Friday, 14 August 2020

Sindh History (14th August)

 

PAKISTAN (with reference to Sindh) in history today [14th August]. By. Dr.Pathan

Founder at Gul Hayat Institute


Gul Hayat Institute wishes you all a happy Azadi Day.

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (14th AUGUST) BIRTH DATES Hassan Ali Effendi (Hyderabad > Karachi/Founder of Sindh Madressah and Sindh Muhammadan Association/1830), Qadir Bux ‘Bashir (Poet/1896), ‘Aziaf’ Halai (Poet/1897), Fatihchand; Paros’ (Bahlani > Calcutta/Singer & Poet/1906), Dr. Afzal Iqbai (Lahore/Poet/1919), Muhammad Ismail Siddiqui (Rawalpindi/Writer/1927), Allah Bux Magsi (Politician/1928), Umed Ali ‘Amir’ Jamali (Poet/1929), Rais Ghula Mustafa Jatoi (New Jatoi/ex-caretaker Prime Minister and Founder of NPP /1931), Sultan Jamil Naseem (U.P>Karachi/Fiction Writer/1931), Iftikhar Hussain Bukhari (Faisalabad/Poet/193o), Syed Safdar Hussain Jaffri (Jhilam/Poet/1934), Syed Zafar Hassan (Hyderabad/Writer/1937), Muhammad Sidik Parhyar (Ghanhwar Parhyar/Artist/1938), Zahoor Ansari (Writer/1939), Ghulam Ali Shar (Haji Mubarak/Folklore Poet/1944), Mahtab Akbar Rashdi (Naudero/ex-Secretary, MPA & Writer/1947), Roshan Ali ‘Roshan’ Soomro (Hyderabad/Poet/1947), Liaquat Ali Asim (Karachi/Poet/1951), Sabir Abdul Razaq (Quetta/Birahvi Poet/1954), Mubarak Ali Baloch (Tamp/Balochi Fiction Writer/ 1955), Abdul Qadir ‘Abid’ (Poet/1955), Hafiz Abdul Qadir Chhilgri (Thul/Poet/1955),Sher Muhammad Malkani (Nazar Ali/Journalist/1956),Syed Mazhar Ali (Jacobabad/Journalist/1958), Ghulam Mustafa ‘Gohar’ (Poet/1958), Khawar Nasreen Sultana Raja (Gujaranwala/Poetess/1958),Azad Sachal Awan (Begodero/Writer/1962),Ali Azhar (Hyderabad/Poet/1967), Ghulam Asghar Manganhar (Writer/1971), Dodo Buriro (Thull/Journalist/1972),

DEATH DATES Irfan Mehdi (Poet/1991), Allah warayo Mahessar (Rafiq Mahesar/Folklore poet/1999)

EVENTS 1838; Colonel Pottenger informs his Government that differences are visible between Talpurs and Lagharis .(Source: Letter No.89). 1917: Karachi Preem Mandli invites Dr.Chithram Gidwani to deliver lecture and share account of the Shikarpur Conference. New High School of Karachi is selected for the event. (Source: The Daily Gazette). 1923: Amalsing of Ratodero, who was sentenced to imprisonment under 108 C.P for taking part in the Non-Co-Operation Movement, is released today. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Sindh Congress’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute). 1936: Founders of the ‘Sindh Ithah Party’ meet at the residence of Sir Haji Abdullah Haroon and discuss the Rules, Regulations and Constitution of the party. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid). 1942: The meeting of the Working Committee of the Muslim League is holding the probe into the reported misappropriation in the ‘Flood Fund’. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Sindh Muslim League’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute). 1947: British India is divided and today new country-Pakistan, comes into existence with Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah as its founder Governor-General .Sindh played a leading role in creation of Pakistan. The Sindh Legislative Assembly was the first and last Legislative Assembly that supported and opted for Pakistan. In this regard the resolution was moved by G.M.Syed. The founder of Pakistan-M.A.Jinnah was born in Jhirk, Sindh. The first and last Annual Session of the All-India Muslim League (before Pakistan) was held in Sindh (Karachi). The founder President of the All-India Muslim League was Sir Agha Khan who was born in Sindh. 1973: The present one Constitution is enforced. Ch.Fazul Illahi and Z.A.Bhutto take oath of the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan.

