Sunday, 28 February 2021
Sindh History (1st March)
SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (1st MARCH)
1st March
BIRTH DATES
1st March
1. Ahsan Karblai (Tando Agha/Poet/Born 1st march 1897)
2. Menhal Faqir Mahar (Tayab/Poet/ Born 1st march 1920)
3. Noor-u-din ‘Noor’ (Dato jJi Wandh/Poet/ Born 1st march 1929),
4. Muhammad Punhal Shaikh (Phulpoto/Folklore Poet/ Born 1st march 1930),
5. Abdul Halim ‘Josh’ (Karachi/Poet/ Born 1st march 1932),
6. Gul Hassan ‘Gul’ Gopang (Poet/ Born 1st march 1933),
7. Govrdhan Kirishnani (Gerelo > Ujen/Writer/ Born 1st march 1933),
8. Sobhraj P. Menghani (Mirpurkhas > Mombani/ Born 1st march 1934),
9. Motilal Thakur (Sehwan > Ajmir/Writer/ Born 1st march 1948),
10. Muhammad Ibrahim ‘Munshi’ (Poet & politician/ Born 1st march 1934),
11. Qamar Kohistani (Thano Bolan Khan/Poet & Writer/ Born 1st march 1935),
12. Aamirjai Kod (Aamirji > Bairagarah/Poet/ Born 1st march 1935),
13. Kishan Motwani (Malik> Ajmir/Stage Director/ Born 1st march 1936),
14. Dr.Shahnawaz Buriro (Ghathar/Agriculture Scientist/ Born 1st march 1938),
15. Syed Ghulam Rasool ‘ Souz’ (Asgharabad/Poet/ Born 1st march 1938),
16. Lal ‘Lachar’ (Nawabshah > Gandhdham/Poet/ Born 1st march 1938),
17. Illahi Bux (Rohri/ Born 1st march 1939),
18. Jan Muhammad Katohar (Umid Ali/Writer/ Born 1st march 1939),
19. Hamid Kalwar (Adipur/Poet/ Born 1st march 1940),
20. Abdul Khalq ‘Azad’ (Jumo Bhutto/Poet/Politician/ Born 1st march 1942),
21. Natho Morani (Tando Bago/Poet/ Born 1st march 1945),
22. Hassan Ali Hakro (Buthi Hakra/Poet/ Born 1st march 1945),
23. Haresh Mirchandani (Sindh > Mombai/Musician/ Born 1st march 1946),
24. Ghulam Abbas ‘Badar’ )Poet/ Born 1st march 1947),
25. Jai Kishan ‘Amlet’ (Ulhasnagar/Musician & Poet/ Born 1st march 1947),
26. Muhsin Ali ‘Muhsin’ (Mengho Faqir Shar/Poet/ Born 1st march 1948),
27. Habib Sindhi (Chokundi/Poet/ Born 1st march 1948),
28. Bilawal Otho (Poet/ Born 1st march 1950)
29. Dr.Dur-i-Shahwar Syed (uun/Scholar/ Born 1st march 1949),
30. Malik Altaf Hussain (Jacobabad/Journalist/ Born 1st march 1953),
31. Mansoor Alam Abro (Kambar Ali Khan/Artist & Writer/ Born 1st march 1953),
32. Shafi Muhammad ‘Shafan’ (Poet/ Born 1st march 1955),
33. Sajad Merani ‘Sajad’ (Pirya loi /Poet/ Born 1st march 1956),
34. Gulbeg ‘Gul’ (Poet/1957), Sail Vistro (Poet/ Born 1st march 1958),
35. Muhammad Qasim ‘Noushad’ (Rustam/Poet/ Born 1st march 1958),
36. Saindad Saand (Poet/ Born 1st march 1959),
37. Mansoor Abbasi (Masoo Kalhoro (Writer Born 1st march /1959),
38. Mansoor Gozai (Gozo/Poet/ Born 1st march 1969),
39. ‘Zaib’ Kango (Kanga/Poet/ Born 1st march 1960),
40. Hamid Kalwar (Adilpur/Poet/ Born 1st march 1960),
41. Naz Sahito (Journalist/ Born 1st march 1963),
42. Jagdesh Shewkani (Jhonagarah/Writer/ Born 1st march 1963),
43. Ghulam Asghar ‘Azad’ (Poet/ Born 1st march 1961),
44. Sikandar Magsi (Badal Magsi/Poet/ Born 1st march 1964),
45. Inayat Rahi (Mehar/Poet/ Born 1st march 1966),
46. Aman Channo (Chhat Mangi/Writer/ Born 1st march 1966),
47. Sarwar Samejo (Didar Samejo/Writer/ Born 1st march 1968),
48. Mansoor Hussain Shaikh (Shikarpur/Journalist/ Born 1st march 1969),
49. Jaweed Langah (Gozo/Wrire/ Born 1st march 1969)
50. ‘Wafa’ Manzoor Chohan (Shikarpur/Poet/ Born 1st march 1969),
51. M.B.Abro (Ratodero/Poet/ Born 1st march 1970),
52. Maro Jamali (Faqir Muhammad Jamali/Poet/ Born 1st march 1970),
53. Amanullah ales Saleem Lakho (Abad Lakho/Poet/ Born 1st march 1970),
54. Nisar Akas (Ratodero/Poet/ Born 1st march 1971),
55. Ahmad Ali Kalhoro (Khair Muhammad Arija/Journalist/ Born 1st march 1972),
56. Daman Ali Jatoi (Mato/Journalist/ Born 1st march 1972),
57. Jabar Malah (Goth Alem/Poet/ Born 1st march 1973),
58. Mir Muhammad ‘Raza’ (Tarko Wado/Folklore Poet/ Born 1st march 1973),
59. Akhlaq Charan (Dadu/Writer/ Born 1st march 1976),
60. Sahil Lashari (Garhi/Poet/ Born 1st march 1976),
61. Idress Aijaz Abbasi (Gambat/Poet/ Born 1st march 1976),
62. ‘Wafa’ Koural Channa (Abran/Poet/ Born 1st march 1977),
63. Yousif Charan (Journalist & Writer/ Born 1st march 1978),
64. Jaweed ‘Souz’ Halai (Poet/ Born 1st march 1978),
65. Hubdar Solangi (Gerelo/Poet/ Born 1st march 1978),
66. Zaman Soomro (Paat/Writer/ Born 1st march 1979),
67. Gulan Jamro (Gul Muhammad Jamro/Social worker & Poet/ Born 1st march 1979)
68. Abdul Samad Soomro (Miran Daro/Writer/ Born 1st march 1979),
69. Noor Hussain Mugheri (Khuda Bux/writer/ Born 1st march 1980),
70. Karam Ali Ahmadani (Dighri/Writer/ Born 1st march 1980),
71. Sher Mihrani (Poet/ Born 1st march 1980),
72. Murtaza Laghari (Shahdadkot/Poet/ Born 1st march 1981),
73. Salamat Joyo (Dadu/Writer/ Born 1st march 1981),
74. Farhana Qureshi (Dadu/Writer/ Born 1st march 1981),
75. Mukhtyar Sahito (Tando Ghulam Ali/Poet/ Born 1st march 1982),
76. Syed Manzoor Shah (Moondar/Writer/ Born 1st march 1984),
77. Asghar Jamali (Shah Muhammad Jamali (Writer/ Born 1st march 1986),
NOTE: FOLLOWING WRITERS/POETS/SOCIAL WORKERS ARE BORN ON 1st OF MARCH, BUT THEIR BIRTH YEARS IS NOT KNONW:
Mustafa Unar, Abdul Halim Soomro, Nazar Muhammad Gaho, Zain Daudpoto, Syed Tanveer Shah, Jehangeer Rahojo, Sahib Khokhar, Muneer Panhwar, Dr.Sain Rakhio Mirani , Syed Muhammad Shah Rizvi, Ali Muhammad Brohi, Yousif Solangi, Qamar-u0din Kalhoro, Ghulam Fareed Chachar, Asghar Ali Bhutto, Altaf Ahmad Soomro, Zahoor Tunio, Moonis Bakhar, Irshad Pirzado, Manzoor Babr, Zaheerudin Bhutto, Samina Naz Gul, Ali Muhammad Umrani, Tasawar Abro, Asif Ali Soomro, Zulfiqar Ali Memon, Muneer Memon, Ishaq Tunio, Fida Soomro, Muhammad Yousif Soomro, Muneer Ahmad Leghari, Hadi Qureshi & Sidique Joyo.
