Sindh History (13th May)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (13th MAY)

Research By. Dr. Dur Muhammad Pathan

13thMAY

BIRTH DATES

PirGhulamMujadidSarhandi (Freedom Fighter/ birth 13th May 1883),

Abdul Fatah ‘Abd’ (Aaqil/Poet & Journalist/ birth 13th May 1907),

NawabBahawal Khan Laghari (tajpur/Poet/ birth 13th May 1921),

SushilaLalwani (Hyderabad >Mombai/writer/ birth 13th May 1923),

ArdoUtradhi (Kandhkot/Writer/ birth 13th May 1949),

ShabanKhokhar (FaizKhokhar/Folklore Poet/ birth 13th May 1950)

, Rab Nawaz Burdi (Bagul Khan/Writer/ birth 13th May 1969),

Syed RushdullahAmroti (Religious Scholar/ birth 13th May 1978).

13thMAY

DEATH DATES

KalachandKalyan (Hyderabad/Singer & Social worker/ death 13th May 1911)

,MoulanaGhulamRasoolAbbasi (Larkano/Religious Scholar/ death 13th May 1970)

EVENT DATES:

13th May

1843: Mir Muhammad Nasir Khan writes to Governor-General that he , in 1838,helped Sir John Keane, in purchase of provision at Sabzalkot and Rs.8000 are still outstanging. That amount be paid to me. The letter starts with words:”MAY Nawab Governor Sahib Bahadoor, the august and elevated, the possessor of promp and grandur, the selected of the world, the phoenix of the age, be preserved.”

1856: “Sind Kossid’, periodical of Karachi, edited by Briggs, in course of its editorial protest against the reluctance of Bombay Government to connect Karachi with Aden and Syez by Steam communication. It pleads that Steam communication would benefit the whole of North- Western India, including the Punjab.

1949: Prime Minister of India refutes allegation that his country is intereferieng and indulging in NWFP affairs.

1950: Jodhpur-Sindh border is closed to block undue influx of people from India.

1953: Death sentence awarded to Moulana Moudoodi and Moulana Niazi is converted into imprisonment of 14 years, Punjab C.M.L.A issues orders.

1958: Government takes administrative steps and asks the Settlement Commissioner to provide help to Muhajreen, either it is be given in cash and kind, or morally in resolving their settlement problem without any delay.

1966: The Dhaka High Court asks the East Pakistan Government to clarify and justify its position on the arrest of Shaikh Mujeeb-u-Rahman and other Awami League leaders.

1971: It is announced that 147 anti-state and terrorists are killed in East Pakistan.

1974: Resolving the the Kashmir issue issue can only bring peace and progress in the region, says Z.A.Bhutto, Prime Minister of Pakistan during his address in the Great Peoples’ Hall in Peking.

1975: Pir Pagaro disassociate himself and his party from PNA

1977: No question of resigning as Prime Minister on the wish of a few opposition leaders, however, referendum can hold to get the decision of the people, says Z.A.Bhutto, Prime Minister of Pakistan.

1990: The Senate of Pakistan passes enforecement of Shaiat Bill, that became very disputed since its introduction in the National Assembly.

1992: Detained MNA Asif Ali Zardari is brought to Islamabad to attend National Assembly session.

Sindh History (12th May)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (12th MAY)

12th May

BIRTH DATES

1. Mir Sobdar Khan Talpur (Sindh Ruler/ birth 12th May 1801),

2. Mirza Dost Muhammad Beg 'Dost' (Hyderabad/Poet/ birth 12th May 1862),

3. GulHassan 'Bekas' (Badah/Poet/ birth 12th May 1928),

4. Balkirshan ' Sartaj' (Mithi - Jaipur/Poet/ birth 12th May 1932),

5. Naina Asudwani (Ajmir/Actress/ birth 12th May 1955),

6. Baldev Ghanshyani (Writer/ birth 12th May 1958 ),

7. Qaimuddin Sahto (Folklore Poet/ birth 12th May 1960),

8. Ghukam Shabir Solangi (Ramzan Solangi/Writer/ birth 12th May 1962),

9. Gouri Valbh (Mithi/Writress/ birth 12th May 1967),

10. Ayaz Bhutto (Mubarakpur/Writer/ birth 12th May 1985).

12th May

DEATH DATES

1. Mir Fatah Ali Talpur (Sindh Ruler/ death 12th May 1801),

2. Khuda Bux 'Khadim' (Mehar/Poet/ death 12th May 1962),

3. Faqir Sirat Ali Korai(Poet/ death 12th May 1972),

4. Afzal Kazi (Dodo Sonhri/Poet/ death 12th May 1990),

5. Ahsan Gopang (Student leader/ death 12th May 1991),

6. Zaib Aqli (Poet/ death 12th May 1991)

12th May

EVENTS

1843: The Sindh Governor recommends the case of Mecleod for his appointment as the Collector of Customs with salary of Rs.800 per month and the case is approved by the Govt of India. There is a road in Karachi, after this man.