Thursday, 13 August 2020

Sindh History (13th August)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (13th AUGUST)
13th August
BIRTH DATES
Muhammad Ibrahim Joyo (Abad/Writer & educationist/1915),
Suleman Shan ‘Salm’ (Dubar/Poet/1918),
Hazaro Khan ‘Mujahid’ (Ghogharo/Poet/1924),
Harolal ‘Satayal’ (Badah > Ulhasnagar/Poet & Singer/1931),
Hamidah Khuhro (Aqil/ex-Minister/1936),
Parso G. Gidwani (Dadu >Poono/Scholar/1937),
Hameedah Qazi (Shikarpur/Poetess/1960),
Rabia Akram (Hyderabad/Radio Program Manager/1962),
DEATH DATES
Makhdoom Zia-u-ddin Muhammad (Khuhra/Religious Scholar/1817),
Sumerah Zareen (Shikarpur/Story writer/1977).
EVENTS
1843: Sindh Governor, Sir Charles Napier, while writing to the Governor-General of India criticizes the role played by Major Outram in Sindh. He writes that Major Outram had many years lived on terms of personal contacts with Sindh Rulers, and I vainly imagined he had some influence with them- an influence which it was my duty to call into play in the hopes of preventing war. I therefore sent him to Hyderabad, but I saw that the Amirs were making use of him to ensure the destruction of the force under my command. (Source: ‘Correspondence related to Sinde’).
1939: The Daily Al-Wahid of Karachi carries a letter of Ali Gohar Lahori of Larkano, in which he has informed that he has donated Rs.50 to the Masjid Manzilgah Restoration Committee through Qazi Fazlullah and is ready to pay more if desired by the Committee. (Source: indicated).
1954: It is the for the first time that the National Anthem of Pakistan is broadcasted by the Radio Pakistan (Source: Newspapers).
1963: Malik Amir Muhammad Khan, General Moosa Khan and Z.A.Bhutto are awarded ‘Hilal-i-Pakistan’ by President Ayub. It is amazing to note that none of them had natural death and all were killed. (Source: Newspapers).
1972: Khair Bux Mari is elected as president of NAP Balochistan (Source: ibd).
1973: Z.A.Bhutto is elected as the Prime Minister of Pakistan. He second to none in a way that being a civilian, he became Chief Martial law administrator He availed all important positions such as Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and President. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1979: Proposal of Zia for proportional representation is rejected by all major parties, such as PPP.JUI and PNA. (Source: ibid).

Wednesday, 12 August 2020

Sindh History (12th August)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (12th AUGUST)

BIRTH DATES Dr. Gobindram ‘Hardil Aziz’ (Khairpur Nathan Shah >Raipur/Poet & Journalist/1912), Dr. Abdul Salam Khurshid (India > Lahore/Writer/1919), Jasomal ‘Azad’ (Tando Muhammad Khan > Mumbai/Poet/1926), Jamil Malik (Rawalpindi/Poet/1928), Fida Hydri (Karampur/Singer/1936), Shahnawaz ‘Shad; Dayo (Tayab/Poet/1942), Muhammad Ismail Siddiqui (Rawalpindi/Writer/1947), Ghulam Rasool ‘Souz’ Samo (Karachi/Poet/1943), Ashok Kumar Wadhvani (Shikarpur/Journalist/1949), Ajiz Shoro (Poet/1954), Fazul Faizi (Panjgor/Balochi Poet/1956), Abid Niaz Memon (Shikarpur/Journalist/1956), Nawaz Kumbhar (Kot Nawab/Writer/1965), Inaml Takhrai (Poet/1966), Sikandar Mehran (Kandhkot/Writer/1969), Sattar Channo (Bado Sharif/Poet/1970),Nasir Shah ‘Nasir’ (Dabi/Poet/1971), Abbas Sarang (Jacobabad/Writer/1972), Rukhsana Pirzado (Nandhi Sita/Writer/1975),

DEATH DATES Shaikh Essa Sindhi (Burhanpur/Religious Scholar/1622), Chhato Fakir Sangi (Folklore Poet/1892), Mir Ghous Bux Bezinjo (Politician/1989), Aseer Malah (Poet/2009).

