Sindh History (14th September)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (14th SEPTEMBER)

14th September

BIRTH DATES

Siraj-ul-HaqMutaqi (Shikarpur/Journalist/ birth 14th September 1922),

Jethanand ‘Betab’ (Hyderabad >Mumbai/Poet/ birth 14th September 1928),

Ali GulSangi (Dodai/Poet/ birth 14th September 1952)

,AasiZamini (TandoQaisar/Poet/ birth 14th September 1957)

, Syed JawaidAkhtar Shah (MithoJatoi/Journalist/ birth 14th September 1965),

Gul Hassan ‘Sagar’ Kori (QasimJamali/Poet/ birth 14th September 1975).

DEATH DATES

Zia-u-ddin ‘Zia’ (Mehar/Poet/ death 14th September 1966).

EVENTS

1838: Captain Burns informs Colonel Pottenger that he would reach Bukhar by the end of this month and it will be in the interest of requirements of contact with Mirs of Khairpur, if information is provided to him about the country, people and society of Khairpur. (Source: Burns’ letter of 14th September, 1838).

1843: Matter relating to judicial system is discussed between Governor-General of India and Sir Charles Napier, Sindh Governor.Governor of Sindh is advised to continue the system, that has been introduced by him [Sindh Governor], that is trial by Military Courts. However, he is asked to appoint Chief Magistrate/Commissioner as soon as it can be done. (Source: Correspondence between Sir Charles Napier and the Governor-General).

1887: The Governor-General of India lays foundation stone of the building of Sindh Madressah-tul-Islam at Karachi. The construction work was completed in 1890 and it costed Rs.1, 97,188/. Its map and design was prepared by James Strachan. (Source: Dr.Mumtaz Bukhari’s Ph.D thesis on Sindh Madressah).

1935: His Highness Sir Agha Khan is not happy with the League of Nations. He says that ‘India was troubled by the League’s lack of universality and by the thin representation of Indians. She was troubled by the great preponderance the League devotes to European interests’. (Source: The Daily Gazettee, Karachi).

1948: Khowaja Nazim-u-ddin takes over as the Governor-General of Pakistan. He was from East Bengal [East Pakistan] where was had remained Premier also (Source: Newspapers).

1953: Mir Ghulam Ali Khan Talpur is elected as the Speaker of Sindh Assembly. (Source: Newspapers).

1964: Dr.Razi-u-ddin Siddiqui is appointed as Vice Chancellor of Sindh University. It was during his tenure that Hamid Sindhi and his contemporary writers/poets held Sindhi Conference in Hyderabad and Dr.Razi-u-ddin Siddiqui was invited there. In this conference and in response to demand by organizers and speakers, the Vice Chancellor announced the establishment of Sindhi Academy and later on this ‘Sindhi Academy’ took the shape of Institute of Sindh ology.

1978: Fazul Ilahi resigns as the President of Pakistan and he is replaced by Zia-ul-Haq.(Source: Newspapers).

1991: Biharis must not create backlash in Sindh, says Benazir Bhutto. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

Sindh History (13th September)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (13th SEPTEMBER)

13th September

BIRTH DATES

DuwarkaParsad (Dadu>Rajhistan/Journalist & Freedom Fighter/ birth 13th September 1892)

Syed Qaim Ali Shah (Khairpur/Chief Minister, Sindh/ birth 13 September 1933),

Duwarka Raj ‘Saroj’ (Sindh > India/Poet/ birth 13th September 1935)

IntzarHussain Shah (Shikarpur/Journalist/ birth 13th September 1941),

Abdul QadirJunijo (Janhan/Fiction Writer/ birth 13th September 1945),

‘Nazir’ Deho (Shikarpur/Poet/ birth 13th September 1959),

Mohan Giyani (Islamkot/Writer/ birth 13th September 1995)

DEATH DATES

Shams-u-ddin ‘Bulbil’ (Mehar/Poet, Journalist & Freedom Fighter/ death 13th September 1919),

Syed KhadimHussain Shah (Larkano/Writer/ death 13th September 1984)

EVENTS

1847: The Resident at Khairpur request for permission from Sindh Commissioner to approach His Highness Mir Ali Murad Khan to get site out of city for the construction of Residency at Khairpur. (Source: Letter No. 69 from Resident at Khairpur) .

