Sindh History (31st August)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (31st AUGUST)

31st August

BIRTH DATES

Mir Ali Ahmad Talpur (Hyderabad/Freedom Fighter & Minister in Zia’s Government/1915),

Lok Notani (Bhirya > Baroda/Writer/1920).

DEATH DATES

Moulvi Abdul Qadir Chachar (Religious Scholar/1909),

Haji Pir Shah (Sakrand/Saint/1940),

Moulvi Abdul Ghafoor Mahar (Religious Scholar/1943),

Ramchand Bhorani (Freedom Fighter & Journalist/1971).

EVENTS

1939: Colonel Pottenger advises his Government for concentration of force at Sukkur. (Source: Letter No.635-A).

1844: The Sindh Governor asks the Government of India for permission to open a school at Hyderabad for teaching the English language to the children of Baloch chiefs. He request for approving annual grant of Rs.3,000 for the same purpose. (Sindh Governor’s letter No 213).

1920: Posters and Banners are visible on main spots of big cities. Sindh Khilafat has given call for strike on 1st August. Sindhi Muslims are advised to took part in the strike and prove wort as Muslim and lover of the Motherland. (Poster published by Sindh Khilafat).

1946: Liaquat Ali Khan, in statement asked Muslims throughout the India to observe ‘Black Day’ by hoisting black flags on houses and places of business on September 2, to register the Muslims’ silent contempt at the installation in office the Hindu Congress. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1946)

1947: Boundary Award is unjustified and has been imposed upon us, says the Governor-General of Pakistan (Source: Newspapers).

1949: The First ever Convocation of Sindh University is held. The Prime Minister of Pakistan presides over. (Source: ibid).

1972: We are ready to sit on opposition benches, if Mujeeb is ready to make modifications in his 6-points, says Z.A.Bhutto, Chairman of the PPP. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1991: Benazir Bhutto meets Chief of Army Staff Asif Nawaz Junjua. (Source: ibid).

Sindh History (30th August)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (30th AUGUST)

30th August

BIRTH DATES

Muhammad Moosa ‘raz’ (Poet/1899),

Ghulam Qadir ‘Dildar’ (Poet/1948),

‘Shad’ Kolachi (Kolachi/Poet/1953),

Gul Hasan ‘Gul’Sathi (Larkano/Poet/1956),

Aslam Azad (Jati/Writer/1965),

Noor Muhammad Kumbhar (Muhib Chandio/Writer/1980),

Sarmad Aziz (Jhimpir/Journalist/1986),

DEATH DATES

Ali Muhammad ‘Khaldi’(Poet/1974).

EVENTS

1835: It is decided between Colonel Pottenger and Mir Noor Muhammad Khan that survey of Indus shall not stop. However, it will be conducted on boats and vessels will not be used for that purpose. (Source: Colonel Pottenger’s letter No.58 to his Government).

1933: Central Literary Group organizes lecture program in Hopeful School at Arambagh. M.U.Abbasi delivers his on the History and importance of Drama. Abbasi was from Muhabatdero and Education officer in Karachi. He wrote biographies of Sir Agha Khan, quaid-i-Azam and others. I interviewed him for so many times. He was witness to our history. He told me that he has visited Jhirk School and saw General Register of School and name of M.A.Jinnah in it also. He wrote that fact in his book, biography of Jinnah. (Source: Interview with M.U.Abbasi).

1951: India refutes allegation that she is creating conditions to compel Indian Muslims to migrate. They are leaving country on their own, the Government of India declares. (Source: Newspapers).

1959: Consequent upon introducing Basic Democracy system in the Pakistan, all Municipalities are divided/reorganized into Wards. (Source: Newspapers).

1977: Probe into the case regarding murder of Nawab Muhammad Ahmad is completed. PNA demands trial of Z.A.Bhutto. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1979: Gen.Zia promulgates new political parties’ law making it compulsory for all political parties to get themselves registered with Election Commission. (Source: Government Notification).

1990: In politics of our society, everything is right. Asghar Khan never recognized PPP Government of Z.A.Bhutto, but PPP today enters into alliance with Tahrik-i-Istaqlal. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1991: Benazir Bhutto and Nawabzado Nasrullah Khan to take combined steps against IJI Government. Decision is taken in their meeting. (Source: ibid).

Sindh History (29th August)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (29th AUGUST)

29th August

BIRTH DATES

Syed Miran Muhammad Shah Awal (Thakar/Writer & translator of early British period/1829),

Kishinchand ‘Bewas’ (Larkano/Poet/1885),

Guli Sadarangani (Karachi >Mumbai/Novelist/1906),

DEATH DATES

Moulvi Khali-u-Rahman Mahar (Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/1940),

Qaisar Khan Bozdar (Politician/1952),

Jumo Khan ‘Ghareeb’ (Mureed Lakhr/Poet/1953),

Kazi Nazar-ul-Islam (Great Bengali Poet/1967),

Muhammad Chhutal ‘Faraz’ (Arazi/Poet/1989)

EVENTS

1845: Captain Prtridge , Deputy Collector, Kotri prepares report on the construction of Bund Veero in order to induce the inhabitants of the tract to abandon their present unsettled course of life and to return their attention to agriculture. (Source: Captain Preedy, Collector of Karachi’s office letter No. 749).

1928: All-Parties Conference at Luck now after long discussion adopted the Dominion States without restricting the liberty of other political parties whose goal was complete independence. Even a known revolutionary Subhas Chandra Bose also agreed and singed the resolution. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1928).

