Sindh History (December 17, 2021)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (17th DECEMBER)

17th December

BIRTH DATES

1. Dr.Arjun 'Shad' Mirchandani (Sukkur - Mumbai/Poet/ birth 17th December 1924),

2. Kumari Indra Shiwdasani (Writer/ birth 17th December 1926),

3. Zahid Ali Shah (Ghouspur/Poet/ birth 17th December 1980)

DEATH DATES

1. Mir Noor Muhammad Khan Talpur (Ruler/ death 17th December 1839),

2. Armila Devi ( to whom Diwan Dayaram Gidumal married in old age/ death 17th December 1913),

3. Nawab Mir Muhammad Chandio (Larkano/Nawab/ death 17th December 1950),

4. Sufi Nasir Muhammad (Jalalani/ Saint Poet/ death 17th December 1960),

5. Syed Waryal Shah (Ratodero/Politician/ death 17th December 1970),

6. Dr. Wadal Shah (Hala/Scientist/ death 17th December 1975),

7. Syed Comrade Jamal Bukhari (Larkano/Freedom Fighter & Journalist/ death 17th December 1984),

8. Nazar Ali Faqir Phul (Talpur Wada/Saint/ death 17th December 1995),

9. Pirbho Wafa Chhugani (Larkano - India/Poet/ death 17th December 2012)

EVENTS

1849: The Collector of Hyerabad sends to the Commissioner report regarding steps taken by hin about Bugti prisoners of war stationed at Ghulam Ali jo Tando.

1919: It is big event of the beginning of uprising of people against British policies and rule in Sindh and Hind. Khilafat Day is observed in the length and breadth of Sindh. Processions are taken out and public meetings are held to condemn British policy on Turkey and Khilafat issue.

1920: A public meeting is held by the local branch of the Sindh Khilafat Committee at Bano of Mirpur Bathoro taluka. Pir Muhammad Baqar, Moulvi Haji Suleman and Moulvi Mulvi Muhammad Yousif speak on the occasion and dwelt with subjects/ topic of the freedom of Arabia and Punjab Govt's anti - khilafat/people policy.

1954: The top level 'One - Unit official Conference' decides that the administration structure of unified West Pakistan will follow the normal provincial cabinet, one governor, one legislative and one chief secretary.

1956: The Meet the Masses programme of the Sindh Anti One - One Unit Front ends. It was started from 1st of December and big public meetings were held at Larkano, Thatto, Hyderabad, Mirpur Khas, Sanahar, Nawabshah, Khairpur Mirs, Sukkur, Dadu and Jacobacd. Z.A.Bhutto, G.M.Syed, Hyder Bux Jatoi, Kazi Faiz Muhammad and other hundreds of speaker took part in this awareness movement.

1970: Provincial assemblies' elections are held. PPP earns majority in Sindh and Punjab.

1988: Joint Quetta rally demands immediate restoration of Baluchistan Assembly.

Sindh History (December 16, 2021)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (16th DECEMBER)

16th December

BIRTH DATES

1. Choharmal Dhanwani (Mohabat Dero > Ajmir/writer birth 16th December /1916),

2. Dr.Nabi Bux Khan Baloch (Jaffar Khan Laghari/ Scholar/ 16th December 1917),

3. A.J.Utam (Hyderabad > Mumbai/Writer/ 16th December 1923),

4. Habib Brohi (Writer birth 16th December /1927),

5. Ram Faqir (Kotri > Ulhasnagar/Writer/birth 16th December 16th December 1928),

6. Dayal Asha (Khairpur > Ulhasnagar/ birth 16th December 16th December 1936),

7. Sushi Ahuja (Larkano > Mumbai/Singe birth 16th December /1936),

8. Chand Ali Zargar (Journalist/ birth 16th December 1948),

9. Madhu “Shagrid” (Ulhasnagar/Writer/ birth 16th December 1961),

10. Hameedah Malah (Sehwan/Writer/ birth 16th December 1961),

11. Akhtar Baloch (Tando Wali Muhammad/ Political Activist & Writer/ birth 16th December 1951),

12. Sajid Qureshi (Writer/ birth 16th December 1964),

13. Bahadur Ali Bihan (Duro Brhan/Writer/ birth 16th December 1968),

14. Gulshan Sindhu Solangi (Qazi Pir Muhammad/Writer birth 16th December /1975),

15. Darya Khan (Writer/ birth 16th December 1976).

DEATH DATES

1. Mirza Essa Khan Turkhan Sani (death 16th December 1651),

2. Kauromal Chandanmal (Bhirya/Educationist & Writer/ death 16th December 1916),

3. Nasir Faqir (1960) 5. Naromal Bhagat (Singer/ death 16th December 1966).

EVENTS

1833: Native Agent at Hyderabad informs Colonel Pottenger, Political Resident of Cutch about the death of Mir Murd Ali father of Mir Noor Muhammad Khan and states more that Mir Noor Muhammad Khan and Mir Muhammad Khan had determined to send presents to Bombay Government.

