Sindh History (19th October)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (19th OCTOBER) 19th October BIRTH DATES Dara Abro (Artist/1940) Ghulam Hussain “Shouq”/Long Mahesar/Poet/1952 Sami Lund (Waleedaad Khan/Poet/1955) Javeed Ahmd Nohri(Pathoro/Journalist/1967) Syed Murad Ali Shah (Bukera Sharif/Artist/Journalist/1974) Moulvi Najamuddin Soomro (Religious Scholar/ death 18th October1979) Anwar Jarwar (Khanwah/Poet/1981) Ali Sahil (Poet/1982) Noor uddin “Noor” Mahar (Mahesar/Poet/1982) DEATH DATES Makhdoom Muhammad Ismail (Piryan loi/Religious Scholar & Saint/ death 18th October1760), Mir Rustam Khan Sani S/o Mir Imam Bux(1914) Syed Allahndo Shah (Nawabshah/Politician/1919) Pero Muhammad Sail (Poet/1959) Mir Ghulam Ali Talpur (Politician/1962) Dadan Fakeer (Miandad Chinjni/1979) Ustad Bukhari (Dadu/Poet/1992) EVENTS 1838: Captain Burns informs his Govt. that he have delivered to Mir Rustam Khan the letters from Governor - General and Shah Shuja -ul- Mulk and have explained to him the object of Govt. in restoring Shah Shuja -ul- Mulk to his kingdom and informed him the Governor - General desires Mir to extend his cooperation in this regard and shall pay share of the tribute to Shah Shuja. Captain Burns also informs his Govt. that he also entered a long conversation with regard to Rojhan. 1947: It is official told that in a few days the number of the Indian Muslim migrant is as under: Twelve Trains (Today), 3250 (yesterday), 5058 (Day after yesterday), 33200 (on 14th) and 101000 on 13th of October. 1957: The World Bank makes a loan of ¤ 31,000.000 to enable Pakistan to cover the foreign exchange cost for expansion of its railway. 1972: Partial strike is observed in Karachi Industrial area to protest against police firing and killing of four workers. 1986: One million plots to be distributed among shelter less families, Junijo launches Seven - Marla free housing Scheme near Faisalabad. In Sindh, this Scheme provided golden chance to local land - mafia and influential people to make handsome earning out of it. 1991: During cleanup operation in interior Sindh 24 bandits are killed and 5 arrested. 1993: Benazir Bhutto is elected leader of house by 121 votes, Nawaz Sharif got 72 votes. JUI and PIF members abstain.

Sindh History (18th October)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (18th OCTOBER)

18th October

BIRTH DATES

1. Nawaz Ali 'Niaz' (Larkano/Poet/ birth 18th October1892),

2. Zafar Sangi (Larkano/Social worker/ birth 18th October1942),

3. M.Anwar Afghan (Shahdadkot/ birth 18th October1945),

4. Ghulam Ali 'Jafri' (Shikarpur/Poet/ birth 18th October1951),

5. Shams Buriro (Sukhio Buriro/Writer/ birth 18th October1962),

6. Datar Shar (Mengho Faqir/Poet/ birth 18th October1971),

7. Jawed Jokhio (Mehar/Writer/ birth 18th October1972),

8. Bachal Mastano (Jam Zardari/Poet/ birth 18th October1972),

9. Rahimdad Jogi (Thari Mirwah/Poet/ birth 18th October1975),

10. Bakhshan Mihranvi (Sanghar/Stage Anchor/ birth 18th October1964)

EVENTS

1838: It is the begging of the end of Talpur rule in Sindh. Govt. of India has decided to send troops to Sindh with multi purpose task. Colenol Pottenger reports his Govt. that he was making arrangements for provision of carriages and river boats for Bombay troops and also suggests that Viccur would be the best point for disembarkation of the troops.

1929: The veteran leader of the 'Liberal Party', The Right Honurable V.V.S.Sastri arrives in Karachi.

1937: Dr.Hemandas Wadhvani replaces Mukhi Gobindram, who resigned as Sindh Minister.

1939: Kazi Fazulullah is arrested at Ruk station in connection with Masjid Manzalgah issue. He was on way to Sukkur.

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (17th OCTOBER)

17th October

BIRTH DATES

. Najam Abbasi (Khan Wahan/Fiction Writer/ birth 17th October1927),

2. Jahangir Qureshi (Jacobabad/Journalist/ birth 17th October1935),

3. Yadeshtar 'Pagal' (Deparja - Ajmir/Poet/ birth 17th October1937),

4. Wasiq Nathanshahi (Atheen Shakh/Poet/ birth 17th October1940),

5. Pawankumar Mata (Dhondhecha/Singer/ birth 17th October1959),

6. Ghulam Hussain 'Ghamghen' (Shahmer Brohi/Poet/ birth 17th October1973),

7. Hamid Naz Soomro (Badah/Journalist/ birth 17th October1974)

DEATH DATES

1. Akbar, the Great Mughal king (He was born in Sindh/ death 17th October1605)

EVENTS

1918: Sindh Home Rule League protests against the decision of the Govt. of India, not to allow a Congress - League deputation to proceed to England.

