Sindh History (31st May)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (31st May)

BIRTH DATES

Syed Pir Ali Gohar ‘Asghar’ Bangulay Dhani (Pir Goth/Saint & Poet/ birth 31thMay 1816),

Ahmad Ghulam Ali Chagla (Karachi/Music composer of National Anthum of Pakistan/ birth 31th May 1902),

Abdul Ali Qalbani (Rohri/Journalist/ birth 31th May 1909),

Surat Hingorani (Writer/ birth 31th May 1921),

Kishan Punjabi (Shikarpur> Ulhasnagar/Writer/ birth 31th May 1937),

Rahim BuxJamali (Shikarpur/Journalism/ birth 31th May 1968)

Fayaz Chand Kaleri (Nawabshah/Poet/ birth 31th May 1972)

31st May

DEATH DATES

Qadirdad Khan (Minister Khairpur State/ death 31th May 1903),

Devi Naraindas Motwani (Larkano/Social worker/ death 31th May 1935)

Moulvi HidayatullahArfani (Kandyaro/Religious Scholar/ death 31th May 1950),

Ustad Raichand (Chelhyar/Historian/ death 31th May 1968),

Arif-ul-Moula (PiaSajan Shah/Poet/ death 31th May 1978)

Syed Shahbaz Ali Shah Jahanyan (Mandham/Saint/ death 31th May 2005)

31st May

EVENTS

1916: Swami Dayanand delivers his lecture on the topic of the ‘Yoga Practice’. The event is organized by the ‘Young Amils’ Association of Karachi.

1927: The Sindh Natural History Society is formed at Karachi.38 are enroled as members on the first day. Later on the Society published ‘The Journal of Sindh Natural History Society’ and it became the basic source material on the Natural History of Sindh.

1931: The weekly ‘Al-Amin’ edited by Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi gives account of sorrows and longings of Khilafat activists of Jacobabad. The paper reports that Sardar Rasool Bux has been awarded 12 months imprisonment, Sepoy Muhammad Daud has been beaten bu S.P, Jacobabad and Government offices have refushed to accept applications written by Munshi Khuda Bux. They all played vital role in the Khilafat Conference of Jacoabad.

1932: Conviction figures about Congress leaders through out India is made public. It reveals that in the month of January 14800, in February 17800,in March 6900, in April 5200 and in the month of May 1932, total 3800 leaders and workers were convicted.

1943: Sindhi Sudhar Society and Bazm Mushara of Larkano jointly arrange Poetic Sitting. The selection from the poetry presented in the Mushera was published in Adeeb Sindh, literary Journal of Larkano.

1951: Gold and other valuable minerals are found/discovered in Baluchistan.

1961; Soviet experts are in Pakistan so as to help the country in oil exploring.

1964: President of Pakistan, General Ayub declares that Pakistan would never agree to a federation or confederation with India as a solution of the Kashmir dispute.

1965: Muhammad Khan Junijo and Jam Mir Ghulam Qadir are inducted in the ministry of the West Pakistan.

1968: Consequent upon closer of Suez Canal, U.S.S.R opts for diplomatic methods to get trade route through Afghanistan and Pakistan. The present war like situation of that trade route area indicates the fight for control over the trade route.

1972: President Bhutto and King Hussain discuss situation in Middle East and the South East Asia.

1973: The PPP Government has hatched conspiracy to kill me and my family, claims Pir Pagaro. The editor of Daily paper ‘Mehran’, and eminent poet Syed Sardar Ali Shah ‘Zakir’ is arrested under DPR>

1985: NWFP Assembly adopts unanimous resolution on the lifiting of Martial Law.

1989: Punjab Chief Minister is happy on talks with MQM. PNA and MQM to support each other in side and outside assemblies.

1992: Pakistan has informed U.N.O of massive Indian infiltration in Sindh, says Nawaz Sharif. But nobody had informed any one including U.N.O of massive and unending migration in Sindh from India!!!

Sindh History (30th May)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (30^{th MAY})

30^th May
 BIRTH DATES

 

1. Mustaq Ali ‘Mushtaq’ (Poet/ birth 30^th May 1946).

 

 

 

 

30^th May
DEATH DATES

 

1. Syed Muhammad Salih Shah SaniJilani (Saint/ death 30^th May 1833),

2. Pari Bai (Hyderabad/Educationist/ death 30^th May 1937),

3. Abdul Fatah ‘Faiq’ (Poet/ death 30^th May 1957),

4. Mirza Hamayoon Baig ‘Shaiq’ (Hyderabad/Poet/ death 30^th May 1957).

 

                              

 

 

30^th May

EVENTS

 

