Sindh History (November 16, 2021)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (16th NOVEMBER)

16th November

BIRTH DATES

1. Ponam Chandromalani (Hyderabad > Mumbai/Writer/ birth 16th November 1942),

2. Ashok Khatri (Ulhasnagar/Actor/ birth 16th November 1952),

3. Wasim Soomro (Tando Adam/Poet/ birth 16th November 1963),

4. Muhammad Nawaz “Naz” (Pir Taro/Poet/ birth 16th November 1968),

5. “Wafa” Salih Rajpar (Wadi Wahni/Poet/ birth 16th November 1975),

6. Sattar Soomro (Nasirabad/Writer/ birth 16th November 1975),

7. Gulzar “Tabasum” (Wahi Pandhi/Poet/ birth 16 November 1998).

DEATH DATES

1. Karimdino Shikarpuri (Poet/ death 16th November 1946),

2. Syed Miran Muhammad Shah (Freedom Fighter & Ex – Speaker Sindh Assembly/ death 16th November 1963),

3. Moulana Abdul Hameed qureshi (Religious Scholar/ death 16 November 1973),

4. Ali Dino “ Alan” Shah (Dhandhi/Poet/ death 16 November 1980)

5. Hakim Qazi Abdul Hadi (Naushero Feroz/ death16 November 1980).

EVENTS

1843: The Collector of Karachi is asked by the Bombay Government to report reasons which actuated him to withdraw the concession given by Talpur Government to Syeds of Thatta.

1845: Zangi Khan Talpur, the last surviving brother of Mir Sohrab Khan is dead. The Sindh Commissioner requests the Bombay Government that a portion of Rs.100 per month be granted to the mother and Rs 200 to Mir Allah Dita for himself and support of the family.

1920: Daily Al – Wahid in the course of article ask people to boycott Council Election and not to vote any candidates, because they will bow before anti – I – people government.

1923: It is the first day of the “Jazeerat –ul- Arab Week” in Sindh. The week is being observed to voice for the political freedom of Arabs and to condemn the British policy on the subject.

1936: In a meeting headed by Sir Ghulam Hussain, party matters are discussed and K.B. Khuhro and Yar Muhammad Junijo are appointed to organize “Sindh Muslim Political Party” in Larkano and Dadu districts. The meeting is held at Larkano.

1947: Liaquat Ali Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan says that his government will knock the doors of International Court to get matters between India and Pakistan resolved.

1956: The Executive Committee of the Muslim League asks Pakistan Government to quit Common Wealth.

1960: The Federal cabinet of Pakistan gives consent on the Water Agreement with India.

1962: President Ayub opens the new township north of Karachi which is to accommodate 30,000 families of Panahgeers.

1971: Indian troops moved into East Pakistan and begin to advance towards Dhaka.

1988: General elections are hold in Pakistan.

1989: Nawaz Sharif, the Chief Minister of Punjab opens Bank of Punjab.