EVENTS 1848: Sindh Commissioner directs all Collectors of districts to furnish his office information about Antiquities and ancient of their respective districts.(Source: Circular letter No.2199). 1939: The Daily Al-Wahid of Karachi in course of its editorial deplores the policy of Jamiat-i-Ulema Sindh regarding agitation for restoration of the Masjid Manzilgah. This may kindly be noted that Moulana Muhammad Sadik of Khada and Hakim Fatih Muhammad Sehwani were not in favour of agitation and wanted to resolve the issue through deliberations and politically. However, they were demanding the restoration of Mosque as and like other Muslims. 1943: K.B.Muhammad Ayub Khuhro presides over Muslim League Conference at Matiari (Source: ‘Source-Material on Sindh Muslim League’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute). 1946: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the Congress President is invited by the Viceroy to form an interim Government at the Center. Criticizing the Congress Committee’s resolution, M.A.Jinnah says that the resolution of the 10th August is only a repeatation of the Congress stand taken by them from the very beginning only put in a different language and phraseology. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1946). 1948: Several followers of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan are killed in firing by police in Bhabhra on orders of the NWFP Chief Minister Khan Abdul Qayoon Khan. (Source: Newspapers). 1960: The First Housing Census of Pakistan starts (Source: Newspapers). 1965: China offers 30,000 tons of steel, 1,00,000 tons of coal and 15,000 tons of cement to Pakistan (Source: Newspapers). 1969: Pakistan Democratic Movement is dissolved. (Source: ibd). 1990: People’s Work Program is disbanding. Government charges PPP regime for giving their henchmen billion of rupees. (Source: Newspapers) 1991: APC attended by 23 opposition groups demands immediate fresh, free and fair election under a caretaker Government of national consensus. (Source: ibid)

Tuesday, 11 August 2020

Sindh History (11th August)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (11th AUGUST)

11th August
 BIRTH DATES

Hafiz Imam Bux Soomro (Gul Muhammad Tunio/Eminent Teacher of Quran Religious Teacher/1895),

Dr.Illahi Bux Bhatti (Khairpur/Agricultural Scholar/1938),

Kishor Wasvani (Sukkur > Poono/Poet & Journalist/1944),

 Qurban Ali ‘Qurban’ Sahto (wadhanpota/Poet/1953).

 

DEATH DATES

 Mian Mir Sehwistan (Religious Scholar/1935),

Kalachand Mirani (Hyderabad/Social Worker & Singer/1935),

Muhammad Hussain ‘Miskeen’ (Poet/1976),

Moulana Najamuddin Chhajro (Jhalo/Religious Scholar/2002),

 

EVENTS

    1939: Ross Bell, Political Agent, Upper Sindh requests Government of India for permission and sanctioning of the enrollment of 200 Afghan horsemen. (Source: Letter of date as indicated).
1857: Captain Merewether, Political Superintendent, Upper Sindh prepares and sends proposal to the Commissioner for Navigable Canal from river Indus to the new town of Kashmore. He writes that the cost of the project is Rs.10, 000, one third of which was to be met by local contribution and the remainder by the Government. (Source: Letter No. 291).
1929: A closely guarded and secret meeting of Jinnah, Gandhi and Ali Brothers is arranged by Mrs. Sarojini Naidu at Bombay ostensibly, it is assumed, with a view to amend the Nehru Report in such a way as to make it fully acceptable to all sections of Muslims. The conversation is not however made public. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Voll-11. 1929).
1955: A nine-Non Muslim League – United Front Government /Ministry is sworn in with Chowdri Muhammad Ali as Prime Minister. (Source: Newspapers).
1969: India lodges protest the construction of the Karakorum Highway between China and Pakistan (Source: Newspapers).
1971: Joint Indo-Soviet Communique, issued in New Delhi demands urgent measures to bring political solution in East Pakistan (Source: ibid)
1977: Z.A.Bhutto threats to boycott elections if partiality observed. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1992: Benazir Bhutto opposes proposed amendment in Pakistan Penal Code and Criminal Penal Code proposing death sentence for blaspheming the Holy Prophet P.B.U.H. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

