Sindh History (11th July)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (11th JULY)

11th July
BIRTH DATES

Parsram ‘Zia’ (Poet/ birth 11th July 1911),

Ali Nawaz Hajan Khan Jatoi (New Jatoi/Scholar/ birth 11th July 1914),

Muhammad Ibrahim Morai (Dalipota/Writer/ birth 11th July 1915),

Esardas Sipro (Karachi >Mumbai/Singer & Musician/ birth 11th July 1917),

Menhal Gopang (Kamber/Poet/ birth 11th July 1945),

Sarwech Sindhi (Poet/ birth 11th July 1947),

Bidil Masroor (Shikarpur/Writer & Singer/ birth 11th July 1947),

Manohar Manghani (Ahmadabad/Artist/ birth 11th July 1954),

Irshad Kaghzi (Shikarpur/Writer/ birth 11th July 1955),

Dr. Khatumal (Mithi/Social worker/ birth 11th July 1960),

EVENTS



1842: His Highness Mir Naseer Khan Talpur writes to Major Outram informing him and making complain that the fort of Rojhan, 26 miles from Shikarpur and 10 miles from Khangarah has been occupied by people of Naseer Khan of Kalat.
1908: Diwan Dayaram Gidumal Shahani establishes ‘Seva Sadhan Sabha’ in Bombay with Aims & Objects to provide social services, social protection, and education to women-folk and train lady social workers. Later on branches of NGO are also started inSyeat, Poona and Ahmadabad. (Source: ‘Biography of Raj Rashi Diwan Dayaram Gidumal’, by Shewaram Pherwani).
1920: Four ‘Special trains’ in the history of Sindh have a unique reference. First train was booked by Sindh Congress for Punjab so as to participate in the Congress Sesion and provide financial & moral support to families those were affected during the tragedy of Jalyanwala bagh. In 1938 on the eve of Sindh Provincial Muslim League Conference the Special train was hired for Quaid-i-Azam for Karachi from Hyderabad. When Soorihb Badshah Pir Pagaro was released from jail, he also reached Sindh in Special train. During Hijrat Tahrik, Jan Muhammad Junijo booked special train Khilafatis. The Special train carrying Sindhi migrants on way to Peshawar reached at Multan today.
1950: Fatima Jinnah regrets to Hilal-i-Ahmar Pakistan (Source: Newspaper).
1959: Pak-American trade agreement is signed. Trade Minister of Pakistan, Z.A.Bhutto indicates more trade agreements with other countries.(Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1969: Ex-Director of Pakistan Institute for Islamic Research Fazul-ul-Raman’s book on Islam is banned. (Source: Newspapers).
1972: Language riots affect Thatta also; section 144 is imposed for three months. (Source:Ibd).
1975: Punjab Chief Minster resigns. He is one of founder members of PPP and edited weekly ‘Nusrat’, Lahore in early days of the party. (Source: Newspapers).