1848; Bombay Government informs Sindh Commissioner that the political charge of the Frontier will be held by Major Jacob.

1924: With initiate and efforts of Advocate Noor Muhammad Shaikh, two - day“All Sindh Muhammadan Educational Conference” is held at Hyderabad and is presided over by Sir Ibrahim Rahmatullah . The Conference ended with poetic sitting with Mirza Kalechbeg in chair. It was a big event of education and literature.

1930: Hindu Sammelan is called at Sukkur with Bhai Parmanan in chair. It is attended by four hundred delegates from all parts of Sindh. The Conference passes resolution against the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency. It was amazing those Hindus and Muslims invited/imputed leaders from Punjab to speak and help them on the issue. Bhai Parmanand was from Punjab also.

1932: The “Sindh separation Day is observed in Sindh by majority of Muslim segment of society. Meetings are held and processions are taken out in support of the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency.

1940: Quaid i- Azam isin Karachi and forms Executive Committee under the chairmanship of G.M.Syed to open more branches of the Muslim League in Sindh. Committees other members are Qazi Fazulullah, Muhammad Hashim Gazdar, Agha Ghulam Nabi Pathan, Yousif Haroon, Abdul Sattar Jan Sarhandi, Syed Hussan Bux Shah and Faiz Muhammad Mangrio.

1941: Karachi City Muslim League Conference is held at Karachi.

1957: Milak Feroz Khan Noon is sworn in as Prime Minister.

1968: PDM opposition parties and students continue to demonstrate in various towns of West Pakistan.

1971: East Pakistan falls and Bangladesh comes into being. Following an arrangement between Lt. Gen. Arora of India and Lt. Gen. Niazi fighting ceases in East Pakistan and Indian troops enter in Dhaka. Some ninety five Pakistani troops surrender.

1988; Balochitan Assembly is dissolved. Benazir Bhutto, Prime Minister terms it as constitutional. Whereas opposition parties condemn the action.

1991: Altaf Hussain, Chief of MQM, announces his decision to quit politics.

1999: Benazir urges U.S to review Pressler Amendment and reiterates that there is no question of rolling back Pakistan’s’ nuclear programme.

Sindh History (December 15, 2021)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (15th DECEMBER)

15th December

BIRTH DATES

1. Syed Ajnani (Saint Poet/ birth 15th December 1918),

2. Ali Akbar Shahani (Mihrab Jhinjhn/Journalist & Political Activist/ birth 15th December 1922),

3. Faiz Darya Kharl (Sahib Khan Gorar/Poet/ birth 15th December 1927),

4. Karim Bux Khalid (Garhi Yasin/Writer/ birth 15th December 1928),

5. Radhka Wadhwani (Karachi -New Delhi/Singer/ birth 15th December 1935),

6. Jhamandas Sharma (Sukkur - Ulhasnagar/ Musician/ birth 15th December 1936),

7. Pir Bux Mangrio (Kanwapur/Folklore Poet/ birth 15th December 1950),

8. Madhosh Khaskheli (Poet/ birth 15th December 1956),

9. Shabir 'Suqrat' Sitai (Poet/ birth 15th December 1963),

10. Sanwal Buriro (Gozo/Journalist/ birth 15th December 1971),

11. Nazir Siyal (Gul Hussan Sayal/Poet/ birth 15th December 1972),

12. Parkash Lal Ambwani (Nasirabad/Solicitor & lover of Literature & Mysticism/Birth 15th December 1947).

13. Ghanshiyam Sagar Dodya (Writer/ birth 15th December 1949).

DEATH DATES

1. Syed Noor Muhammad Shah Jilani (Ghotki/Saint/ death 15th December 1868),

2. Moulana Qazi Nazar Muhammad (Dehat/Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death 15th December 1926),

3. Diwan Hiranand Santokram Advani (Hyderabad/Politician/ death 15th December 1928),

4. Moulana Abdullah (Khadhar /Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death 15th December 1964),

5. Mir Khorwahi (Poet/ death 15th December 1985),

6. Dr. Ayaz Qadri (Larkano/Poet & Scholar/ death 15th December 1997)

EVENTS

1922: The local Khilafat Committee of Village Nabi Shah held public meeting. Speakers advised people to follow their religion in letter and spirit and adop it as code of life. Bow before Allah and get rid of aliens.

