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)

 

PAKISTAN (with reference to Sindh) in history today [14th August]. By. Dr.Pathan

Status is online

Dr.Dur Muhammad Pathan

Founder at Gul Hayat Institute

Gul Hayat Institute wishes you all a happy Azadi Day.

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (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), Dr. Afzal Iqbai (Lahore/Poet/1919), Muhammad Ismail Siddiqui (Rawalpindi/Writer/1927), 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), Sultan Jamil Naseem (U.P>Karachi/Fiction Writer/1931), Iftikhar Hussain Bukhari (Faisalabad/Poet/193o), Syed Safdar Hussain Jaffri (Jhilam/Poet/1934), 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), Liaquat Ali Asim (Karachi/Poet/1951), Sabir Abdul Razaq (Quetta/Birahvi Poet/1954), Mubarak Ali Baloch (Tamp/Balochi Fiction Writer/ 1955), 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), Khawar Nasreen Sultana Raja (Gujaranwala/Poetess/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.

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Sindh History (13th August)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (13th AUGUST)

13th 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: ibd).

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 (12th August)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (12th AUGUST)

BIRTH DATES Dr. Gobindram ‘Hardil Aziz’ (Khairpur Nathan Shah >Raipur/Poet & Journalist/1912), Dr. Abdul Salam Khurshid (India > Lahore/Writer/1919), Jasomal ‘Azad’ (Tando Muhammad Khan > Mumbai/Poet/1926), Jamil Malik (Rawalpindi/Poet/1928), Fida Hydri (Karampur/Singer/1936), Shahnawaz ‘Shad; Dayo (Tayab/Poet/1942), Muhammad Ismail Siddiqui (Rawalpindi/Writer/1947), Ghulam Rasool ‘Souz’ Samo (Karachi/Poet/1943), Ashok Kumar Wadhvani (Shikarpur/Journalist/1949), Ajiz Shoro (Poet/1954), Fazul Faizi (Panjgor/Balochi Poet/1956), Abid Niaz Memon (Shikarpur/Journalist/1956), Nawaz Kumbhar (Kot Nawab/Writer/1965), Inaml Takhrai (Poet/1966), Sikandar Mehran (Kandhkot/Writer/1969), Sattar Channo (Bado Sharif/Poet/1970),Nasir Shah ‘Nasir’ (Dabi/Poet/1971), Abbas Sarang (Jacobabad/Writer/1972), Rukhsana Pirzado (Nandhi Sita/Writer/1975),

DEATH DATES Shaikh Essa Sindhi (Burhanpur/Religious Scholar/1622), Chhato Fakir Sangi (Folklore Poet/1892), Mir Ghous Bux Bezinjo (Politician/1989), Aseer Malah (Poet/2009).

EVENTS 1848: Sindh Commissioner directs all Collectors of districts to furnish his office information about Antiquities and ancient of their respective districts.(Source: Circular letter No.2199). 1939: The Daily Al-Wahid of Karachi in course of its editorial deplores the policy of Jamiat-i-Ulema Sindh regarding agitation for restoration of the Masjid Manzilgah. This may kindly be noted that Moulana Muhammad Sadik of Khada and Hakim Fatih Muhammad Sehwani were not in favour of agitation and wanted to resolve the issue through deliberations and politically. However, they were demanding the restoration of Mosque as and like other Muslims. 1943: K.B.Muhammad Ayub Khuhro presides over Muslim League Conference at Matiari (Source: ‘Source-Material on Sindh Muslim League’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute). 1946: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the Congress President is invited by the Viceroy to form an interim Government at the Center. Criticizing the Congress Committee’s resolution, M.A.Jinnah says that the resolution of the 10th August is only a repeatation of the Congress stand taken by them from the very beginning only put in a different language and phraseology. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1946). 1948: Several followers of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan are killed in firing by police in Bhabhra on orders of the NWFP Chief Minister Khan Abdul Qayoon Khan. (Source: Newspapers). 1960: The First Housing Census of Pakistan starts (Source: Newspapers). 1965: China offers 30,000 tons of steel, 1,00,000 tons of coal and 15,000 tons of cement to Pakistan (Source: Newspapers). 1969: Pakistan Democratic Movement is dissolved. (Source: ibd). 1990: People’s Work Program is disbanding. Government charges PPP regime for giving their henchmen billion of rupees. (Source: Newspapers) 1991: APC attended by 23 opposition groups demands immediate fresh, free and fair election under a caretaker Government of national consensus. (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: ibid)
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 (9th August)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (9th AUGUST)

9th August

BIRTH DATES

Ghazi Muhammad Ayoob Shar (Sikandarabad/Writer, & Social Worker/1933),

Prof. Badaruddin Larik (Naushero Feroz/Text Books writer/1941),

Muhammad Bux ‘Shad’ (Tharri/Poet/1951),

Muhammad Qasim Malah (Malak/Writer/1953),

Nasir Aijaz (Bhirya City/Journalist & Writer/1954),

Rahmatullah ‘Joni’ (Poet/1963),

(Imtiaz Ali Kalhoro (Garhi Khda Bux/Poet/1966),

Rahim Bux ‘sajan’ (Shikarpur/Poet/1968),

Hansika Motwani (Mombai/Actress/1991),

DEATH DATES

Nazir Abbasi (Political Activist/1980)

EVENTS

1843: Governor-General of India acknowledges and offers his comments on Charles Napier’s correspondence with Sindh Rulers before the fall of Hyderabad. (Source: Letter No.298).