1st March
DEATH DATES
1. Moulvi Muhammad Hashim Qasmi (Religious Scholar/ Death 1 March 1940),
2. Pir Kuhadino Rizvi (Saint/ Death 1 March 1963),
3. Syed Khadim Hussain Shah (Nasrpuri/ Death 1 March 1963),
4. Gidumal Hiranand (Bubak > Ajmir/Social Worker/ Death 1 March 1964),
5. Moulana Ali Muhammad Kakepoto (Religious Scholar/ Death 1 March 1967),
6. Muhammad Khan ‘Ghani’ (Mirpurkhas/Poet/ Death 1 March 1979),
7. Taj Abro (Shahdadkot/Politician/ Death 1 March 1986).
EVENT
1st March
1848: British Government of Sindh intended to open post at Khandhkot, but the Government of Khairpur state raised objections. Therefore the Commissioner in Sindh directs Resident at Khairpur to take Khairpur ruler in confidence and make him believe that an opening post will be equally in the interest of both government and an object is the maintenance of peace on the Frontier.
1918: There is acute shortage of class rooms in the Primary school of GajiKhuhawar and pupils are getting education under shadow of tree.Therefore Dy. Collector of Mehar requests the District Local Board Larkano for allowing to run school in Musaferkhano.
1924: Quran Sharif is put on fire at Ratodero. Parchomal and two others are arrested under Section 295 of I.P.C and are brought before the court of the District Magistrate Larkano. BhojsingPahlajani Advocate of Sukkur pleads case in favour of Hindus. Whereas Pirzado Bar at Law appears for the Muslim side.
1930; Ulema of the District Larkano meet at village Wagan and decides to reorganize ‘Jamiat-ul-Ulema Sindh’. MoulanaKhus Muhammad Mirokhani, Moulana Muhammad Azim ‘Sheda’ and Moulana Muhammad Suleman ‘Waiz’ take active part in the move.
1933: LalchandNawalrai, while participating in debate in the session of the Indian Legislative Council demands withdrawal of ‘import Duty’ on material relating to Film Industry and criticizes the composition of ‘Joint Parliamentary Committee’, in which due representation of Minority has been ignored.
1948: Pakistan’s first coin and currency come into circulation.
1956: Pakistan decides to set up high –powered Atomic Energy Commission.
1962; The President enacts a new constitution providing for presidential form of government. Two third majority of the National Assembly can amend the constitution with the prior permission of the president.
1963: Guddo Barrage is inaugurated.
1971: National Assembly session of 3rd March is postponed on the plea that more time is being given to political leaders to arrive at a reasonable understanding on the issue of constitution-making.
1976: General Zia-ul-Haq takes over as Chief of the army staff and replaces General Tikka Khan.
Friday, 26 February 2021
Sindh History (27th February)
SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (27th FEBRUARY)
27th February
BIRTH DATES
1. Baba Shankardas (Karachi > Ajmir/saint/ birth 27th February 1900),
2. Sobhraj ‘Fani’ (Poet & Freedom Fighter/ birth 27th February 1883),
3. Asan Sabuldas Larkano/Saint/ birth 27th February 1922),
4. Dhani Bux Channo (Post Mehar/Folklore Poet/ birth 27th February 1930),
5. Saqib Ketvi b(Keti Bandar/Poet/ birth 27th February 1943),
6. Muhammad Soomar Chonno (Mehar Vesar/Folklore Poet/ birth 27th February 1945),
7. Riazat Buriro (Kambar/Writer/ birth 27th February 1970).
27th February
DEATH DATES
1. Akhtar Halai (Poet/ death 27th February 1959),
2. Moulana Din Muhammad ‘Adeeb’ Ferozshahi (Religious Scholar, Poet & Freedom Fighter/ death 27th February 1973).
EVENT
27th February
1846: Gowher Khan Nizamai is granted Sannad of Jageer of his father Talu Khan who died in October 1844.
1857: The Government of Bombay is taking steps for Railway communication and Boat service. The Sindh Commissioner is requested to take measures for investigating on the subject of boat traffic on the Indus.
1884: The Karachi Paper, Sindh Gazette (Later on known as the Daily Gazette) in its editorial condemns the apathy and lukewarm response of the Bombay Government to development schemes of Sindh pertaining to Port, the Steam Tramway etc. Such type of criticism by local and vocal press paves way for formation of opinion to get rid of Bombay presidency.
1922: The meeting of the Managing Committee of the ‘Karachi Social Service League’ it is resolve to send resolution to educational authorities demanding that ‘ the Sindhi language be recognized as a Second Language for B.A and M.A Degree Examinations in the same way as Gujrati, Marathi and Kanares are recognized’.
1944: Moulana Ali Anwar presides over literary and poetic sitting organized by Sindhi Sudhar Society and Bazim Mushara at Larkano.
1953: Eleven members of the Action Committee of the Anti-Qadyani Movement demand removal of Sir Zafarullah Khan from ministry.
1967: Z.A.Bhutto decides to quit Conventional Muslim League and intends to form his own political party.
1989: Recognition of interim Afghan Government would be premature, says Benazir Bhutto.
1991: China confirms the supply of nuclear power plant to Pakistan.
