Sindh History (5th July)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (5th JULY)
5th July
BIRTH DATES

Syed Gul Muhammad ‘Gul’(Tando Ali Sher/Poet & Politician/ birth 5th July 1903),
Narain Batheja (Sukkur>Kalyan Camp/Writer/ birth 5th July 1905),
Ushila Puship (Shikarpur> Ulhasnagar/Writer/ birth 5th July 1923),
Ustad Gulzar Ali Khan (Dehat/Singer/ birth 5th July 1938),
Tariq Ashraf (Hyderabad/Founder of ‘Suhni’ Magazine & writer/ birth 5th July 1940),
Dada Sindhi (Dad Laghari/Writer/ birth 5th July 1945),
Fahmida Hussain Memon (Tando Jam/Chairperson Sindhi Language Authority/ birth 5th July 1948),
Shuhba ‘Wahid’ (Poet/ birth 5 th July 1951),
Dr.Noor Afroz Khowaja (Hyderabad/Scholar/ birth 5th July 1953),
Gul Hassan Kalmati (Gadap/Scholar/ birth 5th July 1959),
Mushtaq Nizamani (Director RozayDhani Chair/ birth 5th July 1966),
Sanwal Mirali (KhudaBuxMirali/Writer/ birth 5th July 1967),
Wazir ‘Farhad’ Solangi (Miani/Poet/ birth 5th July 1967),
Sher Aalam Jokhio (Gadap/Journalist/ birth 5th July 1968),
Mevo Majrooh Menghwar (Kadhan/Journalist/ birth 5th July 1973),

DEATH DATES
Syed Anwar Ali Shah (Jahanpur/Poet/ date 5th July 1951)
EVENTS

1851: Sindh Commissioner writes to the Government of Bombay apprising of the Batai System in Sindh. (Source: Sindh Commissioner’s letter No.1293).
1927: Punjab Muslim League adopts resolution condemning the judgment of Mr. Justice Dalip Sing in the case in which writer had attacked founder of Islam. The judgment was in favour of writer. This book was later on translated and published by Nathoram in Sindh and translator was killed in the court bu Ghazi Abdul Qayoom. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Voll-11, 1927 and Newspapers).
1929: Congress Working Committee at its meeting held at New Delhi records it opinionthat all members of the legislatures should resign their seats. (The Indian Annual Register, Voll-11,1929).
1948: Khan Ghani son of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, Khan Abdullah son of Dr.Khan and Master Abdul Karim are arrested under Section 40 of the NWFP Criminal law. (Source: Newspapers).
1954: The Communist Party is declared unlawful by all provincial governments of Pakistan. (Source: Newspapers).
1961: U.K supports Pakistan on Pakhtonistan issue, whereas Afghanistan intends to support Pakhtonistan. (Source: Ibd).
1973: American military aid to Pakistan is important to maintain balance of power in the region, says Z.A.Bhutto, Prime Minister of Pakistan. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1976: Engineering College and Cadet College is announced for Baluchistan (Source: Newspapers).
1977: Zia-ul-Haq imposes Martial Law, assemblies are dissolved and leading leaders from PNA and PPP including Z.A.Bhutto, Prime Minister of Pakistan are arrested.(Source: Newspapers).

Sindh History (4th July)

