Sindh History (1st October)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (1^st OCTOBER)

1^st October 
 BIRTH DATES

Khowaja Muhammad Zaman (Luwari/Religious Scholar, Poet & Founder of Luwari School of spiritual thought/ birth 1^st October1713),

 Shewak Bhojraj (Larkano > Bapo Gaanu/Freedom Fighter, Writer & Founder of ‘Balkan-ji-Bari’/1906),

 Abdul Haq ‘Zaib’ Aqli (Aqil/Poet, Journalist & Political Activist/ birth 1^st October1920),

 Faiz Muhammad Soomro (Village Khokhar/Folklore Poet/1922),

 Inayatullah Suhail (Writer/ birth 1^st October1930),

 Shiyam Sing Morjani (Sindh > Ajmir/Writer/ birth 1^st October1936),

Sundar Agnani (Shahdadpur > Jaipur/Witer, Stage Director & Painter/ birth 1^st October1936),

 Jadogar Nimano (Larkano > Baroda/Poet & Juggeler/ birth 1^st October1937),

 Sarkash Sindhi (Ali Khan Vasil/Poet, ex-teacher & political Activist/ birth 1^st October1940),

Ghulam Muhammad ‘Ghulam’ (Poet/ birth 1^st October1948),

Ghulab Gul Muhammad (Sita Road/Writer/ birth 1^st October1949),

Imdad Ali ‘Udas’ (Poet/1952), Chandar Balani (Ahmadabad/Actor, Artist/ birth 1^st October1956),

 Kishor Sachdev (Naryad/Actor, Artist/ birth 1^st October1958),

 Abdul Rahman ‘Sahir’ Rahu (Shahmir Rahu/Poet/ birth 1^st October1963),

 Mumtaz ‘Khadim’ Memon (Kazi Ahmad/Poet birth 1^st October/1965),

 Yousif Sindhi (Daro/Poet, Publisher & ex-Secretary General Sindhi Adabi Sangat/ birth 1^st October1967),

 Tariq Buriro (Yaqoob Buriro/Writer/ birth 1^st October1970),

 Amanullah ‘Aamir’ (Muhammadpur Odho/Poet/ birth 1^st October1971),

 Sunhi Paras Panhwar (Karachi/Poetess & Journalist/ birth 1^st October1975),

Niaz Nadeem Kandhar (Ghulam Hussain Kandhar/Poet/ birth 1^st October1977),

 Sohrab Gopang (Radio Announcer/ birth 1^st October1977),

Sarang Latif (Rustam/Writer/1985),

Abdul Haq ‘Haji’ (Rustam/Poet/ birth 1^st October1985),

 Yaseen Kumbhar (Sultanpur/Poet/ birth 1^st October1979).

 

DEATH DATES

Moulvi Muhammad Usman Qirani (Qiran/Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/death 1^st October1936),

Moulvi Abdullah (Hala/Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death 1^st October1975),

Dadan Faqir (Poet/ death 1^st October1979)

 

EVENTS

 

1847: Sindh, an independent country lost its freedom in 1843 and became Governor’s province with Sir Charles Napier as her first Governor. Today, her provincial status is also snatched and is annexed with Bombay Presidency and R.K.Pringle is appointed as Commissioner. Today, he informs Officer Commanding the Forces in Sindh about his appointment. (Source: letter No.2788).
1878: Bombay Act V1 of 1873 is extended to Sindh and following are declared as Municipal Commissions in Larkanao and Hyderabad Districts. Larkano District: 1) Kambar, 2). Ratodero, 3). Sehwan, 4). Bubak. Hyderabad District: 1). Tando Muhammad Khan, 2). Tando Allahyar, 3). Hala, 4). Nasrpur, 5). Matiari. (Source: Government of Bombay’s Notification).
1918: Karachi Home Rule League celebrates Birthday of Dr. Anni Besant with Jairamdas Doulatram in chair. Shrikrishandas Lula, R.K.Sidhwa, Chainrai Virbhandas and others spoke on the occasion and threw light on the life & achievements of the founder of the Home Rule League, Dr. Anni Besant. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi).
1920: Sindh Khilafat celebrates ‘Election Boycott Week’. It is first day and public meetings are held in the length and breadth of Sindh to aware the people that election is some sort of an opportunity to be availed by Government to purchase loyalties. (Source: The Dail Alwahid, Karachi).
1922: Kambar Khilafat Committee elects its office-bearers and they are: Moulvi Ghulam Sidik (President), Syed Hassan Shah (Vice President), Haji Muhammad Usman (Secretary), Gul Muhammad Pathan (Joint Secretary) and Muhammad Essa (Treasurer).
1930: Shahnawaz Khan Bhutto is given At Home by Sardar Wahid Bux Bhutto at Gandhi Garden of Karachi. While speaking on the occasion, Shahnawaz Khan said that the case of separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency will be presented in the Round Table Conference and he is leaving for London very soon. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1940: Sir Sikandar Hayat Khan, addressing a gathering at Nuh says that Gandhi was among the first Indians to denounce Hitler’s acts and to declare that his sympathy lay entirely on the side of Britain in this war. Since that declaration was made the Congress had been changing its position from time to time until at last Gandhi had formulated his demand for freedom. (Source: Annual Indian Register, Vol-11, 1940).
1945: The meeting of the Sindh Muslim League Parliamentary Board is held at Hyder Manzil, Karachi with G.M.Syed in Chair. It is attended by Sir Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah, Mir Ghulam Ali, Pir Illahi Bux; K.B. Khuhro; Syed Khair Shah and Agha Ghulam Nabi Pathan. 70 applications are received for 35 seats. The meeting proved to be division of the Board. Sir Ghulam Hussain left the meeting in protest and headed a separate meeting at Khuhro’s residence. Mir Ghulam Ali, Pir Illahi Bux and attended the meeting. (Source: G.M.Syed’s book ‘Nai Sindh Lai Jidojuhud’)
1947: Parsram, an Assistant to Sindh Chief Minister is arrested on grounds that he was possessing secret documents. (Source: Newspapers).
1950: New Department is established by the federal Government for Migrants’ affairs. (Source: ibid).
1955: All involved in Rawalpindi Conspiracy case are released. (Source: Newspapers).
1977: Zia postpones elections and impose ban on all kinds of political activities. (Source: Newspapers).
1982: Lawyers’ Conventions held in various cities demand restoration of basic rights of citizens. Hafiz Lakho and other lawyers are arrested. (Source: Newspapers).

