Sindh History (8th May)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (8th May)

Research By. Dr. Dur Muhammad Pathan

BIRTHS: 8thMAY

Hugh Dow (London/Governor Sindh/ birth 8th May 1886),

MianMakhdoomMoheyuddin ‘Miral’ (Hala/Saint & Poet/ birth 8th May 1887),

Makhdoom Muhammad Salih Bhatti (Hala Old/Educationist & Writer/ birth 8th May 1889),

Abdullah ‘Hamdam’ (Mehar/Poet/ birth 8th May 1914),

Muhammad Pinjyal ‘Raz’ (shikarpur/Poet/ birth 8th May 1956),

Suneel Advani (Mombai/Artist/ birth 8th May 1956),

Aneel Advani (Mombai/Artist/ birth 8th May 1958),

Syed Panah Shah (Jhudo/Poet/ birth 8th May 1970),

FayazSamair (Sultankot/Poet/ birth 8th May 1983).

DEATHS: 8thMAY

Makhdoom Abdul Khaliq (Khuhra/Religious Scholar/ death 8th May 1852),

Harikant Jethwani (Jacobabad/Poet/ death 8th May 1994)

EVENTS: 8th May

1843: The Governor –General of India directs Sindh Governor, Chales Napeir to adopt extreme measures of reprisals against hill tribes on the right bank of Indus.

1850 : The Commission is constituted to investigate the matter of certain interpolations made in the treaty of Naunihar by His Highness Mir Ali Murad Khan . His Highness was involved to prove him guilty for the act.

1918: Home Rule League and Congress and Karachi Citizens’ Association jointly protest against the action of Government for cancellation of Passport to the Home Rule League deputation proceeding to England.

1920 The Sindh Khilafat Committee directs its branches to collect donation and membership fee and send its half to the Sindh Khilafat.

1926: Sindh Commissioner directs all Municipalties not to invite political leaders and organize functions on the expenses of municipalties. Who so ever member will insist, will has to pay the expenditure to be occurred on events.

1929: A public meeting is held at Kambar by the local branch of the Khilafat Committee under presidentship of Mian Ghulam Muhammad. Moulana Abdul Karim Chishti and Mian Ali Muhammad in their speeches advises people to take part in politics. The meeting opposed imposition of the Council to carry on the administration of the Khairpur state. It was termed as interference in the affairs of an independent state. The Jacobabad events relating to Hindu- Muslim conflicts were also deplored at large and people of Jacobabad were appealed not go give anti-social forces chance to divide Jacobabad into Hindu Muslim camps.

1933: Mahatma Gandhi announces the suspension of the Civil disobedience movement for a month. The sensational statement is made following consultation with and approval of Acting Congress President.

1939: Subash Bose declares his plan at a meeting held at Howrah. He referres to the formation of a new party within Congress and says that differences between the ‘Forward Blo’ and the ‘Official Blo’ within Congress are two fold. First the Forward Bloc desires to work the existing progress not with reformist or moderat mentality but with a revolutionary mentality’ , secondly , it has an advance program of its own

1948: In a largely attended political convention, held at Karachi, with Khan Abdul Ghafar Khan in chair, Peoples’ Party is formed to provide platform to the common people of the country. More than 62 eminent politician participated. G.M.Syed was the Chairman of the Reception Committee.

1950: Kazi Faulullah is sworen in as the Chief Minister, Sindh. He replaces Yousif Haroon.

1970: Heads of States of Pakistan, Turkey, and Iran, in joint telegram to the Amrecian President Nixon and Soviet Premier Alexi kosygin, urges them to exercise their influence towards towards the settlement of the Middle East question.

1972: 1972: NWFP’s official language will be Urdu, says Moulana Mufti Mahmood. The statements of Mufti and Bizenjo were not outcome of their love for Urdu but reflected their anti-ppp mentality and on the eve of language dispute in Sindh, such type of statements damaged the harmony between Sindhi and Muhajirs.

1973: Sindh United Front Chief G.M.Syed is arrested under DPR.

1977: Z.A.Bhutto promises all efforts for settlement. Announces Chief Election Commissioner Justice Sajjad Ahmad Jan’s departure on leave.