INDH In HISTORY (4th July)
BIRTH DATES Lutfullah Badvi (Shikarpur/Poet & Scholar/ birth 4th July 1904), Abdul Sattar Pirzado (Sukkur/Ex-Chief Minister of Sindh/ birth 4th July 1907), Zeenat Abdullah Channa (Shikarpur/Founder of ‘Adyoon’ Magazine/ birth 4th July 1919), GhulamHalai (Poet/ birth 4th July 1920), MohsanKakrai (Poet/ birth 4th July 1937), Imam Dino ‘Aasi’ (Poet/ birth 4th July 1947), Shoukat Hussain Shoro (Haji Noor Muhammad Shoro/Writer/ birth 4th July 1947), Ashok Makhijani (Nagpur/Artist/ birth 4th July 1951),
DEATH DATES Mohsan Abbasi (Poet/ date 4th July 2005),
EVENTS 1916: It is reported from a French source that the firm of Pohomal & Brothers, with branches in Algiers, Ceuta, Melilla and Tenerife is suspected of assisting in distribution of German Oriental propaganda literature.(Source: ‘Source-Material on Sindh Works’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute). 1926: Meeting of Calcutta Hindus protests against the Government Communique of ‘No Music Before Mosque;. J.N.Basu, the President, dwelt on the legal aspect of the question. Goswami characterized the action as a ‘pig-headed and perverse’. (Source: Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1926) 1939: Sir Sikandar Hayat Khan, Premier of Punjab, speaking at a luncheon party in Bombay, stressed on need for drawing up an alternative scheme of Federation to one adumbrated in the Government of India Act. Present one permits interference in provinces/state by Centre, he says. (Source: Indian Annual Register, Vol-11,1939). 1941: The Conference of Hindu leaders which is held in Benares,considers the riots situation in India, and comes to the conclusion that Hindus should organize volunteer defense associations in their wards, or groups of villages. Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya addresses the Conference, and among others Dr.Shyama Mukherji, Master Tara Sing and Dr. B.S.Moonji are present. (Source: Indian Annual Register, Voll-11,1946). 1950: Pakistan will crush Communists with iron hand, says Liaquat Ali Khan, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, in London (Source: Newspapers). 1962: Ladies stage protest in front of the President House against withdrawal of Family Law Act. (Source: Ibid). 1972: Sindhi is declared as the provincial language of Sindh (Sourse: Newspapers). 1977: I am ready to sign PNA-PPP agreement today, says Z.A.Bhutto, the Prime Minister of Pakistan. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

Sinsh History (3rd June)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (3rd JULY)
3rd July
BIRTH DATES

Tirath Bhagwani (Writer/ birth 3rd July 1924),
Mirza Nadar Baig (Hyderabad/Writer/ birth 3rd July 1929),
Gul Muhammad ‘Ashiq’ (Deplo/Poet/ birth 3rd July 1935),
Anb Shaikh (Bhabhrijiwandh/Poet/ birth 3rd July 1945)
DEATH DATES
Makhdoom Muhammad UsmanQureshi (Larkano/Religious Scholar/ date 3rd July 1918),
Mirza Kalich Baig (Hyderababd/Great Scholar, Writer & Poet/ date 3rd July 1929)

EVENTS

1844: Lieutenant Colonel Outram writes to Major General William Napier criticizing Sir Charles Napier’s Sindh policy and undue actions taken soon after conquest of the country. Later on this letters was published by press and integrity of Sir Chales Napier stood questioned.(Source: Governor-General’s letter No.514).
1856: Political Superintendent, Upper Sindh Frontier (Jacobabad) informs the Sindh Commissioner that hostilities are reported between Murres and Bugtis and Nathanee branch of Bugtis is in trouble.(Source: Letter No.229)
1857: Government of Bombay asks Sindh Commissioner to offer his comments on three projects to be launched very soon. The projects are: (a) The means of transport between Ghizri Bunder and the Harbor of Karachi, (b) The means of water transport between Indus and Keamari and (c) The means of supplying drinking water to Karachi and its environs. (Source: Sindh Commissioner’s letter No.183).
1949: Muslim League leaders demand Ch.Khalq-u-Zaman to resign as president of the Muslim League. (Source: Newspapers).
1952: The work starts on Kashmore-Jacobabad Railway Project. (Source: Newspapers).
1958: Now One-Unit is becoming matter of anxiety for Punjab leaders. Prime Minister Malik Feroz Khan Noon says that this scheme needs to be reviewed and suggests that changes in its administrative setup must be brought. (Source: Newspapers).
1964: Raj Gopal Acharya proposes that Kashmir administration should be handed over to U.N.O for supervision, till the dispute is resolved between India and Pakistan. (Source: The Hindutan Times)
1967: Kazi Fazlullah joins West Pakistan ministry.(Source: An interview with Kazi Fazlullah by Dr.Pathan).
1972: National Assembly to approve Simla Agreement. It is our great and historic achievement, says Z.A.Bhutto. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1977: PNA rejects amendment suggested by the Government and insists on acceptance of its new demands and proposal. (Source: Ibid)

Sindh History (2nd July)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (2nd JULY)