1920: The Central Khilafat Committee presents Memorandum to the Viceroy of India in Simila. It is also signed by Khilafat leaders from Sindh such as Seth Haji Abdullah Haroon, Moulana Taj Mahmood Amroti, Munshi Aminuddin, Asadullah Shah, Dr. M.A.Ahmad, Moulana Muhammad Sadiq of Khada, Shaikh Abdul Majeed, Muhammad Khan, Jan Muhammad Junijo, Moulana Abdul Ghafoor Jacobabadi, Abdul Kaliq Morai, Pir Rashidullah Shah and others.

1929: Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi forms "Sindh Muslim Voters Association" so as awareness can be created to vote and elect true, sincere and dedicated candidates in election.

1935: Indian State and Broadcasting Service, Mombai, already broadcasting Sindhi Programs, to broadcasted Sindhi Classical songs sung by Vishni Jagtiyani.

1948: Shaikh Karamat Ali, Education Minister for the Govt of West Punjab is found traveling without Ticket in Karachi Mail.The train was checked by Special team at Khaniwal Railway Station.

1949:" We do not believe in any ISM,my Govt is working for creating FREE SOCIETY", says Liaqut Ali Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan. His speech is broadcasted from Cairo Radio Station.

1951: The opening of Karachi University is announced.

1957: Moulana Bhashani announces to observe Protest Week against Price- hike in the country.

1960: “We are bound morally to satisfy USSR. The investigation is being conducted to see that either USA aircraft used Peshawar Base to attack Russian Jet", says Z.A.Bhutto,the Federal Minister.

1970: The National Assembly adopts bill abolishing Sardari System in the Pakistan.

Sindh History (11th May)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY.

11th MAY.

11th May BIRTH DATES.

1. Mustafa Qureshi (hyderabad/Artist/ birth 11th May 1937),

2. Devi Nagrani (Poetess/ birth 11th May 1941),

3. Dr .Abid Laghari (Tajpur/Poet & Scholar birth 11th May /1944),

4. Hydera Ali Talpur (Hyderabad/Politician/ birth 11th May 1944),

5. Fahim Shunas Kazmi (Poet/ birth 11th May 1965).

11th May

DEATH DATES

1. Mir Shahdad Khan Talpur (Ruler/ death 11th May 1867),

2. Ranjeet Wasvani (Banguldero>Ajmir/Saint/ death 11th May 1960)

3. Sher Muhammad Marri (Baloch leader known as General Sherov/ death 11th May 1993).

11th May

EVENTS

1843: Mir Yar Muhammad Khan writes to the Governor-General of India requesting him to release him with permission to return back to Sindh as he was innocent and was not engaged in any activity against British.

1948: The construction work on federal offices and residential quarters starts in Karachi.

1953: Martial Law court announces Death penalty for Moulana Moudoodi and Moulana Abdul Sattar Niazi for heading anti-Qadyani Movement and creating law and order situation more critical in Punjab.

1954: Agha Ghulam Nabi Khan, Ex-Sindh Minister is disqualified for three years.

1962: U.S Government agrees to provide Pakistan loan of 45 million for the purpose for purchase of industrial items from U.S.A. Perhaps our Sindh province has not still given birth to conduct research on the loan and its province-wise utilization.

1964: Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Z.A.Bhutto meets UNO Secretary-General and apprise him of the outstanding Indo-Pak disputes.

1973: Nine opposition leaders belonging to UDF (United Democratic Front) are arrested.

1975: It is the first time in the history of Sindhi literature that ban is imposed on 36 books and periodicals of Sindhi language under Press and Publication Ordinance. It is amazing to note that it includes Child Literature also. This drastic action is taken by PPP Government.

1977: The National Assembly adopts a bill declaring Friday the weekly holiday.