Sindh History (30th September)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (30th SEPTEMBER)

30th September

BIRTH DATES

Khowaja Gul Muhammad (Luwari/Saint/ birth 30 September 1961),

Hari Motwani (Larkano > Mumbai/Journalist & Film maker/ birth 30 September 1929),

Abdul Majeed ‘Abid’ Soomro (Khan Miyani/Poet/ birth 30 September 1935),

Mahesh Chandar (Tharo Shah > Mumbai/Singer/ birth 30 September 1943),

Haji Munawar Abbasi (Valid/ex-Minister & Founder of Abbasi Tanzim/ birth 30 September 1944),

Poonam Birj Mohan (Mombai/Artist/ birth 30 September 1948)

, Aftab Kaloi (Village Khan Muhammad/Poet & MRD Activist/ birth 30 September 1952)

, Tulsidas Bahrani (Ulhasnagar/Writer/ birth 30 September 1954),

Pir Sajjad Jan Sarhandi (Tando Saeendad/Politician/ birth 30 September 1962),

Ali Murad Gadahi (Luwari/Journalist/ birth 30 September 1974),

Hakim Ali ‘Gul’ Mahar (Malhi/Poet/ birth 30 September 1975),

DEATH DATES

Pir Muhammad Ashraf (Kamaro/Saint/ death 30 September 1860),

Munshi Awatrai Malkani (Historian & Politician/ death 30 September 1901),

Allama Muhmood Ahmad (Paat/Religious Scholar/ death 30 September 1932),

Agha Taj Muhammad (Educationist & Writer/ death 30 September 1959),

EVENTS

1857: Assistant Commissioner in charge of the Education Department in Sindh reports to the Commissioner that Narain Jagan Nath, Assistant Master in English school at Karachi has passed examination in Sindhi language and the case for an increase of Rs.20 in his salary be forwarded to the Bombay Government. (Source: letter No.13). This may kindly be noted that NJV High school is named to remember his services. He remained officer in Education Department also.

1885: Recently formed ‘Max Denso Hall Literary Society’ of Karachi organizes lecture program on the topic of ‘Hindu widow has right to search better-half’.The lecture was delivered by Father Bambridge, the founder of the Society. This was the first ever Literary Society and eminent writers of Sindh attended sittings and meetings of this Society. Some of them were: Diwan Diyaram Gidumal, Kauromal Chandanmal and Hiranand etc. (Source: Dr. Dur Muhammad Pathan’s Ph.D Thesis).

1920: Rais-ul-Muhajreen, Jan Muhammad Junijo reaches Larkano from Afghanistan so as collect donations for Sindhi migrants at present in Afghanistan facing financial problems in connection with their settlement there. (Source: Moulana Wafai’s book ‘Yad-i-Janan’).

1938: A public meeting is held at village Mahboob Tunio of Taluka Mirokhan by local branch of Muslim League. It is presided over by Mianji Muhammad Yousif Qureshi and Abu Obedullah Moulvi Muhammad Daud was the main speaker. The meeting termed Jamiat-ul-Ulema, Sindh as pro-congress party. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Sindh Muslim League’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1955: One-Unit Bill is supported by 43 votes and gets 13 votes against, in the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan. (Source: Newspapers).