Sindh History (6th May)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY (6th May)

Research By. Dr. Dur Muhammad Pathan

BIRTHS: 6thMAY

Hasaram ‘Piya’ (Lalo Rank > Baroda/Poet & Journalist/ birth 6th May 1935),

BhagwanKapoor v(Karachi >New York/Artist/ birth 6th May 1935),

GordhanTanwani (Larkano>JalAun/Writer/ birth 6th May 1941),

Muhammad Sharif ‘Talib’ (Writer/ birth 6th May 1945),

Abid Shah ‘Abid’ (Bajara/Poet/ birth 6th May 1953),

AseerMalah (KaroKuho/Poet/ birth 6th May 1957),

SangetaButani (Nagpur/Actress/ birth 6th May 1960),

SaminaMemon (Moro/Poetess/ birth 6th May 1965),

Valji Ram Kolhi (Samaro/Journalist/ birth 6th May 1973)

DEATHS: 6thMAY

MakhdoomBilawal (Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death 6th May 1523),

Sufi Faqir Muhammad Suleman (Saint & Poet/ death 6th May 1976),

DhaniBuxMemon (Sita Road/Folklore Poet/ death 6th May 1995)

EVENTS: 6th May

1927: Sindh Commissioner inagurates ‘The Karachi Muslim Gemkhana’ at Karachi. It is second Gymkhana in Karachi by Muslims, first was of Bohra community. Inaugurated building costed Rs.30900/ and the fund was collected with donation of Haji Abdullah Haroon, Ghulam Ali Chagla, Yousif Ali Alvi, Agha Abdul Ghafoor, Usman Salih Muhammad,Tayab Ali Mandiwala and K.B.Abdul Sattar.

1931: Largely attended meeting of Karachi Muslims is held under the president ship of Moulana Muhammad Sadiq of Khada in which it is resolved that all Sindh Muslims were agreeable to ‘Sindh Pact’ which enunciated ‘Joint Electorates’, ‘Sindh Separation’ and ‘weight age for minority’.

1939: Subash Bose clarifies his position about tendering his resignation as the President of the All-India Congress .He says ‘Self-respect, honourand duty towards my country demanded that I should not surrender before will and wish of Mahatma Gandhi, but resign after having made all possible attempts to reach an honorable compromise’.

1940: Judicial Inquiry Committee starts recording statements and collecting evidences on the Sukkur riots during the Movement for Restoration of Masjid Manzilgah. This may kindly be noted that 109 statements were recorded

Sindh History (5th May)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (5th May)

Research By. Dr. Dur Muhammad Pathan

BIRTHS: 5thMAY

MoulanaHidayatullahArfani (Religious Scholar/ birth 5th May 1894),

RasoolBuxAbro (ChhutalAbro/Folklore Poet/ birth 5th May 1902),

Saeed Ali Shah ‘Khadim; (Junaloi/Poet/ birth 5th May 1902),

Hassan Ali Abdul Rahman (Karachi/Ex-V.C, Sindh University/ birth 5th May 1907),

Mai SabhaiSoomri (NauWah/Poetess/ birth 5th May 1912),

M.Hussain ‘Aasim’ Bhutto (Natkani/Poet/ birth 5th May 1913),

Mir Khorwahi (Poet/ birth 5th May 1937),

KhadimHussain ‘Khudan’ (Poet/ birth 5th May 1940),

Noor Ahmad Memon (Founder Sindhica Academy & Political Activist/ birth 5th May 1948),

Ashraf Khuhawar (Shahdadkot/ Student leader & Social worker/ birth 5th May 1953),

RafiqSoomro (Writer/ birth 5th May 1955),

MansoorQadirJunijo (Publisher/ birth 5th May 1958),

Syed MazharNaqvi (Jacobabad/Journalist/ birth 5th May 1958),

Malik Khoso (miandadKhoso/Writer/ birth 5th May 1962),

AsgharBaghi (GulshanHadeed/Poet/ birth 5th May 1962),

BudhalMahesar (YousifMahesar/Writer/ birth 5th May 1966),

\FayazMangi (Larkano/Journalist/ birth 5th May 1969)

MahboobZangejo (Bero Khan Gadahi/Poet/ birth 5th May 1969),

PremPitafi (Poet/1969), AkhtarDomki (Jacobabad/Journalist/ birth 5th May 1970),

‘Miskeen’ Hussain Ali (Shadi Khan Chandi/Poet/ birth 5th May 1971),

BewasImdad (Shikarpur/Poet/ birth 5th May 1991)

DEATHS: 5thMAY

Ghulam Muhammad Isran (Larkano/ death 5th May 1902).

QamarShahbaz (Poet/ death 5th May 2009).