1919: Sindh observes Khilafat Day. Larkanians set an example. Here the bigest gathering is presided over by Advocate Ghulam Ali and attended by Jan Muhammad Junijo, Seth Khudadad, Pir Turab Ali Shah, Pir Mithal Shah and hundreds of Pirs and Moulvis. Nawab of Lahori, K.B. Isran and Shahnawaz Bhutto did level best to stop it, but Khilafatis did it.

1933: The meeting of the Dow Committee is held at Karachi to suggest administrative steps for Sindh after her separation from Bombay Presidency. Seth Haji Abdullah Haroon, K.B. Khuhro, Qazi Abdul Rahman, E.L.Price, Hiranand Khemsing and others attend.

Sindh History (13th October)

 SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (13th October)
Research by Dr Dur Muhammad Pathan
BIRTHS: 13th October
1. Elsa Kazi (Germany/Poetess/ birth 13 October 1884),
2. Melharam 'Patang' (Abji - Nagpur/Poet/ birth 13 October 1911),
3. Chetan Mariwalla (Karachi - Mumbai/Scholar/ birth 13 October 1916),
4. Jevan Gursahani (Karachi -New Delhi/Artist/ birth 13 October 1928 ),
5. Bhagwan Nirdosh (Darya Khan Marri - Ahmadabad/Poet/ birth 13 October 1942),
6. Khalil Lakhr (Safar Lakhr/Poet/ birth 13 October 1958 ),
7. Roshan Ara Menon (Writer/ birth 13 October 1961),
8. Naushad Khoso (Dadu/Writer/ birth 13 October 1966)

DEATHS: 13th October
1. Mufti Muhammad Rafiq (Hala/Religious Scholar/ death 13th October 1768 ),
2. Sher Muhammad Chughdo (Poet/ death 13th October 1963),
3. Kazi Faiz Muhammad (Halani/Hari Leader & Writer/ death 13th October 1982),
4. Dr.Ahsan Ali Mahesar (Dhingano Mahesar/Political worker/ death 13th October 2002)



EVENTS: 13th October
Part1
1938: 4 - day Sindh Provincial Muslim Party ended last night.. After its conclusion, Quaid -i- Azam undertakes a tour into Sindh's interior to establish league branches and popularize the League cause among the rural masses. He visited Larkano, Jabobabad and other cities.
1939: All the Muslim agitator, activists and dictators detained in connection with Masjid Manzalgah Restoration Movement are released by the Sukkur District authorities without any condition.
1947: Joint Supreme Command of Armed Forces of India and Pakistan is dissolved.
1954: An Officer of the British Security Services, is appointed by the Pakistan Govt. to conduct further investigation into the assassination of Liaquat Ali Khan. This may kindly be noted the in Benazir Bhutto assassination case, services of the same department of the same country were also availed, but in both cases findings of investigation were not made public.
Part2
1965: Pakistan co - sponsored in the U.N, a resolution on Rhodesia, is adopted by the General Assembly. The resolution condemns Rhodesian authorities for an intended attempt to seize independence by illegal means in order to perpetuate the minority rule in Southern Rhodesia. This may kindly be noted the Sindh Peoples Local Bodies Bill was opposed by Sindhis on the same doubt that in Southern Sindh Rhodesia like move is taking place.
1989: U.S voices concern over Pakistan's nuclear programm despite certification of U.S President.
1993: Benazir Bhutto calls on Acting President and Caretaker Prime Minister to convince that PPP - PML (J) Alliance is in a comfortable position to form its governments at Center and Provinces.
1996: At a high - level meeting President, Prime Minister and all Chief Ministers decide to impose tax on agriculture income at a uniform rate 'to meet demands of the World Bank and IMF'

Sindh History (12th October)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (12th OCTOBER)

12th October

BIRTH DATES

1. Ghanshamdas Balani (Social Worker/ birth 12th October1897),

2. Syed Bagh Ali 'Bagh' (Lakhi/Poet/ birth 12th October1900),

3. Ali Gohar Lahori (Larkano/Politician/ birth 12th October1912),

4. Lakhmi Khalani (Jahan Khan/Calcutta/Writer/ birth 12th October1935)

, 5. Hameed Sindhi (N.S.Feroz/Ex - V.C & Writer/ birth 12th October1939),

6. Ali Raza Gadihi (Murad Gadihi/Writer/ birth 12th October1941),

7. Madad Sindhi (Hyderabad/Journalist/ birth 12th October1952),

8. Srichand 'Jigri' (Jhonagarah/Poet/ birth 12th October1955),

9. Ali Ahmad 'Ajiz' (Khahi/Poet/ birth 12th October1962),

10. Syed Mahdi Shah (Larkano/Journalist/ birth 12th October1969),

11. Altaf Pirzado (Balhreji/Radio Producer/ birth 12th October1972)

DEATH DATES

1. Budhal Faqir (Sultankot/Saint Poet/ death 12th October1939),

2. Ali Bux 'Kamtar' (Poet/Poet/ death 12th October1918),

3. Sawami Ramanand (Saint/ death 12th October1952),

4. Nawaz Ali 'Niaz' (Poet/ death 12th October1959),

5. Akhtar Halai (Poet/ death 12th October1959),

6. Ghulam Latif Domki (Bakhshapur/Poet/ death 12th October1993)

EVENTS

1913: Haji Abdullah Haroon, Secretary “Hila Ahmar Sindh” publishes the Annual Report of the Society. It contains details of the contribution collected from Sindh, future program for establishing Persian-Arabic Institution, Hostel for college students and Home for Orphans. It is also included in future program to create awareness about the need and importance of Rais Ghulam Muhammad Bhurgri’s Education Cess Bill.

