Sindh History (13th September)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (13th SEPTEMBER)

13th September

BIRTH DATES

DuwarkaParsad (Dadu>Rajhistan/Journalist & Freedom Fighter/ birth 13th September 1892)

Syed Qaim Ali Shah (Khairpur/Chief Minister, Sindh/ birth 13 September 1933),

Duwarka Raj ‘Saroj’ (Sindh > India/Poet/ birth 13th September 1935)

IntzarHussain Shah (Shikarpur/Journalist/ birth 13th September 1941),

Abdul QadirJunijo (Janhan/Fiction Writer/ birth 13th September 1945),

‘Nazir’ Deho (Shikarpur/Poet/ birth 13th September 1959),

Mohan Giyani (Islamkot/Writer/ birth 13th September 1995)

DEATH DATES

Shams-u-ddin ‘Bulbil’ (Mehar/Poet, Journalist & Freedom Fighter/ death 13th September 1919),

Syed KhadimHussain Shah (Larkano/Writer/ death 13th September 1984)

EVENTS

1847: The Resident at Khairpur request for permission from Sindh Commissioner to approach His Highness Mir Ali Murad Khan to get site out of city for the construction of Residency at Khairpur. (Source: Letter No. 69 from Resident at Khairpur) .

1848: During operation against Bugtis, some arrests are made at Shikarpur and Hyderabad and they are declared as prisoners of war. In Shikarpur, they are handed over to the Collector and Magistrate and in lower Sindh, they are stationed at Tando Ghulam Ali. (Source: Commissioner’s letter No.2437).

1857: A Bengali Birahman informs Government that Regiment No.21 has planned to revolt against the Government at midnight. Search opretion is started soon after the information is received and revolutionaries are arrested. Seth Naumal plays vital role in collecting information about mutiny. (Source: Memoirs of Seth Naumal and other books).

1948: Hyderabad Dakhan losts its independence. It is occupied by India. (Source: History of Dakhan).

1952: The Security Council discusses the membership proposal of Pakistan for U.N.O. (Source: Newspapers).

1958: Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan is arrested. (Source: ‘Source-Material on ANP’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1977: Lahore High Court orders release of Z.A.Bhutto on bail. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

Sindh Hstory (12th September)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (12th SEPTEMBER)

12th September

BIRTH DATES

Mirza Nawaz Ali Baig ‘Khusirvi’ (Poet/ birth 12th September 1876),

Muhammad Yaqoob ‘Jalis’ (Hala/Poet/ birth 12th September 1912),

Haji Gul Muhammad Pathan (Khair Muhammad Arija/Father of founder of Gul Hayat Institute/ birth 12th September 1921),

Syed Qamar Zaman Shah (Ploitician/ birth 12th September 1933),

Ramesh Bhawnani (Mombai/Artist/ birth 12th September 1948)

Hir ‘Sindu’ (Gandhidham/Writer/ birth 12th September 1955),

Sultan Bukhari (Longani/Poet/ birth 12th September 1965)

ZafarNathanshahi (Gharo/Poet/ birth 12th September 1968)

Lal Khan ‘Lal’ (Jacobabad/Poet/ birth 12th September 1973)

DEATH DATES

Dr.Choithram (Hyderabad >India/Freedom Fighter & Congress leader/ death 12th September 1957),

Moulana Muhammad SalihSamoo (Girohar/Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death 12th September 1968),

Syed Najaf Ali Shah ‘Kamtar’ (TandoJahanyan/Poet/ death 12th September 1984),

Shaikh Wahid Bux (Butt Sirai/Educationist & Poet/ death 12th September 2005).

EVENTS

1855: Jageer rolls in respect of Shikarpur, Ubaoro, Naushero Abro, Sukkur and Ghotki talukas are prepared by the Assistant Commissioner for Jageers. (Source: Letter No.190)

1920: Statement is issued by Rais-ul-Muhajreen Jan Muhammad Junijo from Peshawar that migration to Afghanistan by Sindhis stands stopped/suspended due to unfavorable climate and reaching of 40,000 migrants in Afghanistan. It is further said that suspension order has been issued by the Afghan Government on plea that it has become impossible for the Government to accommodate more migrants there. (Source: Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi).

1939: Haji Abdullah Haroon meets K.B.Allah Bux Soomro, Premier of Sindh and discussed the issue of Masjid Manzilgah with him. Soon after the meeting, Haji Abdullah Haroon issued press statement blaming the Premier that he is not serious in resolving the matter. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid,Karachi).

1956: Suharwardi Cabinet takes oath. It is combination of the Republican and Awami League. The only Sindhi minister is Mir Ghulam Ali Talpur. (Source: Newspaper).