1843: The Government of India accord permission to the Governor of Sindh for appointment of  Dy.Collectors in Sindh.
1848: Spays of Baggage Crops committed offence out of the Cantonment limits of Shikarpur and they faced trial conducted by Police authorities. Today, the Sindh Commissioner sends report to the Government of Bombay.
1931: All-India Khilfat Conference openes at Bombay under the presidency of Moulana Abdul Majid Badauni. Delegate comprising of eminent Khilafat leaders from Sindh is participating.
1941: Juma Khan ‘Gharib’ presides over Poetic Sitting jointly organized by Bazim Mushaera of Larkano and Sindhi Sudhar Society.
1948: 2-day Hari Conference held at Ratodero elects new office-bearers of the Hari Committee, and they are: Hyder Bux Jatoi (President), Moulvi Muhammad Maaz (V.P-1), Abdul Wahid Soomro (V.P-2), Abdul Ghafoor Jan Sarhandi (V.P-3),Abdul Qadir M.Khan (General Secretary)and Moulvi Azizullah Jarwar (Joint Secretary). Following were elected as members of the Working Committee: Ghulam Dastgir and Hakim Din Muhammad (From Larkano), G.M.Syed and Shoukat Ali (From Dadu), Osto Muhammad , Rais Brohi and Khudadad Bhatti (From Nawabshah/Benazirabad), Syed Muhammad Shah Amroti and Moulvi Taj Muhammad Khoso (from Sukkur), Moulvi Sher Muhammad and Sawami Nagdev (From Jacobabad),Allah Bachayo Jarwar , Muhammad Alam Kerio and Ghulam Muhammad Bam (From Hyderabad), Jan Muhammad Pali, Ghulam Muhammad Laghari, Mir Muhammad Talpur and Muhammad Ismail Abbasi (From Tharparkar). 
1951: Main accused in the Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case, Rtd.Major General Akbar is produced before the court headed by Justice Muhammad Sharif.
1966: No other country, but only Pakistan can resolve the Kashmir issue.
1972: Abdul Hamid Khan Jatoi is released and re-arrested. Everything in politics is fair!
1974: Twenty-five thousand Biharis are allowed to migrate and majority of them will be opting for Karachi.
1988: Muhammad Khan Junijo terms action of Zia-ul-Haq as arbitrary and against the fundamentals of the democratic process. Today, Provincial Assemblies and Cabinets are also dissolved by the President.
1990: Twenty-four killed as terrorists go on rampage in Karachi. More thirty-four persons are killed as a missile hit New Karachi.
1993: No-Confidence Motion move is initiated by 37 PDA members against Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Muzaffar Shah.

 

Sindh History (29th May)

 

SINDH HISTORY (29th May)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (29th MAY)

29th May  BIRTH DATES

1. Lokram Sharma (Journalist & Freedom Fighter/ birth 29th May 1890. It is amazing to note that his birth and death dates are same)

2. Ghulam Ali 'Mithal' Channo (Chak/Poet/ birth 29th May 1944).

3. Badil Jamali (Story Writer/birth 29th May 1947  )

29th MayDEATH DATES

1. Mir Noor Ali Shah Rizvi (death 29th May 1785),

 2. Lokram Sharma (death 29th May 1933),

3. Makhdoom Abu Bakar Mahesar (Rahro/Religious Scholar/ death 29th May 1938 )

4. Mir Haji Muhammad Bux Talpur (Mir Sher Muhammad/Writer/ death 29th May 1985).

29th May

EVENTS

Part1

1843: The Governor of Sindh informs the Govt. of India that a servant of Mir Sher Muhammad has been executed for murdering a man. Perhaps this is the first ever execution taking place in Sindh.

1857:Mir Amir Bux son of Mir Faiz Muhammad Talpur is offered Govt. service as requested by him.

1927: The Resolution adopted by the All - India Congress is discussed in the meeting of the Sindh Provincial Hindu Sabha is held at Hyderabad. It was also decided to launch public awareness movement in favor of anti -separation.

1930: In the meeting of Sindhi Muslim politicians held in Karachi with Sir Shahnawaz Khan Bhutto, it is resolved to hold Sindh Azad Conferences in District Head Quarters so the case and cause of the s[...]

Part2

1950: Crack down on farmers starts in Multan. So many are arrested to give them tough time for conflicting their Landlords.

1952: Hassan Mahmood forms first ever Muslim League Ministry in Bahawalpur State. Sardar Muhammad Ajmal Laghari and Rao Hafiz -u- Rahman are taken as ministers.

1962: Begam G.Allana and other six ladies are elected as National Assembly members.

1963: Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to re- establish diplomatic relations.

1973: National Assembly disapproves demand for trial of the Ex - President Gen. Yahya Khan.

1979: Begam Nusrat Bhuttoand Benazir Bhutto is released

1988: President Gen. Zia dissolves National Assembly and removes Junijo cabinet. Prime Minister Junijo was on foreign visits. He found everything changed as he landed at Islamabad!

Sindh History (27th May)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (27^{th MAY})

27^th May
 BIRTH DATES

 

1. Abdul Fatah ‘Faiq’ (Poet/ birth 27^th May 1908),

2. Syed ManzoorNaqvi (Poet/ birth 27^th May 1924),

3. Asha Birjlal (Simla/Artist/ birth 27^th May 1947),

4. AzharJiskani (BaryaPanhwar/Poet/ birth 27^th May 1973)

 

 

 

27^th May
DEATH DATES

 

1. Habibullah Sindhi Nausherai (Religious Scholar/ death 27^th May 1823),

2. Syed Miran Muhammad Shah (Halani/Mufti of Khairour State/ death 27^th May 1925),

3. Dr.Khan Muhammad Panhwar (Aarazi/Journalist, Social worker & Scholar/ death 27^th May 1999)

 

 

 

27^th May

EVENTS

 

1843: The Governor-General of India directs Charles Napier that ‘ The separation of the women from Amirs appears so extraordinary and unnatural……It is essential to our character, that they should be treated with all respect and honor’.
1950:Who so ever Sindhi Hindu migrant desires to return back to Sindh, will be accepted. Government of Pakistan agrees.
1953: The decision of Tribunal regarding the Rawalpindi Conspiracy case is challenged in the Federal Court by accuesed in the case.
1959: Dr.Raziuddin Sidiqui takes over as the Vice Chancellor of Sindh University.
1964: Pakistan mourns death of Indian Prime Minister Pandit Nehru, who breathed his last today.
1969: Budget for the next financial year will be presented by the President and Governors.
1971:Divisional and Taluka Councils are dissolved in Sindh.
1976: Federal Minister for Industries & Kashmir affairs, Syed Qaim Ali Shah lays foundation stone of 1oo kw Radio station at Khairpur.
1977: PNA is doing Table Work for talks with the Government; it is announced by the party spokesman.
1987: Former Balochistan Governor, Mir Ghous Bux Raisani and his five guards are killed in Karachi.
1990: Forty five in Hyderabad and Twenty two in Karachi are killed. Curfew is imposed.