EVENTS: 5th May

1848: It is fifth year of British rule in Sindh but, it is worried about frontiers and law & order situation there. Therefore Bombay Government is requested that levy of one hundred horse-men be approved, sanctioned and put under Major Jacob, Political Superintendent Upper Sindh.

1852: Detailed genological tree of Talpur family reigning at Hyderabad is prepared by the Collector of Hyderabad for submission to the Sindh Commissioner.

1857: COLLECTORS OF KARACHI, HYDERABAD AND SHIKARPUR AND POLITICAL SUPERINTENDENT OF UPPER SIND INTIMATE THE COMMISSIONER OF SINDH THAT SINDHI HAS BEEN UNIVERSALLY ADOPTED AS THE LANGUAGE OF RECORD IN ALL DEPARTMENTS, EXCEPT THE JAGEER.

1931: The Archbishop of Canterbury, presiding at the Church Missionary Society gathering at Albert Hall, says that national movement in India is passing through every region and class. Every now in Britain recognises that it was wrong to denounce or suspect and still more wrong to attempt to suppress the movement.

1924: Shewa Mandli- an religious-oriented NGO of Hindus of Garhiyaseen celebrates its 5th anniversary.

1926: ‘The Amature Dramatic Society of Jacobabad’ stages drama ‘Sachi Patri’ at Larkano. The earning was later on donated to ‘Gau Shala’ of Jacobabad.

1939”: A.K.Fazul Haq, the Premier of the Bengal opens the All-Bengal Moslem Literary Conference in Calcutta. He observes that the field of Bengali Literature offers a platform on which Hindus and Muslims can work togather unitedly.

1940 The Muslim League Conference is held at Gatahar of Taluka Kambar. Pir Syed Allahdino Shah Rasdi and Rais Qurban Ali Khan Buriro took active part and key role in organizing this event.

1977: PNA proposes to Z.A.Bhutto 32-point plan for resolution of the crisis.

Sindh History (4th May)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (4th May)

Research By. Dr. Dur Muhammad Pathan

BIRTHS: 4thMAY

Muhammad Ishaq ‘Mujahid’ (Poet/ birth 4th May 1930),

NandGirdharilal Sharma (Larkano>Mombai/Artist/ birth 4th May 1940),

‘Ajiz’ Mangi (Poet/ birth 4th May 1958),

Sher Muhammad Khuhawar (GajiKhuhawar/Journalist/ birth 4th May 1962),

Arbab ;Azm’(Hala/Poet/ birth 4th May 1963),

Aalam Khan Bhan (Shado Shah/Folklore Poet/ birth 4th May 1966),

AajizShahzad(Jacobabad/Journalist/ birth 4th May 197),

ShabirLaghari (Sher Muhammad Laghari/Writer/ birth 4th May 1982)

DEATHS: 4thMAY

Dur Muhammad Hesbani (Khair Muhammad Hesbani/Saint & Poet/ death 4th May 1977).

EVENTS: 4th May

1839: Lieutenant Leckle writes to Colonel Pottenger informing him that British fleet has been detained at Sehwan under orders of Sindh Rulers.

1845: It is beginning of the imposition of treaty by the British on Mir Ali Murad Khan Talpur, ruler of the Khairpur state. He raises objections but, all in vain. His friends of yesterday are behaving as his masters. Very un-trustworth role is being played by them.

1921: A public meeting is held at the Eidgah ground of Karachi. It is presided over by Muhammad Khan, whereas is addressed by Lalchand Amardinomal Jagtiani, Durgdas B.Advani; Manilal Vyas; Chunirai Virbhdas;Jetley; Sundardas Valabhdas and others. The meeting congratulates Sawami Govindanand and other victimized leaders and workers of the Non-Cooperation Movement on their patriotic work and sacrifiece. It is decided that ‘Dedanta Ashram’ of Sawami Govindanand will be looked after by a committee during his absence because of being in jail.

1927: Judgment in the case of a pamphlet containg objectionable material and use of ugly language against Holy Prophet (PBUH) is delivered by Justice Kunwar Dalipsing of the Lahore High Court. The accused Rajpal, the publisher of that pamphlet is set free. The same pamphlet with same was later on translated and published by Nathoram in Sindh. He was killed in court by Ghazi Abdul Qayoom in Karachi.

1930: Sir Shafi and M.A.Jinnah are in Sukkur and are invited by Haji Abdullah on lunch. M.A.Jinnah was there to plead case of Pir of Pagaro.

