April 1, 2021

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (1st APRIL)

1st April

BIRTH DATES

Khalifo Gul Muhammad ‘Gul’ (Hala/Poet/1811),

Muhammad Sidiqui ‘Musafir; (Tando Bago/Educationist & Poet/1879),

BhojrajNagrani (Hyderabad >Mumbai/Educationist & Writer/1903),

Khawar Qaboolai

Educationist and poet/ 1971.

Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah (Sujawal/Ex V.C & Federal Minister/1918),

TolaramSotehar (Thar/Poet/1919),

BhagwanPushp (Hyderabad >Mombai/Writer/1922),

Arbab Ali ‘Musafir’ (Poet/1925),

Umaruddin ‘Bidar’ (Journalist & Poet/1929),

NazirTukhrai (Poet/1930),

NiazHamayoonvi (Poet/1930),

Amir Bux ‘Nazar’ (Jahan Khan Almani/Poet/1933),

NasirBrohi (Karachi/Journalist/1937),

NasirMorai (Moro/Writer/1937),

Muhammad Khan Larik ‘Ghareeb’ (BaharoLarik/Folklore Poet/1937),

UmirdarazAbassi (Haji Dhdhro /Local Politician/1938),

Ali Anwar Shah ‘Ajmal’ (Talho/Poet/1940),

Dr.Bashir Ahmad ‘Shad’ Pathan/Shikarpur>Larkano/Poet & Scholar/1942),

Muneer Ahmad Chandio (BeroChandio> Karachi/Founder of SIK PRET/Social Worker, & Writer/1943),

Dr.Bashir Ahmad Shaikh (Shikarpur/Ex-V.C/1944),

SachalSarfai (Motani/Journalist/1945),

Abdullah Khan Jissar (Lalia/Adab Dost/1946),

GhulamNabi ‘Naz’ Bhatti (Poet/1946), Abdul KarimTalpur (Writer/1947),

Dr. Badaruddin Ujan (Shikarpur/ & Retired Officer & Scholar/1947),

Muhammad Khan Siyal (Syed Ibrahim Shah/Journalist/1949),

Aziz Brohi (Writer/1950),

Allah Bachayo Memon (Hala/Retired Officer & Writer/1950) Azizullah ‘Aziz’ (RasoolBux/Poet/1950),

Liaquat Rajpar (Larkano/Writer/1952),

Muhammad Usman Memon (Bubak/writer/1952),

Muhammad Yamin ‘Ghamghen’ (Kando Babur/Poet/1953),

LiaquatMagsi (Gul Muhammad Magsi/Writer/1953),

RasoolBux ‘Tamimi’ (Jati/Poet/1953),

WaqarNathanshahi (Poet/1953),

GhulamNabiDipar (Writer/1957),

AsadKhati (Poet/1957),

Abdul JabbarMemon (Shikarpur/Journalist/1957),

Muhammad ParyalMarri (shikarpur/Journalist/1957),

AtiaDaudLarik (MolidinoLarik/Poetess & Feminist/1958),

NiazHussain (Tayab/Journalist/1958),

ShabirBedar Bhutto (sukkur/Jornalist/1959),

ImdadSarwari (Arazi/Poet/1959),

Abdul Nabi ‘Aseer’ (SobdarSargani/Poet/1959),

Noor-u-NisaMemon (Writer/1960),

RasmiAsoni Kumar (Devlali/Poetess/1960),

Dr. Anwar ‘Figar’ Hakro (Shikarpur/Reseach Scholar/1961),

QurbanMangi (Khairpur/Writer & Publisher/1961),

MazharHajano (Shikarpur/Journalist/1962),

Muneer-u-din ‘Roshan’ (Kotri/Poet/1962),

RazakSahito (Karachi/Poet/1962), Sami Ahmad ‘Sami’ (Poet/1963),

Sikandar ‘Raz’ Baloch (Shikarpur/Poet/1963),

Allah Dino ‘Udasi’ Lakhr (SobhoMagsi /Poet/1963),

Bashr Mangi (Writer/1963),

FaqirGhulam Mustafa (Rasoolpur/Poet/1963),

Sami SajidJunijo (Nimsharif/Poet/1963),

MahbatiMalah (SalihPanhwar/Poet/1964),

Sikandar Magsi (Ghotki/poet/1964),

Jawaid Soomro (Hyderabad/Journalist/1966),

NabiBux ‘Naz’ (KaqiFatih Muhammad/Poet/1966),

FazalQadirMemon (Old Hala/Human Rights Activist/1966),

Iqbal Ahmad Chandio (ValidadChandio/Journalist/1967),

’Jani’ IshaqMalah (Rahim Malah/Poet/1967),

Yasir Bozdar (Bozdar Wada/Poet/1967),

ShazadoSitai (Rambko/Poet/1967),

Noor HussainKalhoro (San ghar/Writer/1968) BewasBahar (shikarpur/Poet/1968)

,Amin Bhutto (Poet/1968),

Abdullah Chandio (Khair Muhammad Chandio/Journalist/1968),

NabiBux ‘Naz’ (Matli/Poet/1968),

ManzoorAbro (Panwari/Poet/Child Literature Promoter/1969),

RasheedKhanwahi (Poet/1959), GulsherLochi (Khan Wahan/Writer/1970),

NaimatSoomro (MirpurBuriro/Writer/1970), Imran Soomro (Dadu/Writer/1970),

KhawarQaboolai (Larkano/Poet/1971),

Abdul RehmanRahujo (Rahuja/Journalist/1972),

DadanSandelo (Dad Laghari/Poet/1972),DadanSandilo (Ghotki/Poet/1972),

Muhammad SalihKhoso (Shahdadkot/Journalist/1972),

Dilshad Bhutto (Saeed Khan Bhutto/Journalist/1972),FayazLatif (Larkano/Poet & Scholar/1972),

Shafi Muhammad ‘Shad’ (PuranoTharo/Poet/1973),

QadirJagerani (Meval Khan/Poet/1973),

Ayaz Rizvi (Abbas Shah/Poet/1973), ZulfiqarBughio (Karani/Journalist/1973),

Dlip Kumar Ood (Mithodero/Writer/1973),

AamirFarooq (GahiMahesar/Writer/1974),

Ali Muhammad Abro (Gaheja/Folklore Poet/1975),

’Wafa’ Buriro (Jacobabad/Poet/1975),

MaqboolKhaskheli (Khairpur/Poet/1977),

Ayaz Amar Memon (Fatih Muhammad/Poet/1978),

ZulfiJamali (Haji Qasim/Writer/1979),

AftabLashari (Ghotki/Writer/1979),

Abdul Basit Bhutto (Banguldero/Social Worker & Writer/1980),

ImdadJiskani (Poet/1981),

Ghulam ‘Aadarsh’ (MureedHussain/Poet/1982),

‘Udas’ Premi Bhutto (MakhdoomBilawal (Poet/1986)

.HabibullahChandio (Poet/1989)

SarangChandio (Poet/1991),

MaheenHisbani and Wahid Paris Hisbani.

