Sindh History(7th October)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (7th OCTOBER)

7th October
BIRTH DATES

Mirza Kalichbeg (Hyderabad/Great writer and Poet/ birth 7th October1853),

2. Hyder Bux Jatoi (Hari leader, poet & writer/ birth 7th October1901),

3. Pushpa Bhawnani (Karachi - New Delhi/Singer/ birth 7th October1939),

4. Nanik Ahuja (Jacobabad - New Delhi/Actor/ birth 7th October1943),

5. Dr.Ghulam Muhammad Dahri (Sobho Dahri/Research Scholar/ birth 7th October1958),

6. M. Chhutal Soomro (Mehar/Writer/ birth 7th October1959),

7. Khadim Zaunr (Fateh Khan/Writer/ birth 7th October1961),

8. Moula Bux 'Azad' (Dadu/Poet/ birth 7th October1973),

9. Munawar Kalhoro (Ali Khan/Poet/ birth 7th October1975).



DEATH DATES

1. K.B. Muhammad Paryal Kalhoro (Politician/ death 7th October1946),

2. Moulana Muhammad Azim 'Sheda' (Nasirabad/Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death 7th October1988),

3. Muhammad Ali Hadad (Khairpur/Scholar/ death 7th October2004)



EVENTS



1843: The Secretary to Govt. of India, J.Thomason writes to the Secretary to the Govt. of Bombay to contact Sindh Governor and request him to convey to Bombay the ladies of the households of the Ex - Amirs of Sindh.
1845: Darya Khan Thoro, Jagerdar of the Karachi District is dead and the Sindh Commissioner recommends that the Jageer be restored to his son Jaffar Khan.
1885: Literary gathering is arranged at Mex Denso Hall, Karachi and the topic 'Merriage in Childhood' is discussed. The sitting is arranged by Max Denso Hall Literary Society and Principal speaker was P.Ardesher, Secretary of the Society.
1920: A big public meeting is held at Hyderabad by Khilafat Committee. Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi, Qazi Asadullah Shah of Tukhar, Moulvi Abdullah and Seth Aminuddin speak on the occasion.

1955: The Consultative Committee of the Anti - One Unit West Pakistan Convention meets at Karachi with Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan in chair. Important participants are Pir of Manki Sharif, Khan Abdul Samad Khan Achakzai, Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi, G.M.Syed and Hyder Bux Jatoi. The Resolution is passed disapproving the One - Unit Scheme.
1958: The President of Pakistan, Iskandar Mirza, proclaims Martial Law throughout the country, abrogating the Constitution, dismissing governments, disolving all assemblies and abolsing all political parties. Army Chief Gen.Muhammad Ayub is appointed Chief Martial Law Administrator.
1993: Thirteen former ministers of Nawaz Sharif cabinet are among the losers and most of them belong to Punjab. MQM boycotted the National Assembly polls, decides to go for polls in Provincial Assembly.

Sindh History (6th October)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (6th OCTOBER)

6th October

BIRTH DATES

1. Seth Giyanchand Motwani (Larkano/Social worker/ birth 6th October1878),

2. Noor Ahmad 'Nachez'(Poet/ birth 6th October1916),

3. Mina Gope Rupchandani (Karachi - Ulhasnagar/Writer/ birth 6th October1940),

4. Manzoor Kumbhar (Luqman Kereo/Poet/ birth 6th October1959),

5. Qalab Soomro (Panjudero/Writer/ birth 6th October1968),

6. Amar Pirzado (Poet/ birth 6th October1980),

7. Hamdam Hingorjo (Poet/ birth 6th October1994).

DEATH DATES

1. Asim Nathanshahi (Poet/ death 6th October2006)

EVENTS

Beera Khan Jakhrani and Pir Nooruddin, both of Upper Sindh are granted Jageer to the extent of 300 beeghas and 200 beeghas respectively.

1934: The Collector of Larkano invites attention of the Larkano District Board to the anti - social activities being performed on the occasion of Melas and Anniversaries of the late Pirs and Saints and advice to draft some sort or Rules to stop such activities. The LDLB appoints Committee for this purpose. It consists of Muhammad Ayub Khuhro, Ahmad Bux Bhutto and Pirbhdas Tolani.

1947: Karachi is connected with all provincial capitals with flight service.

1950: Liaquat Ali Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan also becomes the President of the Pakistan Muslim League.

1958: Khan of Kalat, Mir Ahmad Yar Khan, is taken into preventive detention by the Govt. of Pakistan.

1973: Parliament extends emergency. Opposition's protest boycott begins.

1988: Party - based elections on schedule. Supreme Court gives verdict in Benazir Bhutto's constitutional petition.

