Sindh History (7th August)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (7th AUGUST)

BIRTH DATES Wali Muhammad ‘Wafa’ (Poet/1944), ‘Ghutakh’ Halai (Hala Purana/Poet/1946), ‘Raz’ Nathanshahi (Khairpur Nathanshah/Poet/1947), Khair-u-Nisa Jafri (Hyderabad/lady of literature/1947), ‘Afzal’ Aeri (Mehar/Poet/1955), Zamir Ahmad ‘Fida’ (Poet/1961), Syed Raza Shah ‘Raza’ (Larkano/Poet/1980)

DEATH DATES Jumo Khan ‘Gharib’ (Poet/1953), Abdul Razaq Soomro (Moro/1972)

EVENTS 1832: There is correspondence between Colonel Pottenger and Adjutant-General of Army, Bombay regarding assemblage of forces to act against the plunders. (Source: Letter No.123). 1841: Sindh Rulers agree to pay half of the expenditure if Sindh and Begari canals are made serviceable for navigation and extending the irrigation already supplied for them. (Source: Letter No.62 from Captain Stacy to Captain Wallace). 1843: The Governor-General of India writes to Charles Napier giving his opinion about miscalculations of Major Outram and approves all the actions taken by Charles Napier timely, correct and accordingly.(Letter from Calcutta ). This may kindly be noted that Major Outram played anti-Charles Napier role and opposed his action in regard Sindh and Rulers. 1857: The Medical Board to the Government of Bombay approves and recommends proposal of the Sindh Commissioner those medical arrangements for residents at Manora and neighboring villages of Baba and Keamari be made. (Source: Letter No.1358). 1921: Sirai Sabz Ali takes initiate to open branch of pro-British political party- Aman Sabha at Nasirabad. He is elected its founder president, whereas Seth Naromal & Seth Aildas are elected Vice President and Secretary respectively. Wadero Muhammad Sidiq Wagan always helped them to hold public meetings and to preach loyalty for British Government (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi ). 1922: There is competition between Seth Gidumal Fatihchand and Seth Chelaram Dilomal in donation and financial support to ‘Hindu Township Peoples’ Association’ of Karachi in regards with its efforts to establish Open Library and Reading Room. (source: The Daily Gazette). 1947: Quaid-i-Azam reaches Karachi . Jhrik-born leader is now the First Governor-General of Pakistan. What a great role has played Sindh in the creation of Pakistan! (Source: Newspapers). 1959: An Ordinance is promulgating to purify politics and society. Who so ever, if deemed fit can be disqualified with immediate effect. (Source: Newspapers). 1977: Aitzaz Hassan joins Tahrik Istaqlal, Mir Ali Ahmad Talpur, Mir Rasool Bux Talpur; Abdul Hameed Jatoi and Haji Moula Bux Soomro join PNA. (Source: ibid). 1990: Rais Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi is sworn in as Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan . U.S backs move of President Ghulam Ishaq Khan for dissolving assemblies. (Source:ibid).

Sindh History (6th August)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (6th AUGUST)

6th August

BIRTH DATES

Makhdoom Abdul Latif Thattvi (Religious Scholar/1712),

Seth Harchandrai Vishindas (Karachi/Freedom Fighter & president Sindh Hindu Sabha/1862),

Dr.Pohomal Esardas (Politician/1913),

Prof. K.D.Soomro (Larkano/Great Mathemician/1950),

Inamullah Mahesar (Rafiq Mahesar/Social worker/1969),

Yousif Laghari (Lundo Sharif/Poet/1967)

DEATH DATES

Moulvi Abdul Aziz Tharechani (Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/1950),

EVENTS

1843: The Governor-General of India requests the Sindh Governor to handover three forts of Guttoorah, Shahgarah and Gurisa to His Highness Mir Ali Murad Khan (Source: letter No.289 from Governor-General).

1920: Following Khilafatis of Merokhan in response to call of their party tender their resignations: Allahdino (Police Department), Wadero Lutf Ali Khan, Wadero Rasool Bux Khan; Wadero Yar Ali Khan; Wadero Muhammad Bachal Tunio (All from School Board membership). (Source: ibd).

1928: Sindh Khilafat Committee decides to boycott local bodies elections and asks party members and followers not to take part. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid).

1945: M.A.Jinnah, addressing a meeting in Bombay expressed the view that India should strive for a final constitutional settlement rather than grope for an interim agreement (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1945).

1946: Liaquat Ali Khan, Secretary All India Muslim League declares that the possibility of the formation of a Government at the center by the Congress should be a signal for the Muslim League to start its program of ‘Direct Action Day’ so that ‘we can resist it by all means and make the functioning of such a Government impossible’. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1946).