1956: East Pakistan Provincial Assembly unanimously adopts Non-official Resolution on making of Bengali as an official language of the province. (Source: Newspapers)

Sindh History (29th September)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (29th September)

29th September

BIRTH DATES

NandarRejhsinghani (Larkano>Mumbai/Writer/birth 29 September 1929),

DoulatEdnani (Panhyar>Poono/Poet/birth 29 September 1939),

‘Wafa’ Langah (Poet/birth 29 September 1959),

ManikMalah (Sakrand/Poet/birth 29 September 1967).

DEATH DATES

Haji QadirBux Shah (Bhan/Local politician/ death 29 September 1955),

GulNasrpuri (Poet & writer/ death 29 September 1965),

Shah Abbasi (Poet/ death 29 September 1981),

Syed Imdad Ali Shah (Matiari/Politician/ death 29 September 1971).

EVENTS

1838: Colonel Pottenger advises his Government for to occupy the fort of Karachi either by force, or consent of Talpurs. To make demonstration of power and force at Hyderabad and send troops either from Cutch, or Deesa. (Source: letter No.283)

1911: Sindh Hilal-i-Ahmar Society is formed at Karachi with Mir Ayub as its President and Haji Abdullah Haroon as Secretary. Main object of the Society is to collect donation and send financial help to the Muslims those are being victimized by Itly. (Source: G.M.Syed’s book ‘JanabGuzaryam Jan seen’).

1922: Public meetings are held at Buthi,DaimMashori and Village Deedar by local branches of the Khilafat Committee. At Buthi, the meeting is presided over by QaziAzizullah and Hassan-u-ullah and Moulvi Ghulam Sidik spoke on the occasion. Munshi Muhammad Suleman presided over the public meeting at DaimMashori. Whereas MoulviKarimBux was main speaker at Deedar. On this occasion, 60 people joined Khilafat Committee. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi).

1948: First ever Minority Conference after creation of Pakistan is held at Dhaka and that is presided over by Noor-ul-Amin, the Chief Minister of East wing. The Conference demands religious freedom. (Source: Newspapers).

1952: Federal Government is considering the recommendation of the Sindh Government on abolition of Jageerdari system in Sindh. (Newspapers).

1977: Benazir Bhutto while addressing a big public meeting at Sahiwal warns that if his father Z.A.Bhutto is hanged, water of all five rivers will turn red. And soon after she is put under house arrest! (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

Sindh History (28th September)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (28^{th SEPTEMBER})

28^th September
 BIRTH DATES

Syed Ali Asghar Shah ‘Rashdi’ (Pir Go Goth/Poet/ birth 28 September 1861),

 ZainalAbdin Shah ‘Zainal’(Noorai Sharif/Poet/ birth 28  September 1924),

 SundriUtamchandani (Hyderabad >Mombai/Writer & Artist/ birth 28 September 1924),

PirBux ‘Piyasi’ (Poet/ birth 28 September 1942),

 MahmoodShar (AkriChowdagi/Folklore Poet/ birth 28 September 1944),

 Muhammad Ali Bhatti (Hyderabad/Finr Arts/ birth 28 September 1951),

 SuhnalSitai (Sita Road/Poet/ birth 28 September 1960),

 Anwar ‘Pardesi’ (Khairpur/Poet/ birth 28 September 1973).

 

DEATH DATES

Moulana Abdul HaqChandio (MullanKatyar/Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death 28 September 1939),

 Murad Ali ‘Kazim’ (Thatto/Poet/ death 28 September 1954),

 Hasanand ‘Jadogar’ (Kandyaro . India/Juggler & Poet/ death 28 September 1966),

 Moulana Muhammad Hashim Jan Sarhandi (TandoSaeendad/Religious Scholar/ death 28 September 1975).

 

EVENTS

 

1922: The public meeting is held at Umarkot by the local branch of Khilafat Committee. Speakers through light on the importance of politics from religious point of view and they advised people to take part in politics in the greater interests of Islam, nationalism and society. (Source: The Daily Alwahid, Karachi).

1934: The ‘Chand’ Newspaper condemns the event of murder of Nathoram by Gazi Abdul Qayoom Khan in court and writes that Nathoram was translator and publisher of book written against the Prophet of Islam. The book was written and published in Punjab where no action was taken against publisher and writer in the light of decision of court. Whereas in Sindh translator and publisher is killed in the court much before any decision is taken by the court. Sindhi Hindus must take it seriously and keep in mind that they will not get any fair treatment from Sindhi Muslims. (Source: Chand, Hyderabad).

1951: Zamindars of Punjab meet Mian Mumtaz Doultana, the Chief Minister of the province and recorded their reservations and resentment about the proposed Land Reforms. (Source: Newspapers).