Sindh History (26th May)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (26th May) By. Dr. Dur Muhammad pathan

26th May

BIRTH DATES

Ramchand Bachani (Tando Adam/Journalist & Freedom Fighter/ birth 26th May 1904),

2. Mustafa Hyder Jatoi (Bakhodero/Writer/ birth 26th May 1934),

3. Khalid Khokhar (Badani/Journalist/ birth 26th May 1965).

26th May

DEATH DATES

Khatanmal alies Swami Tilokdas (Abdo - Ulhasnagar/Poet & Politician),

2. Mirza Ajmalbeg Mirza(Tando Thorho/Poet/death 26thMay 1984).

26th May

EVENTS

Part1

1843: The Governor - General of India directs to the Governor of Sindh that Karachi be made Capital of the British Sindh and Water for Karachi be obtained from the Ghizree hills and measures be adopted for communication between Karachi and Hyderabad.

1849: Lord Bishop of Calcutta is granted custody of churches and burial grounds.

1895: Weakly 'Aftab Sindh' is founded by Haji Abdul Rahman Memon at Sukkur. Rais Shamsuddin 'Bulbl' is first editor. The played role in encountering propangda by Arya Samaj and Christanity.

1930: Ayub Khuhro compiles 'Sufferings ofSindh'. That proved to be better Presentation in favour of separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency.

Part2

1949: Pakistan demand plebiscite in Hyderabad Dhakan.

1950: Journalists take out protest procession in Larhore against Pir Ali Muhammad Shah Rashdi, the president of PNEC.

1953: U.K's pro - Indian policy on Kashmir issue is compelling Pakistan to revise herrelations with that country, say Prime Minister Bogra.

1956: Maj. Gen. Iskandar Mirza, president of Pakistan, imposes President's rule in East Pakistan.1958: Russia doubts misuse of U.S.A base in Pakistan against her integration. Pakistan denies it.

1975: Opposition is violating 6th Feruary Agreement, say Z.A.Bhutto.

1977: Acceptance of our basic demands has paved way for opposition - Govt. talks, says Pir of Pagaro, Acting President of PNA.

1979: Begam Nusrat Bhutto is elected as PPP Chairperson.

dh History (25th May)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (25th MAY)

Research By. Dr. Dur Muhammad Pathan

BIRTH DATES

25thMAY

Pir Muhammad Rashid RozayDhani (Pir Jo Goth/Religious Scholar, Saint and founder of ‘Pagara’ school of that/ birth 25th May 1757),

KirshanRahi (Larkano>Mombai/Journalist & Poet/ birth 25th May 1932),

TajBaloch (Poet & Editor of ‘Sojhro’/ birth 25th May 1940),

Dr.Dur Muhammad Pathan (Khair Muhammad Arija/Founder Gul Hayat Institute/ birth 25th May 1945),

Zulf Chang (Ghindan/Poet/ birth 25th May 1974).

Makdoom Mahboob – Ul- Zamn (Hala/ Poet /1991

DEATH DATES:

25thMAY

Janullah Shah ‘Shaiq’ (Rohri/Poet// death 25th May 1839),

Mustafa HyderJatoi (Bakhodero/Writer/ death 25th May 1975),

Arban Noor Muhammad Palijo (Nationalist Plitician/ death 25th May 1979)

,JaffarPanhwar (Dhamraha/Poet/ death 25th May 1984),

‘Udasi’ Amir Bux (Kachho/Poet/ death 25th May 1994).

EVENT DATES:

25th May

1835: Colonel Pottenger writes to Government of Bombay acknowleding receipt of a copy of their letter to Muhammad Rahim Shirazi relating to opening the trade by the Indus anf informing that the best time of the year for navigation was in end of February, March and April as the southerly winds blew regularly.

1843: Further information about Hyderabad Darbar is sent to the Government of India by Charles Napier. He writes that nearly all chiefs had made their Salam and that Right Bank of the Indus was as obedient as the left.

1895: The weekly ‘Aftab Sindh’ is founded at Sukkur by Haji Abdul Rahman Memon with Shamisuddin ‘Bulbul’ as its editor. The paper defended Islamic cause in Upper Sindh for years.

1900: Kotri bridge is opned and it was first important communication link not only in Sindh but very important for Punjab also.

1919: Shiva Mandli is formed in Garhi Yaseen. This NGO of Hindus remained active and functional for years.

1948: India and Pakistan agree to start trade on Barter System.

1952: Protest Day against ‘Security Act’ is observed by various Journalists’ organizations throughout country.

1955: Pakistan to provide protection to interests and investing institutions of U.S.A in country. Agreement is signed in Washington.

1956: East Pakistan political situation is discussed in the Federal cabinet meeting.

1960: The Presidential cabinet approves the prelimnary Master Plan for the new capital in Islamabad.

1969: G.M.Syed and Mumtaz Doultana discuss ‘One-Unit’ issue in their meeting.

1971: Pakistan lodges protest with India against threat of armed conflict with Pakistan by Indian Prime Minister.

1992: Law enforcing agencies cordon off all exit and entry points of Sindh Capital.

Sindh History (24th May)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (24th MAY)

Research By. Dr. Dur Muhammad Pathan

BIRTH DATES:

24thMAY

Dali Nawani (Delhi/Actress/ birth 24th May 1962),

Dr.KaramHussainWadho (Chakiani/Scholar/ birth 24th May 1971) ,

DoulatramKhatri (Mithi/Writer/ birth 24th May 1976).

DEATH DATES:

24thMAY

SrichandMewaram (Pad Edan>Ajmir/Freedom Fighter/ death 24th May 1967),

Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi (Freedom Fighter, Journalist & Sindh Minister// death 24th May 1978),

Moulvi Abdul GhafoorSitai (Journalist & Freedom Fighter// death 24th May 1981)

EVENT DATES:

24h May

1838: Colonel Pottenger writes to Mir Noor Muhammad Khan informing him that he has been appointed as Resident in Sindh and Captain Mellwill as his assistant by the Government of India.