1947: Liaquat Ali Khan along with his family reaches

Karachi

by chartered Aeroplane. (Source: Newspapers).

1955: Major-General Iskandar Mirza is appointed Acting Governor-General, vice Malik Ghulam Muhammad proceeds on leave. (Source: ibd).

1974: Conservation and preservation of Mohen-Jo-Daro is ordered by Z.A.Bhutto. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1977: PNA leaders start reaching

Lahore

. Anti-Government movement to start soon.(Source: Newspapers).

1990: President Ghulam Ishaq dissolves National Assembly. Dismisses Cabinet, declares state of emergency.( Source: Presidential Order)

1993: PPP Co-Chairperson Benazir Bhutto resents Election Commission’s decision of producing of Identity Card at polling. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

Sindh History (5th August)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (5th AUGUST)

BIRTH DATES ( Luminaries belonging to all provinces of Pakistan)

Ali Anwar Shah (Larkano/Freedom Fighter/1895), Pir Ali Muhammad Shah Rashdi (Bihman/Freedom Fighter, Journalist & writer/1905), Muhammad Khan Colonel (Rawalpindi/writer/1914), Gobind Malhi (Tharoshah >Mumbai/Fiction writer/1921), Bedar Malik ( Gurdaspur > Lahore/Poet/1933), Haleem Brohi (Hyderabad/Writer/1936), Jagdesh Mohnani (Quetta > Ulhasnagar/Singer/1942), Umed Ali Shah Rizvi (Bhoral Shah/Writer/1942), Chandro Parwani (Ahmadabad/Actress/1952), Muhammad Asim Siddiqui (Karachi/Fiction writer/1952), Hafiz Muhammad Sidik Memon (Religious Scholar, Journalist, Publisher & Political Activist/1953), Aneel Advani (Mumbai/Actor/1958), ,Ruk Sindhi (Hamid Ujan/Journalist/1961), Dr.Sajjid Awan (Shikarpur/Journalist/1969), Bajhi Khan Laghari (Khair Muhammad Laghari/Writer/1970), Nasir Sarang (Paat/Writer/1970), Abdul Khaliq Meno (Kambar/Writer/1975),

DEATH DATES

Swami Madhudas (Saint/1953).

EVENTS

1843: The Governor-General of India sanctions the scale of allowances proposed by Lieutenant Gordon for the maintenance of ex-Sindh Rulers. (Source: Correspondence related to Sindh) 1848: Seth Naumal, who played anti-Sindh role and made it possible for East India Company Government of India to snatch her independence, was discussed by Sir Charles Napier, the first Governor of Sindh; today submits his defense before Captain Young, Judge Advocate-General in Sindh. (Source: Memoirs of Seth Naumal). 1909: Shri Swami Hasnsaswaroopji Mahraj, the well-known Hindi orator and preacher delivers his first lecture in Hindi on ‘Hindu Religion’ on the invitation of ‘Sanatan Dharm Sabha’, in its office situated on Lid bitter Road, Karachi. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi ). 1922: Propaganda Secretary of the Larkano Khilafat Committee is arrested in Ratodero under Section 108 C.P.C (Source: The Daily Alwahid). 1934: ‘Sindh Young Congress ties League’ is formed at Karachi. Miss Nirmala Lalwani is its founder president. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi ). 1976: Foundation stone lying ceremony of the Bin Qasim Port is performed by Z.A.Bhutto (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute). 1992: Privatization task to continue despite opposition, declares Nawaz Sharif. (Source: ‘Source-Material on PMLN’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute). 1993: Mir Murtaza Bhutto, now in Syria , applies for the allotment of an election symbol different from PPP. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute

Sindh History (4th August)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (4th AUGUST)

BIRTH DATES Shah Mardan Awal Kot Dhani (Pir Jo Goth/Spiritual leader/1862), Lekho Tulsi (Hyderabad/Writer & Political Activist/1919), Amjad Islam Amjad (Lahore/Poet & Dramatist/1924), Nasir Arzo (Jai pur> Karachi/Poet/1924), Ramesh Janani (Khairpur > Mombai/Artist/1929), Roohi Kanjahi (Kanjah/Poet & Fiction Writer/1936), Makhdoom Muhammad Amin ‘Fahim’ (Hala/Gadi Nasheen, ex-federal Minister, Politician & Poet/1939), ’Mastano’ Muhammad Shah (Mari/Poet/1939), Ghulam Muhammad Khuhro (Phulji Station/Journalist/1945), Mir Mushtaq Ali Talpur (Politician/1948), Mazahar-ul-Islam (Khaniwal/Short Story Writer/1949), Jagdesh ‘Nimano’ (Mumbai/Poet/1950), Basir Sultan Kazmi (Lahore/Poet & Dramatist/1955), Sher Muhammad Malkani (Nazar Malkani/Journalist/1956), Zahid Abro (Poet/1967), ‘Sagar’ Shazad Jagerani (Larkano/Poet/1986),