Thursday, 25 February 2021
Sindh History (26th February)
SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (26th FEBRUARY)
26th February
BIRTH DATES
1. Tirath Sabhani (Larkano > Mumbai/Journalist & Writer/ birth 26th February 1906),
2. Kundanlal ‘Nachez” (Rohri > Bhopal/Poet/ birth 26th February 1923),
3. Hafiz Shah ‘Natiq’ (Poet/ birth 26th February 1926),
4. Bhgwan Bhawnani (Hyderabad > Mumbai/Poet & Musician/ birth 26th February 1928),
5. Akhund ‘Zakhmi’ Halai (Poet/ birth 26th February 1938),
6. Akash Amar (Poet/ birth 26th February 1975),
7. Kashif Bukhari (Sukkur/Poet/ birth 26th February 1989).
26th February
DEATH DATES
1. Abdul Rahman Muhammad Yaqoob (Karachi/Freedom Fighter/ death 26th February 1943),
2. Makhdoom Amir Ahmad (Scholar/ death 26th February 1971),
3. Ghulam Abbas ‘Josh’ Qadri (Larkano/Poet/ death 26th February 1962).
EVENT
26th February
1835: British commander attacks Balmere and Mir Noor Muhammad protest with Colonel Pottenger against this action. However helps them to suppress Khosas and other predatory tribes on the border of Cutuch.
1901: Besant Hall of Hyderabad is chartered. It has the best building consisting of a Reading Room, a good library and nice guest house. Khubchand Mewaram is elected its first Secretary. The lodge is after name of Ainne Besant, eminent Theosophist and politician.
1920: ‘Anjuman Ylema-i-Sindh’ issues Fatwa (Judgment) and asks people to boycott with those who participated in ‘Victory Celebrations’ arranged by Government. The defeat of Turkey is defeat of Muslims, they declared. The Fatwa advices participants of celebration to beg pardon to avoid boycott of the people.
1921: The meeting of the ‘Sindh Khilafat Committee’ is held at Larkano. It is decided to amend Rules of the Party, conduct election, and invite application from schools for financial aid/support.
1922: Mr. Taunton, Assistant Collector presides over the public meeting held by Aman Sabha of Garhi Yasin. R.B.Bhai Gokaldas , Bhai Lalsing and Roohullah in their speeches advises people not to join Khilafat.
1940: The vote of the Speaker saves K.B.Allah Bux’s Government. The vote of ‘No-confidence’ cannot be carried out.
1947: lord P. Lawrence, Secretary of State declares on the floor that ‘if the parties did not arrive at the main decision and agreement by the fixed date, it will be possible for British to hand over power to provincial Government.
1969: President Ayub hand over the Government/power to Army Chief General Yahya Khan. Martial law is imposed, assemblies are dissolved and political activities are banned.
Wednesday, 24 February 2021
Sindh History (25th February)
SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (25th FEBRUARY)
25th February
BIRTH DATES
1. Kishinchand ‘Bewas’ (Larkano/Poet/ birth 25th February 1885),
2. Kumari Satio Malkani (Hyderabad/Educationist/ birth 25th February 1927),
3. K.C.Mohan (Hyderabad/Freedom Fighter/ birth 25th February 1929),
4. Sushelo Panjwani (Sukkur > Mumbai/Actor/ birth 25th February 1939),
5. Akram Borrai (borri/Poet/ birth 25th February 1936),
6. Aijaz Mangi (Journalist/ birth 25th February 1965),
7. Abdul Ghaffar Ghanghro (Writer/ birth 25th February 1967),
8. Munawar Dayo (Matiari/Journalist/ birth 25th February 1976),
9. ‘Ajiz’ Ashiq Tunio (Loung Tunio/Poet/ birth 25th February 1981),
10. Nandlal Menghwar (Misri Shah/Poet/ birth 25th February 1984).
25th February
DEATH DATES
1. Dr.Jemi Sethna (Freedom Fighter/ death 23th February 1935),
2. Muhammad Hashim Gazdar (Karachi/Politician, Ex-Minister Sindh/ death 23th February 1965),
3. Nazar Lakhani (Wada Lakha/Poet/ death 23th February 2007).
EVENT
25th February
1835: Colonel Pottenger informs his Government that on arrival of Shah Shuja-ul-Mulk at Hyderabad, Mirs with relations and children paid their respect to him and gave presents to him.
1843: on behalf and instructions of Captain Preedy and Colonel Bileau, Seth Naumal approaches Sardar Sahib Khan Chhuto of Shah Bilawal to help Government in ensuring the protection of property and life of people.
1844: Rs.1, 500 are sanctioned by the Government for the construction of the British Residency in Khairpur State.
1849: His Highness Mir Ali Murad Khan ruler of Khairpur, who remained trustworthy friend of the British Government of India and kept himself away from happenings in Hyderabad/Lower Sindh regarding intrigues of British to usurp Sindh, is blamed by the British Government for making interpolations and additions in the treaty of ‘Noornihar’ between Mir Rustam Khan and Mir Naseer Khan. Today, the Governor of Bombay issues instructions to the Sindh Commissioner that Government would not agree with Sindh Commissioner in his suggestion that Mir Ali Murad Khan be pronounced guilty of the charge of forgery, however, the Government appoints a Committee composed of Commissioner, Major Jacob (Political Superintendent of Upper Sindh Frontier) and Major Lang (Political Agent of Kathiawar) to investigate the matter.
1935: ‘The Sindh National Bank Limited’ is established at Hyderabad with Rs. One million as its Capital investment. Its Board of Directors consists of Bhai Sobhraj Jhamatmal, Mukhi Gobindram Pritamdas; Bhai Gobindram Hasaram; Mukhi Bagomal Hotchand; Bhai Hasomal Chelaram, Bhani Kudomal Basarmal; Bulchand Chandiram Wasvani; Bhai Jeramdas Gurdasmal; Hotchand Gopaldas and Tahlram Basarmal.
1938: Sir Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah presides over the meeting of ‘Democratic Coalition Party’. It is attended by 11 members including K.B. Muhammad Ayub Khuhro and Haji Amir Ali Lahori. The Finance Bill is discussed at length.
1945: ‘Bazim-i-Mushaera’ of Larkano arranges Poetic Sitting. It is organized by Qadri Family of poets and poetry presented on the occasion is published in the Journal ‘Adeeb Sindh’ latter on.
1947: While defining the attitude towards the minorities, Muhammad Ali Jinnah says in Karachi that ‘the minorities to whichever community they belong must be treated fairly and justly and that every effort should be made by majority community to create in them a sense of security and confidence.’
1971: Z.A.Bhutto threatens to physically thrash those MNAs from West Pakistan who would go to Dhaka to attend the 3rd March session. Suggest that National Assembly session be postponed or time limit for constitution making be removed.
Tuesday, 23 February 2021
Sindh History (24th February)
Good Day. Jug Jug Jeo.
Sindh in History today (24th February). Research & Video Talk by Dr.Pathan.
ڪهڙو ڪم اڳ ۾ ڪجي؟ ڪهڙو ڪم هاڻي ڪجي؟ ۽ ڪهڙو ڪم ڪجي ئي نہ؟ اهو فرق سمجھ ۾ اچي تہ هوند اسان وقت وڃايون ئي ڪو نہ.
