Sindh History (7th June)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (7th JUNE)

7th June

BIRTH DATES

1. Gurdas Wadhwani (Hyderabad/Journalist/ birth 7th June 1911),

2. Kazi Abdul Wahab ‘Aziz; (Poet/ birth 7th June 1915),

3. Nooruddin ‘Roshan’ (Poet/ birth 7th June 1921),

4. Tikam Aftab (Poet/Poet/ birth 7th June 1938),

5. Gordhan ‘Madhosh’ (Poet/ birth 7th June 1942),

6. Abdul Hamid Soomro (Writer/1954),

7. Muhammad Aslam Chandio (Writer/ birth 7th June 1960),

8. Qadir Kandhar (Poet/ birth 7th June 1974),

9. Ibrahim Malah (Poet/ birth 7th June 1981)

7th June

DEATH DATES

1. Qalandar Bux Dhorai (Politician/ death 7th June 1930),

2. Moulana Ali Muhammad Jamali (Religious Scholar/ death 7th June 1981),

3. Nisar Bazmi (Mirzapur/Poet/ death 7th June 2000),

4. Kashif Soomro (Shikarpur/Poet/ death 7th June 2012)

7th June

EVENTS

1843: Mir Hussain Khan writes to the Court of Directors from Sasoor jail that I am separated from my country and relations, particularly from mother, who, worn out with years, cannot have long to live, and the few remaining years of her life will be shortened by separation from me; my betrothed too, and her parents, will grave for me, and I therefore hope that, with accustomed kindness and justice, you will, on duly considering my case, restore me with honour and dignity to my country and relations.(Reference: ‘Correspondence related to Sinde’, London)

1912: Young Husband, Commissioner, inaugurates ‘ Tahilram Khemchand Dharamshala’ in Karachi. Tahilram was eminent personality of Karachi. He entered Karachi Municipality in 1887 and became its president in 1896. He breathed his last at the age of 42 years. This Dharamshala has been named after him in recognition of his valuable services. It is situated at Harris road , costed 35 thousand rupees and is designed by Mea Sham Lee.(Reference: The Sindh Daily Gazette, Karachi, dt. 8.6.1912)

1919: Lal Ramditomal, Zamindar and Hon. Magistrate, Mirpurkhas sends telegram to the Bombay Govrnment showing his displeasure with Amir of Afghanistan on having unreasonable severed longstanding cordial relations with British Government. (Reference:Gazette Notification of Government of Bombay of same date)

1931: While addressing largely public meeting in Bardoli, Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan says that the Hindus are the elder brothers, the Muslims are the younger brothers. The elder brother should take care of the younger brother. The two brothers shold march hand in hand towards the goal. (Reference: Indian Annual Register, Vol.1, 1931)

1933: Headed by Dr. Rabindranath Tagore, an influential body of leaders sends a cable to the Premier, the Lord President of the Council and Secretary of State urging the release of political prisoners. (Ref: Indian Annual Register, Vol.1.1933).

1947: All-India Muslim League and All-India Congress prepare a rough blue-print of the new states of Pakistan and India. (Ref: History of Freedom Movement)

1956: Red Shirt party is declared unlawful in west Pakistan (Ref: Newspapers)

1965: Noornal Amin is elected as the leader of opposition (Ref: Newspapers)

1966: Ten people are killed and several injured by police firing in the Narayangang area of East Pakistan. Violence erupts due to strike call by Awami League (Ref: Various Newspapers)

1972: Moulana Moudoodi completes ‘Tafhim-ul-Quran’. The work was started in 1942.

1977: Martial law is withdrawn from Karachi, Hyderabad and Lahore. PNA and PPP Government agree to hold polls in October, 1977. (Reference: Various Newspapers)

1979: PNA will extend cooperation to Zia-ul Haq, says Mufti Mahmood (Ref; Various Newspapers)

1992: Nine innocent people are killed in Jamshoro in the name of clean-up operation. Sindh border with India is called. (Ref: All Sindhi Newspapers)

Sindh History (6th June)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (6th JUNE)

