Sindh History (20th May)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (20th MAY) Research By. Dr. Dur Muhammad Pathan BIRTH DATES: 20thMAY Wadhomal ‘Bechen’ (Poet/ birth 20th May 1914), Muhammad Alam ‘Alam’ Hisbani (Poet/ birth 20th May 1929), GhulamHyderNizamani (Hayat Nizamani/Singer/ birth 20th May 1933), A.SultanaWaqasi (Poetess/ birth 20th May 1951), Kumar Khilwani (Shikarpur> Thana/Artist/ birth 20th May 1955), Arbab Ali ‘Adil’ Chohan (Shikarpur/Poet/ birth 20th May 1957), Ali AtharMoosani (Rohri/Poet/ birth 20th May 1960), AneesHajano (Hajana/Journalist/ birth 20th May 1971), NazirMalah (Salimabad/Writer/ birth 20th May 1974).

DEATH DATES: 20thMAY Syed Ali Bakhri (Saint & Scholar/ death 20th May 1374) Yar Muhammad ‘Muslim’ Tanwri (Jacobabad > Karachi/Poet/ death 20th May 1966), Dr. Noor Muhammad Talpur (Scholar/ death 20th May 1975).

EVENT DATES: 20th May 1847: Boundary survey of Rohri distric is completed and Farrington, Dy.Collector of Rohri forwards a sketch of the District and town of Rohri to the Government of Sindh.

1852: Every Department starts submitting its Annual Reports to the Government. Today Report about working of Police is submitted to the Commissioner, Sindh.

1920: Haji Abdullah Haroon, Moulana Taj Mahmood Amroti and Hakim Shamisuddin Ahmad Kazi are elected as President, Vice President and Joint Secretary respectively of the Sindh Khilafat Committee. It has also been notified by the Khilafat Committee that so many Managers of Deni Madressahs have declared that in future they will not accept or request for financial aid for their Madressahs and Schools from the Government. Some of them are: Khalifo M.Usman of Mured Machhi (Mirokhan), Moulvi Muhammad Hassan of Sujawal Gopang, Moulvi Din Muhammad of Buthi; Moulvi Muhammad Alam of Mahboob Tunyo; Moulvi Muhammad Azam of Pind, Merokhan; Mulan Imran of Tando Ali Murad; Moulvi Khair Muhammad of Chhto Joyo; Moulvi Fatih Muhammad of Hasil Jamali; Moulvi Qadir Bux of Drib Chandio and Hafiz Abdul Ghani of Bhanbho Chandio.

1922: A public meeting is arranged by Aman Sabha of Tando Bago under chairmanship of K.B.Mir Ghulam Muhammad.It is attended by Keswandas, Mukhi Hiromal; Bhai Topanmal; Edanmal and Tourmal. Moulvi Abdul Aziz Pro-Government Moulvi is specially invited to share his knowledge about Khilafat and advise people not to take part in any agitation launched by Khilafat Committee.

1947: Bazim-i-Mushaera of Larkano arranges Poetic Sitting. The Poetry presented was later on published in ‘Adeeb Sindh’.

1951: Major General Nazir Ahmad is arrested in connection with Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case.

1956: Chief Minister of East Pakistan is not allowed by the Speaker of East Pakistan Provincial Assembly to present Budget.

1968: Pakistan has given notice to U.S.A for termination of lease of the American Communications Unit at Badaber, near Peshawar, the National Assembly is told.

1973: PPP government is the modern shape of dictatorship. It is neither in the interest of democracy, nor in the interest of people, blames Asghar Khan.

1977: Four killed and 16 injured in anti-government riots is Sialkot. Curfew is imposed. Unrest prevails in Karachi and Lahore.

1978: Z.A.Bhutto’s appeal against Lahore High Court judgment. Hearing by the full bench of the Supreme Court.