1971: Bhutto and Yahya meet to discuss political situation. (Source: ‘Source-Material on the Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1972: Debate on ‘London Plan’ irritates opposition in the National Assembly. Opposition members stage walkout. (Source: Newspapers).

1978: Akbar Bugti is disqualified. He cannot take part in parliamentary politics for next seven years. (Source: Newspapers).

Sindh History (8th September)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (8th SEPTEMBER)

8th September

BIRTH DATES

Syed Qutib Ali Shah ‘Qutib’ (Saint & Poet/ birth 8 September 1814),

Allah Yar Shah (Matiari/ birth 8 September 1886),

Wadhomal ‘Shaiq’ (Sukkur> Bhopal/Poet & Singer/ birth 8 September 1921),

Anwar Abbasi (Khaipur/Poet/ birth 8 September 1934)

ArjunBhambhani (Tharo Shah > Ahmadabad/Singer/ birth 8 September 1942),

Moulvi Muhammad HussainChachar (Garheja/Religious Scholar/ birth 8 September 1954),

Retesh ‘Sagar’ (Jhonagarah/Poet/ birth 8 September 1955)

Sonu Khan ‘Sonu’ (Poet/ birth 8September 1959),

Kanta Chhabra (Ulhasnagar/Dancer/ birth 8 September 1962),

NaeemShaikh (PanoAqil/Writer/ birth 8 September 1960),

Hanif Lashari (Singer/ birth 8 September 1966),

Ibn Mahzoon (Mehar/Poet/ birth 8 September 1967),

Waheed Lashari (Singer/ birth 8 September 1975)

Raza ‘Aakash’ Khanani (Poet/ birth 8 September 1986)

DEATH DATES

MisriFaqir ‘Makhmoor’ Sarwari (Sarhari/Poet & Singer/ death 8 September 1984)

EVENTS

1838: Government of India writes to Colonel Pottenger that in view of deep duplicity displayed by Meer Noor Muhammad Khan, his unjustifiable conduct in other respects, and owing to distracted state of unwarrantable enmity and jealousy with which he appeared to be regarded by some of the Chiefs, it was essential that a British force of 500 men should advance without delay for occupation of Shikarpur or any other place deemed suitable for facilitating operations beyond Indus. Colonel Pottenger is also told that Captain Burns had been deputed to visit Khairpur and if necessary to enter into new treaty with Meer guaranteeing his independence and assuring him protection of British Government against all external enemies. (Source: Letter of 8th September 1838)

1857: Sindh Railway Company shows its desirability for the construction of rail road to Shikarpur and Jacobabad from Sukkur. (Source: Letter No.250).

1947: Indian Muslim Employees of the Government of Pakistan attack Government House in Karachi and demand transportation of their families and relatives from India to Pakistan (Source: Newspapers).

1950: ‘Japan Peace Treaty’ is signed by representatives of 49 nations, including Pakistan. (Source: ibid).

1956: Muhammad Ali Bogra resigns as the Prime Minister of Pakistan and from Muslim League. (Source: ibid).

1964: Fatima Jinnah agrees to contest Presidential election. The decision is taken to challenge dictatorship and promote democracy. (Source: Biography of Fatima Jinnah).

1965: It is a terrible day of Indo-Pak history. India and Pakistan are fighting war between each other. (Source: Newspapers).

1972: President Bhutto meets Moulana Moudoodi and discuss political situation of the country. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1977: Z.A.Bhutto has been arrested on my orders, sufficient evidence supported me to take this decision, says Zia. (Source: Newspapers).

Sindh History (6th September)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (6^{th SEPTEMBER})

6^th September
 BIRTH DATES

Chainrai Bulchand (Hyderabad/Politician/ birth 6 September 1867),
Aildas Raisinghani (Politician/ birth 6 September 1909),

Taj Joyo (Sakrand/Writer/ birth 6 September 1954),
Hanif Aatif (Jhudo/Poet/ birth 6 September 1962),

Sadoro Abbasi (Muhammad Khan Kalhoro/Folklore Poet/ birth 6 September 1964),

Kazi Maqsood Ahmad (Matiari/ birth 6 September 1969),

Khalid AkhtarRajpar (Mirabpur/Poet/ birth 6 September 1978)

 

DEATH DATES

 

EVENTS

 

1838: Colonel Pottenger provides information to his Govt. that Shah Shuja - ul - Mulk has approached Talpur rulers for his support.
1840: One thousand and forty camels and six hundred bullocks of the East India Company Govt. have been stolen near Kahun.
1847: Baloch Sardars could not get Jageers, till debt dues are not cleared. Meanwhile their Jageers will be placed in the hands of Trustees appointed by the concerned, decides Govt. 
1851: The Rule is promulgate to make it compulsory condition to qualify in Sindhi language for any Civil employment in Sindh Govt.
1886: In a meeting headed by Sindh Commissioner, it is decided that the college be started in Sindh as an aided institution to be managed by a committee consisting of the representatives of the subscribers, Govt. nominees and local bodies' representatives who would contribute fund.