6th June

BIRTH DATES

1. Syed Ali Bin Muhammad Bakhri (Saint/ birth 6th June 1233),

2. Moulana Jan Muhammad (Tamachani/Religious Scholar/ birth 6th June 1894)

3. Comrade Ali Muhammad Abbasi (Valid/Social worker/ birth 6th June 1901),

4. Dr.Ghulam Hussain Jaffri (Rducationist/ birth 6th June 1905),

5. Manthar Jat (Folklore Poet/ birth 6th June 1918),

6. Ghulam Hussain Khokhar (Journalist/ birth 6th June 1932),

7. Ghiyas Junijo (Writer/1940), Talib Choudhri (Poet/ birth 6th June 1945),

8. Allah Dino Jamali (Journalist/1947),Hidayat Baloch (Ahmadpur/Poet/ birth 6th June 1948),

9. Koshila Kirplani (Singer/1948),Bashir Ahmad Bhatti (Writer/ birth 6th June 1950),

10. ‘Fida’ Talpur (Poet/1953),Sarwar ‘Saif’ (Pano Aqil/Poet/ birth 6th June 1953),

11. Munawar Sultana Qureshi (Writer/ birth 6th June 1970),

12. Murad Dahri (Doulatpur Safan/Poet/ birth 6th June 1970),

6th June

DEATH DATES

1. Syed Muhammad Rashid Rozay Dhani (Pir Jo Goth/Founder of Gadi of Pir Pagaro, Religious Scholar, Saint & Poet/ death 6th June 1818),

2. Haji Abdul Karim Khilafati (Political Activist & Freedom Fighter/ death 6th June 1959).

6th June

EVENTS

1942: Martial Law was imposed in eastern part of Sindh to curb Hur Movement on 1st of June 1942, and Sindh Press started opposing this act of high handed ness besides advising people to avoid un-due differences with martial law authorities. Monthly ‘Touheed’, Karachi, edited by Moulana Din Muhammad Wafai has touched the matter in course of its editorial, today.

1955: The Egyptian Minister Colonel Anwar Sadat arrives in Karachi to join with Prince Masaud of Arabia in helping to resolve Pakistan-Afghanistan problems.

1956: The survey of property-less Indian Muslim migrants starts so as to help them in accordingly.

1969: Martial law authorities of West Pakistan releases students arrested and convicted recently. Most of released students were from Hyderabad and Rawalpindi.

1977: Two hundred forty one people were killed and more than 1195 in anti-PPP Government movement launched by PNA.

Sindh History (5th June)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (5th JUNE)

5th June

BIRTH DATES

1. Muhammad Akram Pirzado (Sukkur/Sajadahnasheen/ birth 5th June 1907),

2. Doulatram Kewalram (Kotri > Ajmer/Social Worker/ birth 5th June 1913),

3. Hari ‘Dilger’ (Larkano > Gujrat/Poet/ birth 5th June 1916),

4. Ali Nawaz Wafai (Karachi/Journalist/ birth 5th June 1925),

5. Deel Sharma (Thatt > Ulhasnagar/Singer/ birth 5th June 1941),

6. Nathanraj Soni (Tando Adam > Jaipur/Singer/ birth 5th June 1946)

7. Faiz Muhammad Dayo (Nasirabad/Folklore Poet/ birth 5th June 1954),

8. Gurmukh Motwani (Nagpur/Actor/ birth 5th June 1955)

9. Abdul Shakoor Nizamani (Karachi/Journalist/ birth 5th June 1957),

10. Deedar Siyal (johi/Journalist/ birth 5th June 1965).

5th June

DEATH DATES

1. Anban Shaikh (Poet/1980), Ishaq Rahi (Mehar/Poet/ death 5th June 1994).

5th June

EVENTS

1838: Colonel Pottenger writes to Mir Rustam Khan informing him that Government of India will not make any application to Maharaja Ranjeetsing for restoration of Muzaree district and Rojhan until Moulvi Naseeruddin was seized and his followers driven out of Sindh.

1916: The meeting of the ‘Karachi Citizens’ Association’ is hold to chalk out annual schedule of its activities. It is also decided to raise ‘ Gokhale Memorial Fund’.

1945: The Council of the Sindh Muslm League passes resolution urging the All-India Muslim League to revise its policy and transfer control of the Assembly Party from the Central Parliamentary Board to the Provincial leagues.

1947: The Viceroy of India invites seven leaders and discuss with them the setting up of a ‘Partition Committee’.

1950: Nine members of PNEC resign in protest and demand resignation of Pir Ali Muhammad Shah Rashdi as its chairman.

1954: Five hundred thirty two politicians and political activists are arrested in East Pakistan. This action is followed by soon after the imposition of the Governor rule.

1959: Pakistan and Iran exchange instruments of ratification on the boundary agreement.