انهئ فرق کي سمجهڻ ۾ تاريخ جو مطالعو وڏي مدد ڪندو آھي.
اچو تہ ان لاء تاريخ مان 24 فيبرورئ جو ورق پڙھون. اڄ جي وڊيو ٽاڪ ۾ شامل آھي:
1. اسان نوڪري وٺڻ کي زندگئ جو مقصد بڻائي پنهنجي حيثيت وڃائڻ ۾ مصروف آهيون. پر واپاري ڪيئن نہ مال ملڪيت ٺاهن. ٻڌو 1846 جو هڪ واقعو.
2. اسان جي وڏڙن سرڪار جي وفادارئ ۽ قومي تحريڪن جي مخالفت ۾ ڇا ڇا نہ ڪيو. ان لاء ٻڌو 1922 ۽ 1940 جا واقعا.
3. سنڌي سياستدانن جي باهمي اختلافن جا سنڌ تي ڪهڙا اثر پيا؟
4. سنڌ جو تاريخي اهميت وارو مواد سنڌ بدران ٻئي هند ڪٿي ڪٿي پيو آھي؟
5. ولادتن ۽ وفاتن جون تاريخون ۽ ٻيو گهڻو ڪجھ.
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SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (24th February)
24th February
BIRTH DATES
Moulvi Abdul Hai Marfani Chandio (Drigh Soomar Khan Chandio/Founder of Shah Latif College of Kambar and father of Jami Chandio/1927), Mazhar Qureshi (Jonani/writer/1940), Feroz Akhtar (Baharpur/Poet/1971), Feroz Kalhoro/Sardar Shah/Writer/1976).
DEATH DATES
Nawab Ghulam Hyder Laghari (Tando Tajpur/Poet/1943)
EVENTS
1916: The process of political awakening has started in Sindh and people have started making their concepts about the ‘Leadership’. Today Advocate Khemchand Gopaldas delivers lecture on the topic of the ‘Wanted a leader’. It is organized by the NGO of Karachi.
1922: The Weekly ‘Sindh Zamindar’ is founded in Sukkur. The motive behind starting of this paper is to damage the political cause of the Khilafat Movement, block the way of Daily Al-Waheed to propagate political awakening and make the masses to believe and observe loyalty of the British. In its last days, Sindh Zamindar helped the Muslim League in propagating its cause for Pakistan. Its founder editor was Master Abdul Wahab and Ahmad Ali Aleg, Pir Ali Muhammad Shah Rashdi,; pir Husammudin Shah Rashdi;Agha Nazar Ali; Moulvi abdul Ghafoor Sitai; Dur Muhammad Awesi and Hafiz Khair Muhammad Odhi remained its editors.
1923: A public meeting is held at village Drigh Bala of Taluka Johi by the local branch of Khilafat Committee. Moulvi Din Muhammad and others speak on the occasion and advise people to take part in politics religiously.
1945: The Ministry/Government of Sir Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah is defeated in the session of the Sindh Legislative Assembly. The move is made by G.M.Syed.
1946: The Convention of the Sindh Coalition Party is held at Sunn.
1954: ‘The Baghdad Pact’ is signed by Pakistan, Turkey and Iran.
1960: The Federal cabinet decides to name new capital of Pakistan as “Islamabad’.
1971: Shaikh Mujeeb rules out question of adjustment on 6-points, however assures fair and at par treatment for West Pakistan.
1979: The court starts hearing of the review petition. Yahya Bakhtyar pleads the reduction of sentence for Z.A.Bhutto in Muhammad Ahmad case on the basis of split decision.
1986: Zia rejects opposition demand for mid-term polls and vacating COAS post.
24th February
BIRTH DATES
Moulvi Abdul Hai Marfani Chandio (Drigh Soomar Khan Chandio/Founder of Shah Latif College of Kambar and father of Jami Chandio/1927), Mazhar Qureshi (Jonani/writer/1940), Feroz Akhtar (Baharpur/Poet/1971), Feroz Kalhoro/Sardar Shah/Writer/1976).
DEATH DATES
Nawab Ghulam Hyder Laghari (Tando Tajpur/Poet/1943)
EVENTS
1916: The process of political awakening has started in Sindh and people have started making their concepts about the ‘Leadership’. Today Advocate Khemchand Gopaldas delivers lecture on the topic of the ‘Wanted a leader’. It is organized by the NGO of Karachi.
1922: The Weekly ‘Sindh Zamindar’ is founded in Sukkur. The motive behind starting of this paper is to damage the political cause of the Khilafat Movement, block the way of Daily Al-Waheed to propagate political awakening and make the masses to believe and observe loyalty of the British. In its last days, Sindh Zamindar helped the Muslim League in propagating its cause for Pakistan. Its founder editor was Master Abdul Wahab and Ahmad Ali Aleg, Pir Ali Muhammad Shah Rashdi,; pir Husammudin Shah Rashdi;Agha Nazar Ali; Moulvi abdul Ghafoor Sitai; Dur Muhammad Awesi and Hafiz Khair Muhammad Odhi remained its editors.
1923: A public meeting is held at village Drigh Bala of Taluka Johi by the local branch of Khilafat Committee. Moulvi Din Muhammad and others speak on the occasion and advise people to take part in politics religiously.
1945: The Ministry/Government of Sir Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah is defeated in the session of the Sindh Legislative Assembly. The move is made by G.M.Syed.
1946: The Convention of the Sindh Coalition Party is held at Sunn.
1954: ‘The Baghdad Pact’ is signed by Pakistan, Turkey and Iran.
1960: The Federal cabinet decides to name new capital of Pakistan as “Islamabad’.
1971: Shaikh Mujeeb rules out question of adjustment on 6-points, however assures fair and at par treatment for West Pakistan.
1979: The court starts hearing of the review petition. Yahya Bakhtyar pleads the reduction of sentence for Z.A.Bhutto in Muhammad Ahmad case on the basis of split decision.
1986: Zia rejects opposition demand for mid-term polls and vacating COAS post.
Monday, 22 February 2021
Sindh History (23rd February)
Good Day. Stay Blessed.
Sindh in History today (23rd February). Research & Video Talk by Dr.Pathan.
سنڌ جا سپوتو ۽ سپوتياڻيون ! سنڌ جي تاريخ جو مطالعو ڪريو ۽ تاريخ خواه تاريخي ورثي جي حفاظت ڪريو. سنڌ-دشمن ماڻھون سنڌ جي تاريخ کي مسخ ڪرڻ ۾ سرگرم آھن. اهي وڊيو ٽاڪس ذريعي اهو ڪم اڄ بہ ڪن ٿا. انهن مان هڪ وڊيو ٽاڪ ذريعي هن تاريخي حقيقت کان انڪار ڪيو آھي تہ ڪو منصوره جي هباري حڪمرانن جي ڏينهن ۾ قرآن مجيد جو سنڌئ ۾ ترجمو ٿيو هو.