1st April

DEATH DATES

NarainKirplani (Writer/1933),

Moulana Mir SafiullahAlvi (Religious Scholar/1941),

Abdullah Magsi (Gul Muhammad Magsi/Writer/1993).

1st April

EVENTS

1939: Seth Naomalreturn Karachi in company of Colonel Pottenger who is due to proceed to Bombay. Seth Naomal stays six months here and provides all required services and help to British Camp . During his stay, he got constructed his shops in the Saddar Bazar.

1902: Municipality is created at Mirpurkhas.

1913: The District Local Board is created at Nawabshah. The Board composes of nine nominated and six elected members with Collector as its President.

1921: Anti-Non-Cooperation Society is formed at with DiwanLilaramsingWatanmal ‘Khaki’- an eminent poet.,MirzaQalich Beg is also in the Society. This is first ever move initiated by Sindhi poets and writers to help and support British Government of Sindh in rainy days. The Government is facing tough time from Khilafat and Congress as both parties have launched Non-Co-Operation Movement against the Government.

1924: The Local Adult Education Movement Association is formed at Karachi to impart English Language education and make it popularized. Classes are started in Theosophical Hall.

1931: It is day of political activities in Karachi. On the initiate of Moulana Muhammad Sadiq of Khada and Hakim Fatih Muhammad Sehwani, Annual Session of the Jamiat-ul-Ulema Hind opens at Karachi. Details and speeches are uploaded on Gul Hayat website. Subhas Chandra Bose presides over the Political Sufferers’ Conference here. Swami Govindanand is the chairman of the Reception Committee. It is decided to form ‘ IndianPrsioners Relief Committee.

1936: Sindh gets Provincial status and is separated from Bombay Presidency. Sindh with area of 123080 k.m was an independent country in 1843. She lost its sovereignty in the same year and became a Province of the Governor and CMLA for four years. In 1847 was annexed with Bombay Presidency and lost its Provincial Status. Today her provincial status is restored. Sir Lancelot Grahm is appointed its Governor, with H.K.Kirpalani as Chief Secretary to the Government of Sindh.

1939: The District Larkano Board withdraws Toll Tax.

1940: On the initiate of Moulvi Muhammad Ali, President of Muslim League local branch of Khabar of TalukaMirokhan, a public meeting is held with Moulvi Muhammad Ismail in chair. The meeting is happy on the fall of Allah BuxSoomro’s Government and also congratulates Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi on his election as member of Sindh Legislative Assembly from this Constituency and defeating Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto.

1941: Sir Hugh Dow is appointed as the Governor of Sindh. He started his career as Assistant Collector in Sindh in 1909. He remained Sukkur Barrage Revenue officer from 1927 to 1933. He was appointed the Chairman of ‘Sindh Administrative Committee in 1933. During his tenure as the Governor our two Freedom Fighters: HemonKalani and SoorehBadshahPirPagaro were sentenced to death.

On the same date and year and on the initiate of Sir Haji Abdullah Haroon, G.M.Syed, Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi and K.B. Khuhro ‘Sindh Muslim Journalists Association is formed.Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi (President), Muhammad Khan ;Ghani’ (V.P), Agha Nazar Ali Khan (V.P), Haji Nazir-u-din, editor ‘Hayat’, Karachi (Secretary & Treasurer) are elected as first ever office-bearers.

1952: Government withdraws Camps (Lorhas) and Hurs are made free.

March 31, 2021

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (31st March)

31st March

BIRTH DATES

Allah Bux Talpur (Darya Khan/ Born 31st March 1914),

Imdadullah Unar (Larkano/Retired Officer and joined politics in his last days/ Born 31st March 1936),

Muhammad Yousif Brohi (Kambar/Journalist/ Born 31st March 1939),

Muhammad Chhutal ‘Faraz’ (Aarazi/Poet/ Born 31st March 1941),

Muhammad Usman ‘Chakvi’ (Setharja/Poet/ Born 31st March 1944),

Sikandar ‘Aah’ (Ghari/Poet/ Born 31st March 1950),

Vali Sahar (Masoo Sahar/Poet/ Born 31st March 1980),

Shafiq-u-Rahman ‘Zakir’ (Thul/Poet/ Born 31st March 1984),

Sono Depar (Mehar/Poet & writer/ Born 31st March 1986)

.DEATH DATES

Moulana Abdul Karim Chishti (Shikarpur/Religious Scholar, Journalist & Freedom Fighter/ Death 31st March 1964),

Ali Hassan ‘Maroof’ Channo (Ratodero/Poet/Death 31st March 2012).

EVENTS

1857: The Commissioner in Sindh writes to the Government of Bombay requesting sanction to a grant-in-aid of Rs.100 per mensem to a school proposed to be established at Hyderabad.

1934: Sindh Hindu Conference held in Khalikdina Hall at Karachi and presided over by LalchandNavalrai demands that Sindh shall remain annexed with Bombay Presidency. The resolution proposed by RaiBahadurHiranandKhemchand sates that even Bombay Provincial Committee of the Simon Commission, including its member Shahnawaz Khan Bhutto has opposed the separation of Sindh, hence the demand of Sindh Hindu Conference is justified.

1908: The Sukkur Lodge of the Sindh Theosophical Society is chartered. Kishinchand is elected as its founder President.

1913: The Philosopher and great Social worker DiwanDayaramGidumalShahani marries Urmila Devi- daughter of his Malbari friend. It was a drastic action taken by a man of name and fame and it was termed as violation of Hindu norms. He is criticized at large and is not influenced by any propaganda. Later on Mahatma Gandhi and Moulana Abu-al-Kalam Azad tried to see him, but he regretted to see any one.

1917: Eminent Scholar Dr.Gurbuxani delivers his lecture on the topic of ‘Our Community’. This lecture program is arranged by ‘The Young Amils’ Association’ of Karachi.

