Sunday, 14 November 2021

Sindh History (November 15)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (15th NOVEMBER)
15th November
BIRTH DATES
Moulana Abdul Rahman Memom (Religious Scholar/birth 15th November 1881),
Moulchand Thakur (Writer/ birth 15th November 1899)
Hakim Atta Muhammad Bhatti (Sukkur/ Journalist & Freedom Fighter/ birth 15th November 1908),
Naraindas Bhambhani (Writer & Politician/ birth 15th November 1912),
D.K.Musharamani (Rohri > Ahmadabad/Scholar/ birth 15th November 1920),
Moulana Sultan Ahmed Sethar (Mureed Sethar/Religious Scholar/ birth 15th November 1934),
Manohar Chagh (Shikarpur > Mumbai/Stage Director & Actor/ birth 15th November 1936)
Verho “Rafiq” ( Sukkur > Ahmadabad/Poet/1941)
Laldin “ Bismil” (Poet/ birth 15th November 1945
Dr. Muhammad Ismail Rind (Kari Bhar/ Agricultural scientist/ birth 15th November 1953),
Azad Qazi (Qazi Dara/ Writer/ birth 15th November 1956)
Anjum Soomro (Poet/ birth 15th November 1957)
Zulf Pirzado (Balhreji/Journalist/ birth 15th November 1960),
Dr. Raza Muhammad Jikhio ( Konkar/Social Worker/ birth 15th November 1960)
Agha Saeed (Shikarpur/Artist/ birth 15th November 1963)
Dilawar Chandio (Fareed Khan Chandio/Journalist/ birth 15th November 1963),
Ghulam Hyder “Ghayal” (Bachal Laghari/Poet).
DEATH DATES
Moulana Taj Mahmood Amroti (Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death 15th November 1929)
EVENTS
1838: Captain Burns, assigned duty to negotiate with Khairpur Ruler, is directed by his Government of India that the task of finalizing treaty with ruler be taken with seriousness, but with utmost care. It must be avoided to call up him to contribute any some for maintenance of subsidiary force and make him believe that Bukhar fort is required to be used by the Government of India as a depot for treasure only.
1932: Second Sindh Azad conference is held at Hyderabad. It is a big show of political strength of Sindh Muslim politicians to popularize the case of the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency and for this purpose a religious scholar from Punjab is brought to preside over the conference. On this occasion a political party is also formed with Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto as its president.
1936: Jamshed Mehta presides over the Hari Conference at Tando Jam. The Sindh Congress is cooperating with Hari leaders and activists also. Jeramdas Doulatram, Prof. Ghanshyamdas, Naraindas Anand, Santdas Mangharam; Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi; Comrade Abdul Qadir Khokhar; Dr. Chamandas; Jethmal Parsram; Gopaldas; Haji Jamal –u- ddin attend this conference .
1947: An Inter – Dominon Minority Board is set up by India and Pakistan so as to protect the interests and rights of the minorities.
1951: Khowaja Nazimuddin replaces Nawabzado Liaquat Ali Khan as the president of Pakistan Muslim League.
1953: The constitution of Pakistan is medieval and totally opposed to democratic conceptions, says Indian Prime Minister Nehru.
1961: The U.N.O general Assembly adopts resolution moved by Pakistan asking the French Government to recognize the political status of Algerian prisoners in France.
1968: Lawyers and students take out separate processions in Karachi, Multan; Lahore and Rawalpindi. Most of them are arrested for violating Section 144.
1981: Atmosphere in the country is not congenial for holding elections. Restrictions on political activities will continue in order to restore the situation to normalcy, says Gen. Zia.