1936: Himalalyas is climbed for the first time . The joint British-American Expedition led by Professor Grahm-Brown of Cardiff University reach highest peak of 25,660 feet. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1936).

1969: Total strike is observed throughout Pakistan to protest against the putting the Al-Aqsa Mosque on fire. (Source: Newspapers).

1973: We do not recognize the Government of PPP, says Asghar Khan. (Source: Newspapers).

1977: Investigation in the murder of Nawab Muhammad Ahmad Khan is in final stage. Stage is being set to involve and hang Z.A.Bhutto who brought back home POWs, Gave Pakistan unanimously adopted Constitution, hold Islamic Conference. (Source: ibid).

Sindh History (27th August)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (27th AUGUST)

27th August

BIRTH DATES

Kamla Keswani (Karachi > Jaipur/Singer/1934),

Jamal Pali (Atta Muhammad Pali/Poet/1940),

Aijaz Ali Bhatti (Morio Bhatti/Social worker/1965),

Arfana Malah (Hyderabat/Poetess & University teacher/leader/1974),

‘Udasi’ Chandio (Larkano/Poet/1980)

DEATH DATES

Makhdoom Muhammad Aaqil Sani (Khuhra/Religious Scholar/1876),

Allama Inayatullah Mashrqi (Founder of the Khaksar Tahreek/1963),

Ghulam Halai (Poet/1984),

Zulfiqar Rashdi (Pir Goth near Naudero/Poet/1986),

Kazi Abdul Majeed ‘Abid’ (Sehwan > Hyderabad/Journalist & ex-federal minister/1996),

Saleem Indhar (Ilyas Indhar/Poet/2006).

EVENTS

1835: Colonel Pottenger requests the Government of Bombay for permission to set the Ranna of Parkar, a State prisoner at Bhoo,j at liberty on condition that he would either live in Cutch or Sindh. He further informs that Ranna has released eight of the relatives of Ranna Jagatsinf of Parkar in compliance to orders of Mir Noor Muhammad Khan. (Source: Letter No.54).

1838: Colonel Pottenger requests the Government of Bomay to prepare a force for eventual service in Sindh. (Source: Letter No.101).

1851: The Commander of the Indus Flotilla informs the Sindh Commissioner that Governor-General has approved of the proposal to establish a steam communication between Karachi and Multan (Source: Letter No.716).

1856: The Sindh Commissioner asks collectors to adopt 5 per cent Local Fund Cess in Sindh. (Source: Letter No.1430).

1919: It is a golden chance for pro-British Government to wish it

congratulations

. On the victory of the Allies Naraindas Bhawandas [zamindar & Hon.Magistrate of Berani], Bhagwandas Vasudev [Brahman Panchayat, Berani], H.H.Samavedi [Secretary, Pushkarna Brahman Maha Mandal, Hyderabad], Bulchand Dayaram [Presidenr, Hyderabad Municipality], Metharam Ajitsing [of Shahdadpur], Dalpatrai [Mukhtyarkar of Jati] send messages of congratulation to the Government of Bombay. (Source: The Sindh Official Gazette).

1948: The Governor-General promulgates Ordinance to empower Pakistan Government emergency powers for dealing the issue of Muslim migrants coming from India (Source: Newspapers).

1953: Kazi Muhammad Akbar, Sindh Education Minister declares that compulsory primary education is being introduced in Sindh, Very Soon. (Source: ibid).

1956: I.I.Chundrigar and Pir Ali Muhammad Shah resign as federal ministers. (Source: ibid).

1960: Rs.20000000 are approved for construction of a new capital [Islamabad], near Rawalpindi (Source: ibid).

1972: No Indo-Pak talks, if Pakistan is not recognizing Bangladesh, says India. (Source: ibid).

1974: Government has agreed to accept 7500000 Biharis. (Source: BBC).

Sindh History (25th August)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (26^th AUGUST)

26^th August 
 BIRTH DATES

   Mir Hussain Ali Khan (Hyderabad/Poet/1824),

Parmanand Khatri (Shikarpur > Mombai/Singer/1922),

Gurdas Anwani (Hero Laghari > Nagpur/Poet/1924),

Noor Samo (Khairpur Ganmbo/Poet/1938),

 Dr.Muhammad Idress ‘Azad’ Soomro (Chhato Wahan/Poet/1956),

 Dr.Hafiz Abdul Ghani Shaikh (Larkano/Scholar/1960),

Ghulam Qadir Dahri (Writer/1968), 
Naveed-u-Zaman Qureshi (Dadu/Journalist/1975).Agha Imran (Poet/1980)

 

DEATH DATES

Abdullah ‘Asar’ (Bero Chandio/Poet/1976),

 Hazoour Bux ‘Azad’ Jatoi (Bakhodero/Poet & Journalist/2009),

 Nawab Akbar Bugti (Politician)

 

EVENTS

 