1958: Malik Feroz Khan Noon, the Prime Minister of Pakistan doubts danger for democracy in Pakistan. (Source: ibid).

1959: The first ever sea-ship is got built by PIDC and it is ready for sailing.  The cost of ship is reported Rs.220000. (Source: Newspapers).

1964: The ban on Jamait-i-Islami is lifted. (Source: ibid).

1970: Pakistan mourns the death of Jamal Nasir. (Source: ibid).

1973: 842 POWs are back from India and it is beginning of their return. (Source: Newspapers).

1977: Crack down on PPP. Large scale arrests are made in Karachi and Lahore. Abdul Wahid Katpar, Chakar Khan Junijo and Moulana Ihtram-ul-Haq are arrested from Karachi and Larkano. Z.A.Bhutto is responsible for 30 political

Sindh History (27th September)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (27th SEPTEMBER)

27th September

BIRTH DATES

SundarButani (Karachi > Nagpur/Writer & Artist/ birth 27 September 1933),

Qayoom ‘Taraz’ (Shikarpur/Poet/ birth 27 September 1935),

Muhammad Murad ‘Mughal’ (Poet/ birth 27September 1945),

HabibullahSangi (Writer/ birth September 1958),

MuhabatLongani (Longani/Poet/ birth September 1962)

DEATH DATES

Syed Panah Ali Shah (Moro/ death 27 September 1966),

EVENTS

1851: The chief Merchants of Karachi draft a petition to the Presidency Government [Bombay Government] for application of Municipal Act. (Sourec: Dr.Azimusan Hyder’s Ph.D Thesis).

1919: Sindh observes ‘Khilafat Day’. It is first ever big political event and activity in Sindh. In spite of curbing policy of the Govrnment, processions are taken out and public meetings are held in the length and breadth of Sindh. (Source: The Sindh Gazette, Karachi).

1939: Section 144 is imposed in Sukkur City so as to avoid any un-wanted action or reaction on Masjid Manzilgah issue. It is also announce that section 42 of the District Police Act will be imposed with effect from 1st of October. (Source: Press Note by Sukkur District Administration).

1950: The Constituent Assembly of Pakistan recommends that the Parliament of Pakistan shall consists of two Houses and all provinces be given equal representation in Upper House. (Source: Newspapers).

1966: Jamia Islamia Bahawalpur is upgraded as University. (Source: ibid).

1971: India tried to include situation in East Pakistan as an item to be discussed by the General Assembly of U.N.O. (Source: Newspapers).

1973: Z.A.Bhutto resigns as President of Pakistan and Chowdri Fazul Illahi , the Speaker of National Assembly is elected as the President. (Source: ibid).

1975: Eight people are arrested in Lahore on account of their involvement in issuing fake Degrees ‘ (Source: ibid).

Sindh History (26th September)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (26th SEPTEMBER)

26th September

BIRTH DATES

Jagdesh Sharma (Mumbai/Artist/ birth 26 September 1955),

Imdad Hyger Solangi (Khan Muhammad Solangi/Writer/ birth 26 September 1976)

DEATH DATES

Shaikh Abdul Aziz Qandhari (Hyderabad/Freedom Fighter/ death 26 September 1959),

Allah BuxGabol (Karachi/Freedom Fighter/1960), Noor Sindhi (DhaniBuxThebo/ death 26 September 1996),

Vishno Sharma (Sindh > India/Journalist & Freedom Fighter/ death 26 September 1973),

Noor-u-din Sarki (Karachi/Writer/ death 26 September 2007).

EVENTS

1920: In the meeting of the Working Committee of the Sindh Khilafat held at Karachi with Seth Amin-u-din in chair resolve that local bodies election will be boycotted by the party no member will participate, for the promotion of National Education and imparting education to young generation as per requirements of society private schools will be opened by party and public; for resolving issues at gross root level, local Panchayat will be formed in the length and breadth of the Sindh and for providing commodities on cheaper than market, Utility Stores will be established also. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi).

1942: Outstanding, but drastic action is taken by Khan Bahadur Allah Bux Soomro, the Premier of Sindh. He denounces the title in protest against British policy regarding granting freedom to India. Though, he was not Congress man and took the decision on his own and history will remember him as a Freedom Fighter of his own right, but it proved to be big political support for Congress also, because it was busy in ‘Quit India’ Movement launched by it. (Source: letter by Allah Bux Soomro).

1948: Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah lays foundation stone of the Valeka Textile Mills at Karachi. (Source: Newspapers).

1960: Khan Abdul Qayoom Khan is arrested. (Source: Newspapers).

1971: Z.A.Bhutto demands National Assembly session as early as possible. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1974: Pakistan must take 25,000 Biharis first so as talks on other vital issues can be started, Shaikh Mujeeb makes condition. (Source: Newspapers).