1938: A letter written by Syed Budhal Shah appears in the issue of Al-Waheed, in which he has criticised the role being played by G.M.Syed in the Sindh Legislative Assembly. He terms anti-Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah activities of G.M.Syed as line of action designed by Hindu politicians.

1947: M.A.Jinnah, Liaquat Ali and Gandhi meet the Viceroy and discuss with him the communal situation in the Frontier, Asam,Bengal and Punjab.

1954: Pakistan Government rejects the Russian protest made on March 27, against US-PAK Military cooperation.

1971: PPP Chief, Z.A.Bhutto, calls for transfer of power to the elected representatives before the next budget.

1977: PPP Government charges Asghar Khan of subverting armed force’s loyalty by writing ‘open letter to officers’.

1989: Jam Sadiq Ali is granted interim bail in Hur murder case.

Sindh History (3rd May)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (3rd May)

3rd May

BIRTH DATES

Sobho Gianchandani (Bindi/Communist leader/ birth 3rd May 1920),

Sagan 'Aem Sagan' (Chhani - Ulhasnagar/Poet/ birth 3rd May 1932),

Abdul Qayum 'Ufaq' (Larkano/Poet/ birth 3rd May 1936),

NaimaJumaTechani (Karachi/Writer/ birth 3rd May 1936),

Darya Khan (Talpur Wada/Poet/ birth 3rd May 1936),

Niaz Hesbani (Gul Muhammad/Poet/ birth 3rd May 1943),

Asadullah Bhutto (Founder 'TanzimFikr-o-Nazar/ birth 3rd May 1946),

Ayaz Alam Abro (Kambar/Artist/ birth 3rd May 1950),

Pawel Junijo (Ghari/Journalist/ birth 3rd May 1962),

Juman Ahmadani (MasoKbgn/Writer/ birth 3rd May 1971),

Ajiz Aamar (Poet/ birth 3rd May 1972),

Sarkash Sadhayo (Shikarpur/Journalist/ birth 3rd May 1973),

M.Yousif Ghanghro (Ratodero/Journalist/ birth 3rd May 1973)

3rd May

DEATH DATES

Kazi Ali Muhammad 'Faqir' (Thatto/Poet/ death 3rd May 1889),

HasanandLala (Writer/ death 3rd May 1934),

Master M.Ibrahim (Singer/ death 3rd May 1977),

Syed Khair Shah (Nawabshah/Politician/ death 3rd May 1982)

3rd May

EVENTS

Part 1

1841: Govt. of India asks Major Outram, its Political Agent for lower Sindh, to furnish report along with his opinion on the petition of Abbaju Thakor of Nagar Parkar regarding his claim on some villages. It is interesting to note that though, Sindh is still ruled by Talpur but, matters are decided by others.

1850: Sindh Administration decides that Bugti Dato Mundrani, presently prisoner in Shikarpur jail must not be released in the greater interest of peace.

1851: The Sindh Commissioner requests the Bombay Govt. for permission and sanction of the erection of Bungalows on various places for travellers coming by Indus from Punjab, Bombay and England so as to ensure their protection.

Part 2

1957: Pakistan defends and justifies its association with SEATO and other treaties of friendship.

1962: Pakistan and China agree to negotiate the demarcation of their common borders.

1963: Nearly 500 million dollars will be provided for the Tarbela Dam Project. An International agreement is signed in Washington.

1969: Gen. Yahya sends condolence message to Indira Gandhi/India on death of Indian President Dr.Zakir Hussain.

1973: Alleged conspiracy to subvert discipline and loyalty of Pakistan Army & PAF Personnel. More officers are held.

1989: MQM ministers resign from Sindh Cabinet. Protest against confinement of Altaf Hussain and others. Demand to change Hyderabad administration is also not meet.

Sindh History (2nd May)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (2nd May)

BIRTHS: Vilayat Ali Shah (Hanbah/Saint Poet/1911), Jamal Abro (Sangi/Short Story writer/1924), Talib ‘Latif’ (Poet/1932), P.K.Shahani (Karachi/Politician/1939), Syed Zia Shah (Shikarpur/Poet/1950), Ali Nawaz Phull (Poet/1954), Muhammad Yaqoob Khaskheli (Tando Allahyar/Journalist/1954), Abdul Majeed Odho (Ilyas Garhiyaseen/Journalist/1957), Khuda Bux ‘Khadim’ (Poet/1960), Qaim-u-ddin Sahito (Folklore Poe/1960), Fida Kalirai (Kalri/Poet/1961), Abdul Hussain Shah (Nasirabad/Journalist/1974), Liaquat Notkani (Turab Ali/Journalist/1979)