1921: Sindh- the land of love and lovely people is being converted into ‘fire-place’ by its sons of soil. British ruleres policy to ‘divide & rule’ has brining its results. Hindus and Muslims have disputed over celebrations of ‘Cheti Chand’. The Government impose ban on the celebration of event at Uderolal, hence, it is celebrated at Nasrpur, the Birth place of Uderolal.

1954: The official Report says that 37,608 students are enrolled in Government recognized 532 schools of the Larkano district and it is 7.5 % of the Population. Out of these 532 schools the number of Primary schools is 495, 456 for boys and 39 for girls. 29028 boys and 3012 girls are enrolled in these Primary schools. The Government’s annual expenditure on Primary education in the district is Rs. 10, 90,285/.

1958: The President IskandarMirza removes A.K .Fazul-ul-Haq from the office of Governor of East Pakistan. In 1940, in the Muslim League Session of Lahore, the ‘Pakistan Resolution’ was proposed by the removed Governor A.K.Fazul-ul-Haq!

1969: CMLA Yahya Khan assumes the office of President of Pakistan to be effective from 25th of March.

March 30, 2021

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (30th MARCH)

30thMarch

BIRTH DATES

1. Moulvi Ghulam Rasool (Shikarpur/Religious Scholar/Born 30 March 1863),

2. Allah BuxNizamani (Thari/Writer/Born 30 March1905),

3. Khadim Hussain ‘Hamdam’ Sarwari (Hala/Poet/Born 30 March1944),

4. M.Ashraf Afghan (Shahdadkot/Journalist/Born 30 March1970),

5. Ahmad Khan Ahmadani (Digri/Writer/Born 30 March1970),

6. QalandarBuxMangrio (Writer/Born 30 March1972)

7. Dr.MakhmoorBukhari (Hala/Scholar/Born 30 March1979),

8. Mir BitabParyo (Nawabshah/Poet/Born 30 March1980),

9. SuhailAkhtarKorejo (Piaro Goth/Writer/Born 30 March 1981),

10. DholanJani (Daro/Poet/Born 30 March 1983),

11. Ghulam Abbas ‘Wafa’ (Poet/Born 30 March 1984).

30thMarch

DEATH DATES

1. Makhdoom Abu-al-Qasim (Thatto/Scholar/Death 30 March 1726),

2. Mir Hassan Ali ‘Hassan’ (Hyderabad/Poet/Death 30 March 1878).

EVENTS

30thMarch

1839: Colonel Pottenger recommends and requests Officer Commanding Thatta that army be instructed not to damage Shikargahs of Sindh Rulers while they are passing through their territory.

1918: The Sindh Provincial Conference opens in Karachi. It is being presided over by MurlidharJeramdas, a Pleader of Shikarpur. Nearly 500 delegates from all parts of Sindh are participating. Details are available on the website of the Gul Hayat (http://www.drpathan.com/)

1919: Sindh protest against Rowlaat Bill. Processions are taken out and meetings are held in major cities.

1954: An agreement is signed with NIPPON Electric Co. of Japan to establish two experimental T.V. stations at Lahore and Dhaka.

1955: Pakistani flag is desecrated at Kabul, Qandhar and Jalalabad.

1972: ‘Pakhtoonistan’ is no longer issue with our party, says NAP chief.

1973: Bhutto invites opposition for talks.

1979: Z.A.Bhutto’s habeas-corpus pleas are dismissed.

1984: Pakistan’s Nuclear program to continue, says Chief of Army Staff, General Abdul Waheed .

1995: President FrooqLaghari holds talks with MQM leaders in bid to restore peace and normalcy in Karachi.

Sindh History (29th March)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (29th March)

29th March

BIRTH DATES

afiz Khair Muhammad Odhi (Shikarpur/Journalist/ Born 29th March 1911),

Jhamandas ‘Musafir’ (shilarpur/Poet & Journalist/ Born 29th March 1918),

Bilawal ‘Pardesi’ (Khanoth/Poet/ Born 29th March 1931),

Moulvi Abdul Ghafoor ‘Ahsan’ (Kharan/Poet/Poet/ Born 29th March 1943),

Mahmood Yousifani (Hyderabad/Writer/ Born 29th March 1943),

Muhammad Hayat ‘Ajiz’ (Poet/ Born 29th March 1958),

Anwar-ul-Haq ‘Mutaqi’ (Hala/Poet/ Born 29th March 1962).

DEATH DATES

Luqman Khokhar (Sono Jatoi/Poet/ Death 29th March 1992),

‘Mulazim’ sarwari (Arazi/Poet/ Death 29th March 1995).

EVENTS

1835: Colonel Pottenger informs his Government that Mir Noor Muhammad Khan has warned Baharo Khoso to abstain from his predatory habits and have asked him to migrate to other part of Sindh and leave Thulwith out fail.

1844: The Governor-General of India while writing to the Governor of Sindh, Chales Napier, applauds the masterly arrangements and cheerful patience of the troops, by which complete success had attended his operations against the Balochee tribes involved in robberies and law-breaking on the west-north border of Sindh.He appreciates cooperation of High Highness Mir Ali Murad Khan for indicating their whereabouts resulting surrender of some of them. Governor-General advises Charless Napier that Balochee tribes be settled in Sindh so as can be scattered and put under observation properly.

1923: The editor of Daily Al-Waheed is in trouble. He was arrested under Section 124 & 153-A of the Indian Penal Code. Today he is produced before the court of the City Magistrate, Karachi.

1931: It is Day of Hindus in the politics of Sindh. The 45th Annual Session of the All-India Congress Committee is being held at Karachi. SardarValibBhai Patel is in chair, whereas Mahatma Ghandhi and Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan are amongst participants. On the other hand, out of Sindh, All-India Hindu Conference is adopting resolution on the issue of the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency. The Resolution says” “ This Conference emphatically protest against non-representation of Sindh Hindus on the 1st Round Table Conference, and repudiate the decision of its sub-committee agreeing in principle to the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency”.

1993: A majority judgment of the Supreme court finds former chief of army staff General (R) )MirzaAslam Beg, guilty of contempt of court but charge is dropped,

March 29, 2021

Sindh in History today (29th March). Research & Video Talk by Dr.Pathan.