Sindh History (10th July)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (10th JULY)
BIRTH DATES Navalrai Shokiram (Hyderabad/Social Worker/ birth 10th July 1848), Ghulam Rasool Kehar (Kehar/Politician/ birth 10th July 1901), Ram Kirshan Adwani (Hyderabad >Mumbai/Journalist/ birth 10th July 1924), Mir Ali Nawaz Talpur (Tando Muhammad Khan/ex-Minister/ birth 10th July 1924) Nanik Esrani (Mian-Jo-Goth >Ajmir/Writer/ birth 10th July 1926), Jetanand ‘Gul’ (Tando Adam >Ajmir/Poet, Singer & Musician/ birth 10th July 1927), MoulaBux ‘Fida’ (Qaim Mangan/Poet/ birth 10th July 1933), Muhammad Nawaz ‘Mahzoon’ (Mehar/Poet/ birth 10th July 1933), Gope Roopchandani (Rohri>Ulhasnagar/Singer & Stage Director/ birth 10th July 1933), Dr.Nawaz Ali ‘Shouk’ ((Poet & scholar/ birth 10th July 1940), Muhammad Ali ‘Khaldi’ (Thatto/Poet/ birth 10th July 1944) Muhammad Hashim ‘Khadim’ Talpur (Indhlo/Poet/ birth 10th July 1945), Ahmad Rahi (Poet/ birth 10th July 1933).
DEATH DATES Masoom Sanghrai (Poet/ date 10th July 2004),
EVENTS 1850: Brigadier-General Commanding Sindh Division sends plan description of the limits of the Larkana Cantonment to the Sindh Commissioner for approval (Source: Letter No.789). 1921: Aman Sabhas are established at Belo, Taluka Sujawal and Ghadhro with the following office-bearers: BELO:Syed Sidik Shah (President), Seth Dhamoomal (Vice President), Seth Manghanmal, Shewakram; Seth Daryadinomal; Seth Assanmal Mithomal;Seth Rejhomal Tickamdas;Rejhomal Fakirmal ans other eleven Muslim members. GHADAHRO: Vinijraj Rawatsing, Sodho (President), Mukhi Mathradas (Vice President); Ramchand Karar; Mahraj Jeevraj Brahman; Mukhi Seth Chunilal Karar; Pargomal Karar; Seth Jag Rupchand; Seth Tejomal Gopaldas; Seth Bulchand; Seth Harchandmal; Seth Harchand; Seth Gulmal; Rawto Mangho Khatri;Chamoon Mooro Charan; Mahraj Khushhaldas; Seth Teckchand; Seth Kanji Tulsidas and Chuganlal Brahma. During British period Aman Sabha were started to minimize the influence of Khilafat Tahrik and make the people more loyal to the Government. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi). 1932: The Council of the All-India National Liberal Federation passes resolution protesting emphatically against the abandonment of the Round Table Conference contrary to the pledges given by British Government. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11,1932). 1939: Meetings are held in some cities of Sindh to protest against All-India Congress Committee decision on State Satyagraha/Non-Co-Operation and relation between Congress Ministries and Provincial Congress Committees. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1939). 1946: Nawabzada Liaquat Ali Khan, General Secretary of the All-India-Muslim League, in a press interview declared that it would be ‘suicidal’ for the Muslims to enter the Constituent Assembly at present. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11,1946).This may kept in mind that he became Finance Minster of united India later on. 1947: British Prime Minister Clement Attlee recommends M.A.Jinnah as the first Governor-General of Pakistan (Source: Quaid-i-Azam Papers). 1950: Saadat Hussain Minto is released. (Source: Newspapers).1958: Allama Mashriqi, main accused in the murder case of Dr.Khan Sahib’s murder refutes allegations in the court. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Khaksar Tahrik’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute). 1963: Military aid to India, announced by U.S.A has created doubts, says Z.A.Bhutto, Foreign Minister of Pakistan (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute). 1977: Political activities are declared unlawful. Who so ever will be found involved, will be sentenced to 5 years imprisonment. Martial Law order is issued. (Source: Newspapers). 1972: Language riots disturb Karachi peace. Curfew is imposed in affected areas. Press-censorship on the press reporting of language agitation is ordered by the Sindh Government. Z.A. Bhutto announces 4-member Committee on the issue.(Source: Newspapers). Sindh history to record anunbelieveable act the bill passed in Assembly will be challenged, even rejected in streets. The decision taken without political will & strategy and not taking Urdu-speaking leadership into cofidence before tabling the bill, and misuse of street power paves way for division of hearts in Sindh. 1978: Mian Abbas admits his role in the conspiracy to kill Muhammad Ahmad Khan. Stage is being set to hang elected Prime Minister of Pakistan who did a lot for Pakistan. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

Sindh History (9th July)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (9th JULY)
9th July
BIRTH DATES

Khalil Sarhandi (Poet/ birth 9th July 1916),
Girdhar Mirani (Bubak>Mumbai/Singer/ birth 9th July 1931),
Iqbal Junijo (GulanWahan/Folklore Poet/ birth 9th July 1947),
Nizamuddin Bhatti (Sukkur/Journalist/ birth 9th July 1963),
Abdul HaqSario (Dokri/Writer/ birth 9th July 1964),
Essa Memon (Khohara/Writer/ birth 9th July 1985)
DEATH DATES
Moulana Muhammad Hassan Katbari (Religious Scholar/ date 9th July 1858),
Khair Muhammad Chandio (Politician/ date 9th July 1954)