Saturday, 13 November 2021

Sindh History (November 14, 2021)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (14th NOVEMBER)
14th November
BIRTH DATES
1. Girdharlal 'Garija' (Shikarpur - Mumbai/Writer/ birth 14th November 1931),
2. Faiz Muhammad Talpur (Jhudo/Writer/ birth 14th November 1938),
3. Altaf Shaikh (Hala/Writer/ birth 14th November 1944),
4. Abro Gul Hassan 'Ghamghen' (Hothi/Poet/ birth 14th November 1952),
5. Altaf Bedar (Larkano/Writer/ birth 14th November 1958),
6. Allah Bux Qureshi (Nasirabad/Journalist/ birth 14th November 1970)
DEATH DATES
1. Seth Sobhraj Chatomal (Shikarpur/Social Worker/ death 14th November 1928),
2. Moulana Zahur -ul- Hassan (Religious Scholar/ death 14th November 1972),
3. Hakim Sufi Lal Bux Kandhro (Kandhro/Writer/ death 14th November 1984)
EVENTS
1843: The Collector of Karachi, forwards to Commissioner a petition from Syeds of Thatta , praying that Rs.1400 per annum be continued as it was granted by Sindh Rulers for the support of their religious activities. The Collector disfavors this petition.
1847: The Collector of Shikarpur prepares Memorandum on the history of Shikarpur. It is a wonderful and important document ever compiled by English to trace the history of Shikarpur.
1857: It is notified for all the officers and concerned quarters that spelling of the word 'Sind' be adopted in future. Prior to this it was being written in different spellings.
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1916: Arya Samaj, one of the oldest NGOs of Karachi, elects its office - bearers. Dayaram Hemraj, Rewachand Bhugtani and Chandra Bhanu Shewak are elected President, Vice President and Secretary respectively.
1919: A pamphlet is distributed in Larkano bearing names of leading Khilafat leaders such as Jan Muhammad Junijo, Pir Turab Ali Shah, Moulvi Muhammad Aqil, Seth Khudadad Khan Surahio and others. It is Rejoinder to the pamphlet issued by Anjuman Islam and Municipalty of Larkano. In this pamphlet people are advised to attend public meeting on 17th instant and do not believe in misguiding pamphlet by Anjuman Islam.
1944: G.M.Syed and Syed Ghulam Hyder Shah are re - elected president and General Secretary of the Sindh Muslim League.

Friday, 12 November 2021

Sindh History (November 13)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (13th NOVEMBER)
13th November
BIRTH DATES
1. Arjun Chawla (Writer/ birth 13th November 1932),
2. Murlidhar Bhawnani (Hyderabad - New Delhi (Scholar/ birth 13th November 1929)
3. Shah Muhammad Channo (Chhato Wahan/Folklore poet/ birth 13th November 1948),
4. Abdul Ghani Jokhio (Ghulam Muhammad Jokhio/Social worker)
DEATH DATES
1. Wadhumal Belaram Adwani (Hyderabad/Politician/ death 13th November 1939),
2. Muhammad Shah Amroti (death 13th November 1987)
EVENTS
1920: Pir Ghulam Mujadid Sarhandi presides over a big public meeting held by the Khilafat Committee of the district Thatta. Qaziun jo tala was selected for the function. Speakers made speeches and condemned policy of the Govt. on Khilafat and Turkey issue.
1924: A public meeting is held at village Khabar Khan Jatoi of Taluka Shahdadkot. It is chaired by Pir Ghulam Ali Shah. People are advised to take interest in trade and commerce and avoid government employment as it is some sort of slavary.
1844: Relatives of Seth Naumal are vicimised by Sir Charles Napier and his administration. Diwan Chandiram Mukhtyarkar Talti is fined Rs.5000 and two years impirsonment, Pohomal Mukhtyarkar Laki is awarded fine of Rs.1000 and two years’ imprisonment, Jethmal Mukhtyarkar of Manjhand is awarded Rs.2000 fine and two years’ imprisonment and Hasoomal Mukhtyarkar of Petaro is awarded fine of Rs. 1000 and two years’ imprisonment.
1857: Kelat and other friendly states of British India sends congratulation letters to Sindh Commissioner on the victory of British India in Mutiny and fall of Delhi. This event is known as War of Independence and fall of Delhi occurred on 20.10.1857.
1844: Relatives of Seth Naumal are victimized by Sir Charles Napier and his administration. Diwan Chandiram Mukhtyarkar Talti is fined Rs.5000 and two years impirsonment, Pohomal Mukhtyarkar Laki is awarded fine of Rs.1000 and two years’ imprisonment, Jethmal Mukhtyarkar of Manjhand is awarded Rs.2000 fine and two years’ imprisonment and Hasoomal Mukhtyarkar of Petaro is awarded fine of Rs. 1000 and two years’ imprisonment.
1857: Kelat and other friendly states of British India sends congratulation letters to Sindh Commissioner on the victory of British India in Mutiny and fall of Delhi. This event is known as War of Independence and fall of Delhi occurred on 20.10.1857.