1991: The IJI Government presents the amended Shariat Bill in National Assembly. The opposition including PDA, JUI and ANP reject bill in toto.

Sindh History (10th May)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (10th MAY) 10th May BIRTH DATES 1. Murad Ali ‘Kazim’ (Poet/ birth 10th May 1901), 2. SitaSamtani (Hyderabad >Mumbai/Writer/ birth 10th May 1914), 3. NazirHussainHyderi (Badin/Journalist & Political Activist/ birth 10th May 1914), 4. ‘Piyasi’ Ranjho Khan (Poet/ birth 10th May 1916), 5. Moulvi Muhammad Ali Panhwar (Rahoja/Religious Scholar/ birth 10th May 1924), 6. Allah Nawaz ‘Nawaz’ Ruknai (PuranoRukun/Poet/ birth 10th May 1930), 7. B.C.Motani (ThorhoKhair Muhammad >Ajmir/Social worker/ birth 10th May 1931), 8. Lal ‘Mujrim’ (Karachi >Mombai/Poet & Singer/ birth 10th May 1932), 9. GhulamHussan ‘Mushtaq’ Sacharvi (Sacharo/Poet & Journalist/ birth 10th May 1937), 10. Dr.Shahnawaz Sodhar (ThanoSodhar/Scholar/ birth 10th May 1940), 11. Anwar Jokhio (Writer/ birth 10th May 1941), 12. Irshad Ahmad Thahim (Shikarpur/Journalist/ birth 10th May 1943), 13. Dr.Abdul Razaq Soomro (KhairpurJoso/Scholar/ birth 10th May 1949), 14. Mushtaq Soomro (Jamshoro/Writer/ birth 10th May 1952), 15. Deepak Rohat Chand (Ahmadabad/Poet & Artist/ birth 10th May 1954), 16. Deepo Keswani (Writer/ birth 10th May 1961), 17. Qurban Ali Bughio (Khairpur Nathan Shah/Journalist/ birth 10th May 1963), 18. Munawar Sultana Qureshi (Sehwan/Writer/ birth 10th May 1971), 19. Fida Hussan Malano (Gaji Khuhawar/Social worker/ birth 10th May 1971). 10th May DEATH DATES Boolchand Dayaram (Journalist/1923), Hafz Shah ‘Natiq’ (Poet/ death 10th May 1964) 10th May EVENTS 1948: After removing from Chief Minister Ship, Muhammad Ayub Khuhro is prohibited from leaving Pakistan and and drawing amount from Banks without prior permission of the Government. He was accused of creating problems in settling Muhajreen in Sindh. 1950: The Sindh Government has decided to shift Sindh University from Karachi to Hyderabad, says Agha Ghulam Nabi Khan Pathan, Education Minister. 1951: Government orders for arrest of Communist leaders and workers throughout Pakistan. 1952: International Muslim Conference held at Karachi advises Muslim countries to get rid of political and economic influence of U.S.A and U.K 1955: The Governor-General of Pakistan was very much right in dissolving the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan. His action was legal. The Federal Court gives its decision. 1958: Allama Mashrqi is arrested alongwith his close party men. 1960: If Peshawar is used as a base by U.S.A to attack or violate Russian air space, it will cost Pakistan very drastic results, USSR warns Pakistan. 1964: First ever Inter-continental hotel of Pakistan is inaugurated by the President Ayub in Karachi. 1973: Zulfqar Shah Jamot, Khalifo Aqil, Ghous Ali Shah and Pir Muhammad wassan and others are arrested.

Sindh History (9th May)

 

INDH IN HISTORY TODAY (9th May)

Research by Dr. Dur Muhammad Pathan

BIRTHS: 9thMAY

Allah Bachayo Samo (Writer/ birth 9th May 1912),

Bilo C. Rani (Hyderabad >Mumbai/Writer & Artist/ birth 9th May 1920 ),

Muhammad Shah Amroti (JUI leader/ birth 9th May 1929),

Chaman Sharma (Tando Adam > Ahmadabad/Writer/ birth 9th May 1936),

Razia Naz Bhatti (Writer/1948/ Haji Pirzado (Balhreji/Poet/ birth 9th May 1962)

DEATHS: 9thMAY

Shaikh Muhammad Abid Ansari (Sehwan/Religious Scholar/ death 9th May 1841),

Syed Hafiz Shah ‘Natiq’ (Tukhar/Poet/ death 9th May 1974)

,Hafiz Abdul Majeed Bhatti (Sukkur/Freedom Fighter & Journalist/ death 9th May 1975),

Qazi Saleem Akbar (Hyderabad/Journalist/ death 9th May 1967)

EVENTS: 9th May

1843: The Government of India approves administrative measures and actions taken by the Sindh Governor, Charles Napier. He is allowed to appoint six additional Collectors and start construction of bunglows in various districts at the cost of Rs.200 each for the use of the Collectors and Dy. Collectors.