EVENTS
1940: M.A.Jinnah commenting of the Congress Working Committee resolution passed at Delhi regarding National Government, says that Muslim League now firmly stands convinced that the only solution is division of India as laid down by the Muslim League at Lahore. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Voi-11,1940).
1946: Sindhi Circle is formed by teachers and taughts of D.J.Sindh College Karachi with Aims & Objects to promote Sindhi literature and language. Regular literary sittings are arranged for this purpose also. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi).
1946: G.M.Syed, leader of opposition in Sindh Legislative Assembly addresses a communication to the Viceroy, requesting him to call upon the Premier Sindh Sir Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah to tender his resignation as he had forfeited the confidence of the majority. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11,1946)
1947: Sir Cyril Radcliffe takes office as chairman of the two Boundary Commissions of Punjab and Bengal. (Source: Various books on the history of Pakistan).
1948: Pakistan’s first postal stamp is made available for sale. This may be kept in mind that it was 1853, when first ever postal stamp was introduced and issued in Sindh, and even in India. It was known as ‘Sinde Dock Ticket’.(Source:Dr.Pathan’s Ph.D thesis and Azimussan’s book ‘History of Karachi’).
1950: It is raining at Khokhrapar and Indian Muslim refugees are facing odd hour’s there. NGOs and Individuals from Sindh are reaching there to provide food and cloth to rain-affected. (Source: Newspapers)
1972: Two persons are killed on 3rd day of the language agitation. Army is called out and curfew is imposed in Hyderabad and in some areas of Karachi. Federal cabinet discusses Sindh situation. (Source: Newspapers).
1977: Ban is imposed on Trade Union activities and weapon licenses are withdrawn. Martial Law Authorities promulgates new Ordinance. (Source: Ordinance).

Sindh History (8th July)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (8th JULY)
BIRTH DATES Ahmad Khan ‘Asif’ Misrani (Mitho Babar/Poet & writer/ birth 8th July 1922), Abdul KarimSaadi (TandoAllahyar/Journalist/ birth 8th July 1924), GoverdhanNathani (Sadhuja>Mombai/Poet/ birth 8th July 1925), Bashir Sitai (Sita Village/Poet/ birth 8th July 1949), Aaqash Chandio (Wali Muhammad Gorar/Journalist/ birth 8th July 1973)
DEATH DATES Abdul Karim ;Gadai’ (Jacobabad/Poet/ date 8th July 1978),
EVENTS 1839: A. Gibbson is appointed as Assistant Surgeon in charge of medical duties of Political Agency in Upper Sindh. 1921: The first session of the All-India Khilafat Conference starts at Karachi. It is presided over by Moulana Muhammad Ali Johar. The soil of Sindh is selected for the event that proved to be training point in the politics of united India. The Conference lasted for three days. (Source: Newspapers). 1938: A public meeting is held by local branch of Muslim League at Village Mahboob Tunio and it is presided over by Rais Mian Karim Bux, who is the President of the branch. Speakers deplore the Government policy regarding Muslim League and Palestine. They also advised JUI,Sindh leadership to resolve issue of their differences in the greater interests of party and its politics. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Sindh Muslim League’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute). 1940: Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, the Frontier Congress leader, tenders his resignation of membership of the Congress Working Committee before his departure from New Delhi for Peshawar. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, vol-11,1940). 1945: Jairamdas Doulatram presides over Conference of Congress-men in Bombay. The claim of Muslim League to represent the Muslims of India remained the subject of conference. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11,1945). 1948: Lord Mount Batten was not made Governor-General of Pakistan. Therefore he created condition of mass migration and killing of thousands of people, says Ghulam Muhammad, Finance Minister of Pakistan (Source: Newspapers). 1949: The process of selling important property and Units starts in Pakistan. The East India Tramway Company is to be sold. The matter is discussed in Karachi. (Source: Newspapers) 1971: Keeping in view the political crisis in East Pakistan and Government’s policy regarding resolving the issue, West Germany stops its economic aid to Pakistan (Source: Newspapers). 1972: Karachi witnesses terrible riots in reaction against Sindhi Language Bill. Army is called to help civilian administration.12 are killed and 150 injured in Karachi and Hyderabad. Z.A.Bhutto invites representatives of Sindhi and Urdu speaking people to discuss the Language Bill. (Source: Newspapers).