      1835: The matter of the Navigation of Indus is discussed between Colonel Pottenger and Lieutenant Mackeson. Pottenger is of view that Indus be considered as a ‘beaten road’ for travellers as on each occasion of the boat passing special orders and permission is to be applied to Sindh Government. (Source: Letter No.50 from Pottenger).
1840: Lieutenant Loveday, Assistant Political Agent in Quetta/Baluchistan is captured by Brohi Sardars and informs him that his letters to Naseer Khan have irritated them and if attention is not paid to our demands, he can be put to death. (Source: indicated).
1843: The copy of dispatch from the Secret Committee of the Government of East India Company is sent to Charles Napier for his guidance as how to distribute/awrad ‘Prize property’ at Hyderabad. (Source: Letter No.334).
1848: The Collector of Karachi prepares his report about Seth Naomal. It is told that his case was decided by a Military Tribunal on ex-parte statement and without allowing him to put in his defence. Further investigations are being made and Naomal has been given opportunity to put in his defence. (Source: Letter No.959).
1950: ‘Muhajir Tax’ is introduced by the Center and Provinces so as to help resolving their problems relating to financial matters. (Source: Newspapers).
1966: Re-promulgation of FRC in Baluchistan creates resentment in political circles. Baloch leaders oppose the action. (Source: ibid).
1971: A.K.Brohi’s O.K for acting as Counsel for Shaikh Mujeeb is appreciated by International Commission of Jurists. (Source: Newspapers).
1992: Pakistan-Dost [friend] politician [Benazir Bhutto] and Sindh-Dost politician [G.M.Syed], both from Sindh and both Sindhis are facing tough time. Benazir’s Counse l file reply in the court and SATA issues notice to the Sindh Home Secretary and Inspector-General of police to produce G.M.Syed in the court. (Source: Newspapers)

Sindh History (24th August)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (24th AUGUST)

24th August

BIRTH DATES

Qadir Bux ;Bashir’ (Poet/1896),

Ghulam Rasool Chandio (Bhambho Khan Chandio/MRD Activist/1953).

Ali Hassan Mallah & Sahir Javed.

DEATH DATES

Moulana Gul Muhammad Shahdadkoti (Religious Scholar/1889),

Moulvi Muhammad Ibrahim Laghari (Religious Scholar/1922),

Moulvi Qamaruddin Mahesar (Religious Scholar/1947),

Muhammad Juman Halo (Hala > Karachi/Poet/1977).

EVENTS

1846: The Secretary to Government of Sindh asks Collector of Shikarpur to suspend the question of boundary between Jageers of Mir Muhammad Khan and Ghulam Mustafa Khan till deciding the matter on spot. (Source: Letter No.1218).

1941: The Working Committee of the All-India Muslim League meets in Bombay. M.A.Jinnah informs the committee about his interview with the Viceroy on the constitution of the National Defence Council and the expansion of the Executive Council. He also criticizes some of the members of the Muslim League including the three Premiers [Sir Sikandar Hayat Khan of Punjab, A.K.Fazul Haq of Bengal and Moulvi Syed Muhammad Saadullah of Asam] who joined the Defence Council. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11,1941).

1946: Reginald Sorensen, a Member of the Parliamentary Delegation to India, in a message to the formation of the Interim Government, congratulates Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his success in the formation of his cabinet and expresses regret at M.A.Jinnah’s attitude of non-cooperation. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11,1946).

1948: Indian Muslim migrants’ mob is fired by police at Sahiwal. Five are killed.(Source: Newspapers). This may kindly be noted that in spite of waves of muhajeern’s towards Sindh, not a single event of killing them is recorded in Sindh history. Though, so many processions were taken by them and even Prime Minister’s House was encircled by them for so many times.

1955: Ex-Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Bogra is appointed as ambassador in U.S.A. (Source: Newspapers). For the sake of General Knowledge, any one should prepare province-wise list of all ambassadors appointed in various countries since creation of Pakistan.

1969: Zahir Shah of Afghanistan declares that his country will support Pathans in their struggle for creation of Pakhtoonistan. (Source: ibid),

1947: Mirza Nasir Ahmad, head of Anjuman Ahmadya, Rabwah, gives his statement before Parliament’s Special Committee. He is cross examined also. (Source: Newspapers).

1977: Returning of PPP in Power will be high-risk for the country, says Mufti Mahmood. (Source: ibid).

Sindh History (23rd August)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (23rd AUGUST)

23rd August

BIRTH DATES

Dr. Muhammad Laiq Zardari (Scholar/1943),

Tejbhan Kirpalani (Tando Muhammad Khan > Jaipur/Artist/1945),

Liaquat Ali Mohan (Gozo/Writer/1966),

Rukhsana Preet (Hyderabad/Poetess/1967)

DEATH DATES

Shah Abdul Karim (Bulri/Saint & Poet/1623),

Ghulam Ali Nizamani (Governor of Thatta during Talpur era/1798),

Syed Ali Anwar Shah (Chak/Poet/1972),

Fazul Ahmad Bachani (Tando Allahyar/Writer/1987),

Saleem Halai (Poet/1992), Akhtar Lakyari (Poet/2010).

EVENTS

1838: Colonel Pottenger is asked by his Government to purchase and store grain crops at Larkana. (Source: letter of 23rd of August 1838).

1918: The Chief of the General Staff, India reports that several [ Sindhi] employees of J.T. Chainrai & Co [of Sindhworki] from Tenerife & Panama had been bound over for spreading alarmist pro-enemy rumors. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Sindh workis’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1933: There is a debate on the clause regarding representation of labour Unions, Merchants etc in the Karachi Municipality. Baskhale proposes amendment seeking to remove the clause restricting the election of a representative of registered unions, to labourers and asks that instead of 2 seats, 3 should be reserved for, and this should be nomination. Jamshed Mehta taking part in debate says that he was President of the Federation of Labour Unions in Karachi, and it was he who had suggested restriction in order to give the labour an opportunity to be represented by an actual working men. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1933).

1936: Prices of almost all States meet the Viceroy of India to have final talks on the Federal Plan. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1939).

1947: Khan Abdul Qayoom Khan and his cabinet take over oath in NWFP. (Source: Newspapers).

1955: ‘One-Unit’ bill is presented in the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan (Source: ibid).

1976: Islamabad University is renamed as ‘Quaid-i-Azam University’ (Source: ibid).