1977: Z.A. Bhutto be shifted to Lahore jail. Court passes order. (Source: Newspapers).

1991: Benazir Bhutto believes IJI Government for violation of Human-Rights. (Source: Newspapers).

Sindh History (25th September)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (25th SEPTEMBER)

25th September

BIRTH DATES

Sadhu Vaswani (Hyderabad/Saint &Philosopher/ birth 25 September 1879),

Makhdoom Muhammad SalihBhatti (Old Hala/Educationist, Poet & writer/ birth 25 September 1887),

Sajan Qaboolai (KotQaboolo/Poet/ birth 25 September 1934),

Nand DuwarkadasEsrani (Larkano> Ahmadabad/Writer/ birth 25 September 1937),

Khalid JamilBhand (BilawalBhand/Writer/ birth 25 September 1968),

FaizSoomro (Soomra/Poet/ birth 25 September 1971)

DEATH DATES

BhagatChetoram (Rohri/Bhagat/ death 25 September 1917)

.Moulvi Abdul QadirLaghari (Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death 25 September 1941),

MirzaQambar Ali Baig ‘Hydri’ (TandoThorho/Poet/ death 25 September 1972)

EVENTS

1843: The Governor-General of India asks Sir Chrales Napier, Sindh Governor that Agha Khan was desirous of going to Baghdad and he must be given allowance and support. (Source: letter No. 395).

1948: The Governor-General of Pakistan promulgates Ordinance aiming at to curb mass migration of people from India. (Source: Newspapers).

1951: The ‘White Paper’ issued by The Government of Pakistan reveals that India is bent upon to disintegrate Pakistan. (Source: White Paper). It is amazing to note that some parties of Pakistan are following the same policy of India and as their first round they are bent upon to disintegrate provinces and ultimately it will disintegrate the country.

1957: The federal cabinet stands divided on the issue of One-Unit (Source: ibid).

1962: Hussain Shaheed Sahurwardi demands restoration of Human-Rights and release of political workers. (Source: Newspapers).

1966:The West Pakistan Cabinet takes oath. Muhammad Khan Junijo from Sindh becomes minister for Communication and PWD. (Source: Newspapers).

1971: General Yahya is not sincere in handing over power to representatives of people, says Z.A,Bhutto. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute). Relations between Bhuttos [Z.A.Bhutto & Benazir Bhutto] and Military leadership is an important topic yet to be studies, researched ad discussed.

1977: Accountability must be completed before elections. PNA demands in its meeting held in Quetta. (Source: Newspapers).

1979: Non-Party local Government elections are held. Election Commission announces 17th of November 1979 as date for general election. (Source: Newspapers).

1982: In U.S.A ,Zia is handed over a list of political prisoners, while he was having meeting with ‘ Foreign Relation Committee’. He is told that they are concerned about those prisoners. Some time people face lot of difficulty for his actions. (Source: Newspapers).

1993: Miseries of people have increased. Oppressors to face defeat, says Benazir Bhutto. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute)’

Sindh History (24th September)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (24th SEPTEMBER)

24th September

BIRTH DATES

AatmaramTahilyani (Sindh >Mumbai/Port/ birth 24 September 1902),

Anwar HussainMemon (Hyderabad/Local Politician/ birth 24 September 1924),

Dr.Ali Muhammad Ansari (Matiari/Author/ birth 24 September 1928),

Mohan Dingra (Hyderabad >Mumbai/Singer & Actor/ birth 24 September 1935),

ShamshadMirza (Sukkur/Writer/ birth 24 September 1945),

AkhtarDargahi (Rohri/Poet & writer/ birth 24 September 1964),

’Ghamdil’ Lakhr (GulanLakhr/Poet/ birth 24 September 1976)

DEATH DATES

Karam Ali Shah Jilani (Ghotki/Saint/ death 24 September 1844),

Pir Imam Bux Shah (Bukera/Saint/ death 24 September 1866),

Mirza Dost Muhammad Baig ‘Dost’ (Hyderabad/Poet/ death 24 September 1920),

Muhammad Bux ‘Kojhui’ (Poet/ death 24 September 1959),

Muhammad Sidik ‘Musafir’ (Educationist, Writer & Poet/ death 24 September 1961).

EVENTS

1832: Colonel Pottenger informs his Government that there was a considerable chance of civil war in Khairpur State between Mir Ali Murad Khan and his two elder brothers, and the cause of the war was refusal on the part of Mir Rustam Khan and Mir Mubarak Khan to restore to Mir Ali Murad Khan some Pargnas which he had given to them. Mir Murad Ali Khan of Hyderabad’s efforts to reconcile the brothers proved ineffective. (Source: letter No.189)

1853: The Deputy Collector of Shikarpur forward report prepared by the Assistant Commissioner of Jagers to Commissioner with recommendation that Pir Muhammad Ashraf son of Pir Fida Muhaudin Sarhandi be granted jager. (Source: letter No.61).

