jacobabad > Ulhasnagar/Poet & Short Story writer/ birth 22nd January 1922),

‘Sikayal’ Panhwar (Poet/ birth 22nd January 1935),

Aneta Jaisinghani (Hyderabad > Ahmadabad/Singer/ birth 22nd January 1941),

Geeta Chandnani (Lucknow/Dancer/ birth 22nd January 1959),

‘Ajiz’ Abdullah Bughio (Kazi Ahmad/Poet/ birth 22nd January 1962),

DEATH DATES

Jevni Bai (Bhelwar/Singer/ death 22th January 1942),

Budhal Shah (Nawabshah/ death 22th January 1942),

Moulana Sanaullh Sanghar (Religious Scholar).

EVENTS

1844: Sindh Governor sends plan and proposal to the Governor – General for converting the old fort of Shikarpur into jail and request for permission to erect four ranges of Barracks, each sufficient to accommodate 50 prisoners.

1897: The Karachi Theosophical Society is chartered. It paved way for starting of Home Rule League in Sindh that dominated Sindh politics for long time.

1928: Naraindas Anandji presides over the meeting of Karachi Congress. It is decided to observe strike on 3rd of February to protest against Simon Commission. The meeting is attended by Swami Govindanand, Muhammad Khan; seth Haji Abdullah Haroon, Prof. Jhamatmal; Manilal Viyas; Shaikh Abdul Majeed; Mir Muhammad Baloch; R.K.Sidhwa and Narsinghlal.

1965: Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Z.A.Butto speaking in U.N. General Assembly charges India with increasing repression in Kashmir. Also meets Secretary General to apprise him of the situation.

1966: Pakistan and India arrive at an agreement over a plan of disengagement along with border.

1968: Pakistan denies reports that it is interested in forming security arrangements in the Persian Gulf area to fill the gap created by U.K’s withdrawal.

1969: Police – mob clashes continue in all major cities of East and West Pakistan. People are on roads to restore democracy in the country.

1992: APC demands for national government. Meeting is held in Karachi.

1994: Kazi Hussain Ahmad quits as Chief of JI due to criticism from old guards of the party.

Sindh History (21st January)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (21st JANUARY)

21st January

BIRTH DATES

Karamchand Higorani (Educationist & Writer/ birth 21st January 1885),

Allah Bux ‘Sarshar’ Uqeli (Thatto/Dy.Collector & Poet/ birth 21st January 1907),

Haji Ghulam Nabi (Muhammadpur/Poet/ birth 21st January 1928),

Abdul Ghafoor Sindhi Alasti (Writer/ birth 21st January 1931),

Muhammad Qasim Soomro (Writer/ birth 21st January 1938),

Qamar Bhatti (Faiz Muhammad Khokhar/Nationalist/ birth 21st January 1957),

Amir –u- Nisa Magsi (Gul Muhammad Magsi/Writer/ birth 21st January 1961),

Gulshan Lashari (Phulpota/Folklore Poet/ birth 21st January 1962),

Ashraf Jarwar (Sahib Khan Jarwar/Journalist/ birth 21st January 1964),

Paromal Premi (Mirpurkhas/Writer/ birth 21st January 1971).

DEATH DATES

Hafiz Muhammad Sidiq Bharchondi (Bharchondi/Saint/ death 21th January 1891),

Hemoon Kalani (Sukkur/Freedom Fighter/ death 21th January 1943),

Comrade Abdul Qadir Khokhar (Politician & Hari leader/ death 21th January 1956),

Ghalib Malkani (Malkani/Poet/ death 21th January 2008).

EVENTS

1832: Mir Murad Ali Khan Talpur is dead and claims of several rival candidates for Masnad are emerging. Syed zainuddin is apprising Colonel Pottenger of day to day development and Pottenger is informing his Government accordingly. He is advised to keep the eye, but remain away from all candidates.

1858: Regular Educational Inspector is still not appointed in Sindh. Therefore task is given to the Assistant Commissioner for Jageers. Today, he requests Collectors to supply him with a statement of receipts on account of School & Road Fund, as he can move plan for the maintenance of schools.

1946: Election results of the Sindh Legislative Assembly are announced. Party Position emerged as : Muslim League (27), Congress (21), G.M.Syed Group (4), Nationalist Muslims (4), Europeans (3) and Labour (1).

1952: The Neo Dastur Party of Tunisia appeals Pakistan to intervene in the crisis between Tunisia & France.