1929: Sindhi Adabi Conference is held in D.J.Sindh College, Karachi. It is attended by Principal Shahani, Principal N.A.Ghulam Ali, Dr.Gurbuxani, Jethmal Parsram, Shewaram Pherwani, Dr.Daudpoto, G.M.Syed and others. It is anaugurated by Principal Goklay. 'Sindhi Sahitya Sabha' - literary organization is formed on this occasion also.

1932: 2nd Sindh Azad Conference is held at Hyderabad. It was attended by eminent Muslim politicians. The case of the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency was advocated by speakers.

1922: The local Khilafat Committee of Village Nabi Shah held public meeting. Speakers advised people to follow their religion in letter and spirit and adopt it as code of life. Bow before Allah and get rid of aliens.

1929: Sindhi Adabi Conference is held in D.J.Sindh College, Karachi. It is attended by Principal Shahani, Principal N.A.Ghulam Ali, Dr.Gurbuxani, Jethmal Parsram, Shewaram Pherwani, Dr.Daudpoto, G.M.Syed and others. It is inaugurated by Principal Goklay. 'Sindhi Sahitya Sabha' - literary organization is formed on this occasion also.

1932: 2nd Sindh Azad Conference is held at Hyderabad. It was attended by eminent Muslim politicians. The case of the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency was advocated by speakers.

Sindh History (December 14, 2021)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (14th DECEMBER)

14th December

BIRTH DATES

1. Manohardas Kauoromal (Bharia/Writer/ birth 14th December 1879),

2. Haji Shahnawaz Pirzado (Kandyaro/Politician/ birth 14th December 1889),

3. Dr. Nabi Bux Khan Baloch (Scholar/ birth 14th December 1917),

4. Gobind Bhatia (Larkano - Mumbai/1928),

5. Parmanad Parwani (Hyderabad - Ulhasnagar/Singer/ birth 14th December 1938),

6. Jawaid Solangi (Larkano/Journalist/ birth 14th December 1968),

7. Qadir Ansari (Garhi Mori/Poet/ birth 14th December 1971),

8. Shabnam Silro (Ratodero/Poetess/ birth 14th December 1973).

DEATH DATES

1. Mirza Mukhils Ali Alvi (Multan - Sindh/Journalist/ death 14th December 1877),

2. Ghulam Muhammad Shahwani (Writer death 14th December /1950),

3. 'Mastano' Muhammad Shah (Mari/Poet/ death 14th December 1984)

EVENTS

1840: Ross Bell, Political Agent, Upper Sindh is asked by his Govt. to keep eye on activities and movement of Massan, an American Tourist on visit of Sindh

1849: Major Jacob, accepts the claim of Khan of Kelat over certain land. It is agreed that the boundary of Sindh territory had been defined by the extent to Indus water reaches in canals and that lands beyond the limit to which the Indus water never attains but which are watered solely by rain or by streams from Cutchee and are occasionally cultivated, belong to Kelat.

1918: Hyderabad District Congress Committee condemns and opposes nomination of a large proportion on city Municipality, because the nominated members in large number will control and influence the decisions of elected people at large and will be ruling by nomination.

1936: The public meeting is held at Hyderabad with Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto as its president. Sir Haji Abdullah Haroon, Syed Miram Muhammad Shah and Syed Hussain Bux Shah spoke on the occasion and threw light on the formation, scope and importance of Sindh United Party. Prior to the public meeting, the party leadership decided to invite applications for party tickets to contest election for Sindh Legislative Assembly. The party will contest on 30 seats, it was also declared.

1947: The Pakistan Constituent Assembly mourns demise of the Quaid -i- Azam.

1954: Official One Unit Conference starts. It is attended by central ministers, all Governors and Chief Ministers and Head of States.

1957: I.I.Chundrigar fails to form Government. The President, Iskandar Mirza asks Feroz Khan Noon to for Pakistan's 7th Government.