1844: Government of India approves action of the Sindh Governor to bring the 39 ringleaders of the 6th Regiment, N.1, to trial before a general Court Martial (Source: letter No.169).

1942: All-India Congress Committee launches ‘Quit India’ Movement. Sindh Congress played its praiseworthy role. (Source: Newspapers).

1947: First outrage is committed on Pakistan Special Train. The railway line is blown up 15 miles west of Bhatinda. (Source: Newspapers).

1957: Lahore to remain Head Quarter of the West Pakistan. No need of shifting it to any other place, declares the Governor Akhtar Hussain. (Source: ibid).

1967: The World Bank approves a loan of 35 million dollar to the Pakistan Industrial Credit & Investment Corporation (PICIC). Sindh has still not produced an scholar/ Economist who can work on all aids and loans received by the Pakistan Government and their Sector-wise and province-wise utilization from 1947 to date. (Source: Newspapers).

1971: Mujeeb will be tried by a Special Military Court for waging war against Pakistan (Source: Newspapers).

1972: Crack down on Sindhi Nationalists. PPP Government makes large scale arrests in the length and breadth of Sindh. G.M.Syed is also arrested. (Source: ibid).

1973: NAP decides to join UDF’s civil disobedience campaign from 24th August. (Source: ibid).

1977: 43 PPP workers are arrested in Lahore for disturbing PNA leaders meeting. (Source: ibid)

Sindh History (8th August)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (8th AUGUST)

8th August

BIRTH DATES

Taj Muhammad Abro (Larkano/Politician, Writer & Judge/1924),

Moolchand ‘M’Kamal’ (Kandyaro > Ulhasnagar/Poet & stage Director/1925),

Dr. Allahdad Bohio (Pechoha/Scholar & Poet/1934),

Ramesh Karnani (Pad Edan > Mombai/Artist/1941),

Sattat ‘Asi’ (Poet/1946),

Sabir Bhurgri (Athen Shakh/Writer/1949),

‘Bevas’ Nizamani (Poet/1950),

Ghulam Rasool Baloch (Kandhakot/Journalist/1952),

Hafiz Atta Bijarani (Ali Bux/Poet/1958),

Benazir Adil Dadu/Writress/1981),

Raja Sabit Ali Shah (Poet/1982).

DEATH DATES

Mohan Doulatram Advani (Hyderabad/Writer/1934),

Mirza Ali Bux Baig ‘Kausar’ (Hyderabad/Poet/1961)

Azizullah ‘Majrooh’ (Poet/1962),

Muhammad Faqir Surindi Waro (Vocalist/2006).

EVENTS

1854: Camel train is started betweenKarachiand

Multan

for carrying post and official correspondence via Kotri,

Hyderabad

; Sehwan; Larkano; Shikarpur; Jacobabad; Sabzal Kot and

Bahawalpur

. After every twelve miles camels were replaced by fresh camels.(source: Sindh Journal of Historical Society).

1920: Third Special train of Sindhi migrants reaches

Peshawar

(Source: Al-Wahid).

1921: Valecha, District Congress leader of Sukkur, editor of Daily ‘Saweaj’ is served upon Show Cause Notice for publishing an appeal in his paper. (Source: The Daily Gazette).

1931: The All-India Hindu Mahasabha in its 13th session held at

Akola

, passes the resolution against the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency and deplores inadequate and highly defective representation of Sindhi Hindus on the Round Table Conference. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11,1931).

1939: The Daily Al-Wahid in its course of editorial asks Sindhi Muslims to take active part in the movement for the restoration of Masjid Manzilgah. (Source: indicated).

1950:

Pakistan

Federal Union of Journalist if formed.(Source: Newspapers).

1955: One-Unit scheme is finalized.

Punjab

to get 40 per cent seats in the Assembly of West Pakistan (Source: ibd).

1957: Shaikh Mujeeb resigns as the minister for Trade and Commerce in the Government of East Pakistan. (Source: Newspapers).

1965: Pakistan cannot sacrifice her sovereignty and self-respect at alters of economic assistance. U.S, in interest of her global politics, asks us to make adjustment in country’s foreign policy but, We make it clear that Pakistan is not ready to accept it, says Z.A.Bhutto (source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1977: Bhutto says his life is in danger and foreign powers have hand in it. Asks PNA to eschew differences with him (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1979: Zia is firm holding polls on November 17, says Asghar Khan. (Source: Newspapers).

1990: Benazir Bhutto directly blames army, terms dismissal of her Government as undemocratic. (Source: ‘Source-material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).