1848: During operation against Bugtis, some arrests are made at Shikarpur and Hyderabad and they are declared as prisoners of war. In Shikarpur, they are handed over to the Collector and Magistrate and in lower Sindh, they are stationed at Tando Ghulam Ali. (Source: Commissioner’s letter No.2437).

1857: A Bengali Birahman informs Government that Regiment No.21 has planned to revolt against the Government at midnight. Search opretion is started soon after the information is received and revolutionaries are arrested. Seth Naumal plays vital role in collecting information about mutiny. (Source: Memoirs of Seth Naumal and other books).

1948: Hyderabad Dakhan losts its independence. It is occupied by India. (Source: History of Dakhan).

1952: The Security Council discusses the membership proposal of Pakistan for U.N.O. (Source: Newspapers).

1958: Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan is arrested. (Source: ‘Source-Material on ANP’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1977: Lahore High Court orders release of Z.A.Bhutto on bail. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

Sindh History (12th September)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (12th SEPTEMBER)

12th September

BIRTH DATES

Mirza Nawaz Ali Baig ‘Khusirvi’ (Poet/ birth 12th September 1876),

Muhammad Yaqoob ‘Jalis’ (Hala/Poet/ birth 12th September 1912),

Haji Gul Muhammad Pathan (Khair Muhammad Arija/Father of founder of Gul Hayat Institute/ birth 12th September 1921),

Syed Qamar Zaman Shah (Ploitician/ birth 12th September 1933),

Ramesh Bhawnani (Mombai/Artist/ birth 12th September 1948)

Hir ‘Sindu’ (Gandhidham/Writer/ birth 12th September 1955),

Sultan Bukhari (Longani/Poet/ birth 12th September 1965)

ZafarNathanshahi (Gharo/Poet/ birth 12th September 1968)

Lal Khan ‘Lal’ (Jacobabad/Poet/ birth 12th September 1973)

DEATH DATES

Dr.Choithram (Hyderabad >India/Freedom Fighter & Congress leader/ death 12th September 1957),

Moulana Muhammad SalihSamoo (Girohar/Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death 12th September 1968),

Syed Najaf Ali Shah ‘Kamtar’ (TandoJahanyan/Poet/ death 12th September 1984),

Shaikh Wahid Bux (Butt Sirai/Educationist & Poet/ death 12th September 2005).

EVENTS

1855: Jageer rolls in respect of Shikarpur, Ubaoro, Naushero Abro, Sukkur and Ghotki talukas are prepared by the Assistant Commissioner for Jageers. (Source: Letter No.190)

1920: Statement is issued by Rais-ul-Muhajreen Jan Muhammad Junijo from Peshawar that migration to Afghanistan by Sindhis stands stopped/suspended due to unfavorable climate and reaching of 40,000 migrants in Afghanistan. It is further said that suspension order has been issued by the Afghan Government on plea that it has become impossible for the Government to accommodate more migrants there. (Source: Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi).

1939: Haji Abdullah Haroon meets K.B.Allah Bux Soomro, Premier of Sindh and discussed the issue of Masjid Manzilgah with him. Soon after the meeting, Haji Abdullah Haroon issued press statement blaming the Premier that he is not serious in resolving the matter. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid,Karachi).

1956: Suharwardi Cabinet takes oath. It is combination of the Republican and Awami League. The only Sindhi minister is Mir Ghulam Ali Talpur. (Source: Newspaper).

1971: Bhutto and Yahya meet to discuss political situation. (Source: ‘Source-Material on the Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1972: Debate on ‘London Plan’ irritates opposition in the National Assembly. Opposition members stage walkout. (Source: Newspapers).

1978: Akbar Bugti is disqualified. He cannot take part in parliamentary politics for next seven years. (Source: Newspapers).

Sindh History (11th September)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (11th SEPTEMBER)

11th September

BIRTH DATES

Taj Sahrai (Shikarour>Dadu/Poet and Scholar/ birth 11th September 1921),

Muhammad Ashraf Daudpoto (Waris Dino/Journalist/ birth 11th September 1923),

Dr. Memon Abdul Majeed Sindhi (Mari/Scholar/ birth 11th September 1931),

AjizYousfani (Poet/ birth 11th September 1957)

Khem chand Lakhyani (Naryad/Writer & Actor/ birth 11th September 1962),

Dr. SindhuRashdi (Larkano/Writer/ birth 11th September 1974),

Asad Soomro (Daddu/Writer/ birth 11th September 1982).