DEATH DATES Irfan Mehdi (Hala/Writer & Poet/1991),

EVENTS 1940: The Board of the Independent Muslims (Azad) Conference meets in New Delhi under the presidency of K.B. Allah Bux Soomro to discuss the questionnaire regarding rights of the minorities. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1940). 1947: Special Military Command Punjab Boundary Force is set up to ensure law & order in 12 districts where disturbances have started. (Source: Newspapers). 1948: Abdul Samad Achakzai is house arrested. (Source: Newspapers), 1954: The Government of Pakistan approves the National Anthem written by Hafiz Jalandhri and composed by Chagla. Sindh’s contribution is visible. Hafiz Jalandhri had remained Court Poet in Khairpur and Chagla was from Karachi (Source: ibid). 1955: Women Rights Commission is constituted by the Government to revise and recommend amendments in Family Law. (Source: ibid). 1959: Not people, but now 80,000 BDs Members will elect President and Parliament of Pakistan. The decision is taken in this regard. (Source: ibid). 1971:Pakistan accepts proposal of the Secretary General of U.N.O to appoint representatives of U.H High Commission for refugees on both sides of East Pakistan and Indian border. (Source: ibid). 1972: Simla Agreement comes into force with the exchange of the instruments of ratification. (Source: ibid). 1991: PDA, including Benazir Bhutto observes token hunger-strike throughout country and alleged political victimization by IJI government. (Source: ‘Chronology of PPP’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

Sindh History (3rd August)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (3rd AUGUST)
BIRTH DATES Ghazi Takhurai (Poet/1934), Nand Hariram Javeri (Sindh > Bombay/Poet/1937), Hari Motwani (Larkano > India/Film Maker & Journalist/1940), Muhammad Sabir Jazib Qureshi (India> Karachi/Urdu Poet/1940), Jagdesh Bhatia (Ulhasnagar/Writer/1952), Khato Darawar (Writer/1953), Khemchand Sharma (Thano Bolan Khan/Writer/1953), Junaid Soomro (Shikarpur/Politician/1955), Qadir Shaikh (Larkano/Writer/1967), Ghous Pirzado (Poet/1968), Josh Mangi (Panjudero/Poet/1968), Zahid Soomro (Pad Edan/Poet/1969),
DEATH DATES Amanullah Baloch (Bhanbho Chandio/Social Worker/2008), EVENTS 1838: Mir Rustam Khan is approached by the Government of India to put the frantic Nasr-u-ddin in confinement and to hold him responsible for mischief committed by him with Diplomats of their Government. (Source: Letter of dated 3rd August 1838). 1844: Sir Charles Napier, Governor of Sindh makes complain to Government of India against Lieutenant Colonel Outram that he had published a libel in the public prints reflecting on his character as Governor of Sindh and demands protection against the libel in question. (Source: Governor’s letter of 3rd August 1844). 1949: Sindh Commissioner issues orders that English year be adopted in revenue proceedings and accounts. Source: Order/Circular No.1536). 1920: In response to the call of the Sindh Khilafat Committee for Non-Co-Operation with the Government, Mulan Muhammad Bachal of Muhammad Hassan Jalbani village announces not to apply or accept Government aid for his Maktab/School in future. (Source: Al-Wahid, Karachi) 1939: The 89 political prisoners who were on hunger-strike in the Dum Dum and Alipur jails since July 7, decided to suspend their fast for two months. The decision followed an appeal by Sj. Subahas Chandra Bose. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1939). 1947: Governor-Generals for India and Governors for Provinces are appointed. M.A. Jinnah is appointed as the Governor-General of Pakistan whereas Sir Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah is appointed as Sindh Governor. (Source: Newspapers). 1971: Z.A. Bhutto demands quitting of Pakistan from Common Wealth. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute). 1990: It is turning point in the history of Sindhi Journalism. The ‘Kawish’ is founded by Ali Qazi at Hyderabad . It is breakthrough in the field of readers approach. Now Sindhi people and Journalism are near and dear to each other. 1992: Despite threats of mass resignations by the PDA, my Government will complete its term, claims Nawaz Sharif. (Source: ‘Source-Material on PML-N’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