1851: Major Jacob, Political Superintendent, Upper Sindh Frontier, suggest to the Commissioner of Sindh that if reseonable amount of assistance is given to Bugtis, it would help us to allow them to retire to their former country.

1844: Government of India advise Sindh Administration that restore and maintain ancient supermacy of Thakurs and Chiefs of Thar District over people so as to get their assistance in law & order situation in that area and create loyal class there.

1921: Jairamdas Doulatram, Dr.Choithram Gidwani and Kisomal alongwith Khilafati leaders address a big public meeting at Badin and advise people to take part in Non-Co-Operation Movement religiously.

1922: Moulvi Abdul Aziz of ‘Hyderabad Latifi Madressah’ exhorts the people in the public meeting organized by the Badin Aman Sabha. Loyality songs are sung and leaflets of the Publicity Committee are distributed. Dalpatrai, Dingomal (Secretary of Aman Sabha), Khemchand Ambratrai spoke on the occasion.

1941: District Sukkur Muslim League Conference is held at Sultankot under presidentship of Makhdoom Mureed Hussain of Multan. It is largly attended big show of the party there.

1949: Prime Minister of Pakistan, Liaquat Ali Khan disapproves Punjab Muslim League’s demand about replacing of non-muslim Governor of Punjab.

1950: Fifty thousand Indian Muslim Migrants have reached Pakistan with in last five months, it is announced by the Government. This may kindly be noted that number of migrants raised later on and it was not so high in early days.

1954: Parliament to debate the motion of Mian Iftkharuddin that Military-aid pact singed between U.S.A and Pakistan will not be in grater interests of the country.

1963: Pak-Afghan talks start in Iran. Pakistani team is headed by Z.A.Bhutto, Foreign Minister .

1968: Air Force station Maripur is renamed as “Masroor Air Force Station”.

1971: Awami League intended to arrested me, discloses President Yaya Khan.

1977: Riaz-ul-Khatib, Saudi Ambassador meets Bhutto and Mufti in connection with resolving political differences between them.

Sindh History (23rd May)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (23rd MAY)

Research By. Dr. Dur Muhammad Pathan

BIRTH DATES:

23rdMAY

Makhdoom Abu Muhammad Halai (Religious Scholar/ birth 23rd May 1577),

Abdullah Chano (Literature-lover Revenue officer/ birth 23rd May 1902),

Nathan Raj ‘Pinto’ (Khairpur>Dholya/Artist/ birth 23rd May 1923),

GhulamHyder ‘Hyder’ (Poet/ birth 23rd May 1935),

HareshKakwani (Ajmir/Writer/ birth 23rd May 1951),

KamleshGangwani (New Delhi/Singer/ birth 23rd May 1955),

Abdul Aziz Memon (Karachi/Journalist/ birth 23rd May 1957)

DEATH DATES:

23rdMAY

AkhundLufufullah (Poet/ death 23th May 1902),

MoulviNazirHussainJatoi (Religious Scholar & Politician/ death 23th May 1974),

HabibSangi (Sujawal/Poet/ death 23th May 2007).

EVENT DATES:

23rd May

1843: Charles Napier apprises the Governor-General of India about Darbar, that he conducted at Hyderabad. He reports that 8,000 chiefs, with their followers attented it. He had pardoned all Jagerdars who had not made their salam before and that the Jager of those fell in battle had been given to their children subject to the payment of rent. The result of the greatest assembly of about 20,000 men was very gratifying. Wali Chandio was presented with a gold cimetar for his loyalty and fidelity.

1932: More than 600 people are participating in a meeting held at Malir of Karachi, in the garden of Haji Pir Bux Baloch. The meeting is presided over by Sardar Jam Bijar Khan, First Class Jagerdar and in this meeting ‘Malir Zamindar Association & Bus Service’ is formed. It is decided to purchase 12 buses and start Bus Service in Karachi.

1952: City Magistrate of Delhi issues warrants against Yousif Haroon, Pakistani High Commissioner in Australia.

1955: Fatima Jinnah warns people in power that foreign influence is overshadowing democracy in the country. Uprising will take birth, if civil rights are restored without fail.

1972: Z.A.Bhutto assures full support and protection to traders, bankers and industrialists. Addresses their gathering in Karachi.

1977: Pakistan Communist Party takes re-birth. It was declared unlawful in 1953 and ban on the party was withdrawn in 1971.

1996: IMF demands lowering of the budget deficit and introduction of General Sales Tax besides, Agricultural Income Tax as loan conditionalities.

Sindh History (22nd May)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (22nd MAY) Research By. Dr. Dur Muhammad Pathan BIRTH DATES: 22nd May 1. Faqir Allah Rakhio Mahar (Sadiq Ji Wandh/Poet/ birth 22nd May 1820), 2. Syed Panah Ali Shah (Moro/Ex - Secretary Education/ birth 22nd May 1929), 3. Thanwar Satwani (Dadu/Ajmir/Writer/ birth 22nd May 1936).

DEATH DATES: 22nd MAY 1.Hafiz Abu Muhammad Salm Sindhi Muhadis (Religious Scholar/ death 22th May 1846), 2. Pir Roshan Sarhandi (Saint/ death 22th May 1901) 3. Kavi Sant Sawami Pahlajrai (Khahi - Divali/Poet/ death 22th May 1968 )

EVENT DATES: 22nd May 1843: The importance of Shikargahs of Sindh is realized by the Governore. Therefore he wants to establish Department so as to derive profit from the timber and to make Shikargah a great source of revenue. 1851: The Collector Karachi decides for erection ofMarket and with his efforts Empress Market is erected on the place where some revolutionaries were blown up with Cannon in connection with involment in events of 1857. 1920: The Sindh Khilaft Committe sends share of Rs.15000 to Moulana Muhammad Ali Johar through All -India Khilafat Committee. The amount is to be utilized on sending Khilafat Deputations to other countries.