1857: The Bombay Government intends to start postal service between Karachi and Bombay via Bhooj and asks Sindh Commissioner to offer his comments and feedback.

1884: At a meeting of the ‘Sindh Sabha’, a proposal is made by Wali Muhammad Hassan Ali that the municipal electorate should be formed into communal wards so as to provide for separate electorates for Muslims and Hindus. This proposal is strongly opposed by Deyaram Jethmal and such type of differences paved way to divide Sindh into Hindu- Muslim camps.

1920: Jacobabad witnesses a big political event today when the largely attended public meeting is held by the District Khilafat Committee.

1931: ‘The Punjab-,Sindh & Frontier Hindu Conference’ is held in D.A.V. College Hall Lahore under the presidency of Bhai Parmanand . The Conference adopts resolution against the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency. This resolution is moved by Prof. Chablani and supported by one Sindhi and another Punjabi Hindus.

1933: ‘The latest action of Mahatma Gandhi in suspending Civil disobedience is a confession of failure’ Subahsh Bose and Patel say in a joint statement. The statement proceeds: ‘ We are clearly of opinion that Gandhi as a political leader has failed’.

1958: The Pakistan Republican Party Chief, Dr. Khan Sahib is assassinated in Lahore. Alleged assassian Atta Muhammad is arrested.

1963: The External Affairs Minister Z.A.Bhutto opposes partition of the Kashmir valley or its joint control by India and Pakistan.

1982: Political curbs to be lifted if the number of political parties is reduced, says Zia.

1988: Thirty-one are killed and 120 injured in sporadic clashes in Karachi. Curfew is imposed in affected areas.

Sindh History (8th May)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (8th May)

Research By. Dr. Dur Muhammad Pathan

BIRTHS: 8thMAY

Hugh Dow (London/Governor Sindh/ birth 8th May 1886),

MianMakhdoomMoheyuddin ‘Miral’ (Hala/Saint & Poet/ birth 8th May 1887),

Makhdoom Muhammad Salih Bhatti (Hala Old/Educationist & Writer/ birth 8th May 1889),

Abdullah ‘Hamdam’ (Mehar/Poet/ birth 8th May 1914),

Muhammad Pinjyal ‘Raz’ (shikarpur/Poet/ birth 8th May 1956),

Suneel Advani (Mombai/Artist/ birth 8th May 1956),

Aneel Advani (Mombai/Artist/ birth 8th May 1958),

Syed Panah Shah (Jhudo/Poet/ birth 8th May 1970),

FayazSamair (Sultankot/Poet/ birth 8th May 1983).

DEATHS: 8thMAY

Makhdoom Abdul Khaliq (Khuhra/Religious Scholar/ death 8th May 1852),

Harikant Jethwani (Jacobabad/Poet/ death 8th May 1994)

EVENTS: 8th May

1843: The Governor –General of India directs Sindh Governor, Chales Napeir to adopt extreme measures of reprisals against hill tribes on the right bank of Indus.

1850 : The Commission is constituted to investigate the matter of certain interpolations made in the treaty of Naunihar by His Highness Mir Ali Murad Khan . His Highness was involved to prove him guilty for the act.

1918: Home Rule League and Congress and Karachi Citizens’ Association jointly protest against the action of Government for cancellation of Passport to the Home Rule League deputation proceeding to England.

1920 The Sindh Khilafat Committee directs its branches to collect donation and membership fee and send its half to the Sindh Khilafat.

1926: Sindh Commissioner directs all Municipalties not to invite political leaders and organize functions on the expenses of municipalties. Who so ever member will insist, will has to pay the expenditure to be occurred on events.