1960: Fatima Jinnah demands constitution for the country. We must not set an example of a nation without constitution, she says.

1970: Shaikh Mujeeb is elected as the President of Wast Pakistan Awami League. The stage is set for a big change.

1973: International Court of Justice takes up case of transfer of POWs and India boycotts the proceedings.

1977: Curfew is withdrawn from Karachi and Hyderabad. Both cities played anti-PPP role and indicated big division of hearts and minds.

1989: Pakistan mourns the death of the greatest revolutionary leader of our times- Imam Khumeni of Iran.

1993: The ANP and PML file a writ petition in Peshawar High court challenging the dissolution of the NWFP Assembly.

Sindh History (4th June)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (4th JUNE)

4th June

BIRTH DATES

1. Jethalal ‘Naresh’ (Karachi >Mumbai/Poet/ birth 4th June 1936),

2. Mohsan Kakrai (Poet/1937), Mansoor Halai (Poet/ birth 4th June 1939),

3. Dr.Muhammad Suleman Shaikh (Hala/Founder SGA/ birth 4th June 1942),

4. Abid Mazhar (Poet/1953), Arif Jhatyal (Allah Bux/Writer/ birth 4th June 1986).

4th June

DEATH DATES

1. Bhai Dhramdas (Saint & Poet/ death 4th June 1947)

4th June

EVENTS

1843: The Government of India approves the plan of Sindh Governor, Chales Napier regarding re-opening the ancient communications between the Indus and Nara.

1857: The Government of Bombay allows Sindh Commissioner to provide accommodation to Port Officer at Manora.

1924: A big public meeting and party meeting of Sindh Jamiat-Ul-Ulema is held at Sukkur with Moulana Taj Mahood Amroti in chair.

1936: Sindh Labour Party is formed at Karachi and Dr.Tarachand Lalwani is elected its president.

1939: Sj.Subhas Chandra Bose, addressing the Pabna District Political Conference at Hetampur says that the Forward Block in Congress is the product of historical necessity and it has been born at the right time and in the proper manner. If this task had been postponed or delayed, the internal crisis of the Congress Party might have appeared at a time when the external crisis was overtaking us.

1947: The Working Committee of the All-India Muslim League discusses and accepts the plan fot the transfer of power.

1948: Khan Abdul Ghaffar is arrested and the Government justifies its action against Hussain Shaheed Sahawardi on the plea that he wanted to include East and West Bengal in Indian Union.

1949: Punjab Communist Party demands Government not to support Burma.

1955: Major General Iskandar Mirza, Interior Minister, joins Pakistan Muslim League.

1960: Moula Bux Soomro is disqualified to take part in politics for six years.

1963: Therhi, the village in Khairpur witness terrible clashes between two rival religious groups. Sixty six are injured and some number is killed.

1968: National Assembly adopts ‘Ex-States’ Nawabs’ Pension Bill’. Ex-Ruler of Khairpur to get Rs.100000 Annual pension.

1970: Mumtaz Doultana believes that some political parties of Pakistan are getting foreign financial support and he demands action against them.

1972: Thirteen prisoners are killed and more 35 injured in police firing in Sukkur Central Jail.

Sindh History (3rd June)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (3rdJUNE)

BIRTH DATES:

‘Sam’ AmbratraiJaisinghani (Tayab/Poet/ birth 3rd June 1903),

Muhammad UsmanDiplai (Diplo >Hyderabad/Journalist, Writer & Freedom Fighter/ birth 3rd June 1908),

Ismail bin Wasif (Hyderabad/Poet/ birth 3rd June 1931),

Rahim Bux Memon (Hyderabad/Educationist/ birth 3rd June 1936),

Agha Shahabuddin (Educationist/ birth 3rd June 1939),

Shamisuddin ‘Sabir’ (Poet/ birth 3rd June 1952),

KaziQamar (Naudero/Writer/ birth 3rd June 1954),

Din Muhammad ‘Dinal’ (Badah/Poet/ birth 3rd June 1954),

GhulabGulAbro (Writer/ birth 3rd June 1981).

DEATH DATES:

Akhund Muhammad Bachal (Poet/ death3rd June 1862),

Molvi Muhammad Suleman ‘Waiz’ (Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death3rd June 1948),

Dr.Atta Muhammad ‘Hami’ (SohoKanasra/Scholar & Poet/ death3rd June 1982)

EVENT:

1936: Lahore merchants express their apprehension about Pandit Nehru’s Socialist doctrine and vainly endeavoured to persuade him that his propengada is inopportane.