Sindh History (21st May)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (21st MAY)

21st May

BIRTH DATES

1. Arjun Bharwani (Hyderabad >Mombai/Writer/ birth 21th May 1921),

2. Hashmat Harwani (JhandoMarri> Ahmadabad/Writer/ birth 21th May 1936),

3. Moulana NasrullahBuriro (Muhammad SalihBuriro/Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ birth 21th May 1946),

4. Hussain Bux Kanhio (Allahrakhio/Writer/ birth 21th May 1949)

5. Muhammad AbidMazhar (Bajara/Poet/ birth 21th May 1951),

6. Vikram Shahani (Khairpur> Ahmadabad/Actor/ birth 21th May 1954).

21st May

DEATH DATES

1. Moulana Dur Muhammad Dol (Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death 21h May 1951)

2. Hyder Bux Jatoi (Hari Movement leader, Poet and Journalist/ death 21th May 1970)

21st May

EVENTS

1943: Motomal Dhanrajmal and Kishan Jewatram, both students of Larkana Municipal High School are arrested under Section 34 a (6) and 38 a (1) of the Defense of India Rules. Both are caught red-handed with political literature against the British Government and were found addressing students’ gathering to change their loyalty and insisting them to take part in the Freedom Movement.

1949: The ban previously imposed by the Government on ‘Rajb Gathering’ in Pir Jo Goth is withdrawn.

1950: I am in favour of making Urdu as Medium of instructions, says Sindh Education Minister, Agha Ghulam Nabi Pathan.

1953: Pirzado Abdul Sattar is sworn in as the Chief Minister of Sindh.

1955: Malik Feroz Khan Noon’s ministry is dismissed in Punjab. He is replaced by A.Hamid Dasti.

1958: Allama Mashrqi and other accused in Dr.Khan Sahib’s murder are handed over to police for judicial lock-up.

1962: Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan to remain House-arrested till further orders notifies the Government.

1975: Agricultural College Tando Jam and Engineering College Jamshoro are upgraded as universities with effect from next financial year.

1977: Islamic Foreign Ministers’ Conference, held in Libya, criticizes the reported foreign intrigues in Pakistan.

1979: Islamisation as conceived by Zia starts. An Ordinance to check obscenity in films is promulgated.

1990: Colonel Qadafi assures all help to meet aggression against Pakistan. Talks are held between Benazir and him in Libya.

1993: Pakistan will not sign Non-Proliferation Treaty unilaterally, says Pakistani Foreign office Department.

Sindh History (20th May)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (20th MAY) Research By. Dr. Dur Muhammad Pathan BIRTH DATES: 20thMAY Wadhomal ‘Bechen’ (Poet/ birth 20th May 1914), Muhammad Alam ‘Alam’ Hisbani (Poet/ birth 20th May 1929), GhulamHyderNizamani (Hayat Nizamani/Singer/ birth 20th May 1933), A.SultanaWaqasi (Poetess/ birth 20th May 1951), Kumar Khilwani (Shikarpur> Thana/Artist/ birth 20th May 1955), Arbab Ali ‘Adil’ Chohan (Shikarpur/Poet/ birth 20th May 1957), Ali AtharMoosani (Rohri/Poet/ birth 20th May 1960), AneesHajano (Hajana/Journalist/ birth 20th May 1971), NazirMalah (Salimabad/Writer/ birth 20th May 1974).

DEATH DATES: 20thMAY Syed Ali Bakhri (Saint & Scholar/ death 20th May 1374) Yar Muhammad ‘Muslim’ Tanwri (Jacobabad > Karachi/Poet/ death 20th May 1966), Dr. Noor Muhammad Talpur (Scholar/ death 20th May 1975).

EVENT DATES: 20th May 1847: Boundary survey of Rohri distric is completed and Farrington, Dy.Collector of Rohri forwards a sketch of the District and town of Rohri to the Government of Sindh.

1852: Every Department starts submitting its Annual Reports to the Government. Today Report about working of Police is submitted to the Commissioner, Sindh.

1920: Haji Abdullah Haroon, Moulana Taj Mahmood Amroti and Hakim Shamisuddin Ahmad Kazi are elected as President, Vice President and Joint Secretary respectively of the Sindh Khilafat Committee. It has also been notified by the Khilafat Committee that so many Managers of Deni Madressahs have declared that in future they will not accept or request for financial aid for their Madressahs and Schools from the Government. Some of them are: Khalifo M.Usman of Mured Machhi (Mirokhan), Moulvi Muhammad Hassan of Sujawal Gopang, Moulvi Din Muhammad of Buthi; Moulvi Muhammad Alam of Mahboob Tunyo; Moulvi Muhammad Azam of Pind, Merokhan; Mulan Imran of Tando Ali Murad; Moulvi Khair Muhammad of Chhto Joyo; Moulvi Fatih Muhammad of Hasil Jamali; Moulvi Qadir Bux of Drib Chandio and Hafiz Abdul Ghani of Bhanbho Chandio.

1922: A public meeting is arranged by Aman Sabha of Tando Bago under chairmanship of K.B.Mir Ghulam Muhammad.It is attended by Keswandas, Mukhi Hiromal; Bhai Topanmal; Edanmal and Tourmal. Moulvi Abdul Aziz Pro-Government Moulvi is specially invited to share his knowledge about Khilafat and advise people not to take part in any agitation launched by Khilafat Committee.

1947: Bazim-i-Mushaera of Larkano arranges Poetic Sitting. The Poetry presented was later on published in ‘Adeeb Sindh’.

1951: Major General Nazir Ahmad is arrested in connection with Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case.

1956: Chief Minister of East Pakistan is not allowed by the Speaker of East Pakistan Provincial Assembly to present Budget.

1968: Pakistan has given notice to U.S.A for termination of lease of the American Communications Unit at Badaber, near Peshawar, the National Assembly is told.