2nd July
 BIRTH DATES
Surit Ali Korai (Shah Muhammad/Poet/ birth 2nd July 1910),
Ustad Ali Shah Bukhari (JhandoGadahi/Poet/ birth 2nd July 1933),
SarlaTahilramani (Sukkur> New Delhi/Writer/ birth 2nd July 1936),
Sushela Punjabi (Karachi >Mumbai/Actress/ birth 2nd July 1944),
SikandarAbbasi (Larkano/Writer/ birth 2nd July 1956),
Abdul MajeedOdho (GarhiYaseen/Journalist/ birth 2nd July 1957),
Bahadur Khan Talpur (ChhatoMadarani/Writer/ birth 2nd July 1966),
Abbas Ali Talpur (ChhatoMadarani/Singer/ birth 2nd July 1972),
Saeed ‘Rahi’ Mahesar (Larkano/Poet/ birth 2nd July 1984)

EVENTS

1843: Charles Napier writes to the Secretary to Government of Bombay informing him that ‘the Sinhian population detest the Amirs (Ex-Rulers);the Hindu population rejoice in their overthrow; and Baloches are perfectly indifferent to their late Chiefs.(Mir) Sher Muhammad’s troops completely plundered him the other day, and then ran away,-‘ (Source: ‘Correspondence related to Sinde’).
1921: Aman Sabha is formed at Manjhand with Tejomal Khanchand as its president and Seth Tahilram-merchant & Municipal Councilor-as secretary. This Sabha arranged so many functions and public gatherings to make people realize that launching any movement, or participate in that movement is not in interests of people. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi).
1922: On the eve of 12th of Rabi-ul-Awal a public meeting is held by the local branch of Khilafat Committee of Dhoro Naro.Speakers in their speeches praised valuable political services rendered and sacrifices made by Din Muhammad Alig, Jamaluddin Bukhari, Moulana Taj Muhammad Nasrpuri and Moulvi Muhammad Musa of Kotri.(Source: The Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi).
1949: Chowdri Khaliq-u-Zaman blames Moulvi Fazul Haq of Bengal that he is working against the interests of Muslim League. This may kindly be noted that Moulvi Fazul Haq played a vital role in proposing ‘Pakistan Resolution’ in the Annual Session of the All-India Muslim League, in 1940. (Source: Newspapers).
1950: Hari Tahrik creates history. It is decided that on next day procession will be taken out before the Sindh Assembly and Memorandum will be presented to MPAs. On second day Hari Tahrik did it and next day ‘Tenancy Bill’ is adopted by the Sindh Assembly. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Hari Party’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1951: Sindh Government withdraws ban on political activities of Pir Illahi bux. This may be noted that he was disqualified for six years by the Election Tribunal in 1949. (Source: Newspapers).
1959: Services of 739 First Class and Second Class officers are terminated. (Source: Ibid).
1972: Sindhi Type-writer is made available in market for sale. (Source: Ibid).

Sindh History (1st July)