Sunday, 9 August 2020

Sindh History (9th August)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (9th AUGUST)
9th August
BIRTH DATES
Ghazi Muhammad Ayoob Shar (Sikandarabad/Writer, & Social Worker/1933),
Prof. Badaruddin Larik (Naushero Feroz/Text Books writer/1941),
Muhammad Bux ‘Shad’ (Tharri/Poet/1951),
Muhammad Qasim Malah (Malak/Writer/1953),
Nasir Aijaz (Bhirya City/Journalist & Writer/1954),
Rahmatullah ‘Joni’ (Poet/1963),
(Imtiaz Ali Kalhoro (Garhi Khda Bux/Poet/1966),
Rahim Bux ‘sajan’ (Shikarpur/Poet/1968),
Hansika Motwani (Mombai/Actress/1991),
DEATH DATES
Nazir Abbasi (Political Activist/1980)
EVENTS
1843: Governor-General of India acknowledges and offers his comments on Charles Napier’s correspondence with Sindh Rulers before the fall of Hyderabad. (Source: Letter No.298).
1844: Government of India approves action of the Sindh Governor to bring the 39 ringleaders of the 6th Regiment, N.1, to trial before a general Court Martial (Source: letter No.169).
1942: All-India Congress Committee launches ‘Quit India’ Movement. Sindh Congress played its praiseworthy role. (Source: Newspapers).
1947: First outrage is committed on Pakistan Special Train. The railway line is blown up 15 miles west of Bhatinda. (Source: Newspapers).
1957: Lahore to remain Head Quarter of the West Pakistan. No need of shifting it to any other place, declares the Governor Akhtar Hussain. (Source: ibid).
1967: The World Bank approves a loan of 35 million dollar to the Pakistan Industrial Credit & Investment Corporation (PICIC). Sindh has still not produced an scholar/ Economist who can work on all aids and loans received by the Pakistan Government and their Sector-wise and province-wise utilization from 1947 to date. (Source: Newspapers).
1971: Mujeeb will be tried by a Special Military Court for waging war against Pakistan (Source: Newspapers).
1972: Crack down on Sindhi Nationalists. PPP Government makes large scale arrests in the length and breadth of Sindh. G.M.Syed is also arrested. (Source: ibid).
1973: NAP decides to join UDF’s civil disobedience campaign from 24th August. (Source: ibid).
1977: 43 PPP workers are arrested in Lahore for disturbing PNA leaders meeting. (Source: ibid)

Saturday, 8 August 2020

Sindh History (8th August)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (8th AUGUST)
8th August
BIRTH DATES
Taj Muhammad Abro (Larkano/Politician, Writer & Judge/1924),
Moolchand ‘M’Kamal’ (Kandyaro > Ulhasnagar/Poet & stage Director/1925),
Dr. Allahdad Bohio (Pechoha/Scholar & Poet/1934),
Ramesh Karnani (Pad Edan > Mombai/Artist/1941),
Sattat ‘Asi’ (Poet/1946),
Sabir Bhurgri (Athen Shakh/Writer/1949),
‘Bevas’ Nizamani (Poet/1950),
Ghulam Rasool Baloch (Kandhakot/Journalist/1952),
Hafiz Atta Bijarani (Ali Bux/Poet/1958),
Benazir Adil Dadu/Writress/1981),
Raja Sabit Ali Shah (Poet/1982).
DEATH DATES
Mohan Doulatram Advani (Hyderabad/Writer/1934),
Mirza Ali Bux Baig ‘Kausar’ (Hyderabad/Poet/1961)
Azizullah ‘Majrooh’ (Poet/1962),
Muhammad Faqir Surindi Waro (Vocalist/2006).
EVENTS
1854: Camel train is started betweenKarachiand
Multan
for carrying post and official correspondence via Kotri,
Hyderabad
; Sehwan; Larkano; Shikarpur; Jacobabad; Sabzal Kot and
Bahawalpur
. After every twelve miles camels were replaced by fresh camels.(source: Sindh Journal of Historical Society).
1920: Third Special train of Sindhi migrants reaches
Peshawar
(Source: Al-Wahid).
1921: Valecha, District Congress leader of Sukkur, editor of Daily ‘Saweaj’ is served upon Show Cause Notice for publishing an appeal in his paper. (Source: The Daily Gazette).
1931: The All-India Hindu Mahasabha in its 13th session held at
Akola
, passes the resolution against the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency and deplores inadequate and highly defective representation of Sindhi Hindus on the Round Table Conference. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11,1931).
1939: The Daily Al-Wahid in its course of editorial asks Sindhi Muslims to take active part in the movement for the restoration of Masjid Manzilgah. (Source: indicated).
1950:
Pakistan
Federal Union of Journalist if formed.(Source: Newspapers).
1955: One-Unit scheme is finalized.
Punjab
to get 40 per cent seats in the Assembly of West Pakistan (Source: ibd).
1957: Shaikh Mujeeb resigns as the minister for Trade and Commerce in the Government of East Pakistan. (Source: Newspapers).
1965: Pakistan cannot sacrifice her sovereignty and self-respect at alters of economic assistance. U.S, in interest of her global politics, asks us to make adjustment in country’s foreign policy but, We make it clear that Pakistan is not ready to accept it, says Z.A.Bhutto (source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1977: Bhutto says his life is in danger and foreign powers have hand in it. Asks PNA to eschew differences with him (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1979: Zia is firm holding polls on November 17, says Asghar Khan. (Source: Newspapers).
1990: Benazir Bhutto directly blames army, terms dismissal of her Government as undemocratic. (Source: ‘Source-material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