Sindh History (18th May)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (19th MAY)

19th May

BIRTH DATES

1. Ghulam HussainShaikh ‘Misken’ (Shikarpur/Poet and father of ShaikhAyaz/ birth 19th May 1875),

2. Najima Noor Phulpoto (Khairpur/Poetess), Hafiz Rahim Lakhan (Qadirpur/Writer/ birth 19th May 1961),’

3. Miskeen’ Paatai (BahramChandio/Poet/ birth 19th May 1962),

4. Atia Batool Tunyo (Sukkur/Writer/ birth 19th May 1976).

19th May

DEATH DATES

1. Moulana Pir Rushdullah Shah Rashdi (Jhando/Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death 19th May 1922),

2. Mirza Qurban Ali Baig ‘Qurban’ (Tando Agha/Poet/ death 19th May 1932),

3. Moulana Bahuddin ‘Bahai’ (Religious Scholar & Poet/ death 19th May 1933),

4. Moulana Muhammad HassanTalpur (Tando Jam/Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death 19th May 1963),

5. Moulana Abdul Baqi (Hamayoon/Religious Scholar/ death 19th May 1964),

6. Duwarka Parsad Sharma (Dadu> Jaipur/Journalist & Freedom Fighter/ death 19th May 1966).

19th May

EVENTS

1845: The draft of treaty between His Highness Mir Ali Murad Khan and Government of India is sent by Charles Napier with remarks that all lands held by Mir Ali Murad Khan in north of Rohri belong to him by gift and those in the south of Rohri are his by right.

1849: The Government of Bombay approves Rules for (Civil) Justice for Sindh as proposed by the Sindh Commissioner.

1916: The lecture program is organized by ‘ The Young Amil’s Association of Karachi that is chaired by Vazirmal, Registrar of the Judicial Commissioner and lecture is delivered by Achalsing Awani on the topic of ‘ Deti Leti and Amil Marriage’.

1920: Moulana Muhammad Sadiq of Khuda is sharing account and details of Jacobabad Khilafat Conference in public meeting at Karachi. Muhammad Hussain, one of from audience breathes his last as the story of political sorrows and longings was unbearable and terrible for him. Is it not a tragedy of our history that leaders are given undue place in the pages of history and common workers are ignored at all. Who knows Muhammad Hussain and his attachment with ideology?

1848: India will not welcome back those who have left India and migrated to Pakistan on their own. They are not Idian citizens more, declares Indian Government.

1951: Seth Fida Alibhai, Sardar Baz Muhammad Jogezai and Yahya Bhakhtiar resign as members of the ‘Balochistan Council’ constituted by the Government of Pakistan.

1952: Fifty-two persons are arrested in Karachi on account of attacking ‘Ahmadi/Qadyani Convention’ held there.

1953: Sindh Muslim League must comply with instructions of the Pakistan Muslim League on Cabinet- making/formation task, says Khuwaja Nazimuddin PML President.

1958: Muslim League, Nizam-i-Islam Party and Jamait-i-Islami form an alliance for the next general elections.

1960: Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan is disqualified from taking part in politics.

1977: imposition of Martial law by PPP Government is challenged by PNA in Lahore High Court.

1991: Terrorist kills 4 innocent people in Hyderabad.

1996: Cabinet Committee on Privatization approves sale of Bankers Equity Ltd tp LTV Consortium.

History (18th May)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (18th MAY)

18th May BIRTH DATES

1. Sadhu Navalrai (Hyderabad/Social Worker and Brother of Sadhu Hiranand and both were founder of N.H.Academy of Hyderabad/ birth 18th May 1848),

2. Viromal Begraj (Sukkur/Journalist & Freedom Fighter/ birth 18th May 1893),

3. Ramesh Mehta (Karachi >Mombai/Singer/ birth 18th May 1929),

4. Ghulamm SarwarBhatti (Nasirabad/Folklore Poet/ birth 18th May 1943),

5. Chandro Nankani (Baroda/Singer/ birth 18th May 1952),

6. Mir Muhammad Bughio (Khairpur Nathan Shah/Journalist/ birth 18th May 1977),

7. ‘Firaq’ Halepoto (Sirajuddin/Poet/ birth 18th May 1980)

18th MayDEATH DATES

1. Shaikh Abdul LatifSani (Luwari/Saint/ death 18th May 1821),

2. Mirza Madad Ali Baig ‘Madad’ (Hyderabad/Poet/ death 18th May 1930),

3. Pir Ali BuxBhittai (Bhit Shah/Singer/ death 18th May 1933),

4. Dr.Saeed Halai (Port/ death 18th May 1985)

18th May

EVENTS

1832: Colonel Pottenger informs his Government that Mir Naser Khan of Mirpur makes overtures for a separate treaty on favouring terms but he refuses to do anything without the knowledge of Mir Murad Ali of Hyderabad and without orders of Governor –General.