تاريخ ٻڌائي ٿي ته اسان جو اپر ڪلاس غيرن کي راضي ڪرڻ ۾ سڪون محسوس ڪندو آھي, پر عوام ڌارين کي ڏينھن جا تارا ڏيکاريندو آھي. ڏسو شاهدي طور پاٽينجر جا 1839 ۾ لکيل خط. * جيڪي جابلو قيبلا سنڌ کي لٽي ڦري ڀڄي ويندا هئا, انگريزن انھن کي پڪڙي سنڌي سماج ۾ ضم ڪرڻ جي ڪوشش ڪئي. اهو تفصيل اڄ جي وڊيو ٽاڪ ۾ ڏسي ٻڌي سگهو ٿا. * سنڌي صحافت تحريڪ آزادئ جي تبليغ ڪندي, فرنگي حڪومت جا ظلم برداشت ڪيا. شاهدئ لاء 1923 جو واقعو پڙهو. * جڏهن سنڌ ملڪ ھئو ته هندن دل تي ان جي خدمت ڪئي. پر ڪن هندن سنڌ کي صوبائي حيثيت ملڻ جي مخالفت ڪئي. اصل سبب ڄاڻڻ لاء وڊيو ٽاڪ ڏسو. * وڊيو ٽاڪ ۾ اڃا گهڻو ڪجھ آھي. ڏسو, ٻڌو, شيئر ڪريو ۽ يوٽيوب تي سبسڪرائيب به ڪريو.

Sindh in History today (29th March). Research & Video Talk by Dr.Pathan.

تاريخ ٻڌائي ٿي ته اسان جو اپر ڪلاس غيرن کي راضي ڪرڻ ۾ سڪون محسوس ڪندو آھي, پر عوام ڌارين کي ڏينھن جا تارا ڏيکاريندو آھي. ڏسو شاهدي طور پاٽينجر جا 1839 ۾ لکيل خط. * جيڪي جابلو قيبلا سنڌ کي لٽي ڦري ڀڄي ويندا هئا, انگريزن انھن کي پڪڙي سنڌي سماج ۾ ضم ڪرڻ جي ڪوشش ڪئي. اهو تفصيل اڄ جي وڊيو ٽاڪ ۾ ڏسي ٻڌي سگهو ٿا. * سنڌي صحافت تحريڪ آزادئ جي تبليغ ڪندي, فرنگي حڪومت جا ظلم برداشت ڪيا. شاهدئ لاء 1923 جو واقعو پڙهو. * جڏهن سنڌ ملڪ ھئو ته هندن دل تي ان جي خدمت ڪئي. پر ڪن هندن سنڌ کي صوبائي حيثيت ملڻ جي مخالفت ڪئي. اصل سبب ڄاڻڻ لاء وڊيو ٽاڪ ڏسو. * وڊيو ٽاڪ ۾ اڃا گهڻو ڪجھ آھي. ڏسو, ٻڌو, شيئر ڪريو ۽ يوٽيوب تي سبسڪرائيب به ڪريو.

March 28, 2021

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (28thMARCH)

28thMarch

BIRTH DATES

1. Naseer Soomro (Hingorja/Poet/Born 28 march 1964),

2. Bashir Ahmad ‘JigarKhoon’ (RasoolBuxBrohi/Poet/Born 28 march 1968).

28thMarch

DEATH DATES

1. Hafiz Khair Muhammad Ohdi (Shikarpur/Journalist & Freedom Fighter/Death 28 March 1982),

2. SherMirbahar (Rustam-i-Sindh/Death 28 March 1985),

3. Allama Muhammad QasimMashori (Mashri Sharif/Religious Scholar & Saint/Death 28 March 1990),

4. ‘Miskeen’ Mulankatyari (Poet/Death 28 March 1999).

EVENTS

28thMarch

1843: The Governor General of India agrees with Governor Sindh, Charles Napier that Karachi be made capital of Sindh, and advises that communication between Hyderabad and Karachi be facilitiated, public buildings be erected and water be obtained from the under Gizri Hills.

1916: The Karachi Citizen’s Club lauds services rendered by Lord Harding for India and British Subject. Seth HarchandraiVishindas presides over the public meeting held in Khalikdina Hall of Karachi. RaiBahadurAlomalTikamdas, Khan BahadurNusserwanji; JamshedNusserwaniji; GidumalLekhraj, Framroz E. Panthakey; DurgdasB.Adavani;LokomalChelaram; D.D.Dhala speak on the occasion and praised Lord Harding and his services.

1956: KaqiFazul-ullah and PirIllahiBux are released on bail. KaziFazul-ullah was one of absentee’s members, when Sindh Assembly voted for favouring One-Unit Scheme.

1977: Z.A.Bhutto takes oath as Prime Minister of Pakistan. Mufti Mahmmod says that newly elected National Assembly is not representative forum of the people and by the people.

1994: Sedition case is registered against MQM Chief AltafHussain, in Karachi.

1995: In a massive crackdown, police arrests in Hyderabad 100 political activists of various parties.

March 27, 2021

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (27th March)

27th March

BIRTH DATES

Pir Ahmad Ali Qureshi (Hala/Poet/ Born 27th March 1884),

Tahil Saroop (Rohri > Mumbai/Poet/ Born 27th March 1931),

Saadullag ‘Ghazi’ (Poet/ Born 27th March 1932),

Laxman ‘Komal’ (Kandyaro > New Delhi/Poet/ Born 27th March 1936)

(Basant ‘Tiyagi’ (Sonhan Moro > Bairagarah/Poet/ Born 27th March 1940),

Birjlal ‘Bewas’ (Dadu/Poet/ Born 27th March 1955),

Gulshan Sindhi (Writer/ Born 27th March 1960),

Makhdoom Jamil-u-Zaman ‘Jamil’ (Hala/Poet, Scholar & Sindh Minister/ Born 27th March 1962),

Muhammad Habib Memon (Hala/Writer/ Born 27th March 1964),

Gharib Gul (Sita Road/Poet/ Born 27th March 1976),

Sajidah Jabeen (Bajara/Poet/ Born 27th March 1978),

Mir Dilshad Dharijo (Raised Mithal Khan/Writer/ Born 27th March 1981),

Wafa Zardari (Jam Zardari/Poet/ Born 27th March 1985).

DEATH DATES

Moulana Abdul Rahman Sakhro (Religious Scholar/ Death 27th March 1897),

Sufi Muhammad Hashim Bukhari (Ilyas/Poet/ Death 27th March 1939),

Pir Azim Shah (Nasrpur/ Death 27th March 1954),

Rais Ghulam Rasool Bhurgri (Jamesabad/Politician/ Death 27th March 1968).