1973: PPP government is the modern shape of dictatorship. It is neither in the interest of democracy, nor in the interest of people, blames Asghar Khan.

1977: Four killed and 16 injured in anti-government riots is Sialkot. Curfew is imposed. Unrest prevails in Karachi and Lahore.

1978: Z.A.Bhutto’s appeal against Lahore High Court judgment. Hearing by the full bench of the Supreme Court.

Sindh History (18th May)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (19th MAY)

19th May

BIRTH DATES

1. Ghulam HussainShaikh ‘Misken’ (Shikarpur/Poet and father of ShaikhAyaz/ birth 19th May 1875),

2. Najima Noor Phulpoto (Khairpur/Poetess), Hafiz Rahim Lakhan (Qadirpur/Writer/ birth 19th May 1961),’

3. Miskeen’ Paatai (BahramChandio/Poet/ birth 19th May 1962),

4. Atia Batool Tunyo (Sukkur/Writer/ birth 19th May 1976).

19th May

DEATH DATES

1. Moulana Pir Rushdullah Shah Rashdi (Jhando/Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death 19th May 1922),

2. Mirza Qurban Ali Baig ‘Qurban’ (Tando Agha/Poet/ death 19th May 1932),

3. Moulana Bahuddin ‘Bahai’ (Religious Scholar & Poet/ death 19th May 1933),

4. Moulana Muhammad HassanTalpur (Tando Jam/Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death 19th May 1963),

5. Moulana Abdul Baqi (Hamayoon/Religious Scholar/ death 19th May 1964),

6. Duwarka Parsad Sharma (Dadu> Jaipur/Journalist & Freedom Fighter/ death 19th May 1966).

19th May

EVENTS

1845: The draft of treaty between His Highness Mir Ali Murad Khan and Government of India is sent by Charles Napier with remarks that all lands held by Mir Ali Murad Khan in north of Rohri belong to him by gift and those in the south of Rohri are his by right.

1849: The Government of Bombay approves Rules for (Civil) Justice for Sindh as proposed by the Sindh Commissioner.

1916: The lecture program is organized by ‘ The Young Amil’s Association of Karachi that is chaired by Vazirmal, Registrar of the Judicial Commissioner and lecture is delivered by Achalsing Awani on the topic of ‘ Deti Leti and Amil Marriage’.

1920: Moulana Muhammad Sadiq of Khuda is sharing account and details of Jacobabad Khilafat Conference in public meeting at Karachi. Muhammad Hussain, one of from audience breathes his last as the story of political sorrows and longings was unbearable and terrible for him. Is it not a tragedy of our history that leaders are given undue place in the pages of history and common workers are ignored at all. Who knows Muhammad Hussain and his attachment with ideology?

1848: India will not welcome back those who have left India and migrated to Pakistan on their own. They are not Idian citizens more, declares Indian Government.

1951: Seth Fida Alibhai, Sardar Baz Muhammad Jogezai and Yahya Bhakhtiar resign as members of the ‘Balochistan Council’ constituted by the Government of Pakistan.

1952: Fifty-two persons are arrested in Karachi on account of attacking ‘Ahmadi/Qadyani Convention’ held there.

1953: Sindh Muslim League must comply with instructions of the Pakistan Muslim League on Cabinet- making/formation task, says Khuwaja Nazimuddin PML President.

1958: Muslim League, Nizam-i-Islam Party and Jamait-i-Islami form an alliance for the next general elections.

1960: Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan is disqualified from taking part in politics.

1977: imposition of Martial law by PPP Government is challenged by PNA in Lahore High Court.

1991: Terrorist kills 4 innocent people in Hyderabad.

1996: Cabinet Committee on Privatization approves sale of Bankers Equity Ltd tp LTV Consortium.

History (18th May)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (18th MAY)

18th May BIRTH DATES

1. Sadhu Navalrai (Hyderabad/Social Worker and Brother of Sadhu Hiranand and both were founder of N.H.Academy of Hyderabad/ birth 18th May 1848),

2. Viromal Begraj (Sukkur/Journalist & Freedom Fighter/ birth 18th May 1893),

3. Ramesh Mehta (Karachi >Mombai/Singer/ birth 18th May 1929),

4. Ghulamm SarwarBhatti (Nasirabad/Folklore Poet/ birth 18th May 1943),

5. Chandro Nankani (Baroda/Singer/ birth 18th May 1952),

6. Mir Muhammad Bughio (Khairpur Nathan Shah/Journalist/ birth 18th May 1977),

7. ‘Firaq’ Halepoto (Sirajuddin/Poet/ birth 18th May 1980)

18th MayDEATH DATES

1. Shaikh Abdul LatifSani (Luwari/Saint/ death 18th May 1821),

2. Mirza Madad Ali Baig ‘Madad’ (Hyderabad/Poet/ death 18th May 1930),

3. Pir Ali BuxBhittai (Bhit Shah/Singer/ death 18th May 1933),

4. Dr.Saeed Halai (Port/ death 18th May 1985)

18th May

EVENTS

1832: Colonel Pottenger informs his Government that Mir Naser Khan of Mirpur makes overtures for a separate treaty on favouring terms but he refuses to do anything without the knowledge of Mir Murad Ali of Hyderabad and without orders of Governor –General.

1922: Sindh Congress observes ‘Gandhi Arrest Day’. Meetings are held and processions are taken out.

1926: ‘Amature Dramatic Society’ of Jacobabad stages drama ‘Sachi Patri’ at Larkana. The income will be donated to Gaoshala of Jacobabad.

1936: ‘Civil Liberties Union’ is formed in Sindh with Jamshed Mehta as its founder president.

1950: The PeshawarUniversity comes into existence.

1952: Qadianis’ Convention at Karachi is rampaged.

1962: The former chief justice Muhammad Munir is appointed Law Minister of Pakistan.