1922: Sindh Congress observes ‘Gandhi Arrest Day’. Meetings are held and processions are taken out.

1926: ‘Amature Dramatic Society’ of Jacobabad stages drama ‘Sachi Patri’ at Larkana. The income will be donated to Gaoshala of Jacobabad.

1936: ‘Civil Liberties Union’ is formed in Sindh with Jamshed Mehta as its founder president.

1950: The PeshawarUniversity comes into existence.

1952: Qadianis’ Convention at Karachi is rampaged.

1962: The former chief justice Muhammad Munir is appointed Law Minister of Pakistan.

1971: U.N.O Secretary-General U Thant issues worldwide appeal for aid to the East Pakistani Refugees, now in India.

1975: Arrested defunct NAP leaders to remain at Sihala, Supreme Court orders.

1986: PML(N) decides to remove Syed Fakht Imam from the National Assembly speakership.

1991: Dr.Qadir Magsi disassociate himself from Jeay Sindh and announces his own party.

1992: Overspending on military can led to disintegration. Benazir calls for arm-cut agreement with India.

1994: U.S.A to send its technical proposal for ‘non-intrusive nuclear inspection’ . Step is aimed at verifying that Pakistan does not possesses any nuclear weapon.

Sindh History (17th May)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (17th MAY)

17th May

BIRTH DATES

1. Makhdoom Amin Muhammad Awal (Hala/Saint & Poet/ birth 17th May 1545),

2. His Highness Mir Nasir Khan (Hyderabad/Ruler/ birth 17th May 1804),

3. Syed ManzoorNaqvi (Poet/ birth 17th May 1924),

4. Nawab Sultan Ahmad Khan Chandio (Ghabidero/Politician/ birth 17th May 1934),

5. Mufti HidayatullahArijo (Arija/Religious Scholar/ birth 17th May 1938),

6. Abdul Hakim Narejo (IzatJiWandh/Folklore Poet/ birth 17th May 1950),

7. Jiwati Mehta (Ahmadabad/Actress/ birth 17th May 1963),

8. GhulamHyder Shah ‘Hyder’ (Sidiq Shah/Poet/ birth 17th May 1967).

17th May

DEATH DATES

NO DEATH

17th May

EVENTS

1917: Miss K.Vealle delivers lecture on the topic of ‘Theosophy & Hiduism’. The program is organized by Young Amil’s Association of Karachi.

1920: A public meeting is held at Mithyani with Pir Turab Ali Shah in chair. Moulvi Fazul Muhammad and Moulvi Karim Bux deliver their speeches on the importance of Khilafat and ask people to participate in Khilafat Movement. The function is arranged by Mian Muhammad Sidiq and Khair Muhammad, both Zamindars of Mithyani.

1922: It has been notified that Haji Khamiso Gul Muhammad has been elected as a member of Legislative Council of the Governor of Bombay by the Karachi District Muhammadan Ruler Constituency in place of Muhammad Abid Abdani who breathed his last.

1924: Anjuman Taraqi-ay-Urdu establishes Book Store in Karachi.

1926: Syed Miran Muhammad Shah appears for the oral examination in the office of Judicial Commissioner Sindh for the post of Sub Judge, but he is not selected.

1950: The number of Muslim migrants from India those have reached in Pakistan/Sindh recently, is 103600. None of them will be sent back to India, says Ishtiaq Qureshi, State Minster.

1951: Accused and arrested in Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case, Maj.General Akbar, Begum Nasim Akbar, Faiz Ahmad Faiz, and Sajjad Zaheer are shifted to Lahore Jail.

1954: Communists are behind unrest and uprising in East Pakistan, says Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali.

1960: If Peshawar is attacked by Russia, Atom Bombs can be dropped on her major cities, says AyubKan, the President of Pakistan. He also lodges protest with U.S.A for using of U2 from Peshawar Base to make USSR Jet target.

1972: Abdul Hamid Jatoi is arrested on account of providing shelter to criminals.