PAKISTAN (with Special reference to Sindh) in History today [2nd August]

BIRTH DATES
Kewal Motwani (Arazi > Sri Lanka/Social worker/1899), Jgar Sindhi (Rukan Purano/Poet/1932), ‘Khatim’ Janwri (Reti/Poet/1938), Preem Parkash (Sindh > Ahmadabad/Poet/1946), Aslam Aziz Durrani (Jampur/Siraiki Fiction Writer/1949), Abdullah Jarwar (Sahib Khan Jarwar/Journalist/1959), Liaquat Junijo (Thalo/Writer/1962), Abdul Qayoom ‘Khumir’ Jakhrani (Jacobabad/Poet/1963), Nuzhat Gardezi (Laore/Punjabi Fiction Writer/1964), Akbar Shah (Khero/Writer/1964), Barkat Ali Khajar (Kot Lal Bux/Political Activist/1968), Varyam Sindhi (Darweshani Panhwar/Writer/1971), Shaikh Farazi (Pherhi wara Arija/Poet/1973), Abdul Hai Bhutto (Mathelo/Poet, Writer /1975), Muhammad Ali ‘Manik’ (Tando Muhammad Khan/Poet/1978), Roz Kazmi (ajara/Poetess/1980), Muharram Kumbhar (Arija/Journalist/1980),
DEATH DATES
Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro (Ruler/1772), Pahlaj Jewani (Dahar/Poet/1973)
EVENTS
1927; Serious Hindu-Muslim riots at Bettiah in Bihar arise over a Hindu Sabha procession resulted in eight casualties (seven Muslims & One Hindu) and in several persons being injured. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1927). 1938: Sir Haji Abdullah Haroon appeal to Muslim League organizations in Sindh to preserve the dignity and existence of the community by asserting themselves in the same way as the Congress Hindus. (Source; ‘Source-Material on Sindh Muslim League’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute). 1945: Acharya J.B. Kripalani, General Secretary of the Congress, in a speech in Bombay says that the Muslim League had escaped all blames for the breakdown of the Simla talks because it was the pet child of British Imperialism. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11,1945). 1956: The West Pakistan Assembly adopts a resolution favouring separate electorate. (Source: Newspapers) 1957: Pakistan will never recognize Israel , says Hussain Shaheed Suharwardi, Prime Minister of Pakistan. (Source: Newspapers). 1971: East Pakistan Universities and Colleges re-open after five months. (Source: Newspapers). 1973: Wali Khan is elected UDF’s Parliamentary Party Leader. (Source: ‘Source-Material on NAP’, compiled by Gulhayat Institute). 1974: Z.A.Bhutto approves a University and Radio station for Khairpur. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute). 1991: Fifteen PPP MNAs and MPAs meet Sindh Chief Minister Jam Sadiq Ali and express confidence in him. (Source: ‘Chronology of PPP’, compiled by Gul Hayat

PAKISTAN (with special reference to Sindh) in History Today (1st August)

Pakistan ( with Special reference to Sindh in History today [ 1st August ]. By. Dr.Pathan NOTE: I have been writing Birth Dates, Death Dates and major Events from Sindh History, since last Decade and it is being published in The Daily Sindhi Paper regularly. Since last a few years, I am sharing its English version on LinkedIn. It is turning point in the History of my contribution, that from 1st August 2020, the Title of my Research contribution will be " Pakistan (with Special reference to Sindh ) in History today". The reason and justification is that I will include Events, Birth Dates and Death Dates covering Country. Birth and Death Dates of Poets, Writers, journalists and Politians ets of Pakistanis relating to every Language of Pakistan will be included in my posts.