Sindh History (22nd August)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (22nd AUGUST)Research by Dr Dur Muhammad Pathan

22nd August

BIRTH DATES

Ghulam Qadir ‘Shahbaz’ (Jamshoro/Poet/1925),

Moula Bux ‘Qasir’ (Garhi Yaseen/Poet/1932),

Kalpna Parsani (Mombai/Artist/1958),

Mukhtyar ‘Naz’ (Kandhkot/Poet/1962),

Khoonchand Shahani (Hyderabad > Baroda/Writer/1963),

‘Saghar’ Muhammad Hussain Mahar (Ruk/Poet/1969),

Ahmad Khan Samo (Salih Samo/Poet/1975).

DEATH DATES

Abu Ishaq Ibrahim Sindhi Moosli (Judge/1213),

Noor Muhammad Lakhr (Chakro/Politician/1937),

Moulana Obedullall Sindhi (Religious Scholar, Freedom Fighter & Founder of Jamna Birbda Sindh Saghar Party/1944),

Moulana Shafi Muhammad Masjdi (Sodhari/Religious Scholar/1944),

Moulana Ahmad (Hala/Religious Scholar/1956).

EVENTS

1933: Tolani and Jamshed Mehta proposed the amendment in Karachi Municipality Act so Sikh community be give representation. Tolani asks for two seats and Jamshed Mehta proposed one seat in the Municipality. Miran Muhammad Shah, Mir Muhammad Baloch and Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah oppose the amendment. Hence it is rejected. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1933).

1961: Pakistan closes down it two Consulates at Jalalabad and Kandhar. (Source: Newspapers).

1965 :” Indian Prime Minister Shastri warns Pakistan that ‘India will strike back if Pakistan’s aggression continue in Kashmir’. (Source: ibid).

1969: Descration of Al-Aqsa Masjid is resented throughout Pakistan (Source: ibid).

1972: Princely rule in Gilgit and Baltistan is abolished by the Pakistan Government. (Source: ibid).

Sindh History (21st August)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (21st AUGUST)

21st August

BIRTH DATES

Kumari Sarswati Advani (Hyderabad/educationist/1906),

Faqir Sultan Mahar (Rustam/Folklore Poet/1907),

Sajandas Jhatomal Vatnani (Social worker/1908),

Rochiram Parchandani (Mithi/Hari Leader/1928),

Abdul Karim Pali (Atta Muhammad Pali/Poet & Politician/1940),

Allah Rakhio Naeem (Lakho Pir/Journalist/1944),

Sunil Hashmatrai Advani (Mumbai/Artist/1956),

Syed Gul Muhammad Shah Bukhari (Bakho Siyal/Poet, writer & founder of Seerat Library/1960),

Aziz Soomro (Haji Ibrahim Rind/Journalist/1067),

Abdul Majeed Khati (Sanjarpur/Artist/1958)

DEATH DATES

Dayaram Jethmal (Karachi/ founder D.J. Sindh College/1887),

Dr.Qurban Jhatyal (Social worker & writer/2012).

EVENTS

1849: The Government of Bombay communicates to Sindh Commissioner that fined any suitable post for Seth Naumal, ex-Kardar of Karachi, and if it was not possible the Governor would confer on him 1,000 big has of land, it being understood that the grant was for his life time only and arrangements be made to provide water for cultivation. (Source: Letter No.7683).

1927: The Khilafat Conference in Calcutta presided over by Moulana Muhammad Ali and attended by Sindh leaders of Khilafat urges mutual toleration between Hindus and Muslims regarding religious matters and work for the liberation of the Motherland. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1927).

1933: Taking part in the debate on the amendment moved by Dr.M.L.Dixit for having common and not separate electorate in various corporations, Shahnawaz Khan Bhutto opposes the move, today, in the Bombay Legislative Council. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1933).

1947: Hyderabad Dakhan announces its independent status. (Source: Newspapers).

1957: West Pakistan cabinet decides to dispose of Ghulam Muhammad Barrage land as soon as possible. (Source: ibid).

1971: Mahmmod-ul-Haq Usmani, Secretary General of the National Awami Party is arrested. (Source: ‘Source-Material on NAP’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

Sindh History (20th August)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (20th AUGUST)

20th August

BIRTH DATES

Shah Muhammad ‘Ajab’ (Dhamraha/Poet/1924),

Dr.Madad Ali Qadri (Larkano/Scholar/1933),

Ghulam Hyder Nizamani (Hayat Nizamani/Singer/1933),

Moti Kalwani (Sindh > Baroda/Artist/1942),

Shamsuddin Qazi (Bakho Khuhawar/Political Activist/1952),

Khadim Ali ‘Mushahid’ (Abri/Poet/1956),

Nawaz Soomro (Poet/1960),

Renoka Ramchandani (Mumbai/Dancer/1961),

Hakeer Rind (Shahpur Chakar/Poet/1966),

Ghulam Shabir Depar (Menho Depar/Poet/1970),

S. Imdad Bukhari (Sujawal/Poet/1974),

Yaseen Mashori (Daim Khan Mashori/Journalist/1976),

Shahid Kaloi (Bahadur Kaloi/Writer/1985).

DEATH DATES

Syed Hizbullah Shah ;Miskeen; Takht Dhani (Saint Poet/1890),

Hassan Ali Effendi (Karachi/Founder of Sindh Madressah/1895),

Com.Ghulam Qadir Junijo (Dokri/Political Activist/2011)

EVENTS

1838: The Government of India asks Colonel Pottenger to apprise it of result of his negotiations with Sindh Rulers and suggest the Government the best mode of transmitting troops to Sindh and what extent of transport would be obtained either at mouth of Indus or at Thatta. (Source: Letter No.143).