Sindh History (7th July)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (7th JULY)
BIRTH DATES Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi (Thatto/Freedom Fighter, ex-Sindh Minster & Journalist/ birth 7th July 1889), Prof. Lalsing Ajwani (Khairpur> India/Scholar/ birth 7th July 1899), LiloJhangyani (Karachi > New Delhi/Singer/ birth 7th July 1942), Motiram ‘Sail’ (Hatho Nagar > Jaipur/Singer & Poet/ birth 7th July 1943), Mushtaq Memon (Hala/Journalist/ birth 7th July 1956)
DEATH DATES Moulana Rustam Ali Bakhri (Religious Scholar/ date 7th July 1825), Mir Sobdar Khan Talpur (Ruler/ date 7th July 1846), Bheroma lMaharchand Advani (Hyderabad > India/Scholar/ date 7th July 1950), Choharma lHinduja (Phaka> India/Writer/ date 7th July 1973), Nisar Bazmi (Mirzapur/Poet/ date 7th July 2000), Umed Khairpuri (Poet/ date 7th July 2001). EVENTS 1858: Allah Rakhio and 24 others are killed by Umed Ali Chhuto and his comrades. Captain of Sindh police is directed by the Commissioner to ensure that they are captured. (Source: Sindh Commissioner’s letter No. 1429). 1910: The lodge of the Theosophical Society is chartered in Khairpur Mirs. Sardar Natha Sing becomes its founder president. (Source: The Report of the Theosophical Society ) 1918: His Majesty’s Minister at Panama, notifies that departure of on Parmanand Shewaram (Sindhi Hindu) from Colon to Cadiz on a Spanish steamer and describes him as VERY ANTI-BRITISH. It was reported that on arrival at Cadiz the man was seen to hand over some documents to the German Consul there. (Source: ‘Sour-Material on Sindhworkis’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute). 1922: The services of the Newspaper of Sukkur, ‘Sindh Zamindar’ are lauded in the meeting of Kazi Ahmad Aman Sabha. It is said that like Sindh Zamindar we must be voice of the Government and work effectively in combating Non-Co-Operation Movement. Diwan Teckchand Gurmukhdas and Sanwaldas are the leaders of local Aman Sabha. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi). 1924: Bengal sets new example. Governor, on behalf of the Crown had dissolved Bengal Council. It was challenged in court by ministers. Today, the court grants injuction and it is declared in the judgment that Bengal Council shall stand prorogued. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Voll-11, 1924) 1925: How to launch movement? Akalis set trend. Since last year they started their struggle for acceptance of political, social and religious demands. They sent Jatha (Group of volunteers) of 25 to Jaito, daily to participate in movement and prove their unity in streets and everywhere. Today, Gurdwara Bill is passed by the Punjab Council and prisoner Akalis are released. Hence agitation is withdrawn by Akalis. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1925). 1928: Shaikh Dr.Muhammad Alam presides over the Sindh Muslim Political Conference in Karachi. It is result of joint efforts of Sindhi Muslim Upper Class to introduce the issue of separation of Sindh at all India level. For this purpose president of Some Conferences were also brought from outside. This event was followed by four Azad Conferences, and they were held on 18th April, 1932 at Karachi; 15th November, 1932 at Hyderabad; 26th April, 1934 at Sukkur and 28th July, 1934 at Karachi. (Source: The India Annual Register, Vol-11, 1928/G.M.Syed’s book “Sindh Ji Bombay Khan Azadi’ and Gul Hayat Collection on the topic). 1938: Monin Jamiat is formed at Bihar. In its Conference, the resolution is passed condemning the Muslim League as trying to deprive the people of their rightful place and asserting that the Muslim League did not present them. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1938). 1943: An Appeal issued by G.M.Syed, the President of Sindh Muslim League is carried out by press. Sindhi Muslims are asked to observe ‘Local industry & trade promoting Day’ be observed on 16th of July. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi). 1950: No any Muhajir has been sent to jail. It is propaganda to bring bad name to the Sindh Government, says Kazi Fazlullah, Chief Minister, Sindh. (Source: An interview with Kazi Sahib, by Dr.Pathan) 1956: Red Shirt Party is declared unlawful in West Pakistan. (Source: Notification of the Government of West Pakistan). 1977: Official Notification regarding the removal of Prime Minister and ministers from their position is issued. (Source: Newspapers).