1922: Karachi Social Service League makes its Annual Report public that reveal that it awarded prizes to girls students, rehabilitate Makrani refugees who reached Karachi due to famine in Makran.
1947: Designated Prime Minister of Pakistan, Nawabzado Liaquat Ali reaches Karachi by chartered aero plane.
1955: Major - General Iskandar Mirza is appointed as Acting Governor - General of Pakistan. 
IS IT NOT AMAZING THAT GOVERNOR - GENERALS WERE APPOINTED WITHOUT ANY DEMOCRATIC PROCEDURE.
1965: Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan accepts Indian Govt.'s invitation for the visit of India.
1973: The action of PNA will pave way for counter - action by PPP,warns Prime Minister Z.A.Bhutto.

 

Sindh History (5th September)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (5th SEPTEMBER)

5th September

BIRTH DATES

Karim BuxChanna (Paat/Writer/ birth 5 September 1916),

Abdul Razak Soomro (Ratodero/ex-Ambassador, PPP leader/ birth 5 September 1927),

Harikant Jethwani (Jacobabad > Delhi/Poet/ birth 5 September 1935),

Vinod Lakhyani (Simi > Rajkot/Writer/ birth 5 September 1939),

Jhamoon Chhugani (Hyderabad >Bairagarah/Writer/ birth 5 September 1940),

Nek Sarwari (Dilore/Poet/1959),Gul Kondhar (Poet/ birth 5 September 1963),

Shaikh Jamal ‘Azad’ (Khan Wahan/Poet/ birth 5 September 1966),

Hassan Dars (MashaikhHothi/Poet/ birth 5 September 1966),

ShabnamGul (Dadu/Poetess/ birth 5 September 1967),

‘Azad’ Abdul sattarKhichi (Shafi Muhammad Khichi/Poet/ birth 5 September 1981)

DEATH DATES

Mir Qalandar Shah Rizvi (Rohri/Poet/ death 5 September 1773),

Chainrai Boolchand (Hyderabad/Educationist & writer/ death 5 September 1931),

Moulvi Noor Muhammad Chachar (Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death 5 September 1939).

EVENTS

1844: Lieut. Colonel Outram had started giving tough time to Sir Charles Napier and raised very serious questions and objections on Napier’s Sindh policy before fall of Hyderabad. Today, The Governor-General informs Charles Napier that his appeal had been transmitted to the Home authorities and that Outram had been already called upon through the Bombay Government for an explanation of his conduct. (Letter No.586)

1922: In a meeting of Religious Scholars at Shikarpur, presided over by Moulana Taj Mahood Amroti, the District branch of Sindh Jamiat-ul-Ulema is opned and Moulana Hamadullah (President), Moulvi Hafiz Noor Muhammad (Vice President), Moulvi Ali Sher (Assistant Secretary) and Moulvi Muhammad Hashim (Treasurer) are elected as its office-bearers. (Source: Al-Wahid, Karachi).

1947: riots erupt in Delhi. Thousands of Muslims take protection in old fort. (Source: Newspapers).

1951: Sindh Chief Court orders release of Ghulam Muhammad Laghari and Moulvi Azizullah Jarwar. (Source: Newspapers).

1959: Another sea port near about 90 miles away from Karachi is under consideration, says President Ayub. (Source: ibid). Perhaps closer of Suez Canal was the reason to make the country Gate-Way to Hot-Waters for Russia, China and Central Asia, and it created problems, those we are facing now a days from North to South , from Afghanistan to Baluchistan.

1964: Pakistan is an independent country. We will not take dictation from any country, says Z.A.Bhutto.[Not dictation, but he got Death ]

1971: Some of Assembly Members belonging to Awami League meet Z.A.Bhutto in Karachi. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

Sindh History (4th September)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (4th SEPTEMBER)

4th September
 BIRTH DATES

Gurmukh Nankani (Nawabshah>Baroch/Singer/ birth 4 September 1941),

 ManghoDharamdasani (Kand taro > Ahmadabad/Artist/ birth 4 September 1942),

 Fakir Muhammad Lashari (GajiKhuhawar/Journalist/ birth 4 September 1951),

Ali Muhammad Ramdeh (Mirpur Sakro/Writer/ birth 4 September 1951),

 KanyoShewani (Bhopal/Poet/ birth 4 September 1961)

 

DEATH DATES

Moulvi Muhammad Agro (Religious Scholar/ death 4 September 1906),

Ali Akbar ‘Majrooh’ (Poet/ death 4 September 1936),

Mirza Imam Ali Baig ‘Ali’ (Hyderabad/ death 4 September 1955),

Seth Muhib Ali ‘Muhib’ (Poet/ death 4 September 1967),

Saleem Garhvi (Poet/ death 4 September 1987),

Mansoor Halai (Poet/ death 4 September 1990)

Fozia Soomro (Verwah/Singer/ death 4 September 2002).