Sindh History (December 13, 2021)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (13th DECEMBER)

13th December

BIRTH DATES

1. Dr. Ghulam Ali Sangi (Dodai/Scholar/ birth 13th December 1934),

2. Abdul Fatah 'Sharjil' (Kazi Ahmad/Artist & Poet/ birth 13th December 1938)

3. Muhammad Malook Abbasi (Muhammad Khan Kalhoro/Folklore Poet/ birth 13th December 1944),

4. Muhammad Hashim 'Hajan' (Poet/ birth 13th December 1946),

5. Ibn Laiq Soomro (Johi/ birth 13th December 1961),

6. Khadim Hussain Rind (Kambar/Writer/ birth 13th December 1963),

7. Jawaid Solangi (Naudero/Journalism).

DEATH DATES

1. Mufti Makhdoom Abdullah Mahesar (Mitpur/Religious Scholar/ death 13th December 1749)

2. Seth Partabrai (Politician/ death 13th December 1965),

3. Faqir Ali Gohar Shar (Mengho Faqir Shar/Saint Poet/ death 13th December 1989),

4. Shams Soomro (Dadu/Ex - Secretary General Sindhi Adabi Sangat/ death 13th December 2003),

5. Tajal Bewas (Sobhodero/Poet/ death 13th December 2008)

EVENTS

1838: 'Native Chiefs will be held responsible with respect to our or people’s property plundered with crossing their territories.' Govt. of India asks Colonel Pottenger to inform Sindh rulers.

1939: Sindh rulers start underestimating themselves and their dignity. Aliens are invited to indulge in their matters. Ross Bell , Political Agent decides the dispute between Mir Ali Murad Khan and Mir Nasir Khan of Khairpur relating to the right of possession over five villages.

1931: Preaching Committee is constituted by JUI of Jacobabad consisting of Moulvi Nabi Bux Oodi, Moulvi Muhammad Ismail, Moulvi Dur Muhammad and Moulvi Abdul Latif. The committee will preach teaching of Islam on every first Eriday in various villages of the district.

1934: Jageer cess is minimized from Rs. One to eight Annas for Nawab Ghaibi Khan Chandio. He is paying this cess to the District Local Board Larkano.

1947: Adoption of Urdu as official language is not acceptable to Bengalis. Language - roits erupts in many cities of the East Bengal (East Pakistan). So many are injured.

1951: Muhammad Ayub Khuhro refuses to tender resignation as Sindh Chief Minister. He was asked by the Sindh Governor.

1953: 'Muslim League was responsible and involved in air agitation against Ahmadis.

1971: Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister Z.A.Bhutto demands U.N protection to preserve unity of Pakistan and stopping foreign intervention.

Sindh History (December 12, 2021)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (12th DECEMBER)

12th December

BIRTH DATES

Tarachand Gajra (Shikarpur > India/Journalist & Freedom Fighter/ birth 12th December 1886),

Vishno Sharma (Hyderabad > India/Journalist & Freedom Fighter/ birth 12th December 1895),

Haji Ali Bux Jamali (Thoof Chosol/Poet/ birth 12th December 1912),

Chabadas Khilnani (social Worker/ birth 12th December 1912),

Ram Giyan (Chak > Ahmadabad/Poet/ birth 12th December 1922),

Ram Raseela (Karachi > Mumbai/Poet & Singer/ birth 12th December 1922),

Raz Bulrai (Goth Durwesh/Poet/ birth 12th December 1923),

Ghulam Hyder Nizamani (Nizamani/ Latifi Singer/ birth 12th December 1928),

Choithram Gandhi (warah > Ahmadabad/Writer/ birth 12th December 1929),

Ghulam Taqi Jaffri “Raz” (Larkano/ Poet & Journalist/ birth 12th December 1929),

Syed Abdul rehman “ Azhar” (Piyaro Goth/Poet/ birth 12th December 1931),

Zarina Baloch ( Hyderabad/Singer/ birth 12th December 1937),

Laung Khan Mangrio (Pithoro/Journalist/ birth 12th December 1948),

Gohar “ Gul” Gorar (Walio Khoso (Poet/ birth 12th December 1962),

Majeed Nawaz Mughul (Sukkur/Journalist/ birth 12th December 1966),

Bahzad Sindhi (Dadu/Journalist/ birth 12th December 1971).

Javed Mahar (Journalist/birth 12th December 1972).

DEATH DATES

Muhammad Yaqoob Laghari (Religious Scholar/ death 12th December 1897),

Bhagat Roopchand (Hyderabad/Singer & Social worker/ death 12th December 1914)

,Hakim faith Muhammad Sehwani ( Karachi/Religious Scholar, poet; Journalist & Freedom Fighter/ death 12th december 1942),

Moulana Muhammad Usman Shaikh (Nawabshah/Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death 12th december 1957),

Syed Gul Muhammad Shah: Gul” (Tando Ali Sher/Poet & Politician/ death 12th December 1955),

Hakim Kazi Shamisuddin (Hyderabad/ Freedom Fighter/ death 12th December 1960),

Khowaja Muhammad Abdul Ghaffar alies Pir Mitho (Larkano/Saint/ death 12th December 1964)

, Kudanbai Wasvani (Larkano > Ajmir/Social worker/ death 12th December 1966),

Jhandal faqir Korai (Hanseer/Saint/ death 12th December 1986),

Moulvi Muhammad Ibrahim (Shikarpur/ Religious Scholar/ death 12th December 1967),

Allah Bux alies Sunhnal Saeen (Khan wahan/saint/ death 12th December 1983),

Moulvi Khair Muhammad Nizamani (Religious Scholar, Journalist & freedom Fighter/ death 12th December 1985).