1839: In his minutes, the Governor-General of India records his views about army of Indus and its political prospects.(Source: indicated).

1919: It is the victory of the Allies, but our Upper Class is running and rushing to congratulate Government! Udernomal Kauromal (Vice President of the Taluka Local Board Jamesabad), Mukhi Ganoomal ( of Jamesabad) and Parsaram Banbumal ( of Jamesabad) send the message of congratulation to the Government of Bombay. (Source: The Sindh Official Gazette).

1921: Aman Sabha is formed at Rohri to support Government and combat Non-Co-Operation Movement launched by the Sindh Khilafat and Congress. Syed Ali Akbar Shah is elected President. Whereas Pleader Hassanand, Seth Chandiram and Radha Kirshan are elected as Vice President, General Secretary and Treasurer respectively (Source: The Daily Gazette).

1923: Lalchand Amardinomal Jagtiani started conducting classes on the life, achievements and poetry of Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai. Arrangement is made in the Night School of Preem Mandli of Karachi (Source: The Daily Gazette).

1972: Council Muslim League terms ‘Simla Agreement’ as set back to the ideology of Pakistan (Source: Newspapers).

Sindh History (19th August)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (19th AUGUST)

19th August

BIRTH DATES

Umed Ali Shah (Sukkur/Politician/1920) ‘Mail’ Sarwari (Poet/1937),

Dr.Umar Memon (Deplo/Writer/1954),

Fatih Muhammad Dahri (sandan/Journalist/1956),

‘Azad’ Hubdar Ali (Sita/Poet/1977),

Anwar Jarwar (Khan Wah/Poet/1981)

DEATH DATES

Pir Mazharuddin Shah Rashdi (Tullah/Religious Scholar/1900),

Ghulam Ali ‘Masroor’ (Shikarpur/Poet/1953),

Lekhraj ‘Aziz’ (Hyderabad > India/Poet/1971),

Makhdoom Abdul Hai (Rahro/Religious Scholar/1975)

EVENTS

1843: Mir Sobdar Khan’s petition is forwarded to the Governor-General of India by the Bombay Government. In his petition, Mir has said that ‘with all my property, goods and things came into the plunder of the English Sahibs’. (Source: ‘Correspondence related to Sindh’.)

1857: Upper class of Sindh is pleased by various means so as to make them more loyal. That is why the Collector of Shikarpur disposed of the building with Zamindari rights of compound wall and garden for Rs.625, except the portion occupied by the Deputy Collector. (Source:Letter No.2694).

1945: The All-India Committee of Hindu Maha Sabha concludes its session in New Delhi after adopting their political resolution declaring the Constituent Assembly based on separate electorates was unacceptable. (Source: The Indian Annual Register,Vol-11, 1945).

1946: R.K.Sidhwa, Secretary of the Sindh Coalition Assembly Party and a Parsi Congress leader, in a statement refuted the suggestion which Mr. Jinnah made in his recent statement replying to Pandit Nehru, ‘that the Parsi organization is certainly not with the Congress’. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1946).

Sindh History (17th August)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (17th AUGUST)

17th August

BIRTH DATES

Rochiram Sadani (Karachi/Writer/1892),

Kishan Bajaj (Tando Adam > Adipur/Poet & Singer/1938),

Ghulam Nabi Memon (Writer/1940),

Sresh Pahooja (Ulhasnagar/Singer/1955),

Zeb Nizamani (Tando Muhammad Khan/Poetess/1963),

Parvez Qadir Narejo (Dadu/Journalist/1968),

‘Sagar’ Ghulam Hussain Panhwar (Mehar/Poet/1975)

DEATH DATES

Pir Ghulam Nabi Pinyal (Hala/Saint/1887),

Zia-ul-Haq (Dictator/1988)

EVENTS

1843: The Governor-General constitute Committee comprising Captain Pope, Captain French and Shaikh Ali Hassan to probe into important issues relating to Khairpur such as matter relating to Mir Rustam Khan and his handing over ‘Turba’ to Mir Ali Murad Khan and ownership of country between Sabzalkot and Rohri (Source: Letter No.317).

1947: Muslim Majority areas as per census of 1941 will be included in Pakistan. It is announced. (Source: Newspapers).

1952: The commission constituted to probe into the reasons for killing Liaquat Ali Khan is published. It discussed three reasons for the killing: Killer’s mental state of affairs, Kashmir policy of Liaquat Ali Khan and religious differences. (Source: ibid).

1953: The tenure of service of Ayub Khan as the Chief Commander-in-Chief is extended up to January 1959. (Source: ibid).

Sindh History (16th August)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (16th AUGUST)

16th August

BIRTH DATES

Gyanchand ‘Gyan Rashi’ (Sinjhoro > Ahmadabad/Writer/1906),

Shams Jafrani (Sujawal/ex-Secretary & author of Autography/1948),

Mir Azam Talpur (Tando Jam/Writer/1952),

Haleem Marlai (Ghazi Jamali/Poet/1958) Ali Anwar Babur (Drigh Balla/Journalist/1963),

Faiz Muhammad ‘Sathi’ (Allah Ando Jiskani/Poet/1964),

Rafiq Bhutto (Journalist/1966),

Amar Abro (Badah/Poet/1978),

DEATH DATES

Khowaja Gul Muhammad (Luwari/Saint/1803),

Muhammad Sidik ‘Amin’ (Poet/1970) Bahawal Khan Unar

EVENTS

1843: in his letter to the Governor-General of India, Sir Charles Napier defends his position regarding supporting His Highness Mir Ali Murad Khan and ignoring Mir Rustam Khan. (Source: Letter of dated August 16, 1843).