1990: Lahore High Court issues contempt notice to PPP leaders for hooliganism in the court on October 2.

1992: Sindh Local Bodies are dissolved.

1993: General elections are held. People cast their votes for the time in five years.

2001: President General Pervez Musharraf gets extension in his tenure as the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) for unspecified period.

Sindh History (5th October)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (5th OCTOBER)

5th October

BIRTH DATES

Kouromal Chandanmal (Bhirya/Educationist & Writer/ birth 5th October1844),

Syed Muzafar Majarjvi (Bagar Mir Jat /Journalist & Political Activist/ birth 5th October1916)

, Dharampal Gupta (Mehar > Ulhasnagar/Writer/ birth 5th October1926),

Saleem Khowaja (Larkano/Writer/ birth 5th October1938),

Naeem Dareshani (Writer/ birth 5th October1941),

Muhammad Azim Chandio (Larkano/Artist & writer/ birth 5th October1945)

,Ghulam Shabir Khajar (Pir Gul Shah/Political Activist/ birth 5th October1952),

Shafi Chandio (Bachal Chandio/Writer/ birth 5th October1954),

Aijaz Ali Jatoi (Beto/Politician/ birth 5th October1954),

Riaz Samo (Larkano/Poet/ birth 5th October1964),

Muhammad Khuhro (Bindi Motaio/Journalist/ birth 5th October1968)

Dost Malookhani (Dhani Bux/Poet/ birth 5th October1968)

,Akbar S. Mangrio (Poet/ birth 5th October1969),

Saifal Soomro (Ali Khan Thebo/Writer/ birth 5th October1973),

‘Parwano’ Feroz Memon (Do Abo/Poet/ birth 5th October1978),

Amina Naz Bhatti (Writer/ birth 5th October1978),

Juned Anwar Chandio (Hyderabad/Writer/ birth 5th October1979).

DEATH DATES

EVENTS

1839: Lieutenant Leckie writes to inform Lieutenant White Lock at Thatta that he was unable to hire boats for conveying grain with the army as the boatmen refused. (Source:letter of 5th October)

1947: Ten thousand Indian Muslim migrants reach today in Pakistan from Delhi, Jullender and Fatihgarh. (Source: Official Press Note).

1948: Din Muhammad is appointed Sindh Governor. (Government Notification).

1953: Muslim League Parliamentary party approves Prime Minister Bogra’s formula of two national languages i.e Urdu and Bengali. (Source: ibid).

1964: While addressing public gathering at Lahore, Fatima Jinnah says that Pakistan was created to provide equal opportunities to Muslims, but they are being deprived of their fundamental and political rights. (Source: Newspapers).

1969: Socialism is best method to resolve problems of common people, says Moulana Bhashani, leader of the National Awami Party. (Source: Newspapers).

1970: Khan Abdul Qayoom Khan and Mian Mumtaz Doultana opposed Bhutto and his political philosophy. Khan Qayoom blames Bhutto is working for civil war in the name of Socialism. Whereas Doultana says that in 1965, Bhutto became high-risk for Pakistan (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1999: Ehtesab bench of Lahore High Court issues non-bailable warrants for arrest of Benazir Bhutto. (Soure: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat

Sindh History (4th October)

 Haji Allah Bachayo ‘wafa’(Gajan/Poet/ birth 4th October1911),

Makhdoom Talib-ul-Moula (Hala/Gadhi Nasheem Dargah Nooh, Poet & Politician/ birth 4th October1919),

Shafi Muhammad ‘Aouj’ Alvi (Shikarpul/Poet/ birth 4th October1921),

Muhammad Alim Jokhio (Suhrab Goth/Social worker/ birth 4th October1962),

Muzafar Qazi (Lalu Rank/Journalist/ birth 4th October1967),

(Ayaz Jani (Larkano/Poet/ birth 4th October1967),

Liaquat Memon (dakhan/Writer/ birth 4th October1973),

Imdad Soomro (Johi/Journalist/ birth 4th October1975),



DEATH DATES

Akhund Abdul Samad Sanwni (Hala/Religious Scholar/ death 4th October1855),

Sir Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah (Shikarpur/ ex-Governor Sindh &ex- Chief Minister Sindh/ death 4th October1948)

Moulvi Ahmad Charan (Molhan/Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death 4th October1976).