EVENTS

1889: Lord Ray, Governor-General Of India inaugurates the construction work of Sukkur-Rohri Railway Bridge.

1923: On the joint call of the Congress and Sindh Khilafat, Sindh observes the Hartal/Strike to protest against the Government’s Kenya Colony Policy.

1931: Subash Bose addresses the Naujwan Conference at Karachi. He condemns to Bhagat Sing’s execution and makes appeal to the audience for organization of peasants and workers and also pleads for the abolition of caste system. This may be kept in mind that it is said that while on his Sindh tour, Subash went to Gurang Bungalow and held meeting with Pir Pagaro Sureeh Badshah. Subashcame Sindh in 1931 and that time PirPagaro was not even in Sindh. Therefore, it is not correct that PirPagaro was politically influenced by Subash Chandra Bose.

1933: The Central Working Committee of the Hindu MahaSabha, in its meeting held at Delhi discusses on White Paper and terms it against interests of Hindu Community. It was decided that All-India strike will be held on 9th April to protest against the White Paper.

1939: Hindu ministers of Sindh are not happy with K.B. Allah Bux Government. NihchaldasVazirani and DialmalDoulatram resign as ministers, whereas Dr.Hemandas intends to move Mo-Confidence motion against K.B.AllahBux, the Premier.

1940: Sindh Government vide Notification No (s) 29H/207 appoints Judge to conduct Enquiry regarding the Masjid Manzilgah dispute and roots.

1945: G.M.Syed sends Telegram to the Quaid-i-Azam uprising him of political situation in Sindh and expelling him and HashimGazdar from the Party.

1955: The Government of Pakistan promulgates the Emergency Power Ordinance and assumes powers to make provision for framing the constitution, constitute the province of West Pakistan.

March 26, 2021

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (26th MARCH)

26thMarch

BIRTH DATES

1. LaxmanKomal (Kandyaro - New Delhi/Writer/Born 26 march 1936),

2. AasandasVisani (Sindh - Ahmadabad/Artist/Born 26 march1938),

3. Moulana Abdul Wahab Chachar(Religious Scholar/Born 26 march 1942)

26thMarch

DEATH DATES

NIL

EVENTS

26thMarch

1843: The Governor - General approves proposal of Charles Napier to carry on the general Government ofSindh from Karachi and measurers be adopted for facilitating communication between Karachi and Hyderabad.

1920: Sindh Khilafat Conference is held at the Dargah of MakhdoomBilawal. It is attended by more than ten thousand people.

1931: Jawahrlal Nehru presides over 'All - India Students Conference' heldinKhalikdina Hall, Karachi. The Conference disapproves 'Gandhi - Irwin Settlement/Agreement' and resolve to form Provincial Working Committees of students. TirathSabhani, A.J.Mamtora, H.P.Mirchandani, H.G.Butani, B.T.Shahani, H.R.Wadhwani and V.I.Jagtiani played vital role in managing the Conference.

Part2

1950: JUP demands separate ministry for Religious Affairs and ban forever on appointment of non - muslims/pakistanis on key military posts.

1956: Military officers can be removed from service without Court Martial, decides Govt.

1961: It is decided in Governors' Conference that Karachi Division shall be merged into West Pakistan.

1971: Awami League is banned, Shaikh Mujeeb is arrested and military is asked to restore writ of the govt. in East Pakistan.

1973: Bhutto appeals opposition to end boycott and opt for dialogue.

1977: PNA boycotts oath taking ceremony . However, 161 members of the National Assembly take oath.

1991: Four persons at Singapur Airport try to hijack Pakistan Plane but are killed. PPP was blamed for that act and arrests are made in Pakistan.

March 25, 2021

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (25th March)

25th March

BIRTH DATES

Dr. Umar bin Muhammad Daudpoto (Tilti/Scholar/ Born 25th March 1896),

Jethanand Lalwani ‘Taab’ (Hyderabad > Mumbai/Writer& Poet/ Born 25th March 1916),

Kishan Gurnani (Nawabshah > Ajmir/Freedom Fighter/ Born 25th March 1924),

Nishtar Nathanshahi (Poet/ Born 25th March 1929),

Mohan Chhabra (Sindh > Mumbai/Artist/ Born 25th March 1929),

Muhammad Khan Shaikh (Butt Sirai > Larkano/Journalist/ Born 25th March 1931),

Ghulam Hyder Bhambhro (Gendaho/Folklore Poet/ Born 25th March 1937),

Dargahi Mirani (Poet/ Born 25th March 1942),

Hizbullah ‘ Nashad’ (Poet/ Born 25th March 1945),

Dilmurad Dilawar Shar (Rasoolpur/Folklore poet/ Born 25th March 1945),

Muhammad Sidiq ‘Amin’ (Poet/ Born 25th March 1947),

Dr.Mohabat Buriro (Kambar/Awami Tahreek Activist & Writer/ Born 25th March 1952),

Dr.Abdul Qayoom alies Mansoor Malik (Padedan/Poet/ Born 25th March 1952),

Mukhtyar Ghumro (Khairpur/Poet/ Born 25th March 1955),

Malook Lund (Dadu/Writer/ Born 25th March 1957),

Atta Muhammad Rahu (Shahmir Rahu/Writer/ Born 25th March 1977),

Adil Mahar (Mubarkpur/Poet/ Born 25th March 1982),

Kashif Soomro (Shikarpur/Writer/ Born 25th March 1982).

DEATH DATES

Makhdoom Khuda Dost (Religious Scholar/ Death 25th March 1747).

EVENTS

1857: The Commissioner of Sindh sends Circular NO.443 to all collectors of Sindhi issuing instructions as to use of Sindhi in the Revenue as well as in Judicial business. He asks them for adoption of Sindhi as the language of record throughout the Province.

1917: Eminent figure TarachandGajra delivers his lecture on the topic of ‘ What should one do for Samaj/Society?’. This lecture program was arranged by NGO ‘AryaSamaj’ of Karachi.

1923: ShudhiSabha’s activities regarding converting of New Muslims, irritates Religious Scholars. The meeting of the ‘Sindh Jamiat-ul-Ulema’ is held at Karachi with Hakim Fatih Muhammad Sehwani in chair and it is decided to face and deny the propaganda of AryaSamajis.