غير, سنڌ جي تاريخ کي مسخ ڪرڻ جي تحريڪ هلائي رهيا آھن ۽ اسان پنهنجي تاريخ پڙھڻ ۽ بچائڻ لاء تيار ناهيون. تيار ٿيو ۽ هوشيار ٿيو.
منهنجي اڄوڪي وڊيو ٽاڪ ۾ شامل آھن:
1. سنڌ بابت ناياب مواد ڪٿي ڪٿي پيو آھي؟
2. اڄوڪي تاريخ تي ڪهڙين مکيہ شخصتن جي ولادت يا وفات ٿي؟
3. هندو-مسلم اختلافن سنڌ جي سياست تي ڪهڙا برا اثر وڌا؟
4. ٻيو گهڻو ڪجھ
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SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (23rd February)
23rd February
BIRTH DATES
Bedn Powel (Founder of Scouting/1887), Zia-ul-Haq ‘Aslam’ (Mai Shahil/Poet/1931), Jaisheri Narsinghani (Ahmadabad/Dancer & writer/1950), Panah Ali alies Rab Rakhio (Mengho Faqir Shar/Folklore Poet/1964).
DEATH DATES
Fazul-ullah Shah Jilani (Ghotki/Saint/1831)
EVENTS
1912: The NGO ‘Arya Young Men’s Association’ of Karachi arranges Religious Debate on the topic of ‘the evils of flesh eating’.
1934: The Bombay Legislative Council takes up non-official Bill of S.S.Tolani to amend the ‘Sindh Encumbered Estates Act’. It is lost after a considerable discussion. All members from Sindh oppose the bill and speeches generally followed communal lines. The Bill was intended to shift the final appellate power in suits from Commissioner to the District Judge. Sir Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah, leader of the House vehemently opposes the bill.
1935: All India Anti-Communal Award Conference starts in New Delhi. Lalchand Nawalrai and Bhai Parmanad participate. Both are from Sindh.
1939: Two Hindu Ministers – Nihchaldas and Dealmal- of K.B.Allah Bux Soomro’s ministry tender their resignation.
1947: M.A.Jinnah declares at Karachi that ‘the Muslim League will not yield an inch in their demand for Pakistan. Whatever the Hindu may do, we shall ever remain generous and good to all. Our demand is just and is the only way to liberate the ten crores of Muslims in India. The sacrifices that the Muslims have undergone elsewhere only show more clearly that we have a separate State of Pakistan’.
1948: The first session of the Pakistan Parliament begins with the Governor-General of Pakistan in chair. Moulvi Tamizuddin Khan is elected Dy. President of the Parliament. The House mourns the death of Gandhi.
1965: U.S Defense Secretary Mc.Namara accuses China of trying to drive a wedge between Pakistan and U.S.A.
1969: Shaikh Mujeeb, while addressing a half million people in Dhaka demands directly elected sovereign parliament and referendum on One-Unit.
Bhutto renounces his ‘Hilai-i-Pakistan’ title awarded to him by Ayub Khan.
1978: Rais Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi opposes Benazir Bhutto’s chairperson ship of PPP.
1983: Curfew is imposed in Karachi District West and army takes over area.
Sunday, 21 February 2021
Sindh History (22nd February)
SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (22nd February)
22nd February
BIRTH DATES
Muhammad Juman Halo (Hala > Karachi/Poet/1911), Shiwaram Tilokchand (Bhrya > Ajmir/Social worker/1917), Biharilal Chhabra (Writer/ Sindh > India/1923), Hafiz Shah ‘Hafiz’ (Thukhar/Poet/1923), Amrat Kumar (Rohri > Ajmir/Educationist/1933), ‘Sikayal’ Panhwar (Phulji Station/Poet/1935), Abdul Majeed ‘Suhail’ Abbasi(Bali Shah/Poet/1975), ‘Aas’ Abdullah Hingorjo (Bughar/Poet/1989), Hakim Leghari Bihar Ali Leghari/Journalist/1995).
DEATH DATES
Ghulam Ahmad ‘Nizami’ (Larkano > Karachi/Poet/1950), Younis Khonharo (Alam Khonharo/Poet/1984), Jaisinghani ‘Sam’ (Larkano/Poet, Social worker/1988).
EVENTS
1832: Government of India updates Colonel Pottenger, its Political Agent, in Sindh about contact with
Conduct in the difficult and troublesome discussion with Ruler of Hyderabad and his officers. Pottenger informs his Government that he has been asked by Mir Murad Ali to quit Hyderabad at once and proceed to Khairpur.
1914: Religious and Social organization ‘Bandhu Mandal’ of Karachi celebrates its fourth anniversary. Seth Jasraj chairs the function, whereas Mohanji Varma, Dr.K.B.Patel, and Ramji Manji Vadera speak on the occasion.
1941: The meeting of the Executive Committee of the Sindh Muslim League is held at Sunn with G.M.Syed in Chair, and it is decided that the party be popularized in the province.
1955: The Federal Court of Pakistan headed by Justice Muneer issues orders for stay against the decision of the Sindh Chief Court restoring Moulvi Tamizuddin to his office. The decision remained the topic of talk for a long time.
1969: Agartalla conspiracy case is withdrawn by the Government. Shaikh Mujeeb and other 33 accused persons are released.
1974: Islamic Summit Conference starts in Lahore. It is being attended by 22 Heads of states and Governments. President Fazul Illahi inaugurates and it is presided over by Z.A.Bhutto, Prime Minister of Pakistan.
1978: Moulana Kausar Niazi criticizes the move for naming Benazir Bhutto as Party chairperson.
Saturday, 20 February 2021
Sindh History (21st February)
SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (21st February)
21st February
BIRTH DATES
Hazrat Makhdoom Nooh (Religious Scholar, Saint and founder of Dargah Hala/21th of Ramzan 911 A.H=1506/), Shamisuddin ‘Bulbil’ (Mehar/Freedom Fighter, Journalist & Poet/1857), Makhdoom Ghulam Muhammad hole (Hala/Saint/1886),Pibhdas Brihamchari (Naushero Feroz > Ajmir/Freedom Fighter & Journalist/1904), Atmaram Lalwani (Writer/1924), Inayat Memon (Larkano/Writer/1956), Khadim Hussain Shaikh (Kadhan/Journalist/1965), Muhammad Ali Sahto (Sadar Joon Bhatyoon/Poet/1970), Khalid Saeed Panhwar (Makli/Writer/1980), Jamal Saghar Ghanghro (Sukkur/Writer/1988).
DEATH DATES.
Syed Mubarak Shah Sani (Ghotki/Saint/1858), Sardar Nawab Ahmad Khan Laghari (Diplomat of Talpur Era/1870), Essardas Munsukhani (Karachi/Politics/1934), Maqbool Bhatti (Journalist & Writer/1977), Abdullah ‘Khuwab’ (Hyderabad/Poet/1981), Azhar Relai (Dargah Pir Rakhyal Shah/Poet/1985).