EVENTS



1847: His Highness Mir Ali Murad Khan congratulates R.K.Pringle on his appointment as Sindh Commissioner and offers friendship and due cooperation. The letter is sent through Resident posted in Khairpur. (Source: letter No.73).
1855: The Assistant Commissioner for Jageers recommends the case for grant of Jageers to the following in Karachi Taluka: Malik Sardar Khan Noomrio, Malik Jeand Kan Noomrio; Malik Alladad Gabol , Datto Gabol and Piru Gabol. (Source: letter No.19).
1920: Rais-ul-Muhajreen Jan Muhammad Junijo shares his experience and observations about migration of Sindhis to Afghanistan. The briefing meeting is arranged by Larkano District Khilafat Committee and it is attended by Moulana Muhammad Sadik of Khada, Abdul Jabbar Advocate, Shaikh Abdul Aziz; Pir Mithal Shah of Thullah; Pir Fatih-u-ddin, Pir Rooh-ul-Qusus; Pir Muhammad Mustafa; Moulvi Muhammad Aqil Aqli; Moulvi Muhammad Ali; Pir Noor-u-ddin; Seth Khudadad Surahio; Seth Abdul Razaq; Seth Ahmad-u-ddin; Rahim Bux Advocate; Hari Sing Advocate; Seth Gobind Bux; Tahilram editor of ‘Larkano Gazette’ and Seth Tanwardas. The meeting is presided over by Moulana Taj Mahmood Amroti. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid,Karachi).
1947: Khairpur Mirs and Bahawalpur states announce their accession to Pakistan (Source: Newspapers).
1948: Moulana Moudoodi, founder of Jamait-i-Islami is arrested under Pakistan Safety Act. (Source: Newspapers).
1975: Beginning of new era between Bangladesh and Pakistan with diplomatic relations. Once part to each other, are now free and independent friend countries. (Source: Newspapers)

Sindh History (3rd October)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (3rd OCTOBER)

3rd October

BIRTH DATES

Inayat Baloch (Ahmadpur/Poet/Sitting member of the SPSC/ birth 3rd October1941),

Chandar Sawanani (Chak > Ahmadabad/Writer & Artist/ birth 3rd October1943),

Sher Muhammad ‘Ajiz’ (Chak/Poet/1955),

Roshan Ara Memon (Writer/ birth 3rd October1961),

Naeem Akhtar (Jacobabad/Journalist/ birth 3rd October1963)

EVENTS

1922: A public meeting is held at Shahdadkot by local branch of the Khilafat Committee. Speakers condemn anti-Islam & anti-Turk policy of the Government and they ask people to take part in the politics and get rid of British Government. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi).

1939: Larkano says Big No to declare holiday and celebrate Birthdays of Jinnah, Gandhi and Tilk and other leaders. This may kindly be noted that in the light of resolution passed on the evev of Sindh Districts Local Boards Conference [24th Sept], the president of Self-Government Institute made request to all District Local Boards for celebration of Birthdates and declaring holidays on those events.(Source: Newspapers).

1941: When the ‘Indus Commission’ met at Simla, Sir B.N.Rau, chairman, suggested for the consideration of the parties that Sindh’s objections regarding the Bhakra Dam be withdrawn or modified and the dam be allowed to be erected, provided expressed stipulations were laid down that quantities of water authorized to be withdrawn would be subject to modification if and when Sindh’s apprehensions turned out to be true. Both parties agreed to the suggestion.

1950: Allam Mashrqui, founder of Khaksar Tahrik is arrested. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Khaksar Tahrik’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1955: The Governor-General, Iskandar Mirza gives assent to the ‘Establishment of West Pakistan-One-Unit-Bill, 1955, passed by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on 30th of September 1955. (Source: Newspapers).

1971: Russian president Nikolai Podgorny warns India and Pakistan against going to war to settle their dispute over the East Pakistan. (Source: ibid).

1992: New World Order will not work, says African National Congress President Dr.Nelson Mandela, who reaches Karachi. (Source: Newspapers).

1996: Benazir Bhutto addresses U.N. General Assembly, calls for multilateral talks on Asian Security and proposes world conference on South Asia. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1998: Pakistan and India expel each other’s’ High Commission staffs on espionage charges. (Source: Newspapers).