1969: Boundary demarcation in Rann Kutch is completed in accordance with International Tribunal Award.

Sindh History (16th May)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (16th MAY)

Research By. Dr. Dur Muhammad Pathan

BIRTH DATES:

16thMAY

KirshanJethanand (Journalist/ birth 16th May 1927),

GhulamNabi ‘Aaqil’ (SalihNagor/Poet/Poet/ birth 16th May 1931),

BaldevGhanshyani (Ahmadabad/Artist/ birth 16th May 1958).

DEATH DATES:

16thMAY

Muhammad Azam ‘Azam’ (Banholakhr/ death 16th May 1915),

Zaman Shah ‘Saqi’(Thatto/Poet/ death 16th May 1928).

EVENT DATES:

16th May

1841: Camels are plunderd and Lieutenant Clarke is killed on Murri hills. Murris are giving tough time to British officers.

1940: Munshi Abdul Ghafoor empolyee of The District Local Board Larkano, who proceeded to 9 month without pay leave and went Lahore to join movement launched by Khaksar Tahreek and was arrested there, is released from jail after completing his 5 month term of imprisonment.

1952: Sindh Journalists’ Association condemns the promulgation of Security Act and terms it as violation of Human-rights.

1954: Majorty of Sindh Assembly members resign from Pakistan Muslim League.

1961: Karachi is connected with Jeddah by Radio Telephone Service.

1965: G.Allana earns the title of ‘Poer Lareate’ .

1974: Sindh Government retires 65 officers on corruption charges and dismisses other 225 of their services.

1977: Middle East leaders meet Z.A.Bhutto and PNA leaders to minimize tension and pave way for talks.

Sindh History (15th May)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (15th MAY)

Research By. Dr. Dur Muhammad Pathan

BIRTH DATES:

15thMAY

DaniBux ‘Dhanan’ (Sonmiyani/Poet/ birth 15th May 1920),

Jhamandas ‘Ashiq’ (Khamam/Poet & Journalist/ birth 15th May 1924),

“Ghalib’ Malkani (Malkani/Poet/ birth 15th May 1930),

Dr.MotiParkash (Daro/India/Scholar/ birth 15th May 1931),

‘Wafa’ Nathanshahi (Amratsar>K.N.Shah/Poet/ birth 15th May 1944),

ChandoAhuja (Baroda/Artist/ birth 15th May 1953),

Muhammad Baran (NazimBaran/Poet/ birth 15th May 1958),

‘Faiz’ Pirzado (Balhreji/Poet/ birth 15th May 1959),

MoulaBux Chand (Writer & Social worker/ birth 15th May 1961),

Ashraf Zaman (Pirchandam/Writer/ birth 15th May 1962),

Naeem Malik (Faiz Muhammad Malik/Journalist/ birth 15th May 1964),

FaqirQasmani (Rasoolpur/Journalist/ birth 15th May 1965),

‘Haziq’ Solangi (Radhan Station/Poet/ birth 15th May 1969),

NadarTajAbro (Larkano/Writer & Social worker/ birth 15th May 1970),

PiralDayo (Noraja/Jornalist/ birth 15th May 1971),

BalaBaloch (Shahdadkot/Poet/ birth 15th May 1972),

DEATH DATES:

15thMAY

Syed Rakhyal Shah (Fatehpur/Saint Poet/ death 15th May 1940),

GhamdilFaqir (NabiBuxWagan/Saint Poet/ death 15th May 1972)

, Pir Ali Muhammad ‘Azhar’ Relai (Poet/ death 15th May 1982),

Muhammad MuharamBaloch (Larkano/Journalist/ death 15th May 1982).

EVENT DATES:

15th May

1906: A Box of the cordile is exploded in the polygon building of the Hyderabad Fort, and sets it on fire. At 8.30 a terrific explosion shook the town and at the same time tons of bricks and stone are hurled in all direction, killing eight persons on the spot and wounding a large number.

1919: Nawab Qaisar Khan Magsi of Larkana offers his support to the Government that was facing some trouble given by Afghanistan. He announces to put services of 50 people at the disposal of the Government and those will fight agaist Afghanistan on behalf of Britsh Government.