1953: Ulema Committee expresses dissatisfaction with the Constitutional proposals.

1969: Five persons receive bullet injuries in Dhaka and six in Rawalpindi, during demonstration against Government.

1973: NAP accepts PPP’s offer of talks on Constitution making.

1978: CMLA remits sentence awarded by a military court to the editor and photographer of the Sun, Lahore.

1992: ‘If the Kalabagh Dam is constructed, we will blast it with bomb’, say Wali Khan while addressing public meeting on the eve of 5th death anniversary of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan.

1994: ‘I am the Chairperson of the Party’, says ousted chairperson Begum Nusrat Bhutto. The House is divided and will be ruled and ruined very soon.

Sindh History (20th January)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (20th JANUARY)

20th January

BIRTH DATES

Shah Abdul Karim (Bulri/Saint Poet/ birth 20th January 1636),

Sandas Jhangiani (Hyderabad > New Delhi/Scholar/ birth 20th January 1926),

Thakurdas ‘Thakur’ (Bahlani > Raipur/ Poet/ birth 20th January 1928),

Khadi Hussain ‘Khadim’ (Poet/ birth 20th January 1928),

ghulam qadir Bhutto (Mirpur Bhutto/Folklore Poet/ birth 20th January 1930)

, Rasool Bux Palijo (Jungshahi/Politician/ birth 20th January 1930),

Shakir Abro (Writer/ birth 20th January 1937),

Gianchand Jethanand ‘Giaan’ (Sukkur > Mumbai/Poet/ birth 20th January 1942),

Parwano Soomro (Poet/ birth 20th January 1956),

Dr. Moula Bux ‘Manzoor Zaffar’(Larkano/ Poet & Journalist/ birth 20th January 1957),

Deepa Rani (Ahmadabad/Writer/ birth 20th January 1957),

Bakhit Buriro (K.N.Shah/Writer/ birth 20th January 1967),

abdul Majeed Magsi (Gul Muhammad Magsi/Writer/ birth 20th January 1969),

Muhammad Ayub ‘muntazir; (Suwali Wahocho/Poet/ birth 20th January 1970),

Gulzar Ali ‘Gul’(Khan Goth/Poet/ birth 20th January 1971).

DEATH DATES

Moulana Hafiz Fazal Ahmad (Religious Scholar/ death 20th January 1962)

Muhsan Larkanvi (Poet & politician/ death 20th January 2005).

EVENTS

1844: Mir Naseer Khan had ordered work on ‘Ali Bahar Canal’. But, due to critical conditions created by the East India Co. Government in Sindh, the work on canal was left UN finished. Today, the Government of Sindh requests the Governor – General of India for permission to restart work on Ali Bahar Canal. L. Macleod, Surveyor, is asked to prepare short report on the advantages of the canal.

1948: The U.N Security Council sets up a commission with a dual function: to investigate the facts about Kashmir issue and to exercise any mediatory influence.

1962: The contract of the construction of the Mangla dam is awarded to a consortium of South American firms.

1965: Foreign Minister, Z.A.Bhutto criticizes Anglo – American nuclear umbrella for India and British new politico – military posture east of suez. Addresses Press Conference soon after meeting with the British Prime Minister, in London.

1966: Pakistan facilitated Mrs. Indra Gandhi on assuming the office of the Prime Minister of India. In 1971, she paved way for the disintegration of Pakistan.

1969: Asghar Khan visits Hyderabad and while talking to the press he says that ‘only Z.A.Bhutto can bring unity among the opposition ranks’. When Bhutto came into power, Asghar Khan desired and asked to get rid of Bhutto government.

1977: Prime Minister Z.A.Bhutto and nine other PPP nominees including provincial Chief Ministers are declared unopposed by the Election Commission and it beginning of the fall of Bhutto power. In Larkana, District administer made blunder to keep Moulana Jan Muhammad Abbasi away from filling nomination paper. In this way and for pleasing Z.A.Bhutto, administration put him in darkness and paved way for his political end.

1990: A meeting of trio: President Ishaq, Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and Army Chief Aslam Beg is held in Islamabad. Later on it took a few months to dismiss PPP Government

Sindh History (19th January)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (19th January)

BIRTHS: 19th January

Dr.Ayaz Qadri (Larkano/ Poet, Scholar & Ex- Secretary general of Sindhi Adabi Sangat/ 1927),

Raahim Sidiqui (Larkano/Poet/ 1936),

Rasool Bux Unar (Qazi Ahmad/Politician/1937),

Ghulam Rasool Memon (Shikarpur/Publisher & Printer/ 1939),

Hakim Rahamatullah (Dadu/Journalist/ 1951),

‘Wafa’ Ghulam Ali Ujan (Poet/ 1988).