SINDH HISTORY (1st July)
1st July
BIRTH DATES
MotiramValecha ‘Zindah’ (Sukkur>Ajmir/ birth1st July 1914),
Muhammad Khan ‘Moulai’ (Poet/ birth1st July 1923),
Sufi Ghulam Muhammad ‘Piyasi’ (Aliabad Sukkur/Poet/ birth1st July 1931),
Dur Muhammad ‘Masroor’ (Poet/ birth1st July 1932),
HashoShahdadpuri (KhairpurMirs>Ajmir/Artist &Writer/ birth1st July 1933),
Dr.AbdulKhalq ‘Raz’ (Haji Khan Kalhoro/Poet & Scholar/ birth1st July 1934),
Arjun ‘Hasid’ (Karachi > Ahmadabad/Poet & Scholar/ birth1st July 1934),
Ahmad BuxBadvi ‘Masroor’ (Shikarpur/Poet/ birth1st July 1939),
Abdul Fatah Abro(Journalist/ birth1st July 1940),
Asandas ‘Khushnasib’ (Jati>Jhonagarah/Poet/ birth1st July 1944),
Ram Belani ‘Khumar’ (Tharo Shah >Adipur/Poet/ birth1st July 1945),
QaboolAbro (Shah Quli/Writer/ birth1st July 1948),
SewalGunani (Pir Jo Goth > Ahmadabad/Actor/ birth1st July 1948),
Mumtaz Ali Mangrio (Jacobabad/Journalist/ birth1st July 1949),
Abdul MajeedAbupoto (Talpur Wada/Writer/ birth1st July 1966),
Haq Nawaz Samo (Artist/ birth1st July 1968),
Dr. Altaf ‘Aasi’ Chandio (poet/ birth1st July 1969),
Imdad HussainBukhari (Writer/ birth1st July 1970),
Niaz ‘Nashad’ Lashari (KaramLashari/Poet/ birth1st July 1970),
Niaz Ali Lashari (Karam Ali/Journalist/ birth1st July 1972),
Zamir HussainShaikh (Nasirabad/Journalist/ birth1st July 1973),
Nahid Nazr Siyal (Writer/ birth1st July 1977),
Khoso Baho (Journalist & Poet/ birth1st July 1987),
Aslam Haepoto (Poet/ birth1st July 1988),
DEATH DATES
Faqir Darya Khan Abbasi (Lalorank/Saint/ date 1st July 1892),
KhalifoMakarpiosani (Saint/ date 1st July 1951),
Moulvi Abdul Hakim Brohi (Religious Scholar/ date 1st July 1956)
EVENTS
1836: Colonel Pottenger informs Government of India that Ranjitsing has asked Sindh Rulers to restore Shikarpur to him and serious disput has occurred between Mir Naseer Khan of Hyderabad and Mir Ali Murad Khan of Mirpur. (Source: Colonel Pottenger’s letter No. 59).
1839: Lieutenant Charles, Commanding the Indus Flotia asks Ross Bell to precede to Lower Sindh and collect on the way all information regarding location of fuel depots for use of Steam boats. He is also asked to make arrangements for conveyance of Dak (post) between Shikarpur and Dadhar, Dadhar and Quetta.(Source: Government of India’s letters).
1853: The new Sindhi alphabet is published. It has been deviced by Mr. Ellis- Revenue Assistant to the Commissioner-in Sindh in consultation with a committee of local people with equal number of Hindus and Muslims. The number of letters is increased from 29 to 52 to meet the requirement of Sindhi sounds.(Source: Dr. Pathan’s Ph.D. Thesis “Contribution of Karachi towards development of Sindhi Literature & Language’).
1928: In the meeting of Pro-Sindh Separation Muslim leaders held at Karachi, arrangements are finalized regarding holding of ‘Sindh Muslim Political Conferences’ in various districts of Sindh so as create awareness about the importance of separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency.(Source: G.M.Syed’s book ‘Sindh ji Bombay khan azadi’)
1948: The Quaid-i-Azam inaugurates State Bank of Pakistan (Source: Newspapers).
1950: Urdu College will be affiliated with Sindh and Punjab Universities, Government assures Moulvi Abdul Haq. (Source: Ibid).
1961: Karachi becomes 12th Division in West Pakistan. Districts of Lasbella are included in it. (Source: Ibid).

Sindh History (30th June)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (30th JUNE)
30th June
BIRTH DATES
1. Dyaram Gidumal (Hyderabad/Philosopher, Scholar & Social Reformer/ birth 30th June 1857),
2. Moulvi Nazir Hussain Jatoi ‘Jalali’ (Shahpur/Religious Scholar, Poet & Freedom Fighter/ birth 30th June 1903),
3. Bihari T. Masnad (Shikarpur >Mumbai/Writer/ birth 30th June 1920),
4. Muhammad Ali Bhatti (Nawabshah/Journalist/ birth 30th June 1936),
5. Muhammad Usman Trago (Traga/Writer/ birth 30th June 1940),
6. Nihalchand Teckchandani (Kandyaro > Ajmir/Politician/ birth 30th June 1942),
7. Narayn Keswani (Naryad/Social worker/ birth 30th June 1955),
8. Goverdhan Nainani (Delhi/Actor/ birth 30th June 1960)

DEATH DATES
1. Syed Hizbullah Shah Rashdi (Pir Jo Goth/Poet/ death 30th June 1931),
2. Moulana Pir Muhammad Ismail Jan (Tukhar/Politician/ death 30th June 1942),
3. Moulana Muhammad Ibrahim Buthvi (Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death 30th June 1979),
4. Jamal Abro (Sangi/Short Story writer/ death 30th June 2004)