EVENTS

1838: Col. Pottenger suggests his Govt. and Commander -in- Chief that Indus is most useful means of communication if steamers are used for military purpose.

1857: The Bombay Govt. accords permission to Sindh Govt. for purchase of Lithographic Press for use of Educational Department and establishment of newspaper in Sindhi. The credit goes to Major Goldsmid who was officer in charge of the Department. Education Department established 'Sindh Sudhar' newspaper in Sindhi and the same paper was handed over to the 'Sindh Sabha' NGO in 1884 and Sadhu Hiranand became its editor.

1896: The Theosophical Society is formed in Karachi. It influenced the Sindh politics and society for years.

1924: The Governor of Bombay is on two - day visit of Larkano. Larkana branch of Sindh Muhammadan Association, Larkana Municipality and Larkana District Board presented their Representation and request for supply of required water for irrigation, employement opportunities for Sindhi Muslims, advancement of education, etc.

1931: The branch of 'Sindh Azad Party' is opened at village Hashim Soomro and Muhammad Fazul Soomro , Akhund Abdul Karim and Khaliq Dino Soomro are elected President, Vice President and Secretary respectively.

1946: Results of the election for Sindh Assembly Legislative are announced. 34 seats go to Muslim League. One to an Independent and G.M.Syed is defeated by Qazi Muhammad Akbar. G.M.Syed latter on challenged the result in Tribunal.

Sindh History (December 11, 2021)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (11th DECEMBER)

11th December

BIRTH DATES

1. Muhammad Amin Khoso (Mir Hayat Khan/Politician/ birth 11th December 1913),

2. Anwar Halai (Hala/Poet/ birth 11th December 1925),

3. Syed Abdullah Shah (Bajara/Ex - Chief Minister/ birth 11th December 1934),

4. Justice (r) Deedar Hussain Shah (Garhi Ghulam Hyder/Politician & Ex - Chief Justice of Sindh High Court/ birth 11th December 1939),

5. Sunita Narwani (Dar Jalang/Actress/ birth 11th December 1956),

6. Mazhar Ali Lashari (Masoo Jalbani/Journalist/ birth 11th December 1957),

7. Niaz Hussain 'Niaz' Memon (Hala/Poet/ birth 11th December 1959),

8. Dr. Imdad Hussain Sahito (Setharja/Scholar & Professor/ birth 11th December 1960).

DEATH DATES

1. Diwan Hukumatrai Adwani (Hyderabad/Social worker/ death 11th December 1926),

2. Muhammad Yaqoob 'Niaz' (Poet & Journalist/ death 11th December 1984),

3. Anmb Shedi (Malh/ death 11th December 1985)

EVENTS

1931: The District Jacobabad Jamiat -ul- Ulema demands ban on Hyder Bux Jatoi's book 'Faryad -i- Sindh'. The meeting is held with Moulana Nabi Bux Oodi and addressed by Moulana Abu Muhammad Abdullah and Moulana Abdul Karim Chishti of Shikarpur.

1947: 65,000 Indian Muslim migrants reach Pakistan.

1949: Liaquat Ali Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan, while addressing public gathering at Mardan asks people to make the country more strong as no one can dare to think about harming it

1954: It is blackest day in the political history of Sindh. Politicians, those opposed the move to hand over Karachi to Central Govt. , are bent upon to hand over whole of Sindh ! The session of Sindh Legislative Assembly is held at Hyderabad and resolution favouring the plan to weld West Pakistan Province into a single unit is passed with 98 votes. Abdul Sattar Pirzado and Qazi Fazulullah remained absentee, whereas Ghulam Mustafa Bhurgri, Abdul Hameed Jatoi, Pir Illahi Bux and Shaikh Khurshaid Ahmad voted against One Unit.

1984: JI Chief Mian Tufail and Shora decide to support Gen.Zia in referendum.

1988: Ghulam Ishaq Khan is elected as president. Got full support from PPP.