1971: U.N.O Secretary-General U Thant issues worldwide appeal for aid to the East Pakistani Refugees, now in India.

1975: Arrested defunct NAP leaders to remain at Sihala, Supreme Court orders.

1986: PML(N) decides to remove Syed Fakht Imam from the National Assembly speakership.

1991: Dr.Qadir Magsi disassociate himself from Jeay Sindh and announces his own party.

1992: Overspending on military can led to disintegration. Benazir calls for arm-cut agreement with India.

1994: U.S.A to send its technical proposal for ‘non-intrusive nuclear inspection’ . Step is aimed at verifying that Pakistan does not possesses any nuclear weapon.

Sindh History (17th May)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (17th MAY)

17th May

BIRTH DATES

1. Makhdoom Amin Muhammad Awal (Hala/Saint & Poet/ birth 17th May 1545),

2. His Highness Mir Nasir Khan (Hyderabad/Ruler/ birth 17th May 1804),

3. Syed ManzoorNaqvi (Poet/ birth 17th May 1924),

4. Nawab Sultan Ahmad Khan Chandio (Ghabidero/Politician/ birth 17th May 1934),

5. Mufti HidayatullahArijo (Arija/Religious Scholar/ birth 17th May 1938),

6. Abdul Hakim Narejo (IzatJiWandh/Folklore Poet/ birth 17th May 1950),

7. Jiwati Mehta (Ahmadabad/Actress/ birth 17th May 1963),

8. GhulamHyder Shah ‘Hyder’ (Sidiq Shah/Poet/ birth 17th May 1967).

17th May

DEATH DATES

NO DEATH

17th May

EVENTS

1917: Miss K.Vealle delivers lecture on the topic of ‘Theosophy & Hiduism’. The program is organized by Young Amil’s Association of Karachi.

1920: A public meeting is held at Mithyani with Pir Turab Ali Shah in chair. Moulvi Fazul Muhammad and Moulvi Karim Bux deliver their speeches on the importance of Khilafat and ask people to participate in Khilafat Movement. The function is arranged by Mian Muhammad Sidiq and Khair Muhammad, both Zamindars of Mithyani.

1922: It has been notified that Haji Khamiso Gul Muhammad has been elected as a member of Legislative Council of the Governor of Bombay by the Karachi District Muhammadan Ruler Constituency in place of Muhammad Abid Abdani who breathed his last.

1924: Anjuman Taraqi-ay-Urdu establishes Book Store in Karachi.

1926: Syed Miran Muhammad Shah appears for the oral examination in the office of Judicial Commissioner Sindh for the post of Sub Judge, but he is not selected.

1950: The number of Muslim migrants from India those have reached in Pakistan/Sindh recently, is 103600. None of them will be sent back to India, says Ishtiaq Qureshi, State Minster.

1951: Accused and arrested in Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case, Maj.General Akbar, Begum Nasim Akbar, Faiz Ahmad Faiz, and Sajjad Zaheer are shifted to Lahore Jail.

1954: Communists are behind unrest and uprising in East Pakistan, says Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali.

1960: If Peshawar is attacked by Russia, Atom Bombs can be dropped on her major cities, says AyubKan, the President of Pakistan. He also lodges protest with U.S.A for using of U2 from Peshawar Base to make USSR Jet target.

1972: Abdul Hamid Jatoi is arrested on account of providing shelter to criminals.

1969: Boundary demarcation in Rann Kutch is completed in accordance with International Tribunal Award.

Sindh History (16th May)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (16th MAY)

Research By. Dr. Dur Muhammad Pathan

BIRTH DATES:

16thMAY

KirshanJethanand (Journalist/ birth 16th May 1927),

GhulamNabi ‘Aaqil’ (SalihNagor/Poet/Poet/ birth 16th May 1931),

BaldevGhanshyani (Ahmadabad/Artist/ birth 16th May 1958).

DEATH DATES:

16thMAY

Muhammad Azam ‘Azam’ (Banholakhr/ death 16th May 1915),

Zaman Shah ‘Saqi’(Thatto/Poet/ death 16th May 1928).

EVENT DATES:

16th May

1841: Camels are plunderd and Lieutenant Clarke is killed on Murri hills. Murris are giving tough time to British officers.

1940: Munshi Abdul Ghafoor empolyee of The District Local Board Larkano, who proceeded to 9 month without pay leave and went Lahore to join movement launched by Khaksar Tahreek and was arrested there, is released from jail after completing his 5 month term of imprisonment.

1952: Sindh Journalists’ Association condemns the promulgation of Security Act and terms it as violation of Human-rights.

1954: Majorty of Sindh Assembly members resign from Pakistan Muslim League.

1961: Karachi is connected with Jeddah by Radio Telephone Service.

1965: G.Allana earns the title of ‘Poer Lareate’ .

1974: Sindh Government retires 65 officers on corruption charges and dismisses other 225 of their services.

1977: Middle East leaders meet Z.A.Bhutto and PNA leaders to minimize tension and pave way for talks.

Sindh History (15th May)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (15th MAY)

Research By. Dr. Dur Muhammad Pathan

BIRTH DATES:

15thMAY

DaniBux ‘Dhanan’ (Sonmiyani/Poet/ birth 15th May 1920),

Jhamandas ‘Ashiq’ (Khamam/Poet & Journalist/ birth 15th May 1924),

“Ghalib’ Malkani (Malkani/Poet/ birth 15th May 1930),

Dr.MotiParkash (Daro/India/Scholar/ birth 15th May 1931),

‘Wafa’ Nathanshahi (Amratsar>K.N.Shah/Poet/ birth 15th May 1944),

ChandoAhuja (Baroda/Artist/ birth 15th May 1953),

Muhammad Baran (NazimBaran/Poet/ birth 15th May 1958),

‘Faiz’ Pirzado (Balhreji/Poet/ birth 15th May 1959),

MoulaBux Chand (Writer & Social worker/ birth 15th May 1961),

Ashraf Zaman (Pirchandam/Writer/ birth 15th May 1962),

Naeem Malik (Faiz Muhammad Malik/Journalist/ birth 15th May 1964),

FaqirQasmani (Rasoolpur/Journalist/ birth 15th May 1965),

‘Haziq’ Solangi (Radhan Station/Poet/ birth 15th May 1969),

NadarTajAbro (Larkano/Writer & Social worker/ birth 15th May 1970),

PiralDayo (Noraja/Jornalist/ birth 15th May 1971),

BalaBaloch (Shahdadkot/Poet/ birth 15th May 1972),

DEATH DATES:

15thMAY

Syed Rakhyal Shah (Fatehpur/Saint Poet/ death 15th May 1940),

GhamdilFaqir (NabiBuxWagan/Saint Poet/ death 15th May 1972)

, Pir Ali Muhammad ‘Azhar’ Relai (Poet/ death 15th May 1982),

Muhammad MuharamBaloch (Larkano/Journalist/ death 15th May 1982).

EVENT DATES:

15th May

1906: A Box of the cordile is exploded in the polygon building of the Hyderabad Fort, and sets it on fire. At 8.30 a terrific explosion shook the town and at the same time tons of bricks and stone are hurled in all direction, killing eight persons on the spot and wounding a large number.

1919: Nawab Qaisar Khan Magsi of Larkana offers his support to the Government that was facing some trouble given by Afghanistan. He announces to put services of 50 people at the disposal of the Government and those will fight agaist Afghanistan on behalf of Britsh Government.

1920: The Viceroy of the India in Notification No 3042 express his sympathy with Indian Muslim and declares that though, due to natur of terms of treaty with Trukey, Indian Muslims will be hurt to extend but, he is confidient that Indian Muslims will prove their loyalty with Crown and will not be irritated with terms.

!931: A meeting of Religious Muslim Scolars is held at Badin and the branch of Jamiat-ul-Ulema, Sindh is opened with following as its founder office-bearers: Moulana Ghulam Ali (President), Moulana Abdul Wahab (Vice President), Moulana Ahmad Malah (Sectertary) and Haji Abdullah (Treasurer).

1946: A public meeting is organized by the local branch of the Muslim National Party at Jacobabad, Ali Muhammad Makrani, Vice President of the party presiding. Speeches on lives and achievements of Aslam Achakzai and Allah Bux Soomro are made and resolution on Hindu-Muslim unity and Freedom Movement are adopted. Muhammad Amin Khoso, Agha Muhammad Shafi, Muhammad Momin Kalim, Choithram Dembha, Pesumal and Kodomal also spoke on the occasion.

1948: Special Tribunal consisting of Justice A.Rashid and Justice Shahabuddin is constituted for trial of Muhammad Ayub Khuhro, Ex-Chief Minister of Sindh.

1951: Tribunal comprising of Justice Abdul Rahman, Justice Aminuddin & Justice Muhammad Sharif is constituted to hear Rawalpindi Conspiracy case.

1953: Sindh Assembly supports Qazi Fazulullah to form Sindh Government.

1955: Home Minister Major General Iskandar Mirza holds talks with his Indian counterpart .

!956: Government is not bound to accept recommendation of Pakistan Muslim League on the political crisis in West Pakistan, says Prime Minter Muhammad Ali.

1971: Uprising has been defeated for ever. However, some events of creating law and order are some times reported, says General Tikka, Governor of East Pakistan.

1977: Acting President of PNA, Pir Pagaro is house arrested for three days.

Sindh History (14th May)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (14th MAY)

14th May

BIRTH DATES

1. Narain Wadhwani (Nagpur/Writer & Artist/ birth 14th May 1952),

2. Dr.Abdul MajeedChhto (Shahdasdpur/Social worker/ birth 14th May 1955),

3. Fidai Solangi (Poet/ birth 14th May 1957),

4. Mukhtyar Hussain ‘Naz; (Poet/ birth 14th May 1962),

5. Niaz Vighio (Rahim Jokhio/Writer/ birth 14th May 1969),

6. ‘Dukhayal’ Zamir Solangi (Var/Poet/ birth 14th May 1979)

14th May

DEATH DATES

1. Khan Bahadur Allah BuxSoomro (Ex-Premier of Sindh/1 death 14th May 943),

2. Faiz Bakhshapuri (Poet/ death 12th May 1992 death 14th May)

14th May

EVENTS

1832: Colonel Pottenger has concluded treaties with Talpur Rulers of Hyderabad and Khairpur and today he sends original signed copies of those treaties to his Government.

1914: A big religious function is held in the Memon Masjid of Gadi Khata of Karachi with Moulvi Abdul Karim Dars in Chair. It is organized by ‘Anjuman Guldastai Ghous”.

1944: The metting of the Sindh Muslim league is held in Karachi District Local Board Hall to elect new office-bearers. G.M.Syed is elected as President un opposed. Whereas Ghulam Hyder Shah becomes General Secretary as Yousif Haroon withdraw in his favour on the advice of G.M.Syed.

1948: Khan Abdul Samad Khan is arrested.

1950: Resentment prevails in political circles of Sindh on the unending influx of migrants from India.

1951: Balochistan is attacked by Afghanistan. Pakistan lodges protest.

1952: Saadat Hussain Manto is released on bail.

1955: Various issues including Kashmir is discussed between Prime Ministers of Pakistan and India , in the meeting held in New Delhi.

1965: Sukkur Power Station starts functioning.

1971: Lt.General A.A.K.Niazi, Major General B.M.Mustafa,Major General Ch.Nisar Ahmad and Major General Khadim Hussain are appointed as Zonal Martial Law Administrators for Zone B, D,E & F respectively.

1977: Curfew is imposed in Multan. Joint session of the Parliament express confidence in Z.A.Bhutto.