1931: The working Committee of the All-India Congress Committee meets at Karachi. The city remained active spot of Congress activities for so many days.

1938: The Health Committee of the District Local Board recommends ban on Festivals. According to the opinion of the Committee, festivals are not only burden on economy but, are training centers for violation of Social values.

1953: The meeting of AwamiMahaz Board is held with G.M.Syed in Chair. It is attended by Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi, PirIllahiBux; Ghulam Mustafa Bhurgri; KaziFaiz Muhammad and SobhoGiyanchandani. In this meeting District-wise Sub-Committees are formed or recommendation of party tickets to members interesting to contest election. HyderBuxJatoi, KhudaBuxKuhawar and Yar Muhammad Shah are awarded party tickets for Larkano District.

1969: President Ayub Khan resigns and handed over power to Yahya Khan. Martial Law is imposed in Pakistan. Admiral S.M.Ahsan, Air Martial Noor Khan ang General Hamid Khan are appointed as Deputy MLAs.

1970: Major General (R) Sarfraz Khan Vice President of PDP terms abolition of ‘One-Unit’ as a great mistake.

1971: President Yaya is back from Dhaka after an 11-day stay. Bhutto says that the question of autonomy sought by the Awami League is more than the autonomy. It is bordering on sovereignty.

1977: PNA leadership, Mufti Mahmood, Pro.AbdulGhafoor; MianTufailAhmad;MoulanaNoorani,; Mazari;ShahFarid;Khizir Hayat and KhowajaSarfraz are sentenced to three months imprisonment.

1978: Z.A.Bhutto’s appeal against the Lahore High court verdict is filed in the Supreme Court.

March 24, 2021

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (24th March)

24th March

BIRTH DATES

Asha Chand Punjabi (Mumbai/Artist/ Born 24th March 1951),

Gulsher ‘Pardesi’ (Dubi Masti/Poet/ Born 24th March 1976),

Mahboob Sindhi (Dadu/Poet/ Born 24th March 1982),

Saima Magsi (Gul Muhammad Magsi/Writer/ Born 24th March 1982),

Faiz Laghari (Lalhar/Writer/ Born 24th March 1984).

DEATH DATES

Hosh Muhammad Shidi (Originator of ‘Marvesoon Sindh na desson’, sacrificed his life while defending Sindh/ Death 24th March 1843).

EVENTS

1843: Charles Napier writes to Governor-General of India narrating battle between him and Mir Sher Muhammad. This letter has been written from Dubba, four miles from Hyderabad. It is important in a way also that it has indicated the death date of Hosho Shedi in this battle on 24th of March 1843.Whereas it is said and believed that HoshoShedi lost his life in the battle of Minani. Charles Napier writes: ‘ The forces under my command marched this morning at day-break. About half past 8 0’s clock we discovered and attacked the army under the personal command of the Mir Sher Muhammad, consisting of 20,000 men of all arms….. After a combat of about three hours, the enemy was wholly defeated with considerable slaughter, and the loss of all his standards and cannon.’ Napier ends his letter that:’Three Belochee chiefs fell in the action; one of them was the great promoter of the war,-- HOCHE Mahmud SEEDEE.’

1924: It was announced that the ‘National Baby Week’ will be celebrated in Karachi at various places and eminent Congress leader R.K.Sidhva will be its coordinator. In this connection the first program is held today at Lyari – the place, where people are witnessing heavy rains of bullets daily now. As per announcement, other programs will be held on 26.3.1924 at Old Town, on 30.3.1924 at Sadar and on 1.4.1924 at Kiamari.

1935: The branch of Indian National League is opened in Karachi. Details about its office-bearers and Aims & Objects are available at Gul Hayat website. (http://www.gulhayat.com/).

1941: In the public meeting held at Khalikdina Hall of Karachi, G.M.Syed presides over ‘Oath and Pledge Ceremony’ in the support of Pakistan. He starts reading it and is followed by participants. In that PLEDGE, it is said that we Muslims are different Nation and created by Allah with special Assignment, for translating it we need Pakistan. In this PLEADGE it is further said that any kind of sacrifice that is required by /for the cause will be made without any condition and objection.

1948: Urdu should be a common language of the country, says the founder of Pakistan, while addressing Annual Convocation of the Dhaka University.

1968: More arrests are made in connection with Agartala conspiracy. This drama was staged for years and none of accused was awarded any penalty or punishment. It is said that the script of that drama was written in West Pakistan as Bangladesh Flag was designed here and 6-poits were drafted here. It is said that some politicians of West Pakistan had decided to get rid of East Pakistan.

1985: Muhammad Khan Junijo is sworn in as the Prime Minister of Pakistan.

March 23, 2021

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (23rd March)

23rd March

BIRTH DATES

Mian Ghulam Sidique (Shahdadkot/Religious Scholar & Saint/ Born 23rd March 1844),

Sadhu Hiranand (Hyderabad/Social Worker, Journalist and Congress man/ Born 23rd March 1863),

Ghanshyam Shiwdasani (Hyderabad/Freedom Fighter/ Born 23rd March 1893),

Shaikh Ayaz (Shikarpur/Poet/ Born 23rd March 1923),

Himoon Kalani (Sukkur/Freedom Fighter/ Born 23rd March 1923),

Vishindas Aasrani (Shikarpur/Mumbai/Writer/ Born 23rd March 1924),

Vijay Soni (Mombai/Artist/ Born 23rd March 1950),

Asif Mithyanvi (Poet/ Born 23rd March 1959),

Sardar Ahmad Channa (Larkano/Writer/ Born 23rd March 1968),

Shahd Mahesar (Larkano/Journalist/ Born 23rd March 1974),

Imdadullah Buriro (Mirpur Buriro/Writer/ Born 23rd March 1978),

Mujeeb Sindhi (Korai/Poet/ Born 23rd March 1982).

Sajad Hussain ‘Sajad’ (Sita Road/Poet/ Born 23rd March 1984),

Aslam Patai (Poet/ Born 23rd March 1986),

DEATH DATES

Makhdoom Abdul Wahid Sewistani (Religious Scholar/ Death 23rd March 1809),

Syed Mubarak Shah Sani (Ghotki/Saint/ Death 23rd March 1858)

, Swami Ram Fakir (Dadu > Ajmir/ Death 23rd March 1958),

Adil Sakhirani (Dadu/Writer/ Death 23rd March 1992).