DEATH DATES

Abu-al-Baqa (Bakhar/Scholar/ death 11th September 1541),

MuhsanThattvi (Poet/ death 11th September 1750),

MirzaMurad Ali Baig ‘Budhal’ (Hyderabad/Poet/ death 11th September 1916),

Haji Imam-u-ddinRashdi (Thullah/Freedom Fighter/ death 11th September 1931),

S.M.Jagtiani (Karachi/Actor/ death 11th September 1934),

EVENTS

1919: It is notified by the Government of India, Army Department that following persons rendered valuable services for the Government during 1st World War: Diwan Tekchand O.B.E, Indian Services (Karachi), Takurdas Jagasia (Karachi); Hotchand Jattani (Karachi); Kishorilal (Karachi); G.Rahumal (Karachi); Keharsing Jawaharsing (Zamindar), B.Naraindas (Zamindar); Ramditomal Lala Jawaharmal (Zamindar) and Vazirmal Utamsing Govinda Bux (Bar-at-Law).

1948: The father of Pakistani nation and first Governor-General of Pakistan Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah breathed his last. He was born in Jhirk, near Thatta and that time Thatta was part of the district of Karachi. It is told that he was born in Wazir Mension, Karachi. But, it is yet to be proved from the City Survey Records that either that building was built before the birth of M.A.Jinnah.

1960: It is notified by the Government that Karachi will be given status of a Division with effect from 1st of October 1960.

1965: Pakistan Army captures Khemkaran and Gadaro. War between India and Pakistan is on high peak. (Source: Newspapers).

1988: Mr. Justice5 (Retired) Qadiruddin replaces General (Retired) Rahimuddin as the Governor of Sindh. (Source: Government Notification).

1991: Benazir Bhutto addresses a big public meeting at Karachi and demands for formation of a National Government and holding of fair and free election. (Source: ‘Source-Material on the Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

Sindh History (10th September)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (10th SEPTEMBER)

10th September

BIRTH DATES

Muhammad Akram ‘Akan’ Odhano(Mari/Poet/ birth 10 September 1920),

Devraj ‘Piyasi’ (Sukkur> Ulhasnagar/Poet/ birth 10September 1938),

Muhammad Daud ‘Taj’ (Tukhar/Poet/ birth 10 September 1938),

Sobho ‘Aesh’ (Quetta >Bairagarah/Poet/ birth 10 September 1941),

Poonam Rupani (Ajmir/Actress/ birth 10 September 1952),

Ghulam RasoolNahrio (Golarchi/Journalist/ birth 10 September 1954),

Imam Ali Shah ‘Mukhtyar’ (Achh Sharif/Poet/ birth 10 September 1960),

Dr.RahimBuxMahar ‘Khadim’ (Jeo Mahar/Poet & Scholar/ birth 10 September 1965),

Abdul SattarHakro (Qambar/Writer/ birth 10 September 1968),

GulKhaskheli (Daro/Poet/ birth 10 September 1970)

, NiazShaikh (Dakhan/Poet/ birth 10 September 1970).

DEATH DATES

Syed Shamsuddin ‘Shaman’ (Jahanyan/Poet/ death 10 September 1920).

EVENTS

1835: Colonel Pottenger, Political Agent in Sindh, informs his Government that Mir Noor Muhammad Khan has asked for medical officer to be sent by the Government of India to Hyderabad for his treatment. He has also promised that in future no molestation would be offered to the merchants of India trading by Indus. Pottenger also informs his Government that Mirs were in great tribulation about Ranjeetsing attacking Shikarpur. (Source: Pottenger’s letter No. 63).

1847: Mir Ali Murad Khan is returning from England to home by Trieste and Mr. Coffey is conducting/attending him. Mr. Coffey sends letter to the Government of India that Mir was not happy with the attitude of the Government of India regarding his claim and case about restoration of the rank of ‘Rais’ and of a portion of his territory. During his vest of England, Mir Ali Murad Khan submitted petition to the Queen on the subject. But, he was told that matter will be resolved by the Government of India on the investigation and report of the Sindh Commissioner. (Source: Letter No. 1847 from Secret Committee).

1920: Since the occupation of Sindh by the Government of India, Dramatic Companies visited Sindh and stage their dramas in Karachi. Today, such a company, namely ‘H.B.Waring’s Company’ has arrived at Karachi to stage dramas in English there. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi).

