Sindh History (13th January)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (13^{th JANUARY})

13^th January

 BIRTH DATES

Udharam ‘Udhas’(Poet/ birth 13^th January 1914),

 Gordhan Bharti (Arazi > Ajmir/Poet, Singer & Musician/ birth 13^th January 1929),

Dr. Motiram Jotwani (Sukkur > New Delhi/ Poet & Scholar/ birth 13^th January 1936),

 Muhammad Uris ‘Azhar’ (Mevo Khan/Poet/ birth 13^th January 1942),

 Adil Soomro (Tharri Muhabat/Writer/ birth 13^th January 1952),

 Muhammad Sidiq ‘Marham’ (Poet/ birth 13^th January 1953),

 Professor Badar alies Nangar Soomro (Garhi Mori/ Teacher leader & writer/ birth 13^th January 1958),

 Jagdesh Shahdadpuri (Ahmadabad/Stage Director/ birth 13^th January 1961),

 Moor Mugheri (Kot Mugheri/Poet/ birth 13^th January 1976)

Sadaf Abro (Theba/ Poetess/ birth 13^th January 1977),

 Sarman Soomro (Sehwan/writer/ birth 13^th January 1980),

 ‘Ada’ Qurban Soomro (Mondarpato/Poet/ birth 13^th January 1980).

DEATH DATES

Khalifo Mahmood (Kario/Saint and Khalifo of Pir Rozay Dhani/ death 13^th January 1851),

 Pir Ahsanullah Rashdi (Saint/ death 13^th January 1896),

 Mir Ali Nawaz Talpur (Ex – Minister & Politician death 13^th January 1964).

EVENTS

1846: It took three months to decide that either English School be opened at Hyderabad, or at Karachi. The Council of Education decides in favor of Hyderabad.
1932: An Act is promulgated to give powers of Summary Court to all the First Class Magistrates of Sindh. It was to give tough time to Congress and other affiliated parties.
1942: The stage is set to hold Muslim League Conference at Kambar. Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi is requested to preside.
1963: ‘Pakistan National Trust’ is set up to promote an Islamic outlook as desired by the Government. Most important change is suggested in Dress.
1969: Now it is time to hit for some reasons, no problem, if in past attachment was there. Gen ® Azam Khan, while addressing Hyderabad Bar terms the Constitution of 1962 as against the ideology of Pakistan and aspiration of people.
1972: Pakistan snaps diplomatic ties with Bulgaria for her recognition of Bangladesh.
1985: Martial law Order is issued allowing canvassing without public meetings. Non – Party basis polls of National & Provincial assemblies are fixed on 25th & 28th respectively.
1990: Asghar Khan is not allowed/ permitted to hold political function in Karachi.
1996: General Jehangeer Karamat takes over as army chief on the retirement of General Abdul Waheed Kakar.