BIRTHS: 1st August Ghulam Sidik Essani (Dakhan/Landlord/birth 1st August 1887), Qazi Khuda Bux (First Muslim Mayor of Karachi/birth 1st August,1894), Moulvi Sanaullah ‘Sanai’ (Dhorai Sihra/Poet/birth 1st August,1895), Gobindram ‘ Sail’ (Shahdadkot > Indore/Poet/birth 1st August,1909), Faiz Muhammad Soomro (Folklore Poet/birth 1st August,1922), Muhammad Nawaz Abbasi (Larkano/Journalist/birth 1st August,1938), Hasan Ali (Karachi/writer/1938) Khadim Jalali (Talpur Wada/Poet /birth 1st August,1939), Shamis Nasarpuri (Writer/birth 1st August,1939), Dr.Sahib Khan Channo (Allahyar Agani/Scholar/birth 1st August,1941), Nizam ‘Zair’ (Poet/Khairpur/birth 1st August,1944), Munawar Sultana (Writer/birth 1st August,1948), Khawar Naqvi (Poet/Meyanwali/1948) Nizamuddin ‘Nazim’ (Bero Chandio/Poet/birth 1st August,1948), Aziz Sindhi (Poet/birth 1st August,1951), Abdul Hai ‘Rahi’ (Poet/birth 1st August,1953), Muhammad Juman Chang (Mitho Chang/Journalist/birth 1st August,1953), Ali Akbar ‘Azad’ (Kandyaro/Poet/birth 1st August,1956), Ghulam Qasim ‘Qousar’ (Poet/birth 1st August,1958), Syed Mazhar Ali Shah (Jacobabad/Journalist/birth 1st August,1958), ‘Rashid’ Soomro (Chak/Poet/birth 1st August,1959), Khalid Chandio (Bhabho Chandio/Labour leader & writer/birth 1st August,1961), Azhar Banbhan (Khairpur/Poet/1961), Muharram Ali Shaikh (Bakrani/Journalist/ birth 1st August,1961), Abdul Sattar Ghoto (Mahmood Ghoto/Writer/ birth 1st August,1962), Ayaz Mangi (Jacobabad/Journalist/ birth 1st August,1966), Azad Mangi (Tharri Mohabat/Writer/ birth 1st August,1967), Shoukat Qureshi (Jacobabad/Writer/birth 1st August,1968), Ashiq Kalhoro (Mehar/Writer/ birth 1st August,1969), Dr.Kamal Jamro (Gul Muhammad Jamro/Scholar/ birth 1st August,1972), Syed Siraj (Shikarpur/Poet/ birth 1st August,1973), Hasan Sofani (Writer/ birth 1st August,1974), Inayat Unar (Poet/ birth 1st August,1978), Amin Lakho (Doulatpur Safan/Poet/Poet/ birth 1st August,1978), Raja Nadeem Lashari (Johi/Journalist/ birth 1st August,1980), Aliya Salar (Potess)
DEATHS: Faqir ‘Bekas’ (Rohri/Saint & Poet/ death 1st August1881), TirathdasHotchand (Hyderabad/Writer/ death1st August 1971).
EVENTS: 1st August 1832: The Government of Bombay intimates Colonel Pottenger of: A), appointment of Lieutenant Colonel Litchfield to the command of the expedition against Tharparkar, B) Vesting Colonel Pottenger with general political superintendence and management of expedition and measures consequent on its termination, C) Directing that Lieutenant William Pottenger should accompany the expedition in civil capacity and afford to Lieutenant Litchfield advantage of his experience and knowledge of Sindh Auxiliaries. (Source:Bombay Government’s letter No.162). 1842: Ross Bell, who played a vital role in favour of his Government in upper Sindh, is dead. His death is reported to the Government of India by Lieutenant Brown. (Source: Brown’s letter No.2072). 1857: Assistant Commissioner for Jageers furnishes the detailed report to the Sindh Commissioner on : A) Gemological tree of the Shahdadanees, Shahwanees, Khananees, and Manikaness, B) Roll of every member or professed member of the four great Talpur families holding alienated land in Sindh but not included in the list of members recommended for Sardariship or special promotion. (Source: Assistant Commissioner’s letter Nos. 110 & 111). 1920: It is a day of turning point in the politics of the united India. Congress and Khilafat have decided to launch Non-Co-Operation Movement against the British Government of India. The movement starts today and lasted up to 12th of February 1922. It was the longest political struggle. Today, ‘Third Khilafat Day’ is observed in the length and breadth of Sindh. More than hundred branches of Khilafat Tahrik and about fifty branches of Congress took processions, held public meetings and pledged to get rid of slavery. The source-material on this one event is sufficient to produce two books. (Source: Newspapers). 1948: Beginning of deterioration of history starts in Pakistan. Lahore Corporation sets example. Minto Park is renamed as Iqbal Park. (Source: Newspapers). 1950: Special Board is constituted by the Government to resolve problems of Indian Muslim migrants presently living in Sindh. The are to be rehabilitate properly. The Prime Minister is taking personal interest in the matter. (Source: ibid). 1951: It is hearing of the Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case today. Cross questioning from the witness, by the Advocate Lari starts. (Source: ibid). 1953: Lieutenant Colonel Iskandar Mirza is promoted as an honourary Major General. (Source: ibid). 1955: The Government of Pakistan with ‘approval’/instructions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) re-fixes the par value of the Pakistani Rupee. The new parity is 0.186621 grams of fine gold per rupee or rupee 4.76190 per U.S dollar. (Source: ibid).