1929: A public meeting is held at Kambar by the local branch of the Khilafat Committee under presidentship of Mian Ghulam Muhammad. Moulana Abdul Karim Chishti and Mian Ali Muhammad in their speeches advises people to take part in politics. The meeting opposed imposition of the Council to carry on the administration of the Khairpur state. It was termed as interference in the affairs of an independent state. The Jacobabad events relating to Hindu- Muslim conflicts were also deplored at large and people of Jacobabad were appealed not go give anti-social forces chance to divide Jacobabad into Hindu Muslim camps.

1933: Mahatma Gandhi announces the suspension of the Civil disobedience movement for a month. The sensational statement is made following consultation with and approval of Acting Congress President.

1939: Subash Bose declares his plan at a meeting held at Howrah. He referres to the formation of a new party within Congress and says that differences between the ‘Forward Blo’ and the ‘Official Blo’ within Congress are two fold. First the Forward Bloc desires to work the existing progress not with reformist or moderat mentality but with a revolutionary mentality’ , secondly , it has an advance program of its own

1948: In a largely attended political convention, held at Karachi, with Khan Abdul Ghafar Khan in chair, Peoples’ Party is formed to provide platform to the common people of the country. More than 62 eminent politician participated. G.M.Syed was the Chairman of the Reception Committee.

1950: Kazi Faulullah is sworen in as the Chief Minister, Sindh. He replaces Yousif Haroon.

1970: Heads of States of Pakistan, Turkey, and Iran, in joint telegram to the Amrecian President Nixon and Soviet Premier Alexi kosygin, urges them to exercise their influence towards towards the settlement of the Middle East question.

1972: 1972: NWFP’s official language will be Urdu, says Moulana Mufti Mahmood. The statements of Mufti and Bizenjo were not outcome of their love for Urdu but reflected their anti-ppp mentality and on the eve of language dispute in Sindh, such type of statements damaged the harmony between Sindhi and Muhajirs.

1973: Sindh United Front Chief G.M.Syed is arrested under DPR.

1977: Z.A.Bhutto promises all efforts for settlement. Announces Chief Election Commissioner Justice Sajjad Ahmad Jan’s departure on leave.

Sindh History (6th May)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY (6th May)

Research By. Dr. Dur Muhammad Pathan

BIRTHS: 6thMAY

Hasaram ‘Piya’ (Lalo Rank > Baroda/Poet & Journalist/ birth 6th May 1935),

BhagwanKapoor v(Karachi >New York/Artist/ birth 6th May 1935),

GordhanTanwani (Larkano>JalAun/Writer/ birth 6th May 1941),

Muhammad Sharif ‘Talib’ (Writer/ birth 6th May 1945),

Abid Shah ‘Abid’ (Bajara/Poet/ birth 6th May 1953),

AseerMalah (KaroKuho/Poet/ birth 6th May 1957),

SangetaButani (Nagpur/Actress/ birth 6th May 1960),

SaminaMemon (Moro/Poetess/ birth 6th May 1965),

Valji Ram Kolhi (Samaro/Journalist/ birth 6th May 1973)

DEATHS: 6thMAY

MakhdoomBilawal (Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death 6th May 1523),

Sufi Faqir Muhammad Suleman (Saint & Poet/ death 6th May 1976),

DhaniBuxMemon (Sita Road/Folklore Poet/ death 6th May 1995)

EVENTS: 6th May

1927: Sindh Commissioner inagurates ‘The Karachi Muslim Gemkhana’ at Karachi. It is second Gymkhana in Karachi by Muslims, first was of Bohra community. Inaugurated building costed Rs.30900/ and the fund was collected with donation of Haji Abdullah Haroon, Ghulam Ali Chagla, Yousif Ali Alvi, Agha Abdul Ghafoor, Usman Salih Muhammad,Tayab Ali Mandiwala and K.B.Abdul Sattar.

1931: Largely attended meeting of Karachi Muslims is held under the president ship of Moulana Muhammad Sadiq of Khada in which it is resolved that all Sindh Muslims were agreeable to ‘Sindh Pact’ which enunciated ‘Joint Electorates’, ‘Sindh Separation’ and ‘weight age for minority’.

1939: Subash Bose clarifies his position about tendering his resignation as the President of the All-India Congress .He says ‘Self-respect, honourand duty towards my country demanded that I should not surrender before will and wish of Mahatma Gandhi, but resign after having made all possible attempts to reach an honorable compromise’.

1940: Judicial Inquiry Committee starts recording statements and collecting evidences on the Sukkur riots during the Movement for Restoration of Masjid Manzilgah. This may kindly be noted that 109 statements were recorded