EVENTS
1931: The Branch of the Sindh Azad Party is opened at Village Allahabad Dhakhan of Taluka Dadu and Moulvi Haji Abdullah, Rais Arz Muhammad and Mulla Abdul Majid are elected President, Secretary and Treasurer respectively.
1933: In the session of the Indian Legislative Assembly Lalchand Nawalrai of Larkano supported Mr. Mitra’s plea against the Railway Board whose uselessness was proved by the fact that any complaint made against Railway administration was referred to Railway Agents.
1934: Weekly ‘Sindhwasi’ is founded in Sukkur under the editorship of Sadhu Kalani.
1935: The Quarterly meeting of the Larkano District Local Board is held under the presidency of Nabi Bux Khan Bhutto and it is attended by Muhammad Sidik Wagan, Qadir Bux Tunio; Allahdad Tunio; Pir Bux Khuhawar; Faqir Muhammad Unar; Abdul Hadi Bughio; Pirbhdas Tolani; Ahmad Khan Bhutto; Diwan Bhojraj; Fariduddin Jatoi; Hassan Ali Isran; Ali Gohar Lahori ; Gokaldas and Abdul Haq Bhutto. The Board decides to present an Address to Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto on the eve of his Larkano visit.
1940: The Congress member of the Sindh Legislative Assembly, Mr . Mohandas Doulatram brings No-Confidence Motion against K.B.Allah Bux , the Premier of Sindh, in the Assembly.
1952: Thirty-Six students are killed in East Pakistan protesting the rejection of Bengali as one of Pakistan’s national languages. The East Pakistan Assembly passes resolution favoring Bengali as official language.
1956: The Constituent Assembly of Pakistan decides that Karachi will continue to be the Federal Capital till such time as Parliament by law decides the area of the Federal Capital.
1969: The President Ayub, while addressing the Pakistani nation on Radio announces not to contest next elections and promises peaceful transfer of power.
1972: PPP sweeps polls for women seats in all the provincial assemblies.
1978: Sectarian clash during Milad-ul-Nabi (P.B.U.H) procession leave eight dead in Karachi.
1981: MRD demands Gen.Zia’s resignation and announces General Strike on 23rd of March.
Sindh History (20th February)
SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (20th February)
20th February
BIRTH DATES
Khair Muhammad ‘Souz’ Buriro (Chhajra/Poet/1931),
Qamar Hydri (Writer/1934),
Bhagwan Kalwani (Tando Adam > Ajmir/Social worker/1942),
‘Naz’Mughul (Poet/1956),
Bakht Buriro (Khairpur Nathanshah/Poet/1067).
DEATH DATES
Kazi Khuda Bux (Moro > Karachi/Mayor Karachi/1944),
Moulana Moeenuddin Khiyarvi (Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/1970).
EVENTS
1840: Lieutenant-General Sir John Keane makes arrangements for breaking of the part of the army of Indus under the command of Major-General Wilshire and distribution of the troops to remain in Upper Sindh and Lower Sindh for political and military reasons.
1917: The Government of India, with reference to the alleged participation of certain Sindhi firms in Sierra Leon with the Ghadar movement in America, states that ‘We are aware that the partners and employees of such firms abroad are in many cases seditiously inclined and probably find in lucrative to keep in with the revolutionary party. We also know that they subscribe money, help to circulate seditious papers and accommodate plotters in distress’
1923: Jethmal Parsram highlights the present political situation in Sindh and Hind. The lecture is arranged by the Karachi Home Rule League and it is presided over by Jamshed Mehta.
1931: On the eve and day of Eid-ul-Fitr, the Branches of the Sindh Azad Party are opened at Village Moulvi Abdul Hai of Taluka Digri, Hyderabad and Matli. In big public meetings office-bearers are elected at three places. At Hyderabad, Pir Ghulam Mujadid is elected as President and Abdul Jabbar as Treasurer. At Village Abdul Hai, Moulvi Haji Abdul Hai and Allahdino Bhutto are elected President and Secretary respectively. Where as at Matli Muhammad Khan Nizamani (President), Moulvi Attaullah (Secretary) and Haji Karim Bux (Treasurer) are elected as office-bearers.
1935: Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto, Minister for Local Self-Government, Bombay Presidency, while winding up debate on his Department, announces that Rs.3300 will be provided as aid to Village Panchayat in the Presidency and the equal amount of that will be spent on the uplifting of rural areas.
1939: K.B.Allah Bux inducts Sir Ghulam Hussain Hidayatulla as minister in his cabinet. He is given portfolios of Law and Order and Home.
1969: Ayub-Government bows before agitators. Section 144 is withdrawn from major cities.
1994: Three Afghanis hijack a Peshawar School Bus to Islamabad. Demand convoys of food supplies for Afghanistan, five helicopters and five million Dollars as ransom.
1996: Opposition leader Nawaz Sharif holds talks with MQM leader Altaf Hussain. Both want to get rid of PPP Government.
Thursday, 18 February 2021
Sindh History (19th February)
SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (19th February)
19th February
BIRTH DATES
Jagatrai Essardas (Hyderabad/Educationist & Writer/1879),
Parmanand Jesaram (Kanya Kalhora > Ajmir/Educationist/1916),
Hariram Pahoja (Jacobabad> Indore/Poet & Singer/1919).
DEATH DATES
Moulvi Muhammad Ali Junijo (Ghumori/ Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/1952),
Naraindas Malkani (Hyderabad/Freedom Fighter & Writer/1974)
EVENTS
1847; The Collector of Hyderabad is directed by the Sindh Government to resolve the issue of Boundary line between Hyderabad Collect orate and Khairpur state and it should be kept in mind that land is exchanged on equal terms of produce.
1915: It was proposed by Moulana Obedullah Sindhi to revolt against British Government throughout united India, on this date. He sent that secret message and was disclosed to the police in Punjab. With the result that Moulana Muhammad Sadiq of Khada was arrested and was sentenced to rigorous imprisonment. So many other peoples were also arrested. This initiate is known as ‘Tahreek Reshmi Roomal’ in the history of our Freedom Movement.
1935: ‘Anti-Separation Conference’ is held at Hyderabad. But, it was too late now. Muslim Upper Class has won the political game and Sindh as to be separated from the Bombay Presidency.
1974: The Governor of Punjab, keeping in view the possibility of outbreak of communal violence, promulgates an ordinance to empower the Punjab Government to deal with communalists with Iron hand.
1954: Treaty of Friendship is signed between Turkey and Pakistan. Both countries will cooperate in spheres of politics, economics and culture.
1968: International Arbitral Tribunal awards to Pakistan 350 square miles against claim over 3500 square miles in the north part of the disputed Rann Jo Kutch.
1974: Two-day Islamic Foreign Ministers Conference begins in Lahore.