1846; Governor of Sindh directs all concerned officers not to put every abuse and objectionable practice of using free labor and ignoring local labor (Source: Circular Letter No.2049).

1917: The Deputy Superintendent of Karachi Police serves notices upon Jamshed Mehta (President of the local branch of Home Rule League), Marriwalla (Secretary of the Propagandist Committee) and Ayer (Secretary of the local Home Rule League), prohibiting a procession arranged by them to prade the city prior to the League meeting. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi).

1938: Sobhas Chandra Bose, with the permission of M.A. Jinnah, releases the correspondence which passed between him and Jinnah on the Hindu-Muslim settlement. (Source: The Indian Annual Register,Vol-11,1938)

1945: Sindh Muslim League observes ‘Direct Action Day’. It was meant to show street power and disagree with Congress and the British Government of India. (Source: Newspapers).

1947: Sindh Cabinet takes oath with Muhammad Ayub Khuhro as the Chief Minister. Other ministers are: Qazi Fazlullah, Pir Illahi Bux and Mir Ghulam Ali. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Sindh Muslim League’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1951: Islamic laws are promulgated in Kelat state. (Source: Newspapers).

1956: Pakistan participates in Suez talks held in London. Due to closure of Suez Canal tug of war started between Communist and Capitalist blocks how to reach ‘Hot waters’ in South East Asia. Repercussions are very much obvious in area right from Afghanistan to Baluchistan. (Source: ibid).

Sindh History (15th August)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (15th August)

BIRTHS: 15th August

Esardas Raisinghani (Politician/1887), Naraidas Malkani (Freedom Fighter & writer/1890), Allah Bux Gabol (Karachi/Freedom Fighter/1895), Muhammad Ayub Khuhro (Aqil/Freedom Fighter, Sindh Chief Minister, Federal Minister & promoter of accepting and imposing One-Unit Schem on Sindh/1901), Anjum Halai (Poet/1902), ‘Ghani’ Kazi (Poet/1914),Bhojraj Chhabra (Shikarpur > Indore/Writer/1924), Relo Gihani (Writer/1929), Murad Ali Mirza (Tando Agha/Writer/1929),Dr.Bhagwandas Manghani (Social worker/1931), Arshad Halai (Manjhand/Poet/1932), Anand Tahiramani (Mehar > Baroda/Writer/1932),Tej Qabil (Dadu > Gandhidham/Poet/1932), Valiram Kishnani (Nawabshah > Gopal Pari/Poet & Artist/1937), Kumar Tejwani (Khan Wahan > Ulhasnagar/Writer/1937), Tulsi Naryani (Moro > Jaipur/Singer/1938), Muhammad Ali Hadad (Khairpur/Writer/1939), Madad Ali Shah ‘Manzar’ (Mahota/Poet/1942), Dr.Adal Soomro (Sukkur/Poet & Scholar/1955), Dost Ali Jessar (Journalist/1956), Tahir Jamro (Writer/1958), Taslim Memon (Darbelo/Writer/Writer/1958),Abdul Aziz ‘Asar’ (Poet/1959),Khalid Chandio (Bhanbho Chandio/Writer & labour leader/1961),Vimi Ramchand Sadarangani (Adipur/Poetess/1971),Ali Zahid (Poet/1973),Waeem Gabol (Jarwar/Poet/1983),

DEATHS: 15th August

Ain Qaf Shaikh (Hyderabad/Artist & Writer/1991), Abdul Razaq Mahar (Mahar/Fiction writer/2002).

EVENTS: 15th August

1888: The ‘Social Reforms Association’ of Hyderabad is registerd under ‘Company Act-V1 of 1884’. The NGO was formed by Sadhu Hiranand, Raj Rashi Dyaram Gidumal, Diwan Navalrai, Diwan Tarachand and Khouromal Chandanmal Khilnani. This NGO established and run more than five girls schools in Hyderabad. (Source: Books on biographies of Sadhu Hiranand & Dyaram Gidumal).

1922: Sindh observes ‘Ghazi Kamal Pasha Day’ on the call of the Sindh Khilafat Committee. All branches hold public meetings and condemn anti-Turkey designs of countries those have imposed war on Turkey also. Speakers paid homage to the great leader of Turky and highlighted his life and achievements. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid).

1947: Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah takes oath as the Governor-General of Pakistan. The oath is administered by Justice A.Rashid, Chief Justice of Lahore High Court. Liaquat Ali Khan forms his cabinet consisting of Sardar Abdul Rab Nishtar, Raja Ghazanfar Ali, Fazul Rahman, I.I.Chundrigar, Ghulam Muhammad and Jagandar Nath. No Sindhi is included in the cabinet.However the capital of Pakistan will be in Sindh. (Source: Newspapers).

1975: Bengalis kill their father of nation. Shaikh Mujeeb who fought for independence of his country is killed by army of his own country. (Source: Newspapers)

1984: There is fight for all between Sindh and Punjabi students of Sindh Medical College, Karachi. Punjabi Medicos demanded FIRs to be lodged and Sindhi students to face trial For so many days the issue got full coverage of the press. Hafiz Muhammad Ismail of Khada, editor of Al-Sadiq decided to to bring ‘Al-Sadiq Sindh Medicos’ Number’. Hafiz Muhammad Sidik Memon collected posters, pamphlets and other relevant literature ad Dr. Dur Muhammad Pathan made draft and compiled material. Government got the information and the press where the material was under printing press was taken in custody by the police. Hafiz Muhammad Ismail was arrested and he saved skin of Dr.Dur Muhammad Pathan and Hafiz Muhammad Sidik by giving statement that he was all alone for collection and compilation of the ‘Number’ under print.