1916: A lecture Program is arranged by “Karachi Citizen’s Association” . Dr. Dhalla delivers lecture on the topic of the “Nationalism”.

1920: In its issue, the “AL_HAQ” Paper covers the proceedings of session of All-India Jamiat-ul-Hind, held at Calcutta and presided over by Moulana Taj Mahmood Amroti.

1954: Urdu and Sindhi are made compulsory subjects at Matriculation examination, in Sindh.

1955. One-Unit Scheme stands implemented at midnight. FATA and other areas

are included in Peshawar District.

1956: The Electorate Bill is passed by the National Assembly providing for separate electorate in West Pakistan and Joint electorate in East Pakistan

1971: President Yahya Khan announces a Time-Table for transfer of power to the people’s representatives.

1989: G.M.Syed is put under house arrest on charge of desecration of national flag, though; he was personally involved in matter.

Sindh History (11th October)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (11th October)

BIRTHS:Syed Mubarak Shah Sani (Saint/1792), M.H.Khuwaja (Nawabshah/Educationist/1907), Azhar Gilani (Ghotki/Poet, Journalist/1915), Hamid Ali ‘Anwar’ (Tando Agha/Poet/1936), Imdad Ali Awan (Sukkur/Advocate & PPP leader/1944), Nawaz Dahri (Shahpur Chakar/Poet/1974)

DEATHS: Makhdoom Fazlullah (Religious Scholar/1860)

EVENTS: 11th October

1849: The Collector of Hyderabad requests Sindh Commissioner that Police Lines be removed from Hyderabad Contonment limits.

1851: The Bombay Govt. approves adopting of Arabic character for Sindhi Script.

1854: The Assistant Commissioner for Jageers compiles report by whom grants for money and grain were received in Talpur's Govt. in the Shikarpur City and Collectorate. He has identified 42 grants. This list might be preserved in Sindh Archives in File No.250 of 1847 - 57.

1886: The Committee formed for the establishment of the College in Sindh, decides the subjects to be taught and strength of staff to be appointed. Dayaram Jethmal remained absent as he was taking efforts to establish the college in private sector. Among others present were G.M.Macpherson (Acting Commissione), E.T.Candy (Judicial Commissioner), Colonel R.Grawford (Collector),Rev. Bambridge, K.B. Faiz Muhammad etc.

Sindh History (8th October)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (8th OCTOBER)

BIRTH DATES Atta Hussain Shah Musvi (Rohri/Educationist/ birth 8th October1892), 2. Pandit Devdat Sharma (Hindu Religious Scholar/ birth 8th October1902), 3. Mansoor Veragi (Hala/Poet/ birth 8th October1930), 4. Jeevat Chawla (Ranipur - Mombai/Writer/ birth 8th October1932), 5. Jagdesh Bhagtiani alies 'Jhaman' (Karachi - Ulhasnagar/Singer/ birth 8th October1940), 6. Mohan Jagesai (Baroda/Stage Director/ birth 8th October1951), 7. Dilshad Bhutto Senior (Mirpur Bhutto/Writer/ birth 8th October1955), 8. Shamshad Ali 'Shakir'(Poet/ birth 8th October1958), 9. Hyder Shah 'Hyder' (Poet/ birth 8th October1959), 10. Ghalib Sindhi (Dighri/Poet/ birth 8th October1965), 11. Zulfkar 'Sahil' Shahani (Dadu/Poet/ birth 8th October1974), 12. 'Khatai' Thebo (Wali Muhammad/Poet/ birth 8th October1975), 13. Muneer Chandio (Kambar/Novelist/ birth 8th October1983).

DEATH DATES Pir Illahi Bux (Freedom Fighter & Ex-Chief Minister, Sindh)

EVENTS 1838: The communication between Captain Burns and Colonel Pottenger reveals that they are getting tough time from the people of Sindh and even are sure about the desired response from Rulers. They intend to get Bukkar fort on loan and purchase grain, but it has become very difficult task. 1913: Sindh Hilal Ahmar, in its Annual Report, advises Sindhi Muslims to support Ghulam Muhammad Bhurgri's Cess Bill, establish Bank, open Orphan Houses and found at least one Newspaper in Sindh. 1922: A big public meeting is held at Thul, by the local branch of the Khilafat Committee, in which Govt's policy regarding Turkey and even about India and Indian people is condemned. 1938: It is turning point in the political history of British Sindh. The first sitting of the Sindh Provincial Muslim League is held at Karachi. It starts with recitation from Quran by Hafiz Ali Muhammad of Dhighri. Quaid -i- Azam presides.