Sindh History (2nd October)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (2nd OCTOBER)

2nd October

BIRTH DATES

Kanji lal ‘Qasid’ (Tharo Shah >Gopal pari/ Poet, Singer & Artist/ birth 2nd October1925),

Eshwar Anchal (Karachi > Ulhasnagar/Poet/ birth 2nd October1928),

Mir Aijaz Ali Talpur (Tando Muhammad Khan/Politician/ birth 2nd October1933),

Ghalib Latif (Jacobabad/Poet/ birth 2nd October1935),

Mohan Vaswani (Khairpur Mirs > New Delhi/Poet/ birth 2nd October1938),

Altaf Asim (Ranipur/Archaeologist, Poet and Research Scholar on Sachalyat/ birth 2nd October1948),

Naz Sanai (Manjhand/Political Activist, Publisher & Writer/ birth 2nd October1959),

Manzoor Ali ‘Piyaro’ (Ghogharo/Poet/ birth 2nd October1964),

Kalpna Devi (Sukkur > Larkano/Poetess, Social Worker & Politician/ birth 2nd October1971),

Tabasum Majid Channa (Dadu/Poet/ birth 2nd October1975),

Ajiz Imtyaz (Mirabpur/Poet/ birth 2nd October1977),

Rubina Thahim (Chhano Shahabad/Poetess/ birth 2nd October1978),

Noor Muhammad Shahi (Hasil Khoso/Writer/ birth 2nd October1978)

DEATH DATES

Sawami Budhraj (Vedanti Poet/death 2nd October1944),

Mian Ghulam Muheedin ‘Miral’ (Hala/Poet/ death 2nd October1955),

Akhtar Halai (Poet/ death 2nd October1959),

Moulvi Abdul Rahman Soomro (Gachero/Religious Scholar/ death 2nd October1962),

Syed Bagh Ali ‘Bagh’ Lakhvi (Poet/ death 2nd October1984)

EVENTS

1835: Colonel Pottenger informs his Government that he has received some secret messages from Sindh Rulers and he intends to depute Lieutenant Burns to proceed to Hyderabad in this regard. (Source: letter No.70).

1919: Deputation of Larkano Khilafat leaders consisting of Seth Khudadad Surahio and Syed Muhammad Shah meet Haji Amir Ali Lahori, the President of Larkano Municipality to get permission for holding fucction to celebrate ‘Khilafat Day’ in Municipal area on 19th of October. Haji Amir Ali Lahori, who is also president of ‘Anjuman Islam’, Larkano, not only refuses to grant permission and ask them to avoid gathering people for anti-British Government purpose. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi).

1922: Bhagwandas, local Congress Activist of Larkano is awarded 12 months imprisonment under 108 CPC for extending his cooperation to Khilafat Committee and participating in Non Co-Operation Movement. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi).

1929: Sindh Congress celebrates birthday of Gandhi. Processions are taken out and public meetings are held. (Source: Sindh Observer).

1934: The Parliamentary Committee of the British Parliament recommends that Sindh should be separated from Bombay Presidency. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi).

1945: Over 300 Nationalist Muslims from all over Sindh assemble in a conference at Karachi, and decide to create a new party to present a united front against the Muslim League during the election and create new political life among Muslim masses in Sindh. (Source: Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1945).

1957: Pakistan Security Act to remain enact for more one year. Government issues Notification. (Source: Government Notification).

1959: Muhajir Basti is established at Hyderabad. (Source: Newspapers).

1990: Due to disturbance in court area at Lahore, Reference against Benazir Bhutto is not heard. Defense Counsel of Benazir alleges that police present in civil clothes is responsible for violence. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

Sindh History (1st October)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (1st OCTOBER)

1st October

BIRTH DATES

Shewak Bhojraj (Larkano > Bapo Gaanu/Freedom Fighter, Writer & Founder of ‘Balkan-ji-Bari’/1906),

Abdul Haq ‘Zaib’ Aqli (Aqil/Poet, Journalist & Political Activist/ birth 1st October1920),

Faiz Muhammad Soomro (Village Khokhar/Folklore Poet/1922),

Inayatullah Suhail (Writer/ birth 1st October1930),

Shiyam Sing Morjani (Sindh > Ajmir/Writer/ birth 1st October1936),

Sundar Agnani (Shahdadpur > Jaipur/Witer, Stage Director & Painter/ birth 1st October1936),

Jadogar Nimano (Larkano > Baroda/Poet & Juggeler/ birth 1st October1937),

Sarkash Sindhi (Ali Khan Vasil/Poet, ex-teacher & political Activist/ birth 1st October1940),

Ghulam Muhammad ‘Ghulam’ (Poet/ birth 1st October1948),

Ghulab Gul Muhammad (Sita Road/Writer/ birth 1st October19g49),

Imdad Ali ‘Udas’ (Poet/1952), Chandar Balani (Ahmadabad/Actor, Artist/ birth 1st October1956),

Kishor Sachdev (Naryad/Actor, Artist/ birth 1st October1958)

Agha Waqar Durani (Garhiyaseen/Poet/1959)

Abdul Rahman ‘Sahir’ Rahu (Shahmir Rahu/Poet/ birth 1st October1963),

Mumtaz ‘Khadim’ Memon (Kazi Ahmad/Poet birth 1st October/1965),

Yousif Sindhi (Daro/Poet, Publisher & ex-Secretary General Sindhi Adabi Sangat/ birth 1st October1967),