Sindh History (14th August)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (14th AUGUST)

14th August

BIRTH DATES

Hassan Ali Effendi (Hyderabad > Karachi/Founder of Sindh Madressah and Sindh Muhammadan Association/1830),

Qadir Bux ‘Bashir (Poet/1896),

‘Aziaf’ Halai (Poet/1897),

Fatihchand; Paros’ (Bahlani > Calcutta/Singer & Poet/1906),

Allah Bux Magsi (Politician/1928),

Umed Ali ‘Amir’ Jamali (Poet/1929),

Rais Ghula Mustafa Jatoi (New Jatoi/ex-caretaker Prime Minister and Founder of NPP /1931),

Syed Zafar Hassan (Hyderabad/Writer/1937),

Muhammad Sidik Parhyar (Ghanhwar Parhyar/Artist/1938),

Zahoor Ansari (Writer/1939),

Ghulam Ali Shar (Haji Mubarak/Folklore Poet/1944), Mahtab Akbar Rashdi (Naudero/ex-Secretary, MPA & Writer/1947),

Roshan Ali ‘Roshan’ Soomro (Hyderabad/Poet/1947), Abdul Qadir ‘Abid’ (Poet/1955), Hafiz Abdul Qadir Chhilgri (Thul/Poet/1955),Sher Muhammad Malkani (Nazar Ali/Journalist/1956),Syed Mazhar Ali (Jacobabad/Journalist/1958), Ghulam Mustafa ‘Gohar’ (Poet/1958),Azad Sachal Awan (Begodero/Writer/1962),Ali Azhar (Hyderabad/Poet/1967), Ghulam Asghar Manganhar (Writer/1971), Dodo Buriro (Thull/Journalist/1972),

DEATH DATES

Irfan Mehdi (Poet/1991),

Allah warayo Mahessar (Rafiq Mahesar/Folklore poet/1999)

EVENTS

1838; Colonel Pottenger informs his Government that differences are visible between Talpurs and Lagharis .(Source: Letter No.89).

1917: Karachi Preem Mandli invites Dr.Chithram Gidwani to deliver lecture and share account of the Shikarpur Conference. New High School of Karachi is selected for the event. (Source: The Daily Gazette).

1923: Amalsing of Ratodero, who was sentenced to imprisonment under 108 C.P for taking part in the Non-Co-Operation Movement, is released today. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Sindh Congress’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1936: Founders of the ‘Sindh Ithah Party’ meet at the residence of Sir Haji Abdullah Haroon and discuss the Rules, Regulations and Constitution of the party. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid).

1942: The meeting of the Working Committee of the Muslim League is holding the probe into the reported misappropriation in the ‘Flood Fund’. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Sindh Muslim League’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1947: British India is divided and today new country-Pakistan, comes into existence with Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah as its founder Governor-General .Sindh played a leading role in creation of Pakistan. The Sindh Legislative Assembly was the first and last Legislative Assembly that supported and opted for Pakistan. In this regard the resolution was moved by G.M.Syed. The founder of Pakistan-M.A.Jinnah was born in Jhirk, Sindh. The first and last Annual Session of the All-India Muslim League (before Pakistan) was held in Sindh (Karachi). The founder President of the All-India Muslim League was Sir Agha Khan who was born in Sindh.

1973: The present one Constitution is enforced. Ch.Fazul Illahi and Z.A.Bhutto take oath of the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan.

Sindh History (13th August)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (13^th AUGUST)

13^th August 
 BIRTH DATES

Muhammad Ibrahim Joyo (Abad/Writer & educationist/1915),

Suleman Shan ‘Salm’ (Dubar/Poet/1918),

Hazaro Khan ‘Mujahid’ (Ghogharo/Poet/1924),

Harolal ‘Satayal’ (Badah > Ulhasnagar/Poet & Singer/1931),

Hamidah Khuhro (Aqil/ex-Minister/1936),

 Parso G. Gidwani (Dadu >Poono/Scholar/1937),

Hameedah Qazi (Shikarpur/Poetess/1960),

Rabia Akram (Hyderabad/Radio Program Manager/1962), 

 

DEATH DATES

   Makhdoom Zia-u-ddin Muhammad (Khuhra/Religious Scholar/1817),

 Sumerah Zareen (Shikarpur/Story writer/1977).

 

EVENTS

 

    1843: Sindh Governor, Sir Charles Napier, while writing to the Governor-General of India criticizes the role played by Major Outram in Sindh. He writes that Major Outram had many years lived on terms of personal contacts with Sindh Rulers, and I vainly imagined he had some influence with them- an influence which it was my duty to call into play in the hopes of preventing war. I therefore sent him to Hyderabad, but I saw that the Amirs were making use of him to ensure the destruction of the force under my command. (Source: ‘Correspondence related to Sinde’).
1939: The Daily Al-Wahid of Karachi carries a letter of Ali Gohar Lahori of Larkano, in which he has informed that he has donated Rs.50 to the Masjid Manzilgah Restoration Committee through Qazi Fazlullah and is ready to pay more if desired by the Committee. (Source: indicated).
1954: It is the for the first time that the National Anthem of Pakistan is broadcasted by the Radio Pakistan (Source: Newspapers).
1963: Malik Amir Muhammad Khan, General Moosa Khan and Z.A.Bhutto are awarded ‘Hilal-i-Pakistan’ by President Ayub. It is amazing to note that none of them had natural death and all were killed. (Source: Newspapers).
1972: Khair Bux Mari is elected as president of NAP Balochistan (Source: ibid).
1973: Z.A.Bhutto is elected as the Prime Minister of Pakistan. He second to none in a way that being a civilian, he became Chief Martial law administrator He availed all important positions such as Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and President. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1979: Proposal of Zia for proportional representation is rejected by all major parties, such as PPP.JUI and PNA. (Source: ibid).