Friday, 7 August 2020

Sindh History (7th August)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (7th AUGUST)

BIRTH DATES Wali Muhammad ‘Wafa’ (Poet/1944), ‘Ghutakh’ Halai (Hala Purana/Poet/1946), ‘Raz’ Nathanshahi (Khairpur Nathanshah/Poet/1947), Khair-u-Nisa Jafri (Hyderabad/lady of literature/1947), ‘Afzal’ Aeri (Mehar/Poet/1955), Zamir Ahmad ‘Fida’ (Poet/1961), Syed Raza Shah ‘Raza’ (Larkano/Poet/1980)

DEATH DATES Jumo Khan ‘Gharib’ (Poet/1953), Abdul Razaq Soomro (Moro/1972)

EVENTS 1832: There is correspondence between Colonel Pottenger and Adjutant-General of Army, Bombay regarding assemblage of forces to act against the plunders. (Source: Letter No.123). 1841: Sindh Rulers agree to pay half of the expenditure if Sindh and Begari canals are made serviceable for navigation and extending the irrigation already supplied for them. (Source: Letter No.62 from Captain Stacy to Captain Wallace). 1843: The Governor-General of India writes to Charles Napier giving his opinion about miscalculations of Major Outram and approves all the actions taken by Charles Napier timely, correct and accordingly.(Letter from Calcutta ). This may kindly be noted that Major Outram played anti-Charles Napier role and opposed his action in regard Sindh and Rulers. 1857: The Medical Board to the Government of Bombay approves and recommends proposal of the Sindh Commissioner those medical arrangements for residents at Manora and neighboring villages of Baba and Keamari be made. (Source: Letter No.1358). 1921: Sirai Sabz Ali takes initiate to open branch of pro-British political party- Aman Sabha at Nasirabad. He is elected its founder president, whereas Seth Naromal & Seth Aildas are elected Vice President and Secretary respectively. Wadero Muhammad Sidiq Wagan always helped them to hold public meetings and to preach loyalty for British Government (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi ). 1922: There is competition between Seth Gidumal Fatihchand and Seth Chelaram Dilomal in donation and financial support to ‘Hindu Township Peoples’ Association’ of Karachi in regards with its efforts to establish Open Library and Reading Room. (source: The Daily Gazette). 1947: Quaid-i-Azam reaches Karachi . Jhrik-born leader is now the First Governor-General of Pakistan. What a great role has played Sindh in the creation of Pakistan! (Source: Newspapers). 1959: An Ordinance is promulgating to purify politics and society. Who so ever, if deemed fit can be disqualified with immediate effect. (Source: Newspapers). 1977: Aitzaz Hassan joins Tahrik Istaqlal, Mir Ali Ahmad Talpur, Mir Rasool Bux Talpur; Abdul Hameed Jatoi and Haji Moula Bux Soomro join PNA. (Source: ibid). 1990: Rais Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi is sworn in as Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan . U.S backs move of President Ghulam Ishaq Khan for dissolving assemblies. (Source:ibid).