Thursday, 11 November 2021

Sindh History (12th November)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (12th NOVEMBER)
12th November

 BIRTH DATES
1. Radha kirshan Kotwani (Bagrji/Last editor of 'Jote'/ birth 12th November 1917), 
2. Saleem Halai (Poet/ birth 12th November 1918),
 3. Talib Laghari (Haji Khan/Poet/ birth 12th November 1928),
 4. Qamar Zaman Shah (Tikhr/Politician/ birth 12th November 1933), 
5. Sikandar Bakhtyar Khoso (Osto Muhammad/Writer/ birth 12th November 1946),
 6. Ali Gohar Khaskheli (Dokri/Folklore poet/ birth 12th November 1951),
 7. Ali Ahmad 'Ajiz' Hakro (Khai/Poet/ birth 12th November 1962), 
8. Badar Soomro (Lalurank/Artist/ birth 12th November 1970).

DEATH DATES
Makhdoom Amin Muhammad Awal (Hala/Saint & Poet/ death 12th November 1640)
Niaz Ali 'Niaz' (Larkano/Poet/ death 12th November 1959),
Syed Muhammad Ali Shah Jamote (Matiari/Politician/ death 12th November 1961)

EVENTS 

1838: Colonel Pottenger informs his Govt. the deputation sent to Mir Noor Muhammad Khan has returned with positive results and this big breakthrough will be in the greater interest of Govt.
1853: Sindh Commissioner directs the Collector of Shikarpur that the list of alineations (Jageer record) be updated with names of persons whom Jageers have been granted.
1919: It is the first day of Victory celebrations. Govt. and its most loyal people held public functions and greeted British Govt. on its military victory over Turky.
1928: Simon Commission is in Karachi and Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto and Miram Muhammad Shah are also its members. Muhammad Ayub Khuhro on behalf of the Sindh Muhammadan Association and Prof. Chhablani on behalf of Hindu Maha Sabha present Memorandum on the dispute of separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency.

Wednesday, 10 November 2021

Sindh History (11th November)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (11th NOVEMBER)
11th November
BIRTH DATES
1. Shewanand Shewakram (Tharoshah - Ajmir/Freedom Fighter/ birth 11th November 1903),
2. Lokram Dodija (Shikarpur - Poono/Writer/ birth 11th November 1907),
3. Ali Ahmad Brohi (Garhi Yasin/Writer/ birth 11th November 1921),
4. Raza Shah 'Raza' (Poet/ birth 11th November 1945),
5. Younis Khonharo (Alam Khonharo/Poet/ birth 11th November 1948),
6. Manzoor Qureshi (Darya Khan/Poet/ birth 11th November 1957)
, 7. Makan Shah Rizwi (Jhudo/Writer/ birth 11th November 1962),
8. Mohsin Raza (Ghirkan/Writer/ birth 11th November 1969)
DEATH DATES
1. Gul Hassan Shah 'Majzoob' (Poet/ death 11th November 1988),
2. Abdul Rashid Abbasi (Pir Goth/Social Worker/ death 11th November 1999).
EVENTS
1920: Public meetings are held by the local branches of the Sindh Khilafat Committee at village Mubarakpur and Mirpur Mathelo presided over by Ghulam Qadir Bhutto and Pir Illahi Bux respectively.
1923: A public meeting held at Karachi with Abdul Rahman in chair rejects ' Bombay Rules of Education - 1923' and terms it as against formal education, its system and future.
1929: First rank Muslim polititian meet at Karachi and form committee to create awareness about the importance of trade and commere in masses. It is attended by Seth Haji Abdullah Haroon, Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto, G.M.Syed, Muhammad Ayub Khuhro, Hatim Alvi and Qazi Abdul Rahman.
1948: Discussions are being made at high level, how to remove Sindh Govt. ? Migration on large scale and handing over of the Karachi are becoming disputes between Sindh and Pakistan governments.
1949: First ever Progressive Writer's Conference is held in Lahore. Sindh takes active part.
1950: Khairpur State sends aid of Rs.25,000 to flood - affected of Punjab.
1954: The meeting of the Working Committee of the Sindh Hari Committee condemns the conspiracy of imposing One - Unit and terms it to as an effort to put sources and resources of other three provinces on the disposal of Punjab.
1965: Foreign press doubts involvement and interest of C.I.A in Indo - Pak military clash.