EVENTS
1857: Sindh Commissioner is requested by his subordinate officers concerned that a cause way be constructed at Rohri . It will cost Rs.3300, therefore expenditure be met partly from the Ferry Fund and partly from Municipal funds. (Source: The Collector, Upper Sindh’s letter No.242).
1922; Seth Suderdas Valabhdas presides over a public meeting held by the District Congress Committee of Larkano. Speakers throw light on the life & achievement of Dadabhai Nauroji. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Sindh Congress’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1929: Meetings of sympathy for Bhagatsing and Dutt are held in Sindh and day is observed as a special prayer Day. (Source: Newspapers).
1932: The meeting of Sindh Muslim leaders is held at Karachi at G.M.Syesd’s residence. It is resolved that if K.B.Khuhro is not proceeding to London on or before 5th of July, to present there the case of separation of Sindh, than Syed Miran Muhammad Shah will replace him. This may kept in mind that The election for the chairmanship of the Larkano School Board was due and K.B.Khuhro intended to take part. It gave impression that perhaps he may not proceed to London. (Source: ‘Rihan’, by G.M.Syed).
1947: Demarcation and partition of Bengal and Punjab is announced by the Boundary Commission. (Source: Newspapers).
1956: The army is asked to take over control and administration of Food in East Pakistan. (Source: Ibi
d).
1962: Bill seeking formation and regulation of political parties is introduced in National Assembly of Pakistan. (Source: Newspapers).
1965: Pakistan and India sign an agreement for an immediate cease-fire in Rann of Kachh. (Source: Newspapers).
1970: Fifteen years of ‘One-Unit’ system ends.Merged provinces into West Pakistan are restored.(Source: Ibid).
1972: Indra and Z.A.Bhutto meet in Simla without aides. (Source; ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1977: The meeting is held between Prof. Ghafoor Ahmad of PNA and Pirzado of PPP to discuss the PNA proposals. (Source: Ibid).
1992: Nawaz Sharif Government decides to part away with MQM, defends army Clean-up Operation. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Nawaz Sharif and his party’, compiled bu Gul Hayat Institute).
1993: Nawaz Sharif gets it approved from parliament to impose federal rule in Punjab. Opposition, particularly care-taker Chief Minister Manzoor Watto alleges that Nawaz Sharif intends to capture Governor House and C.M.House. (Source: Ibid).

Sindh History (29th June)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (29th JUNE)
BIRTH DATES 1. Major Outram (London/Political Agent of the Government of India for political affairs in Sindh and critic of Charels Napeir’s political strategy in Sindh/ birth 29th June 1803), 2. K.B.Noor –u- din Nana (birth 29th June 1880), 3. Santdas Santal (Naushero Feroz >Poono/Poet & Freedom Fighter/ birth 29th June 1902), 4. Mir Ali Murad Khan Sani (Khairpur/ birth 29th June 1933), 5. Nasim Kharl (Kharl/Short Story writer/ birth 29th June 1939).
DEATH DATES 1. Pir Putho (Saint/ death 29th June 1151), 2. Makhdoom Amin Muhammad Pakhan Dhani (Hal/Saint & Poet/ death 29th June 1885), 3. K.B. Ghulam Nabi Shah (Mirpurkhas/Politician/ death 29th June 1947), 4. Moulana Ali Muhammad Maheri (Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death 29th June 1948)
EVENTS 1849: Major Jacob informs Sindh Commissioner that boundary between the territories of Khan of Kalat and those of Mir Ali Murad Khan are settled. This is kept in mind that Fort of Rajhan and Mamool at first were in undisputed possession of Mir Naseer Khan of Hyderabad and after the conquest of Sindh, confusion took birt and there was dispute between Mir Ali Murad Khan and Khan of Kalat and it was settled by Jacob. (Source: Jacob’s letter No.160). 1945: The leaders’ conference held in Simla is adjourned so as the delegates can avail the opportunity of consultations. It is aimed at to find common factors of interests and as can give proposals for transfer of power. (Source: Indian Annual Register, Vol-1, 1945). 1947: Baluchistan decides to join Pakistan. This may be kept in mind that Bengal and NWFP will double minded on the subject. Punjab, provided platform for Lahore Resolution, but it was Sindh that two times its Assembly decided to join Pakistan. (Source: Newspapers). 1977: It is decided in the meeting of PNA-PPP that assemblies will be dissolved on 10th of July. Talks are in progress. But, Martial Law is imposed four days before that date. (Resource: Newspaper).