1996: Seven are killed in Karachi violence
Wednesday, 17 February 2021
Sindh History (18th February)
SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (18th February)
18th February
BIRTH DATES
Sant Sawami Atalram (Lashkri Chandio/Saint & Poet/1889),
Arya Sapoot (Jageer Nawabshah > Ajmir/Novelist & Arya Snajist/1907),
Chanchaldas Ramchandani (Khai > Ajimir/Arya Samajist/1909),
Gobind Munsikhani (Hyderabad > Ajmir/Writer/1915),
Kirshan Khatwani (Throshah > India/Writer/1927),
Ram Giyanchandani (Tharoshah > New Delhi/Writer/1955),
Ghulam Hussain ‘Shad; (Kadhan/Poet/1940),
Madhu Baxani (Baroda/Dancer/1958),
Zulfikar ‘Raz’ (Sehwan/Poet & Journalist/1974),
Saeed Ahmad Tunio (Larkano/Singer/1976),
Muneer S. Soomro (Dokri/Poet/1981).
DEATH DATES
Syed Ali Asghar Shah Rashdi (Pir Jo Goth/Poet/1936),
Hadi Bux ‘Misken’ (Poet/1942),
Syed Fatih Muhammad ‘ Misken’ (Tando Jahanyan/Poet/1942),
Moulvi Ahmad Ali ‘Majzoob’ (Religious Scholar,
Freedom Fighter & Poet/1967),
Moulana Abdul Rahman ‘Ziai’ (Religious Scholar & Poet/1977)
EVENTS
943: Charles Napier writes to Mir Sher Muhammad of Mirpurkhas that ‘ Syed Imam Bari, your deputy, came to me with a message from you, that your Highness is the friend of the British, and you did not march with your army beyond your own territory in this fight; therefore, I approve of your Highness’s message. And now it is necessary that you should disperse your troops you have with me, and so keep no one with you (in shape of army); and if I find that your Highness has any collected, I shall attack them. If you disperse your troops, and keep no one with you, I shall reckon you just the same as before;- friend and ally of the British’.
1847: Secretary to Government of Sindh asks Collector of Hyderabad to wait upon the Ruler of Khairpur with view to arranging for an exchange of land adjoining Sadhuja in place of such scattered in the Hyderabad Collect orate.
1929: G.M.Syed intends to implement his ‘Goth Sudhar’ (Village- improvement) Program. It includes to improve literacy rate, to encourage Home Industry, to open Night Schools, to organize peasants, to include womenfolk in social and economic uplifting . Today, Weekly ‘Muslam’ of Mirpurkhas carries this idea.
1931: The Branch of Sindh Azad Party is opened at Karam Khan Nizamani of Taluka Hala and Moulvi Khair Muhammad, Hamid Khan and Hussain Khan are elected as the President, Secretary and Treasurer.
1947: Moulana Abul Kalam Azad, Central Education Minister announces Educational Policy for United India. It includes the setting up of a ‘National Museum’, the allocation of funds for ‘Research’ and development of ‘Archeological studies’ and the use of broadcasting and films for the purpose of mass education.[In Pakistan, none of indicated fields have still been included in the scheme of education].
1949: Yousif Haroon takes over as the Sindh Chief Minister.
1969: Shaikh Mujeeb refuses to participate in govt-opposition talks. Dhaka, Karachi and other cities are in grip of marches and demonstrations. People are determined to get rid of Ayub.
1979: For clemency pleas for Z.A.Bhutto, I have to consult military council and cabinet, says Zia.
Tuesday, 16 February 2021
Sindh History (17th February)
SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (17th February)
17th February
BIRTH DATES
Dr. Habibullah Mirza (Hyderabad/ Scholar/1924),
Laxman Bhambhani (Writer/1937),
Ghani ‘Ghamdil’ (Rustam/Poet/1976),
Azam Khakhrani (Ali Khan/Writer/1977).
DEATH DATES
Pir Sabghatullah Shah Tajar Dhani (Pir Goth/Saint/1830),
Pir Muhammad Yasin Rashdi (Thullah/Saint/1859),
Arbab Haji Khamiso (Politician/1929),
Diwan Hirasing Mirchandani (Social Worker/1935),
Raham Ali Jaffri (Larkano/Social Worker/1988),
Haji Fatah Muhammad Laghari (Lal Laghari/Poet/1989)
EVENTS
1832: Colonel Pottenger, Political Agent in Sindh, is given O.K and his way of dealing with Sindh affairs is approved by the Government of India.
1835: The Political Agent of the East India Company Government. Colonel Pottenger directs his Native Agents not to write or try to contact Sindh rulers directly, but always address them through Munshi Jethanand to avoid delays and subterfuges on the part of Talpurs.
1843: It is black day in the history of Sindh. Charles Napier , with troops consisting of 2800 defeated Talpurs at Meani. They were in 17000 in number. Soon after the fall of Sindh, Jack flag was hosted on the Hyderabad fort and British troops started plundering in city and fort. Proclamation is issued by Charles Napeir and Jageerdars and fighting Balochi groups are advised to refrain from taking risk of fighting British troops, return to their homes and assure their friendly attitude and get their Jageers re-restored. In Karachi, Muhammad Sadiq, Diwan Tekchand and Diwan Mulchand- all responsible officers of Talpurs are arrested and Captain Preedy declares Karachi of becoming a British Town by a proclamation and Seth Naumal is placed at authority.
1916: People of Sindh find it fit to revise and re-assign religious duties of their Religious leaders. Young Amil Association of Karachi arranges gathering and Rewachand Vassanmal delivers lecture on the topic of ‘What should our Pandits do’?
1919: The year 1919 was landmark in the history of Sindh and Hind. It proved to be beginning of politics of agitation and violence. Keeping in view the turning of situation, the Governor of Bombay addresses the Darbar at Sukkur, consisting of Jageerdars, Landlords and Sardars from Sukkur, Larkano and Jacobabad. He speaks about construction of Sukkur Barage, promoting of Education for Muslims and construction of roads in all these three districts.
1931: The Branch of the Sindh Azad Party is opened at Village Siyal near Dadu and Moulvi Mian Muhammad Hassan (President), Sirai Mian Muhammad Hassan (Vice President), Moulvi Muhammad Salih Abbasi (Secretary) and Qazi Mian Haji Ahmad (Treasurer) are elected as office-bearers.
1949: Sindh Legislative Assemble mourns death of Quaid-i-Azam and Sir Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah. Condolence resolution is passed. Where as Pakistan Parliament passed Bill for the establishment of an Industrial Finance Corporation.
1955: An appeal is filed in the Federal Court on behalf of the Federation of Pakistan and nine ministers against the Sindh Chief Court’s decision, which declares the dissolution of the Constituent Assembly, illegal.
1964: The Chief delegates of the Pakistan- China Joint Boundary Commission chalk out scheme for joint survey and mapping.
1990: Sindh Rangers unearthed several Torture Cells in Karachi.