1947: The Transfer of power plan is accepted by big parties and their leaders. It is announced and broadcasted by All-India Radio.

1948: It is beginning of unique era and provinces those took part in the Pakistan Movement are mishandeled politically. Ex-Premier of the United Bengal, Hussain ShaheedSarwardi is arrested. Investigations into 56 allegations leveled against Ex-Chief Minister of Sindh, Muhammad AyubKhuhro are started.

1949: Now Pakistan has its onw currency, therefore the coin of One Rupee of united India will not be curreny more in the country.

1956: PMAs of the West Pakistan Assembly to get Rs.300 per month as allowance.

1963: Two killed in Lahore riots, military is called to maintain law and order situation.

1970: Stage is set to abolish ‘One-Unit’. Government completes its paper work.

1971: Ayub is responsible to create critical conditions in East Pakistan with the result that people were pushed to anti-Pakistan camp. Says Z.A.Bhutto.

1977: PNA & PPP Government talks start. Section 144 is withdrawn and leaders are released.

Sindh History (2nd June)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (2nd JUNE)

2nd June

BIRTH DATES

1. Haji Muhammad Shah (Matiari/Saint/ birth 2nd June 1891),

2. Jhamatmal Bhawnani (Hyderabad/Writer/ birth 2nd June 1905),

3. Ghumansingh Dayaram (Nawabshah >Ajmir/Political Activist/ birth 2nd June 1921),

4. Ghulam Khan ‘Gohar’ (Poet/ birth 2nd June 1936),

5. Vasdev Nirmal (Karachi > Mumbai/Poet/ birth 2nd June 1936),

6. Muhammad Chhutal (Folklore Poet/ birth 2nd June 1941),

7. Ruki Punjabi (Writer/ birth 2nd June 1944),

8. Gul Muhammad Jakhrani (Sardar Malguzaar Jakhrai /Writer & Politician/ birth 2nd June 1957),

9. Ayub Gad (Larkano/Poet & Artist/ birth 2nd June 1960)

2nd June

DEATH DATES

1. Muhammad Hassanjan Sarhandi (Saint/ death 2nd June 1946),

2. Tahalram Panjwani (Writer/ death 2nd June 1946),

3. Haji Imam Bux Jatoi (Jatoi/Politician & Poet/ death 2nd June 1956).

2nd June

EVENTS

1838: Colonel Pottenger send request to Mir Noor Muhammad Khan that some boats coming from Punjab had been stopped and plundered at place called ‘Bakee Pattung’ by sepoys of Mir Ali Murad son of Mir Sobdar Khan and that act was direct breach of treaty . it was in interests of both the Governments that measures should be taken without delay for the punishment of the culprits.

1904: Philosopher, Social worker & Man of letter Diwan Dayaram Gidumal establishes ‘The Industrial Association’ at Hyderabad so as to promote home-industry and enhance industrial know-how.

1917: The Citizens’ Association of Hyderabad celebrates its second anniversary. It is presided over by Seth Harchandrai Vishindas and speakers of the occasion are Karamchand Gurmukhdas, Gopaldas Jhamatmal,Jethmal Parsram and Santdas Mangharam.

1929: 8th Annual Session of the Sindh Students’ Conference starts under the presidency of G.N.Gokhale.

1939: Twenty influential Muslim leaders, including the Premiers of Bengal and Punjab, suggest voluntary renunciation by Shias and Sunis of the right claimed by them to public recitation of the Tabarra and Madah-e-Sahaba, respectively. Such renunciation, the leaders urge, would offer a reasonable basis for an honorable settlement.

1948: Pakistan Newspapers’ Editors Council (PNEC) condemns Government restrictions on ‘Al-Waheed’ and ‘Sindh Observer’.

1950: More than 2031000 migrants have reached from India to Sindh. Very serious differences are emerged between Sindh and Central Governments. General impression in Sindh is taking place that they are being converted into minority and their social setup is being destroyed with intentions. They are not against migration of victimized Indian Muslims, but there should be equal distribution and settlement amongst all provinces.

1951: Reforms Committee recommends Provincial status for Baluchistan.

1955: For the first time perhaps in the history of Pakistan, a lady is hanged in Gujrat Jail for murder.

1958: Feroz Khan Noon, Prime Minister of Pakistan blames Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan that he is opposing ‘One-Unit’ because, he wants to create ‘Pakhtonistan’.