1920: The Viceroy of the India in Notification No 3042 express his sympathy with Indian Muslim and declares that though, due to natur of terms of treaty with Trukey, Indian Muslims will be hurt to extend but, he is confidient that Indian Muslims will prove their loyalty with Crown and will not be irritated with terms.

!931: A meeting of Religious Muslim Scolars is held at Badin and the branch of Jamiat-ul-Ulema, Sindh is opened with following as its founder office-bearers: Moulana Ghulam Ali (President), Moulana Abdul Wahab (Vice President), Moulana Ahmad Malah (Sectertary) and Haji Abdullah (Treasurer).

1946: A public meeting is organized by the local branch of the Muslim National Party at Jacobabad, Ali Muhammad Makrani, Vice President of the party presiding. Speeches on lives and achievements of Aslam Achakzai and Allah Bux Soomro are made and resolution on Hindu-Muslim unity and Freedom Movement are adopted. Muhammad Amin Khoso, Agha Muhammad Shafi, Muhammad Momin Kalim, Choithram Dembha, Pesumal and Kodomal also spoke on the occasion.

1948: Special Tribunal consisting of Justice A.Rashid and Justice Shahabuddin is constituted for trial of Muhammad Ayub Khuhro, Ex-Chief Minister of Sindh.

1951: Tribunal comprising of Justice Abdul Rahman, Justice Aminuddin & Justice Muhammad Sharif is constituted to hear Rawalpindi Conspiracy case.

1953: Sindh Assembly supports Qazi Fazulullah to form Sindh Government.

1955: Home Minister Major General Iskandar Mirza holds talks with his Indian counterpart .

!956: Government is not bound to accept recommendation of Pakistan Muslim League on the political crisis in West Pakistan, says Prime Minter Muhammad Ali.

1971: Uprising has been defeated for ever. However, some events of creating law and order are some times reported, says General Tikka, Governor of East Pakistan.

1977: Acting President of PNA, Pir Pagaro is house arrested for three days.

Sindh History (14th May)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (14th MAY)

14th May

BIRTH DATES

1. Narain Wadhwani (Nagpur/Writer & Artist/ birth 14th May 1952),

2. Dr.Abdul MajeedChhto (Shahdasdpur/Social worker/ birth 14th May 1955),

3. Fidai Solangi (Poet/ birth 14th May 1957),

4. Mukhtyar Hussain ‘Naz; (Poet/ birth 14th May 1962),

5. Niaz Vighio (Rahim Jokhio/Writer/ birth 14th May 1969),

6. ‘Dukhayal’ Zamir Solangi (Var/Poet/ birth 14th May 1979)

14th May

DEATH DATES

1. Khan Bahadur Allah BuxSoomro (Ex-Premier of Sindh/1 death 14th May 943),

2. Faiz Bakhshapuri (Poet/ death 12th May 1992 death 14th May)

14th May

EVENTS

1832: Colonel Pottenger has concluded treaties with Talpur Rulers of Hyderabad and Khairpur and today he sends original signed copies of those treaties to his Government.

1914: A big religious function is held in the Memon Masjid of Gadi Khata of Karachi with Moulvi Abdul Karim Dars in Chair. It is organized by ‘Anjuman Guldastai Ghous”.

1944: The metting of the Sindh Muslim league is held in Karachi District Local Board Hall to elect new office-bearers. G.M.Syed is elected as President un opposed. Whereas Ghulam Hyder Shah becomes General Secretary as Yousif Haroon withdraw in his favour on the advice of G.M.Syed.

1948: Khan Abdul Samad Khan is arrested.

1950: Resentment prevails in political circles of Sindh on the unending influx of migrants from India.

1951: Balochistan is attacked by Afghanistan. Pakistan lodges protest.

1952: Saadat Hussain Manto is released on bail.

1955: Various issues including Kashmir is discussed between Prime Ministers of Pakistan and India , in the meeting held in New Delhi.

1965: Sukkur Power Station starts functioning.

1971: Lt.General A.A.K.Niazi, Major General B.M.Mustafa,Major General Ch.Nisar Ahmad and Major General Khadim Hussain are appointed as Zonal Martial Law Administrators for Zone B, D,E & F respectively.

1977: Curfew is imposed in Multan. Joint session of the Parliament express confidence in Z.A.Bhutto.