1939: The Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi advocates case of the restoration of Masjid Manzilgah and asks Sindh Government not to avoid from resolving the matter otherwise Muslims will launch agitation leaving no option for Government to bow before will of people. (Source: indicated).

1950: Moulvi Abdul Haq advises Balochistan Government to adopt Urdu as official language of the Province.(Source: Newspapers).

1957: Federation of Provinces, but not One-Unit, the cabinet of West Pakistan favours the idea. (Source: Newspapers).

1977: Bhutto damaged democratic institutions, PNA function at Hyderabad demands probe. (Source: Newspapers).

1978: It was my father’s will that I must assume party leadership, says Benazir Bhutto. It is interesting to note that Asif Ali Zardari also assumed the leadership of party and produced Benazir’s will in writing.

1991: PDA issues ‘White Paper’ on election rigging by IJI. It is said that at least seventy seats won by IJI were rigged. Rigging in election has remained dominating and favourate culture in elections in Pakistan. First ever election was rigged to defeat G.M.Syed. Ayub defeated Fatima Jinnan by rigging, Bhutto was thrown before death on this plea; Benazir was defeated in such a way and now Imran Khan is playing game on that plea. Sorry to say that people have never witnessed any real, representative and elected government through fair election.

1992: Floods are conspiracy of Nawaz to punish people, relief money is being distributed among PML workers, says Benazir Bhutto (Source: Newspapers). Now, Nawaz, Floods and people are very much there but, without Benazir.

Sindh History (23rd September)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (23rd SEPTEMBER)

23rdSeptember

BIRTH DATES

Dr.BadaruddinShaikh (Larkano/Journalist/birth 23 September 1955),

Sadaqat Ali Shah (Sita Road/Journalist/birth 23 September 1962),

Syed PurnamKazmi (PuranoDero/Poetess/birth 23 September 1963)

DEATH DATES

Mirza Muhammad BaqiTurkhan (death 23 September 1585),

Jam Khan (Badin/Poet/ death 23 September 1954),

Moulana Ahmad Memon (Religious Scholar/ death 23 September 1956),

Makhdoom Muhammad Salihalies ‘PunhalSaeen’ Mahesar (Rahro/Religious Scholar/ death 23 September 1971),

‘Salik’ Solangi (Larkano/Poet/ death 23 September 2009).

EVENTS

1841: Lieutenant Postans, Political Agent, Shikarpur, informs Colonel Pottenger that the work on survey of Shikarpur area that was suspended , may be re-started by Lieutenant Terry very soon. (Source: Letter No.980). This may kindly be noted that such type of work is being conducted much before occupation of Sindh.

1936: After the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency, Sindhi Muslim Political leaders have started thinking about formation of their own political parties. At the residence of Sir Haji Abdullah Haroon Sindhi Muslim Politicians are gathered today to form ‘Sindh United Party’. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi). This may kindly be noted that Sir Haji Abdullah Haroon and SirShahnawaz Bhutto played leaders’ role in this party, but , in election both were defeated.

1947: Pakistan becomes the member of N.N.O. (Source: Newspapers).

1950: Hyderabad celebrates ‘Help Muhajreen Week’. It is first day and Sindhis- individuals and NGOs have started collecting food, cloth and other items. Meetings are held demanding plots and homes for Muhajreen. (Source: Newspapers). Sindh and Sindhis accepted and helped Muhajreen in a such way and today some of Muhajreen under the shadow of MQM are demanding division of Sindh ! What a history is making joke with them!!

1955: The Constituent Assembly of Pakistan authorizes the Governor-General of Pakistan to make amendments in law regarding One-Unit. (Source: Newspapers).

1957: RanoChandar Sing is inducted in West Pakistan Ministry as a Deputy Minister. (Source: Newspapers).

1960: Mir Ali Nawaz Khan Talpur, Minister in Government of West Pakistan id disqualified. (Source: Newspapers).

1962: Experts’ team claims that they have found a Mosque in the Bambhore site. (Newspapers).

1964: The task of marking and demarcation of boundary between Iran and Pakistan is completed. (Source: Newspapers).

1977: MianTufail Ahmad of Jamait-i-Islami welcomes constitutional amendments made by General Zia. (Source: ibid).