EVENTS

1843: Charles Napier writes to Mir Sher Muhammad Khan that if you choose to meet me tomorrow, as I march to attack you at the head of army; if you will surrender yourself as a prisoner without any other conditions than that your life will be safe, I will receive you.

1923: The meeting of ShudiSabha is held at Parbati Pati Sukkdani Mandar it is presided over by Seth RamchandFatihchand. The strategy regarding reconverting New Muslims (Sanjogi Shaikhs) to Hinduism was finalized.

1930: Sindh Khilafat Conference is held at Mehar. It is attended by eminent Khalfat Leaders.

1931: Sindh observe complete hartal to protest against execution of Bhagatsing and others.

1935: R.D.Bell, Home Member assures Indian Legislative Assembly that the Government has decided to order enquiry into Karachi firing in which more that 40 Muslims were killed by the military firing.

1938: The Leader of the ‘Itad Party’, K.B.AllahBuxSoomro forms Sindh Government. PirIllahiBux and Nihchaldas are inducted as ministers.

1940: Those who participated in All-India Muslim League session of Lahore and favored/supported ‘Pakistan Resolution’ are: G.M.Syed, K.B.Khuhro, M.A.Khaiq, Syed HussainBux Shah (Mirabpur), Haji Dost Muhammad of Larkano, Pir Ali Muhammad Shah Rasdi, Amir Ahmad of Larkano, Muneer Ahmad of Larkano, K.B.Haqnawaz (Shikarpur), GhulamMahuddin, Abdul Hai Siddiqui (Sukkur), Abdul Rauf (Karachi), Muhammad Aslam (Karachi), Muhammad HashimJunijo, Muhammad Ramzan, Muhammad Ali Choudhri (Thar), Maqbool Ahmad (Thar), ChooudhriRahmatullah (Thar), Mirza Rahman Beg (Sukkur), RaisAfzal Khan Khero (Moro).

1941: All the branches of Sindh Muslim League observe Pakistan Day.

1946: The Cabinet Mission reaches at Karachi.

1951: Muhammad AyubKhuhro is sworn in as the Chief Minister of Sindh.

1956: Bengal is renamed as East Pakistan and Federal Court as Supreme Court.

1965: Ayub is sworn as the President of Pakistan for another five years. Z.A.Bhutto is inducted as minister. Malik Amir Muhammad Khan and Abdul Monem khan are appointed Governors of West Pakistan and East Pakistan respectively.

March 22, 2021

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (22nd March)

22nd March

BIRTH DATES

Moulana Taj Mahmood Amroti (Religious Scholar, Poet & Freedom Fighter of first rank/ Born 22nd March 1841),

Moulana Din Muhammad ‘Adeeb’ (Ferozshah/Religious Scholar, Poet & Freedom Fighter/ Born 22nd March 1897),

Indar Dev Bhojwani (Belo > Saurashitri/Poet/ Born 22nd March 1918),

Abdul Ghafoor ‘Sikayal; (Poet/ Born 22nd March 1938),

Abbas Ali Beg ‘Abbas; (Tando Agha/Poet/ Born 22nd March 1944),

‘Bulbil’ Khorwahi (Poet/ Born 22nd March 1954),

Shafique Halai (journalist/ Born 22nd March 1961)

DEATH DATES

Makhdoom Muhammad Usman Mutaalvi (Religious Scholar/ Death 22nd March 1805),

Pir Ali Muhammad Qureshi Ghouspoto (Religious Scholar/ Death 22nd March 1866).

EVENTS

1838: The Government of India asks Colonel Pottenger that apprise Sindh Rulers of views of British Government that the Government is surprised to know that they have submitted themselves to the Court of Persia and it has become matter of concern for the Government of India.

1948: Hindu members of Assemble holds meeting Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah at Dhaka to discuss and review the situation created by the partition and its impact/effect on Hindu community.

1949: Muhammad AyubKhuhro is disqualified for three year and now cannot take part in politics and political activities.

1951: Sindh Chief Minister Kazi Fazul-Ullah resigns.

!956: The new constitution is promulgated in Pakistan.

1971: Bhutto is holding meeting with Mujeeb in Dhaka. General Yahya asks Doultana, Sardar Shoukat Hayat, Muti Mahood, Wali Khan and GhousBuxBizinjo to holds talks with Mujeeb to resolve important political matters.

1977: Z.A.hutto blames PNA for avoiding negotiating vital political issues with his Government.PNA blames and claims arrest of its ten thousand workers.

1978: Heads of States and Governments of Egypt, Syria, Iran, Indonesia, Qatar, Bahrain and Canadian House of Commons appeal to Zia to commute Z.A.Bhutto’s death sentence. Qadafi sends Special emissary. British, U.S and India refuse to comment

March 21, 2021

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (21st March)

21st March

BIRTH DATES

Pirbhdas Birhamchari (Nawbshah > India/Freedom Fighter & Journalist/ Born 21st march 1903),

Haji Muhammad Ibrahim Hingoro (Ratodero/Politician/ Born 21st march 1919),

Rani ‘Nimani’ (Poetess/ Born 21st march 1928),

Abid Ansari (Bajara/Pot/ Born 21st march 1936),

Moula Bux ‘Moulai’ (Nabi Bux Jatoi/Poet/ Born 21st march 1943),

Bashir Ahmad Memon (Hala/Journalist/ Born 21st march 1955),

Abdul Karim Memon (Hala Old/Journalist/ Born 21st march 1961),

Khadim Hussain Shaikh (Kadhan/Writer/ Born 21st march 1965).

DEATH DATES

Esardas Munskhani (Writer/ Death 21st March 1934),

Comrade Haji Muhammad Pirzado (Dodo Sanhri/Freedom Fighter/ Death 21st March 1970)

EVENTS

1917: The Sindh Graduates Association arranges lecture program and R.D.Karmarkar delivers his lecture on the topic of ‘Indian Astronomy’. This may kindly be kept in mind that these NGOs arranged so many lecture programs and those were held on every Tuesday. Prof. Shahani gave his lecture on Gentanjali’ of Tagore and Prof. Dhopeshwarkar spoke on ‘Time and Free Will’. All lectures delivered in these programs arranged by NGOs during British Period, if collected and compiled, can surprise so many people.