Sindh History (16th Befruary)
SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (16th February)
16th February
BIRTH DATES
Ghulam Raza Bhutto (Educationist/1916),
Muhammad Azim Mahar (shikarpur/Journalist/1920),
Kishinchand ‘Ghafil’ (Sukkur > Madras/Poet & Singer/1929),
Mirza Sultan Beg (Hyderabad/Poet/1929),
Parwano Bhatti (Poet/1934),
Hussain Bux Sgar (Husain Bux/Folklore Poet/1934),
Teyoon Mouji (Dadu > Ulhasnagar/Poet/1938),
Qadir Bux ‘Qalandar’ (Veji/Poet/1938),
‘Nawaz’ Abbasi (Arz Muhammad/Poet/1941),
Veena Shringi (Shahdadkot > New Delhi/Radio Announcer, Poetess & Writer/1948),
Dost Ali Bhatti (Writer/1948),
Rajni Tejwani (Ahmadabad/Actress/1955),
‘Asi’ Badar Channa (New Kaleri/Poet/1984).
DEATH DATES
Pirates Hidyatullah Rashdi (Thullah/Religious Scholar/1914),
Harchandrai Vishindas (Karachi/Freedom Fighter/1928),
Bhojsing Pahlajani (Sukkur/Politician/1938),
Nooral Shah ‘Nooral’ (Mori Mangar/Poet/1965),
Sant Raghomal Choharmal (chak/Poet & Freedom Fighter/1966),
Rashid Bhatti (Sukkur/Journalist, Writer/1988),
Rahi Channa (Johi/Poet/1997),
EVENTS
1843: Major Outram writes to Charles Napier that ‘ The account I received this morning led me to conclude that Talpurs are moving up to Galleeanee and Meeanee shikargahs, which by night will double be filled by Balochees, whom it would be difficult to dislodge from such dense jungles, and certainly could not be effected without serious loss. I would, therefore, beg to propose that you allow me to drop down in the steamers tomorrow morning, to fire both shikargahs, which can be done easily from the river, under the steamers’ gun, should opposition be offered; or we could do in this evening, if you prefer it ; only by the morning all the enemy may be collected in shikargahs, which perhaps they may not be in the evening’.
1857: Collector of Upper Sindh submits to the Sindh Commissioner, the proposal f establishing Vernacular and English School at Shikarpur. The Commissioner requests the Government of Bombay to sanction a grant-in-aid of Rs.100 per mensem for running of school.
1917: Shaikh Abdul Aziz Muhammad Suleman starts publication of ‘Sindh Muslim’ weekly from Sukkur.
1933: In the Bombay Legislative Council, Shaikh Abdul Majeed draws attention of the President to certain criticism published in ‘Times of India’ regarding the proceedings of the council and asks whether it was fair and justified.
1969: State of Emergency is withdrawn. DAC (Opposition Parties) accepts President Ayub’s offer of talks and suggests that Moulana Bhashani, Z.A.Bhutto, Asghar Khan and Azam Khan be also invited for talks.
1971: Chairman Bhutto says that PPP has decided to boycott the National Assembly session, unless substantive adjustments on foreign trade, currency and taxation are not made.
1973: President Bhutto removes NAP Governors Ghous Bux Bizinjo (Baluchistan), Arbab Sikandar Khan (NWFP) and Attaullah Mengal Government in Balochitan. Mufti Muhamood Government of NWFP resigns in protest.
1977: PNA leader Air Martial (R) Asghar Khan, while addressing election meeting says that 1977 is the last year of PPP Government, irrespective of election results.
Sunday, 14 February 2021
ndh History (15th February)
SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (15th February)
15th February
BIRTH DATES
Bhawan Ali Shah ‘Saqi’ (Poet/1887),
Abdul Rahim Thebo (Educationist & Writer/1919),
Shaikh Ali Muhammad (Journalist/1925),
Azad Soofi (Poet/1930),
Bhagwandas Doultani ;Hosh’ (Mirpur Mathelo/Poet/1931),
Ram Laheja (Writer/1933),
Ghulam Qadir ;Souz’(Poet/1933),
Dr. Mir Noor Muhammad Talpur (Scientist/1935),
Kirshan Deep (Poet/1935),
Hakim Ali Shah Bukhari (Archeologist/1938),
Ahmad Hussain ‘Ahmad’ (Poet/1948),
Sindhu Mirani (Writer/1952),
Muhammad Sidiq Sario (Folklore Poet/1952),
Mushtaq Panhwar (Writer/1955),
Ghulam Mustafa alies Naeem Malik (Faiz Muhammad Malik/Journalist/1964),
Azhar Hisbani (Mehar/Poet & Artist/1965),
Koural ‘Qurbdar’ (Faiz Bijrani/Poet/1971),
Ahsan ‘Danish’ (Larkano/Poet & Scholar/1974),
Faqir Niaz Samijo (Manbai Jo Tar/Journalist/1981).
DEATH DATES
Hasanand Masnad (saint/1930),
Nangar Soomro (Poet/1948),
Rahim Buz Shaikh (Educationist/1967),
Syed Abdul Hakim (Tando Muhammad Khan/1935),
Moulana Abdul Hai Chandio (Religious Scholar/1979),
Makhdoom Ali Ahmad Derbelai alies Pir Photal(1993).
EVENTS
1843: Charles Napier writes to Major Outram from Hala that ‘I reached this ground yesterday. Do not pledge yourself to anything whatever. I am in full march to Hyderabad, and will make no peace with Amirs. I will attack them instantly, whenever I come up to their troops. They need send no proposals. The has passed, and I will not receive their messages.’
1910: The construction work of the Hassan Ali House in Sindh Madressah is completed by the contractor Essa Khan. The work was started in 1909.
1920: Thre-day All-India Khilafat Conference starts at Mombai. It is presided over by Rais Ghulam Muhammad Bhurgri and is attended by Moulana Abdul Bari of Firangi, Moulana Abu-ul-Kalam Azad, Moulana Zafar Ali Khan, Dr.Saifuddin, Hasrat Mohani and Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
1931: Branches of Sindh Azad Party are opened at Shikarpur, Thul and Village Moulvi Abdullah Leghari. I Shikarpur Haji Moula Bux (President), Moulvi Fazlullah (Vice President), Moulvi Abdul Karim Chishti (Secretary), Khair Muhammad Faqir (Treasurer) are elected as office bearers. In Thul Abdul Rahman Sarki and Moulvi Abdul Karim are elected as President and Treasurer respectively. In Village Moulvi Abdullah, Moulvi Muhammad Hassan (President), Suleman Khan (Secretary) and Ghazi Khan (Treasurer) are elected as office bearers.
1934: In the meeting of the All-India Muslim Conference, His Highness he Agha Khan gives his nominates Nawab Sir Muhammad Ahmad Saeed Khan of Chatri as Chairman and Seth Haji Abdullah as Secretary of the Party.
1965: US Assistant Secretary of state for Near East & South Asia, Talbot describes Kashmir dispute as an ‘emotional issue’.
1969: Z.A.Bhutto, Wali Khan, Rasool Bux Talpur, Ajmal Khatak & Shaikh Ayaz are released.
1979: Supreme court stays Z.A.Bhutto’s execution to hear review plea from February 24.
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