1966: Opposition demands lifting of Emergency and condemns ‘Tashkant Declaration’.

1971: India is training 30,000 anti-Pakistanis from East Pakistan, discloses Pakistan.

1973: Pir Pagaro wants to see me killed, blames Jam Sadiq Ali, Sindh Minister for Local Bodies.

1979: Ghous Bux Bizenjo is elected President of newly formed Pakistan National Party (PNP).

Sindh History (1st June)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (01st JUNE)

1st June

BIRTH DATES

1. G.N.Nagrani (Shikarpur/Writer/ birth 1st June1903),

2. Hakim Veromal Arya (Burira/Freedom Fighter/ birth 1st June 1906),

3. Sufi Datar Bux (Saint/1915),Qurban Bugti (Larkano/Writer/ birth 1st June 1936),

4. Mevaram ‘Dard’ (Larkano > Nasik/Poet/ birth 1st June 1943),

5. Shewaram Ahuja (Social worker/ birth 1st June 1945),

6. Jaidev Tanwani (Larkano > Ulhasnagar/Artist/Actor/ birth 1st June 1951),

7. Jaswant Kumar (UlhasnagarJethalal Chghra (Writer/ birth 1st June 1952),

8. Ramesh Soomai (Ulhasnagar/Actor/ birth 1st June 1952),

9. Kanyalal Parswani (Ahmadabad/Actor//Actor/ birth 1st June 1952),

10. Shais Soomro (Dadu/Writer & Secretary General Sindhi Adabi Sangat/ birth 1st June 1954),

11. Lokchand Wadhwani (Naryad/Actor/ birth 1st June 1954),

12. Roshan Kalhoro (Razi Kalhoro/Poet/ birth 1st June 1955),

13. Shyam Ahuja (Ulhasnagar/Actor/ birth 1st June 1956),

14. Vasho Changani (Mumbai/Actor/ birth 1st June 1956),

15. Kamal Chandnani (Mumbai/Actress/ birth 1st June 1957),

16. Mushtaq Mahboob (Writer/ birth 1st June 1959),

17. Illahi Bux ‘Makhmoor’ (Poet/ birth 1st June 1959),

18. Asghar ‘Azad’ Mangi (Poet/ birth 1st June 1961),

19. Suresh Muhammad Ali (Poet/ birth 1st June 1961),

20. Gulshan Leghari (Nabi sar Road/Journalist & poetess/ birth 1st June 1965),

21. Ali Muhammad ‘Udasi’Thahim (Peroz Khan/ birth 1st June 1968),

22. Ghulam Rasool ‘Amar’ Khuhawar (Poet/ birth 1st June 1978),

23. Shaikh Irshad (Sulkkur/Poet/ birth 1st June 1983),

24. Zulafqar Ali Behen (Poet/birth 1st June)

1st June

DEATH DATES

1. Moulvi Abdul Aziz Laghari (Religious Scholar/ death 1st June 1938)

1st June

EVENTS

1939: Moulana Habibur Rahman, the Ahrar leader, speaking at the U.P Ahrar Political Conference at Meerut, asserts that the cry of ‘Islam is in dander ‘raised by the Muslim League is baseless and is intends to mislead the ignorant Muslim masses for the selfish end of those who claimed to be the leaders of the community.

1950: Lahore Newspapers and press protest against decisions of the Central Press Advisory Board.

1953: It is public holiday in Pakistan, because the country is celebrating Tajposhi anniversary og the Queen Elizabeth.

1954: Pakistan’s first people’s luxury train ‘Punjab Express’ steams out of Karachi bound for Rawalpindi.

1956: Governor’s rule is lifted and Abu Hassan Sarkar’s Government is restored in East Pakistan.

1960: Third Governor of West Pakistan (in five years) Malik Amir Ahmad Khan, Nawab of Kalabagh takes oath.

1962: Soviet Union awards Lenin Prize to Faiz Ahmad Faiz on account of his literary contribution.

1963: Fifty thousand people lost their lives in East Pakistan due to cyclone.

1972: The POWs issue will be discussed after Pakistan recognizes Bangladesh, says Abdul Samad Azad, Foreign Minister of Bangladesh.

1973: Wali Khan doubts that PPP is creating East Pakistan-like conditions in Baluchistan.

1977: Imposition of Martial law is contrary to the present constitution: Lahore High court Judgment.

1988: Nawaz Sharif becomes Chief Minister of Punjab.