1990: Benazir asked to appear in court on next hearing in Lake View Hotel case. (Source: ‘Source-Material compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1992: It is hearing in the court against Benazir Bhutto in the Reference about misconduct in award of contract. (Source: ibid)

Sindh History (22nd September)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (22ndSEPTEMBER)

22ndSeptember

BIRTH DATES

Khushi Ram ‘Khushi’(Khanwahan> Nagpur/Poet/birth 22 September 1922),

Syed Ahsan-ul-Hashmi (Poet/birth 22 September 1923),

Mohan Kalpna (Kotri>Mombai/Writer/birth 22 September 1927),

Tajal ‘Bewas’ (Hayat Shah/Poet/birth 22 September 1938),

Lutuf Ali ‘Lutuf’ Soomro (Tando Ali Sher/Poet/birth 22 September 1949),

NisarKhuhro (Aqil/Sitting Education Minister, Sindh/birth 22 September 1950),

Syed NaveedQamarZaman (Ex-Minister/birth 22 September 1955),

JewatiNanwani (Mombai/Actress/birth 22 September 1958),

RustamSolangi (KirirSolangi/Writer/birth 22 September 1959),

Zahid Malik (Faiz Muhammad Malik/Journalist & Writer/birth 22 September 1961).

DEATH DATES

Pir Muhammad Rashid Rozaydhani (Pir Jo Goth/Religious Scholar , Poet & founder of Pagara School of thought/1808 that was 1st of Shuban 1223 Hijri), MoulanaGhulam Ahmad Malkani (Malkani/Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death 22 September1935),

Kishanchand ‘Bewas’ (Larkano> India/Poer& Dramatist/ death 22 September 1947),

AhsanBadvi (Shikarpur/Writer/ death 22 September 1965),

HasanandJadogar (Poet &Juggeler/ death 22 September 1966),

UstadGulzar Ali Khan (Singer/ death 22 September 1992).

EVENTS

1951: On the eve of Hari Conference held at Sakrand, following are elected as new office-bearers of the party: QaziFaiz Muhammad (President), MoulviAzizullahJarwar& Dost Muhammad Abro (Both Vice Presidents), Ghulam Hussain Soomro (General Secretary), Syed Zain-ul-Abdin& Hakim Muhammad Moosa (Both Joint Secretaries), Abdul Wahid Moulai (Treasurer) and following were elected as members of the Working Committee : Hafiz Nek Muhammad, Haji Muhammad AlimMangrio& Muhammad Nawaz Pathan (District Sukkur), RaisNazir Hussain &Moulvi Muhammad Maaz (District Nawabshah), HyderBuxJatoi& Allah RakhioChandio (District Dadu), IllahiBux Qureshi, NabiBuxTunio&MoulviNazir Hussain (District Larkano), Allah Jurio, Yar Muhammad Rind &Pir Muhammad Ali Shah (District Hyderabad), Majnoon Muslim & Ahmad Dal (District Tharparkar), Moulvi Shah Muhammad & Shah Bukhari (District Jacobabad), AlauddinSamoo&Moulvi Muhammad Haroon. (Source: AshiqSolangi’sM.Phil Thesis on HariTahreek)

1950: Bengalis demand status of Second National Language for Bengali. Government extends Pakistan Safety Act for more year. (Source: Newspapers).

1951: Resentment prevails over not broadcasting Fatima Jinnah’s speech on Radio. Rebroadcasting is demanded by various groups and political parties. (Soure: ibid).

1955: Karachi is taken under control of the Federal Government. Since the birth of Pakistan , the task of snatching Karachi from Sindh and Sindhis has been dwelt with top priority. WhereasSindhis has been terming this act as to vanish Sindh. (Source: Ibid).

1962: GhousBuxBezinjo is arrested. (Source: Newspapers).

1977: Punjab University awards Honourary degree of Ph.D to Zia-ul-Haq, Chief Martial law Administrator. (Source: Newspapers).

1993: Nawaz Sharif is product of Ziaism. He is busy in isolation Karachi and Hyderabad from mainstream of Sindh politics, culture and society. He is favouring his Business community and is responsible for price-hike, says Benazir Bhutto. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

Sindh History (21st September)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (21st SEPTEMBER)

21stSeptember

BIRTH DATES

HariRoopchandMirani (Tharoshah> New Delhi/Artist/birth 21 September1931)

AshaMunsharamani (Karachi > Ahmadabad/Actress/birth 21 September1938),

Mushtaq Ali ‘Masroor’ (Poet/birth 21 September1951),

MirzaManzoor Ali Baig ‘Masroor’ (Hyderabad/Poet/birth 21 September1955)

UstadGul Muhammad Dayo (Larkano/Poet/birth 21 September1960),

Dr.Ahsan Ali Mahessar (DhinganoMahesar/Political Activist/birth 21 September1963)

DEATH DATES

Syed Muhammad Mir Adil (Bakhar/Scholar/ death 21 September 1577),

EVENTS

1939: K.B.MuammadAyubKhuhro , Chairman of the ‘Masjid Manzilgah War Committee’ writes to Sindh Governor requesting him to play his constitutional role in resolving ‘Masjid Manzilgah issue’. He makes complaint against K.B.AllahBux Soomro, the Premier of Sindh, that he is not serious in resolving the issue. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi).