DEATHS: Srichand Mewaram (Pad Aedan > Ajmir/Freedom Fighter/1967)

EVENTS:

1838: Colonel Pottinger, Political Agent of the East India Company Government, in Sindh, approaches Munshi Jethananad, an influential Court-man and officer of Mirs of Hyderabad to help him to request Mir Sher Muhammad of Mirpurkhas either he will like to have a separate Treaty or, will sign the joint Treaty with Mirs of Hyderabad. He also wants to inform Mir Sher Muhammad that Dhoolaji, brother of Jagatsing of Nagarparkar has been seized and would be sent to Hyderabad, if Mir Noor Muhammad desires so. This may kindly be kept in mind that Dhoolaji was wanted for his criminal activities.

1948: Political Agent of Cutch requests the Sindh Commissioner for demarcation and approval of boundary between Sindh and Marwar.

1942: All-India Congress Committee in its resolution says that it can not agree any proposal which aims at disintegrating India by giving liberty to any territorial unit to secede from Indian Union or Federation.

1970: Pakistan and Turkey decide to establish a joint trade Commission to further develop trade between both countries.

1994: Karachi violence toll rises to rises to 20. MQM-sponsored strike enters third day. Troops called out.

Sindh History (1st May)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (1st May)

Research by Dr. Dur Muhammad Pathan

BIRTHS: 1stMAY

1. Mirza Hawayun Beg ' Faiq' (Hyderabad/Poet/ birth 1st May 1908 ),

2. Bahawal Khan 'Asim' (Jhando Gadahi/Poet/ birth 1st May 1936),

3. Qalandar Shah Lakyari(Shah Karim/Writer/ birth 1st May 1940),

4. Abdul Qadir Bhughio (K.N.Shah/Journalist/ birth 1st May 1948 ),

5. Dhani Bux 'Pathar' (Writer/ birth 1st May 1949),

6. Feroza Samo(Hyderabad/Did M.Phil on 'Child Literature under Dr.Dur Muhammad Pathan's supervision/ birth 1st May 1949),

7. Muhammad Aslam Shaikh (Shahdadkot/Retd. Judge, Writer & Social worker/1951),

8. Parkash Jharomani (Baroda/Singer/ birth 1st May 1952),

9. Dr. M.Murad Chodho (Jumo Chodho/Scholar/ birth 1st May 1952),

10. Altaf Lakhr (Mured Lakhr/Writer/ birth 1st May 1957),

11. Rajib Ali 'Azhar' (Poet/ birth 1st May 1960),

12. Imam Bux Kingrani (Jani Beg/Folklore Poet/ birth 1st May 1961),

13. Faqir Manthar Mangrio (Sanghar/Ex- Edior Daily Mehran/ birth 1st May 1962)

14. M.Rafiq Bughio (Babu Khan/Writer/ birth 1st May 1962),

15. Bela Achhra (Writeress/ birth 1st May 1962),

16. Aziz 'Aas' (Poet/ birth 1st May 1964),

17. Hamid Channa (Tharri Muhabat/Writer/ birth 1st May 1966),

18. Abdul Karim Shah 'Azad' (Chak/Poet/ birth 1st May 1966),

19. Udasi Fuljai (Usman Channo/Poet/ birth 1st May 1969),

20. Mehar Allahyar (Shahak/Poet/ birth 1st May 1976),

21. Sagar Zardari (Radhan/Poet/ birth 1st May 1984)

DEATHS: 1stMAY

1. Khaliq Morai (Journalist/ death 1st May 1934),

2. Mir Rasul Bux Talpur (Hyderabad/Ex- Govenor, Sindh/ death 1st May 1982)

EVENTS: 1848: The Government of India asks the Governor of Sindh to prepare details along with schedule of pensions and grants given by Ex - Rulers as they can be continued if loyalty and sincerity with British Government. is proved.

1850: His Highness Mir Ali Murad Khan Talpur is not happy and satisfied with proceedings and findings of the Commission appointed by the Govt. for probing his involvement in making changes in the Treaty of Nounihar.

1886: Workers demanding 'Eight hours as working hours' are fired upon by police in Chicago. This ugly event is yearly condemned and observed as 'May Day'. The first ever May Day in Pakistan was observed in 1972.