1921: In a public meeting held under presidency of Shahnawaz Khan Bhutto, the Ratodero Aman Sabha is formed with following office-bearers: Shahnawaz Khan Bhutto (President), Rai Bahadur Mulchand (Vice President), Diwan Bhojraj (Secretary), Hardasmal (General Secretary). A Committee of 40 members is also formed to propagate and discourage Non-Co-Operation Movement launched by Khilafat and Congress against the Government. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi).

1939: In the General meeting of the Muslim League held at Dadu, in the Factory of Haji Muhammad Yaqub, Mian Shamsuddin is elected as the chairman of the branch Muslim League. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi).

1947: It is the first day of the first session of the Pakistan Constituent Assembly today. The session starts at Karachi and it is attended by 40 members from East Bengal, !7 from Punjab; 3 from NWFP; 01 from Baluchistan and 4 from Sindh. Quaid-i-Azam is elected President, whereas Moulvi Tamizuddin as Deputy President. (Source: Newspapers).

1953: Sanghar is created as new District. It consists of Sanghar, Sinjhoro; Pethoro and Shadadpur talukas. (Source: Government Notification).

1974: Pakistani POWs have to face War Crime Cases at any cost, says Shaikh Mujeeb. (Source: Newspapers).

1977: Ten people are sentenced to imprisonment besides, lashing. They were involved in disturbing PNA meetings (Source: Newspapers).

1981: Detention of Benazir Bhutto is extended for another 3 months. She is sent back to Karachi. (Source: ‘Source-Material on the Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1990: PDA is formed. It consists of PPP, Muslim League (Malik Qasim Group); Tahrik-i-Istaqlal and TJFP. (Source: Newspapers).

1991: Attack on Benazir Bhutto. Sindh Assembly rules ‘motion’ out of order. (Source: Newspapers)

Sindh History (9th September)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (9th SEPTEMBER)

9th September

BIRTH DATES

Munshi Premchand Awatrai (birth 9 September 1867),

Kewalram Shahani (Hyderabad/Social worker birth 9 September /1897)

Khalifo Muhammad Amin Pali (Khipro/Poet/ birth 9 September 1907)

Baldev Gajra (Shikarpur>Mombai/Journalist, Poet & Freedom Fighter/ birth 9 September 1909),

Allahnoor Brohi (Village Shewaram/Writer/ birth 9 September 1931),

Aanand Khemani (Sadhuja/Poet/ birth 9 September 1933),

‘Natiq’ Gerelai (Poet/ birth 9 September 1940)

Goverdhan Morjani (Shahdadpur> Baroda/Stage Director/ birth 9 September 1946),

Allahdino ‘Saba’ (Soomrani/Poet/ birth 9 September 1949),

GhulamRasool ‘Gharaq’ (Kotri/Poet/ birth 9 September 1956),

‘Aasi’ Nizamani (Poet/ birth 9 September 1958),

Amir-u-ddin ‘Amir’ (Shahdadpur/Poet & Journalist/ birth 9 September 1961),

Muhammad Muqim Jalbani (Masudero/Journalist/ birth 9 September 1973),

‘Wafa’ Abdul Jabbar Soomro (Jacobabad/Poet & Journalist/ birth 9 September 1974),

DEATH DATES

Imamuddin Shah Rashdi (Thullah/Freedom Fighter/ death 9 September 1931),

Hakim Shamisuddin Ahmad (NausheroFeroz> Hyderabad/Freedom Fighter & Brother of Qazi Fazulullah/ death 9 September 1960),

Hafiz Imam BuxSoomro (Gul Muhammad Tunio/Religious Scholar/ death 9 September 1968),

Ustad Manzoor Ali Khan (Singer/ death 9 September 1980),

EVENTS

1842: It is much before the fall of Hyderabad and Talpurs are still rulers of Sindh. Dispute has taken place between Mir Ali Murad Khan, Mir Rustam Khan and Mir Naseer Khan. Captain Brown, British Agent has been trusted with resolving the problem. Today, he receives letter from Mir Ali Murad Khan complaining the conduct of Mir Naseer Khan. (Source: Letter of dated 9th September, 1842).

1851: The Collector of Karachi compiles report on the Ancient Monuments of the Karachi District. (Source: Letter No.1841).