1932: Haji Abdullah Haroon and Shaikh Abdul Majeed participate in the All-India Muslim Conference held at Lahore. The Conference is presided over by AllamaIqbal. Audience is not calm and wants to disturb the function. Perhaps they want to show their resentment on AllamaIqbal’s political approach. The situation is deteriorating. Shaikh Abdul Majeed takes over mice. Audience start raising voices: LISTEN TO SINDHI. FRIENDS ! BE CALM AND QUITE. Every, body is seated and situation is under control and proceedings are started peacefully and accordingly. Shaikh Abdul Majeed earns name and later on he is called and known ‘SINDHI’.

1935: While speaking on the motion on the Karachi killings, Lalchand Nawalrai says in the Indian Legislative Assembly that in Sindh, Hindus and Muslims are two sides of one coin and it was due to policy of ‘Divide & Rule’ that another Third party is pushing them in battle with each other.

1951: Liaquat Ali Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan discloses the name of key- leader of the Rawalpindi Conspiracy. He is Major General Akbar.

1955: The Federal Court headed by Chief Justice Muhammad Munir set aside judgment of the Sindh Chief Court in Moulvi Tamizuddin Khan’s petition.

1966: Z.A.Bhutto says that India is violating Tashkent Declaration.

1971: Yahya-Mujeeb talks fail, Z.A.Bhutto is invited by Yahya Khan to reach Dhaka for playing his role in the situation.

March 20, 2021

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (20th March)

20th March

BIRTH DATES

Ramchand Nathani (Rohri > Ajmir/Singer/ Born 20th March 1925),

Saadullah Abro (Writer/ Born 20th March 1932),

Mahmood Sindhi (Karampur/Poet/ Born 20th March 1940),

Umed Ali ‘Wafa’ (Poet/ Born 20th March 1946),

Zahoor Ahmad (shikarpur/Journalist/ Born 20th March 1948),

Veerbhan Jeswani (Jaipur/Singer/ Born 20th March 1952),

Dr.Makhmoor Bukhari (Hala/Scholar & Poet/ Born 20th March 1979),

Sahir Thahim (Chokundi/Poet/ Born 20th March 1979).

DEATH DATES

Soorh Badshah Pir Pagaro (Pir Jo Goth/Saint & Freedom Fighter/ Death 20 March 1943),

Moulana Abdul Bari Indhar (Religious Scholar/ Death 20 March 1958),

Ghulam Ali Abbasi (Valid/Local Politician & Social worker/ Death 20 March 1996).

EVENTS

1843: Major General Sampson is appointed as Second Command to the Governor in Sindh.

1856: The Commissioner Sindh request the Bombay Government for reducing the Baloch Regiment in Sindh so as to increase police force.

1920: The District Khilafat Committee of Larkanoconstitute a committee consisting of PirTurab Ali Shah, Jan Muhammad Junijo, GobindBux and Tahilram so as to collect figures and facts about highhandedness of the Government and victimization of party workers.

1924: The District TharparkarJamiat-ul-Ulema Sindh condoles death of eminent Freedom Fighter and politician RaisGhulamMuhammadBhurgri and offers

congratulations

to Moulana Muhammad Salih for sacrifices made by him for the cause of theMotherland.The meeting is presided over by Moulana Muhammad Ibrahim.

1936: The branch of the Sindh Azad Party is opened at New Hala. Haji Pir Muhammad, Qazi Ahmad Ali and Mian Muhammad Juman and Haji Ghulam Muhammad are elected President, Secretary, Joint Secretary and Treasurer.

1947: Ali Akbar Khan Jalbani and Mumtaz Ali Jaffri, both of Larkana District get sanad for legal practice.

1950: ‘Karachi will emerge as a Greater Karachi and we are working on it’, the Parliament is told by Federal Minister Dr.A.M.Khan.

1952: ‘Urdu is our identification and source of progress’, says MoulanaMoudoodi.

1969: YousifHaroon is sworn in as the Governor of the West Pakistan.

1972: The post of Commissioner is abolished in Sindh.

1977: PNA leaders Asghar Khan, MoulanaNoorani, Sherbaz Khan Mazari and Prof. Ghafoor are released.

March 19, 2021(indh History)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (19th March)

19th March

BIRTH DATES

Kishinchand ‘Bewas’ (Larkano/Poet/ Born 19th March 1885),

Nawab Khudadad Khan Sani (Tajpur/Poet/ Born 19th March 1886),

Syed Miran Muhammad Shah ‘Mir’ (Tukhar/Poet & Freedom Fighter/ Born 19th March 1898),

Sajandas Kundnani (Bhambhor > Bilaspur/Singer/ Born 19th March 1933),

Abid Bathorai (Poet/ Born 19th March 1933),

Ghulam Rasool ‘Samat’ (Tharri/Poet/ Born 19th March 1975).

DEATH DATES

Mufti Muhammad Hussain (Thato/Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ Death 19 March 1963),

Gul Muhammad Khatri (Karachi/Artist/ Death 19 March 1979).

EVENTS

1843: Charles Napier writes to Mir Sher Muhammad of Mirpurkhas that ‘I will make no terms with you, except unconditional surrender, and security for your person, as other Amirs have received. We were at peace with you; we made no war with you; you have made unprovoked war upon us, and have cut off our dawks. If you do not surrender yourself as prisoner of war before the 23rd instant, I will march against you and give you battle’.

1913: The Sindh Scout is awarded affiliation by the Head Quarter, London and the document is signed by Lt. General Sir Robert Beden Powel. The Commissioner is made Patron of the organization. The Sindh Scout started with 12 Scouts and this year the number reaches to 31.

1916: The NGO Karachi Social Service League stages drama so as to earn and collect money for the benefit of children studying in Municipal Schools of Karachi.

1920: On the initiate and call of RaisGhulam Muhammad Bhurgri and Seth Haji Abdullah Haroon Sindh observes 2nd Khilafat Day. People were asked to remain peaceful and avoid to create law & order situation. As it was Friday, therefore, Muslims hold meetings soon after offering Juma Prayers. The Day was observed in length and breadth of Sindh.

1934: GhulamHussainHidayatullah and Muhammad AyubKhuhro while taking part in the debate during the session of the Bombay Legislative Council demand protection of rights of landlords of Sindh.

1935: The Indian Legislative Council carries the motion of K.L.Gauba censuring the Government regarding Karachi firing and killing about 40 persons by Military.

1982: Life-term punishment for desecration of the Holy Quran, an Ordinance is promulgated.

1992: Nawaz Sharif expels NPP of RaisGhulam Mustafa Jatoi from IJI.