DEATHS:

19th January

Moulana Nabi Bux Oodi (Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ 1951).

EVENTS: 19th January

1832: On his arrival at the mouth of Indus, Colonel Pottenger is beaten and his baggage is snatched by Sindhi people. It was not an act of crime, but Sindhis were politically conscious and that that presence of an English man is high risk for the independence of Sindh. Colonel Pottenger lodges protest with ‘Mihandar’ of Talpurs.

1849: First ever Dictionary in Sindhi and Grammar is compiled by Captain Stack, Dy. Collector. He approaches the Government for fixing of the price for books and remuneration for Pandit , who helped him in this task.

1931: Round Table Conference ends in London.

1932: Under Section 35 of the Emergency Powers Ordinance, 1932 (2 of 1932) Magistrates in Sindh are invested with powers of Special Magistrates to combat Non – Co – Operation movement launched by the Congress.

1955: Karachi – London PIA service is inaugurated by the Prime Minister of Pakistan, M.A.Bogra.

1957: Matter of mutual interests are discussed by Premiers of Pakistan, Turkey and Iran in Ankra.

1969: A campaign to obtain signatures of the citizens in support of 8 – points program of DAC is launched in Karachi. Opposition is determined to get rid of Ayub – Shahi.

1972: The Council of Pakistan Newspapers Editors (CPNE) demands repeal of repressive press laws 1978: Begum Nusrat Bhutto is put under house – arrest and Benazir Bhutto is asked to leave Karachi.

1985: MRD decides to boycott general elections.

1989: PLO mission in Pakistan gets embassy status.

Sindh History (18th January)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (18th January)

BIRTHS: 18th January

Khemchand Amratrai (Hyderabad/Politician/ 1886),

Kushi Molani (Sukkur > Lucknow/Stage Director/ 1916),

Syed Amir Ali Shah Jamote (1940),

dayanand Kirplani (Ghotki/Journalist/ 1948),

Aziz Jafrani (Sujawal/Writer/ birth 18 january 1944),

Khalil Moryani (Shikarpur/Writer/ 1949),

Parkash Abechandani (Mombai/Actor/ 1952),

Mir Ghulamullah Khan Talpur (Tando Muhammad Khan/Local Politician/ 1952),

Altaf Bagrani (Chhato Madarani/Writer/ 1964).

DEATHS: 18th January

Akhund Muhammad Qasim Halai (Poet/ 1881),

Saadat Hussain Minto (Writer/ 1955),

Moulvi Allah Bux Soomro (Religious Scholar/1960),

Hakim Muhammad Sadiq (Ranipur/Writer/ 1961),

Dada Lekhraj Lohano (Hyderabad > India/Founder of ‘Om Mandli/1969’),

Hassan Askari ( Urur writer/ 1987),

Ghulam Rabani Agro (Agra/Writer/ 2010).

EVENTS: 18th January

1844: Sir Charles Napier, Sindh Governor sends three drawings of bridge to be constructed over the Fullei to the Governor – General of India and request for approval one of them and permission to start work.

1858: The Assistant Commissioner for Jageers recommends the case of Ali Akbar s/o late Ghulam Shah Laghari to give up 1/3 of the land of his Jageer in lieu of paying a fixed assessment of Rs.49 per cent mensem.

1924: New NGO ‘Arya Yovk Samaj’ is formed in Karachi and Biharilal Sahinji (President), Chamanlal (Vice President), Mohan Lal (Secretary), Bhagatram (Assistant Secretary), Puran Chand (Treasurer), Khairatiram (Library Incharge) and Karamchand (Auditor) are elected as its founder office – bearers. This NGO remained active for so many years.

1938: Sindh Government, vide its Directive No G.R.Political Department, asks Local Bodies and other organizations to appoint ‘Sindhis’ in their services. It also defines that Sindhi means a person born in Sindh and speaks Sindhi.

1965: ‘Pakistan does not want see differences between Indonesia and Malaysia. Will help solve dispute, if asked and desired for.’ Says Z.A.Bhutto, Foreign Minister.

1966: Pakistan to export rice to Soviet Union and import Road building and agricultural machinery. Agreement is signed between both countries.