1958: Fatima Jinnah makes it clear that representatives of people, particularly members of the National Assembly have failed to work for betterment of society therefore sorrows and longings of people have not ended. (Source: Newspapers).

1973: Indian Foreign Minster blames that Bhutto is violating Simla Agreement and it will affect relations of both countries. (Source: Newspapers).

1974: Nusrat Bhutto to head PPP Women Wing. The decision is taken in this regard. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1990: Assembly dissolution case- Lahore High court starts hearing. (Source: Newspapers).

1991: The Kalabag Dam scheme is included in the agenda of Council of Common Interests . PML-N Government is determined not to ignore this issue. (Source: Newspapers).

1993: ‘Nawaz can not win a single seat from Sindh. Distribution of land by him is blatant lie. He is responsible for lawlessness in Sindh’, says Benazir Bhutto. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute.).

Sindh History (20th September)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (20^{th SEPTEMBER})

20^th September 
 BIRTH DATES

Hashmatrai Chablani (Hyderabad/Economist & leader of the Anti-Separation Movement of Sindh/ birth 20^th September 1889),

 Muhammad Suleman (Soofi Poet/ birth 20^th September 1892),

 Dr.SaranSidiqui (Shikarpur/One of early Muslim lady Doctor of British period/ birth 20^th September 1906),

 Pir Hussamuddin Shah Rashdi (Bahman/Scholar of international repute/ birth 20^th September 1911),

 Bahawal Shikarpuri (Poet/ birth 20^th September 1926),

 Muhammad Mangan Bhutto (Tando Muhammad Khan/Writer/ birth 20^th September 1937),

 Muhammad Ramzan ‘Miskeen’ Sarwari (Sarhari/Poet/ birth 20^th September 1938),

 Asadullah ‘Ghalib’ Solangi (YariDero/Poet/ birth 20^th September 1949),

 Dr. SahirImdad (Poetess & Scholar/ birth 20^th September 1951),

 Ghulam Nabi Kolachi (Badah/Poet/ birth 20^th September 1959),

 Abdul Haji Abro (Founder editor ‘Al-Sindh’ & writer/ birth 20^th September 1961)

Syed Rafiq Amroti (Amrot/ birth 20^th September 1968) 

 

DEATH DATES

Shaikh Ali Sehvistani (Religious Scholar/ death 20^th September 1288),

 SaqiSujawali (Poet/ death 20^th September 1960),

 Rashid Ahmad Lashari (Poet/ death 20^th September 1970),

 Mir Murtaza Bhutto (Founder PPP-SB/ death 20^th September 1996).

 

EVENTS

 

1841: The Governor-General of India Asks Lieutenant Ferry to prepare report and proposal regarding the Sindh and Begari canals serviceable for navigation and extending the irrigation already supplied by them. (Source: letter No.1333). 
1884: With the Co-Operation of Mirza Kalab Ali Lahori the branch of Sindh Muhammadan Association is opened in Larkano (Source: Dr.Pathan’s Research article on Larkano).
1933: Dr.Aenni Besant breathes her last. She was born in 1847 in London. She was leader of Theosophy in India and founder of ‘Home Rule League’. Rais Ghulam Muhammad Bhurgri, G.M.Syed, Jamshed Mehta remained his followers in political and Theosophical thoughts. Besant Hall of Hyderabad is named after her name. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Home Rule League’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute and uploaded on its website).
1939: Primary Muslim League of Goza of Taluka Khairpur Nathan holds its Annual function and on this occasion, following are elected as its office-bearers: Moulvi Ghulam Muhammad Borar (President), Sirai Haji Lal Bux Rahujo (Vice President), Haji Dhani Bux Chandio (Treasurer), Jan Muhammad Korejo (Joint Secretary), Muhammad Bux Mangrio (General Secretary), Moulvi Taj Muhammad Panhwar and Moulvi Allah Bux Rahujo (Preachers). (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid,Karachi).
1949: Secretary Revenue is directed by the Sindh Government for preparing of the Draft of Bill to abolish Jageerdai system in Sindh. (Source: Sindh Hari Committee;s record).
1950: It appears in press that Muslim is claiming/blaming that Rs.24, 00,000 are outstanding against Fatima Jinnah and Liaquat Ali Khan. (Source: Newspapers).
1954: Proposal is under consideration of the Government to grant provincial status to Khairpur, Bahawalpur and Balochistan. (Source: Newspapers).
1955; some politician demand referendum on the issue of ‘One-Unit scheme’. (Source: ibid).
1956: Pir Ali Muhammad Shah Rasdi is appointed as Ambassador for Egypt. (Source: Interview with Pir Ali Muhammad Shah Rashdi).
1958: Nawab Akbar Bugti takes oath as State Minister. (Source: Newspapers).