Tuesday, 9 November 2021

Sindh History (10th November )

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (10th NOVEMBER)
10th November
BIRTH DATES
1. 'Talib' Abbasi (Rawat Laghari/Poet/ birth 10th November 1903),
2. Sital 'Kamtar'(Hala - Agro/ birth 10th November 1919),
3. Tahal Menghrajani (Ahmadabad/Actor/ birth 10th November 1946),
4. Kumari Sadha Ramchandani (Hyerabad - Ajmir/Singer/ birth 10th November 1946)
, 5. Nafis Ahmad Nashad (Chelhiar/Poet/ birth 10th November 1947),
6. Abdul Ghafoor Ansari (Writer/ birth 10th November 81932),
7. Abdul Latif Zargar (Badin/Journalist/ birth 10th November 1952),
8. Zulf Pirzado (Writer/ birth 10th November 1960),
9. Sadhna Esrani (New Delhi/Singer/ birth 10th November 1962),
10. Bakhshal Ladhani (Ladhan/Writer/ birth 10th November 1962)
DEATH DATES
1. Moulana Muhammad Hashim (Garhi Yasin/Religious Scholar/ death 10th November 1903),
2. Mian Ali Muhammad 'Qadri'(Larkano/Poet & Journalist/ death 10th November 1940)
EVENTS
1835: Colonel Pottenger informs his Govt. that Dost Muhammad of Kabul has proposed to Sindh Rulers to join with him in the great struggle against Sikhs and Sindh rulers are in a state of consideration and are making active arrangements to oppose Sikhs.
1848: Malik Boola Khan is granted 220 begas as compensation.
1856: Lieutenant Colonel Jacob, Acting Commissioner requests the Bombay Govt. the project about the bridge between Sukkur and Rohri be abandoned and instead the project for construction of a trunk road between Shikarpur and Karachi on right bank of Indus be pushed through.
1922: Ghathar Khilafat Committee holds public meeting at Ber. It is addressed by Moulana Fazul Haq.
1947: Pakistan lodges a strong protest against the coup d'eat sponsored by Indian Govt. in Junagarah.
1954: Portfolios of new Sindh Cabinet are notified. Ali Muhammad Shah is given Health and Finance; Moula Bux Soomro will be minister for Local Self Govt. Excise and Taxation.
1960: The President of Pakistam to get monthly salary of Rs.65, 000 per month. Ordinance is promulgated.
1962: Punjab University Syndicate decides to include Sindhi, Pashto and Punjabi as subject at Degree level.
1977: The Supreme Court validates the imposition of Martial law. Judgment is issued on Nusrat Bhutto case.

Monday, 8 November 2021

Sindh History (November 9, )

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (9th NOVEMBER)
9th November
BIRTH DATES
1. Makhdoom Muhammad Hashim (Thato/Religious Scholar/ birth 9th November 1692),
2. Sher Muhammad Chughdo (Poet/ birth 9th November 1880),
3. Muhammad Khan Soomro (Politician/ birth 9th November 1937),
4. Washdev Sindhu Bharti (Nasirabad - Jaipur/Writer/ birth 9th November 1938 ),
5. Syed Paryal Shah (Mehar/Writer/ birth 9th November 1959).
DEATH DATES
1. Mir Abdul Baqi Porani (Sukkur/ death 9 November 1610),
2. Syed Miran Muhammad Awhal (Hyderabad/Writer/ death 9 November 1892),
3. Moulana Yar Muhammad (Shikarpur/Religious Scholar/ death 9 November 1943),
4. Muhammad Hashim Channo (Tando Muhammad Khan/Writer/ death 9 November 2012)
EVENTS
1856: Sindh Commissioner disagrees with the Govt. of Bombay on the idea of colonization of Military settlers and pensioners of European birth in Sindh.
1857: The portion of the Jageer of Mir Khan Sanjir held by Ali Khan Jamali is resumed by the Govt. on account of his attempt to defraud Govt.
1953: Pakistan mourns death of Shah Saud of Saudi Arabia.
1954: Muhammad Ayub Khuhro is sworn in as the Chief Minister of Sindh.
1956: The students in many cities take out processions to demand repeal of the University Bill.
1964: Karachi Circular Railway service is started. Railyway Minister of the West Pakistan inaugurates.
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1968: The personal interest of President Johnson of U.S.A has ensured progress and development of country, President Ayub praises him.
1971: Special Military Court, in Dhaka, sentences in absentia 13 CSP, 42 EPCS Officers and 4 professors to 14 years rigorous imprisonment.
1972: Pakistan pulls out of SENTO, recognizes North Koera and greets Nixon on his re - election as the president of U.S.A.
1974: Sindhu Desh, Pakhtoonistan and independent Baluchistan are figment of imagination. No one can dare to disintegrate Pakistan, says Z.A.Bhutto