1857; In Hyderabad artillerymen belonging to ‘Native Artillery Battery’ are captured by the Government. They were blamed for organizing revoult/mutiny against the Government. All face court martial and eight of them are blown away from the gun and eight others were sentenced to transportation of life. (Source: Dr.Azimusan’s Ph.D thesis).

1922: It is the first day of 2-Day Khilafat Conference held at Kambar. It is being presided over by Moulana Abdul Karim Chisti of Shikarpur. Handsome number of local Congress leaders and workers attended the conference. (Source: Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi)

1947: Karachi is made Head Quarter of the Pakistan Navy. (Source: Government Notification).

1952: One thousand Indian Muslim migrants are refused to settle in Sialkot, the city of Dreamer of Pakistan. (Source: Newspapers).

1960: Bhambhore site is excavated. Human skeletons are found. (Press Release of the Archaeological Department)

1965: Sialkot Sector is war-place between Pakistan and India. It is terrible day. (Source: Newspapers).

1974: Indian press terms action to announce Qadyanis as Non-Muslims a bold step by Bhutto Government. (Source: ‘Source-Material on the Bhutto family’, by Gul Hayat Institute).

1986: Benazir Bhutto is released. (Source: ‘Source-Material on the Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

Sindh History (8th September)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (8th SEPTEMBER)

8th September

BIRTH DATES

Syed Qutib Ali Shah ‘Qutib’ (Saint & Poet/ birth 8 September 1814),

Allah Yar Shah (Matiari/ birth 8 September 1886),

Wadhomal ‘Shaiq’ (Sukkur> Bhopal/Poet & Singer/ birth 8 September 1921),

Anwar Abbasi (Khaipur/Poet/ birth 8 September 1934)

ArjunBhambhani (Tharo Shah > Ahmadabad/Singer/ birth 8 September 1942),

Moulvi Muhammad HussainChachar (Garheja/Religious Scholar/ birth 8 September 1954),

Retesh ‘Sagar’ (Jhonagarah/Poet/ birth 8 September 1955)

Sonu Khan ‘Sonu’ (Poet/ birth 8September 1959),

Kanta Chhabra (Ulhasnagar/Dancer/ birth 8 September 1962),

NaeemShaikh (PanoAqil/Writer/ birth 8 September 1960),

Hanif Lashari (Singer/ birth 8 September 1966),

Ibn Mahzoon (Mehar/Poet/ birth 8 September 1967),

Waheed Lashari (Singer/ birth 8 September 1975)

Raza ‘Aakash’ Khanani (Poet/ birth 8 September 1986)

DEATH DATES

MisriFaqir ‘Makhmoor’ Sarwari (Sarhari/Poet & Singer/ death 8 September 1984)

EVENTS

1838: Government of India writes to Colonel Pottenger that in view of deep duplicity displayed by Meer Noor Muhammad Khan, his unjustifiable conduct in other respects, and owing to distracted state of unwarrantable enmity and jealousy with which he appeared to be regarded by some of the Chiefs, it was essential that a British force of 500 men should advance without delay for occupation of Shikarpur or any other place deemed suitable for facilitating operations beyond Indus. Colonel Pottenger is also told that Captain Burns had been deputed to visit Khairpur and if necessary to enter into new treaty with Meer guaranteeing his independence and assuring him protection of British Government against all external enemies. (Source: Letter of 8th September 1838)

1857: Sindh Railway Company shows its desirability for the construction of rail road to Shikarpur and Jacobabad from Sukkur. (Source: Letter No.250).

1947: Indian Muslim Employees of the Government of Pakistan attack Government House in Karachi and demand transportation of their families and relatives from India to Pakistan (Source: Newspapers).

1950: ‘Japan Peace Treaty’ is signed by representatives of 49 nations, including Pakistan. (Source: ibid).

1956: Muhammad Ali Bogra resigns as the Prime Minister of Pakistan and from Muslim League. (Source: ibid).

1964: Fatima Jinnah agrees to contest Presidential election. The decision is taken to challenge dictatorship and promote democracy. (Source: Biography of Fatima Jinnah).

1965: It is a terrible day of Indo-Pak history. India and Pakistan are fighting war between each other. (Source: Newspapers).

1972: President Bhutto meets Moulana Moudoodi and discuss political situation of the country. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1977: Z.A.Bhutto has been arrested on my orders, sufficient evidence supported me to take this decision, says Zia. (Source: Newspapers).