Sindh History (6th June)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (6th JULY)
BIRTH DATES Bhagat Teeonram (Khando/Singer & Poet/ birth 6th July 1887), Nizam-u-din ‘Nizam’ Gopang (Ali Sher Gopang/Poet/ birth 6th July 1914), Rasheed Bhatti (Sukkur/Writer, Journalist & political Activist/ birth 6th July 1933), Dholan Rahi (Ajmir/Poet, Musician & Artist/ birth 6th July birth 6th July1949), Dr. Ghulam Muhammad Lakho (Scholar/ birth 6th July 1954), Nawaz Bhutto (Bago Bhutto/Journalist/ birth 6th July 1959), Azam Bhatti (Tando Muhammad/writer./ birth 6th July 1977)
DEATH DATES Moulana Muhammad Hayat Katbari (religious Scholar/ date 6th July 1939), Jethmal Parsram (Hyderabad/Journalist, writer & freedom Fighter/ date 6th July 1948), Veromal Begraj (Sukkur/Journalist & Freedom Fighter/ date 6th July 1956), Faqir Aandal bSaeen (Bekari/Poet/ date 6th July 1972), Moulana Jan Muhammad Soomro (Shikarpur/Religious Scholar/ date 6th July 2006)
EVENTS 1843:E.J.Brown, Commissioner in Sindh, under the instructions of Sir Charles Napier sends a petition from ex-Ruler Mir Sobdar Khan to the Secretary to the Governor of Bombay and invites his attention that ex-rulers are using abusive language in their petitions. (Source: ‘Correspondence related to Sinde’.) 1927: Announcement of Judgment in favour of anti-Rasool Arabi has created resentment in Punjabi Muslims. They violated Section 144 and brought out possession. Handsome number of them is arrested. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Voll-11, 1927). 1938: The question whether Bengalis should be compelled to learn Hindustani (Urdu) is discussed at a meeting of the Corporation of Calcutta, when several Councillors protested against any such move and suggest that those who come Bengal to live or conduct business should learn the language of the province.(Source: The Indian Annual Register, Voll-11, 1938). 1941: K.B. Allah Bux Soomro, Premier of Sindh, in an interview at Lahore, while appealing for communal unity says that ‘any gesture from the British Government towards Indian aspirations would be in the interest of Britain herself at this stage’. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Voll-11, 1941) 1948: Pir Illahi Bux is nominated to discuss the matters relating to handing over administration of Karachi to the centre. (source: Newspapers). 1956: Pakistan Government orders a survey of property-less Indian Muslim Migrants so as they can be provided helping hand by virtue of allotting of property. (Source: Ibid). 1961: Z.A.Bhutto is appointed as an Acting Foreign Minister of Pakistan (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute). 1972: Agitation by Urdu-speaking people starts in Karachi and Hyderabad. The Government and leaders of Urdu-speaking segment of our society seems to be determined to divide old and new Sindhis. Rais Amrohvi’s couplet in Daily Jang puts feul on fire. (Source: Newspapers) 1977: Democracy will be restored with in 90 days, Zia assures nation. Justice Abdul Qadir is appointed as the Governor of Sindh. (Source: Newspapers).

Before 5th July

5th of July 1977

FOUR AND HALF MONTHS BEFORE THE PROMISE OF 90 DAYS: Let us trace our history and note some events in chronological shape, taking place before fall of First ever PPP government on 5th of July 1977.

16th Feb:1977

Asghar Khan announces in an election meeting that this is the last year of PPP government irrespective of election results.

8th March 1977

PPP wins 154 seats out of 200 in National assembly election. PNA levels allegation of rigging and boycotts provincial elections.

10th March 1977

PNA starts agitation against PPP Government.

30th March 1977

Z.A.Bhutto calls on PNA leader Pir Pagaro to find a solution to the present crisis.

6th April 1977

Moulana Maududi proposes government - opposition talks in congenial atmosphere, without pre- conditions.

22nd April 1977

Government imposes martial law in Karachi, Lahore and Hyderabad.

27th April 1977

Armed forces totally united to back the present government,says an ISPR spokeman.

4th May 1977

Government charges Asghar Khan of subverting Armed Forces by writting OPEN LETTER to officers.

5th May 1977

PNA proposes a 32- point plan for the resolution of the crisis.

12th May 1977

Bhutto discusses the situation with PNA President Mufti Mahmood.

3rd June 1977

Political dialouge starts. Bhutto has Moulana Kausar Niazi and Hafiz Pirzado in his team. Asghar Khan not satisfied with the government gestures.

15th June 1977

Government - PNA understanding on basic issues: Election will be held this year, Bhutto government to continue.

16th June 1977

Final accord will be signed after my Middle East visit. says Bhutto.

18th June 1977

Bhutto leaves for Middle East visit.

28th June 1977

PNA President Mufti Mahmood meets Bhutto.

2nd July 1977

PPP and PNA teams meet and discuss their proposals night long. Bhutto agrees to hold elections in October and create an implementation committee with equal representation from PNA and PPP.

3rd July 1977

Accord reached, remains to be signed only, says Bhutto. Accord not approved by PNA Council, says Asghar Khan.

5th July 1977

Martial Law is proclaimed. General Zia assumes power. Bhutto arrested. Constitution partially suspended. Election to be held in ninety days.Political activities banned.

Zia becomes sixth President, the third to occupy the power by staging coup d'etat against a constitutionally established government. He remained in power from 5th July 1977 to 17th August 1988.Prof. Ghafoor Ahmed of Jamait-i-Islami writes in his book that WHEN  DIALOGUES WERE ALMOST SUCCESSFUL ARMY TOOK OVER>