1967: Advisory Committee to the USA President arrives in Pakistan to make a first - hand check on American Aid Program.

1972: ‘I am willing to step aside and prepared to do ant thing, if Pakistan can be kept one and united’, says Z.A.Bhutto, President of Pakistan.

1989: Punjab Chief Minister, Nawaz Sharif asks Punjab Governor Tikka Khan to desist from violating constitution.

1991: Pakistan Government expels the Press Counselor of Iraqi Embassy in Islamabad for recruiting mercenaries.

Sindh History (17th January)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (17th JANUARY)

17th January

BIRTH DATES

Mian Hamid Hazuri (Mirokhan/Saint/ birth 17th January 1798),

Makhdoom Basaruddin (Sehwan/Religious Scholar/ birth 17th January 1865),

Eso Faqir (Sadiq Ji Wandh/Folklore Poet/ birth 17th January 1889),

G.M.Syed (Saan/Founder of Jeay Sindh/ birth 17th January 1904),

Hadan Faqir (Miandad Chijni/Poet/ birth 17th January 1906),

Arjun ‘Hasi’ (Poet/ birth 17th January 1930),

Muhammad Khan ‘Masroor’ Siyal (Gulo Siyal/Poet/ birth 17th January 1936),

Laxman Bhambhani (Nawabshah > Jaipur/Writer/ birth 17th January 1937),

Muhammad Kail Solangi (Abubakar Solangi/Poet/ birth 17th January 1950),

Jawaid Shaikh Sindhi (Shahdadkot/Journalist/ birth 17th January 1977),

Yasir Qazi (Ratodero/Writer & stage Host/ birth 17th January 1979).

DEATH DATES

Pir Sabghatullah Shah Rasdi Pir Pagaro (Pir Jo Goth/Pagaro/ death 17th January 1831),

Moulana Muhammad Halai (Religious Scholar/ death 17th January 1918),

Syed Ghulam Qadir Lakyari (Bini Atal Shah/ Politician & Writer/ death 17th January 1962),

Abdul Hussain Shah Musvi (Rohri/Educationist & Writer/ death 17th January 1967),

Moulvi Faqir Muhammad Pathan (Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death 17th January 1980),

Moulana Amir Bux Golo (Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death 17th January 1989).

EVENTS

1887: The Governor of Bombay Presidency, Lord Reay performs the opening ceremony of the Sindh Arts College (D.J.Sindh). The College is opened with 28 students on the roll. The college is housed in a small building at the site known as Thattat Compound.

1912: His Highness Sir Agha Khan visits Sindh Madressah and addresses the faculty and students.

1920: The Sindh Provincial Congress Committee deplores the tragedy of Jallianwala Bagh and decides to raise fund for to help affected families in Punjab.

1942: Pakistan Conference is held at Kambar. It is presided over by Pir Syed Hassan Bux Shah, landlord of Mirabpur of District Nawabshah . It is attended by G.M.Syed, K.B.Khuhro, Qazi Fazalullah, Agha Nazar Ali, Moulvi Muhammad Ismail, Moulvi Ghulam Rasool of Mehar, Moulvi Muhammad Ibrahim of Buthi, Moulvi Abdul Karim Menai, Moulvi Muhammad Daud Of Mahboob Tunio, Hakim Syed Ali Muhammad Shah Baqapuri,Moulvi Muhammad Khan of Aheri, Moulvi Syed Taj Muhammad Shah of Manah Tharrai, Syed Chhatal shah of Dargah Nourang Shah, Moulvi Abdul Karin Brohi, Wadero Ali Hassan, Hakim Abdul Rashid, Rais Mithal Khan Lakho, Rais Haji Dur Muhammad, Rais Muhammad Yaqub, Moulvi Muhammad Azim ‘Sheda’, Ghulam Muhammad Isran, Agha Ghulam Nabi and others. The event is an eye – opener for those, who do not see the role played by Sindh in creation of Pakistan. The events carry another lesson also and it is that the trio of Pir, wadero & Moulvi has brought Big Changes as desired and required by them.

1952: The Soviet Union in its first major intervention in the Kashmir dispute charges Britain and USA with maneuvering for transform Kashmir into a military springboard against the Soviet and China.

1978: Politicians are busy in one to one meetings. Arbab Sikandar meets G.M.Syed and Soomro meets Moulana Maudoodi.

1971: President Yahya and Z.A.Bhutto holds talks on political situation in Larkano.