 

Sindh History (11th August)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (11th AUGUST)

11th August

BIRTH DATES

Hafiz Imam Bux Soomro (Gul Muhammad Tunio/Eminent Teacher of Quran Religious Teacher/1895),

Dr.Illahi Bux Bhatti (Khairpur/Agricultural Scholar/1938),

Kishor Wasvani (Sukkur > Poono/Poet & Journalist/1944),

Qurban Ali ‘Qurban’ Sahto (wadhanpota/Poet/1953).

DEATH DATES

Mian Mir Sehwistan (Religious Scholar/1935),

Kalachand Mirani (Hyderabad/Social Worker & Singer/1935),

Muhammad Hussain ‘Miskeen’ (Poet/1976),

Moulana Najamuddin Chhajro (Jhalo/Religious Scholar/2002),

EVENTS

1939: Ross Bell, Political Agent, Upper Sindh requests Government of India for permission and sanctioning of the enrollment of 200 Afghan horsemen. (Source: Letter of date as indicated).

1857: Captain Merewether, Political Superintendent, Upper Sindh prepares and sends proposal to the Commissioner for Navigable Canal from river Indus to the new town of Kashmore. He writes that the cost of the project is Rs.10, 000, one third of which was to be met by local contribution and the remainder by the Government. (Source: Letter No. 291).

1929: A closely guarded and secret meeting of Jinnah, Gandhi and Ali Brothers is arranged by Mrs. Sarojini Naidu at Bombay ostensibly, it is assumed, with a view to amend the Nehru Report in such a way as to make it fully acceptable to all sections of Muslims. The conversation is not however made public. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Voll-11. 1929).

1955: A nine-Non Muslim League – United Front Government /Ministry is sworn in with Chowdri Muhammad Ali as Prime Minister. (Source: Newspapers).

1969: India lodges protest the construction of the Karakorum Highway between China and Pakistan (Source: Newspapers).

1971: Joint Indo-Soviet Communique, issued in New Delhi demands urgent measures to bring political solution in East Pakistan (Source: ibd)

1977: Z.A.Bhutto threats to boycott elections if partiality observed. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1992: Benazir Bhutto opposes proposed amendment in Pakistan Penal Code and Criminal Penal Code proposing death sentence for blaspheming the Holy Prophet P.B.U.H. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

Sindh History (10th August)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (10th AUGUST)

10th August

BIRTH DATES

Pir Mazaharuddin Rashdi (Thullah/Freedom Fighter & Religious Scholar/1900),

Janan Soyai (Mir Goth/Poet/1931),

Kanayalal Talreja (Hayat Pitafi >Ulhasnagar/1936),

Bahawal Khan Unar (Puran Abad/Social Worker/1939),

Mahboob Ali Depar (Folklore Poet/1947),

Imdad Ali Odho (Jacobabad/Journalist & Founder of Radio Voice of Sindh, UK/1947),

Niaz Khaldi (Bahlani/Poet/1947),

Ghulam Rasool Baloch (Sono Khan/Journalist/1951),

Dr.Khadim Lakhir (Jumo Lakhir/Writer & once Political Activist/1952),

Shokat Khowjai (Karachi/Writer/1956),

Abid Niaz Memon (Sukkur/Poet/1956),

Reno Lalwani (Ulhasnagar/Artist/1958),

Khan Muhammad Hingorjo (Dhalyar/Social worker & once Journalist/1958),

Bashir Khan Qureshi (Ratodero/Nationalist/1959),

Asif Jamali (Talhar/Poet/1969),

Sanam Aziz Banbhro (Khairpur/Writer/1981)

DEATH DATES

Shamshir-ul-Hyderi (Karachi/poet & Journalist/2012).

EVENTS

1840: Major Outram reports to the Government of India about hostile feelings and designs of Jam of Bella for the East India Company Government of India (Source: Letter No. 639)

1849: Gemological memoranda of the Talpur families is prepared by the Collector of Hyderabad. It reveals that Murad was the father of all talpurs. Memoranda provide information about Mohanie Dorke, Koorkani, Kuppani and MankaneeTalpurs, (Source: Letter No. 1019).

1947: The Constituent Assembly of Pakistan meets at

Karachi

. 40 members from East Bengal (Pakistan), 17 February Punjab, 3 from NWFP, 4 from Sindh and one member from Baluchistan participate. Quaid-i-Azam is elected the President, whereas Moulvi Tamizuddin becomes Vice President. (Source: Newspapers).

1953: The District Sanghar comes into existence. Sanghar, Sinjhoro and Pithoro talukas of Tharparkar and Shahdadpur taluka of Nawabshah are included in this new district. (Source: Sindh Government’s Notification).

1969: Hyder Bux Jatoi is arrested (Source: Newspapers).

1971: U.S.A voices concern over the trial of Shaikh Mujeeb-u-Rahman. (Source: ibid).

2012: Imdad Ali Odho along with his son Sarwech Odho establishes The Radio Voice of Sindh, U.K.