 

EVENTS

 

1841: Lieutenant Terry is assigned duty to carry out the survey in Shikarpur district. (Source: letter No.918). This may kindly be note that in those days Sindh was still under rule of Talpurs, but Political Agents and Assistant Agents like Lieutenant Postans and Major Outram were given free hand to that extent that they were taking policy decisions like conducting of survey and investigating merits of Indus for navigation, etc.

1843: The Governor-General in Council asks Sir Charles Napier that one of three guns be captured  after the battle of Miani would be sent to England to be kept on the terrace at Windsor and other two to be placed at the foot of the monument at Bombay and also send fourth one which would be placed in front of the Government House at Calcutta. (Source: letter No.359).

1954: Feroz Khan Noon, Chief Minister of Punjab suggests Federation of West Pakistan. (Source: Newspapers).

1959: Basic Democracy system will ensure participation of people in power, claims President Ayub. (Source: Newspapers).

1965: The Secretary General of the U.N.O doubts a big clash between India and Pakistan. (Source: ibid)

1973: Release of political workers is inter-related with political dialogue, declares Z.A.Bhutto. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute

Sindh History (3rd September)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (3rd SEPTEMBER)

3rd September

BIRTH DATES

Mitharam Chandnani (Writer/ birth 3 September 1903),

Ram Nawani (Mirpurkhas> Thana/Singer/ birth 3 September 1936),

Kausar Nathanshahi (Khairpur Nathan Shah/Poet/ birth 3 September 1946),

Ghulam Sarwar Sanjrani (Jacobabad/Journalist/ birth 3 September 1957),

Hafiz Sarmad Dayo (Ghotki/Poet/ birth 3 September 1967),

‘Fida’ Sanjrani (Qaim Khan Sanjrani/Poet/ birth 3 September 1967),

GhulamHussain ‘Betab’ (Naudero/Journalist & Poet/ birth 3 September 1969).

DEATH DATES

Moulana Muhammad Aqil ‘Aqli’ (Kingri>Aqil/Religious Scholar, Poet & Freedom Fighter/ death 3 September 1941)

EVENTS

1832: Colonel Pottenger sends letter to Lieutenant Colonel Litchfield, Commanding Sindh Force advising him some ways and means for taking action against free booters of Parkar. Provides him some contact so as to get help/information/cooperation during expedition and informing him that strength of the enemy was estimated at 2000 fighting men and the Khosas were adherents of the Kalhora Rulers and will not bow before Talpurs are our Force and can give tough fight during expedition. That Meanas, who formed the most infamous body of Parkar robbers, lived in Wands –temporary villages along the Northern edge of Parkar. (Source: letter No.164). This may kindly be noted that Thar and Parkar remained burning places for East India Company Government. Though, some of people were involved in criminal activities, but most of people like Khosas, Thakurs and Means gave tough time to the East India Company Government to make way for entering in Sindh. It is still untold history of our freedom movement.

1843: Government of India approves the orders of Sindh Governor that the allowances of Deputy Collectors be Rs. 700 without any special remuneration when travelling. It is also advised that uncontrolled authority of the Kardars [Mukhtyarkars] be checked properly. (Source: letter No.353).

1844: Government of India replies to the complaint made by Sindh Governor, Sir Charles Napier against Lt. Colonel Outram. The Governor is told that Outram’s conduct and his own had been placed in the hands of Government and in those of the highest authorities in England. (Source: letter of dated 3rd Sept.1844).

1921: ‘Gujrati Literary Society’, formed recently organizes lecture program in the D.J.Sindh College where Professor Tridev delivers lecture on the history of Gujrati Literature.

1922: Local Khilafat Committee holds public meeting at Shah Jo Goth near Naudero. Moulvi Khuda Bux presided over the function. (Source: Al-Wahid, Karachi).

1955: For the first time people will use Sui gas. Supply to Karachi starts. (Source: Newspapers).

1964: Urdu is made official language by the Punjab University. (Source: ibid).

1971: 144 members of the East Pakistan Provincial Assembly and 44 High ranking officers from East Pakistan are asked to appear before Military Court. (Source: Newspapers).

1977: Z.A.Bhutto, ex-President, Prime Minister and Chief Martial Law Administrator is arrested in the Nawab Muhammad Ahmad murder case. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).