Tariq Buriro (Yaqoob Buriro/Writer/ birth 1st October1970),

Amanullah ‘Aamir’ (Muhammadpur Odho/Poet/ birth 1st October1971),

Sunhi Paras Panhwar (Karachi/Poetess & Journalist/ birth 1st October1975),

Niaz Nadeem Kandhar (Ghulam Hussain Kandhar/Poet/ birth 1st October1977),

Sohrab Gopang (Radio Announcer/ birth 1st October1977),

Sarang Latif (Rustam/Writer/1985),

Abdul Haq ‘Haji’ (Rustam/Poet/ birth 1st October1985),

Yaseen Kumbhar (Sultanpur/Poet/ birth 1st October1979).

DEATH DATES

Moulvi Muhammad Usman Qirani (Qiran/Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/death 1st October1936),

Moulvi Abdullah (Hala/Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death 1st October1975),

Dadan Faqir (Poet/ death 1st October1979)

EVENTS

1847: Sindh, an independent country lost its freedom in 1843 and became Governor’s province with Sir Charles Napier as her first Governor. Today, her provincial status is also snatched and is annexed with Bombay Presidency and R.K.Pringle is appointed as Commissioner. Today, he informs Officer Commanding the Forces in Sindh about his appointment. (Source: letter No.2788).

1878: Bombay Act V1 of 1873 is extended to Sindh and following are declared as Municipal Commissions in Larkanao and Hyderabad Districts. Larkano District: 1) Kambar, 2). Ratodero, 3). Sehwan, 4). Bubak. Hyderabad District: 1). Tando Muhammad Khan, 2). Tando Allahyar, 3). Hala, 4). Nasrpur, 5). Matiari. (Source: Government of Bombay’s Notification).

1918: Karachi Home Rule League celebrates Birthday of Dr. Anni Besant with Jairamdas Doulatram in chair. Shrikrishandas Lula, R.K.Sidhwa, Chainrai Virbhandas and others spoke on the occasion and threw light on the life & achievements of the founder of the Home Rule League, Dr. Anni Besant. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi).

1920: Sindh Khilafat celebrates ‘Election Boycott Week’. It is first day and public meetings are held in the length and breadth of Sindh to aware the people that election is some sort of an opportunity to be availed by Government to purchase loyalties. (Source: The Dail Alwahid, Karachi).

1922: Kambar Khilafat Committee elects its office-bearers and they are: Moulvi Ghulam Sidik (President), Syed Hassan Shah (Vice President), Haji Muhammad Usman (Secretary), Gul Muhammad Pathan (Joint Secretary) and Muhammad Essa (Treasurer).

1930: Shahnawaz Khan Bhutto is given At Home by Sardar Wahid Bux Bhutto at Gandhi Garden of Karachi. While speaking on the occasion, Shahnawaz Khan said that the case of separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency will be presented in the Round Table Conference and he is leaving for London very soon. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1940: Sir Sikandar Hayat Khan, addressing a gathering at Nuh says that Gandhi was among the first Indians to denounce Hitler’s acts and to declare that his sympathy lay entirely on the side of Britain in this war. Since that declaration was made the Congress had been changing its position from time to time until at last Gandhi had formulated his demand for freedom. (Source: Annual Indian Register, Vol-11, 1940).

1945: The meeting of the Sindh Muslim League Parliamentary Board is held at Hyder Manzil, Karachi with G.M.Syed in Chair. It is attended by Sir Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah, Mir Ghulam Ali, Pir Illahi Bux; K.B. Khuhro; Syed Khair Shah and Agha Ghulam Nabi Pathan. 70 applications are received for 35 seats. The meeting proved to be division of the Board. Sir Ghulam Hussain left the meeting in protest and headed a separate meeting at Khuhro’s residence. Mir Ghulam Ali, Pir Illahi Bux and attended the meeting. (Source: G.M.Syed’s book ‘Nai Sindh Lai Jidojuhud’)

1947: Parsram, an Assistant to Sindh Chief Minister is arrested on grounds that he was possessing secret documents. (Source: Newspapers).

1950: New Department is established by the federal Government for Migrants’ affairs. (Source: ibid).

1955: All involved in Rawalpindi Conspiracy case are released. (Source: Newspapers).

1977: Zia postpones elections and impose ban on all kinds of political activities. (Source: Newspapers).

1982: Lawyers’ Conventions held in various cities demand restoration of basic rights of citizens. Hafiz Lakho and other lawyers are arrested. (Source: Newspapers)