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).

Sindh History (7th August)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (7th AUGUST)

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).

Sindh History (6th August)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (6th AUGUST)

6th August

BIRTH DATES

Makhdoom Abdul Latif Thattvi (Religious Scholar/1712),

Seth Harchandrai Vishindas (Karachi/Freedom Fighter & president Sindh Hindu Sabha/1862),

Dr.Pohomal Esardas (Politician/1913),

Prof. K.D.Soomro (Larkano/Great Mathemician/1950),

Inamullah Mahesar (Rafiq Mahesar/Social worker/1969),

Yousif Laghari (Lundo Sharif/Poet/1967)

DEATH DATES

Moulvi Abdul Aziz Tharechani (Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/1950),

EVENTS

1843: The Governor-General of India requests the Sindh Governor to handover three forts of Guttoorah, Shahgarah and Gurisa to His Highness Mir Ali Murad Khan (Source: letter No.289 from Governor-General).

1920: Following Khilafatis of Merokhan in response to call of their party tender their resignations: Allahdino (Police Department), Wadero Lutf Ali Khan, Wadero Rasool Bux Khan; Wadero Yar Ali Khan; Wadero Muhammad Bachal Tunio (All from School Board membership). (Source: ibd).

1928: Sindh Khilafat Committee decides to boycott local bodies elections and asks party members and followers not to take part. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid).

1945: M.A.Jinnah, addressing a meeting in Bombay expressed the view that India should strive for a final constitutional settlement rather than grope for an interim agreement (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1945).

1946: Liaquat Ali Khan, Secretary All India Muslim League declares that the possibility of the formation of a Government at the center by the Congress should be a signal for the Muslim League to start its program of ‘Direct Action Day’ so that ‘we can resist it by all means and make the functioning of such a Government impossible’. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1946).

1947: Liaquat Ali Khan along with his family reaches

Karachi

by chartered Aeroplane. (Source: Newspapers).

1955: Major-General Iskandar Mirza is appointed Acting Governor-General, vice Malik Ghulam Muhammad proceeds on leave. (Source: ibd).

1974: Conservation and preservation of Mohen-Jo-Daro is ordered by Z.A.Bhutto. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1977: PNA leaders start reaching

Lahore

. Anti-Government movement to start soon.(Source: Newspapers).

1990: President Ghulam Ishaq dissolves National Assembly. Dismisses Cabinet, declares state of emergency.( Source: Presidential Order)

1993: PPP Co-Chairperson Benazir Bhutto resents Election Commission’s decision of producing of Identity Card at polling. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

Sindh History (5th August)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (5th AUGUST)

5th August

BIRTH DATES

Ali Anwar Shah (Larkano/Freedom Fighter/1895),

Pir Ali Muhammad Shah Rashdi (Bihman/Freedom Fighter,

Journalist & writer/1905),

Gobind Malhi (Tharoshah >Mumbai/Fiction writer/1921),

Haleem Brohi (Hyderabad/Writer/1936),

Jagdesh Mohnani (Quetta > Ulhasnagar/Singer/1942),

Umed Ali Shah Rizvi (Bhoral Shah/Writer/1942),

Chandro Parwani (Ahmadabad/Actress/1952),

Hafiz Muhammad Sidik Memon (Religious Scholar, Journalist, Publisher & Political Activist/1953),

Aneel Advani (Mumbai/Actor/1958),

,Ruk Sindhi (Hamid Ujan/Journalist/1961),

Dr.Sajjid Awan (Shikarpur/Journalist/1969),

Bajhi Khan Laghari (Khair Muhammad Laghari/Writer/1970),

Nasir Sarang (Paat/Writer/1970),

Abdul Khaliq Meno (Kambar/Writer/1975),

DEATH DATES

Swami Madhudas (Saint/1953).

EVENTS

1843: The Governor-General of India sanctions the scale of allowances proposed by Lieutenant Gordon for the maintenance of ex-Sindh Rulers. (Source: Correspondence related to Sindh)

1848: Seth Naumal, who played anti-Sindh role and made it possible for East India Company Government of India to snatch her independence, was discussed by Sir Charles Napier, the first Governor of Sindh; today submits his defense before Captain Young, Judge Advocate-General in Sindh. (Source: Memoirs of Seth Naumal).

1909: Shri Swami Hasnsaswaroopji Mahraj, the well-known Hindi orator and preacher delivers his first lecture in Hindi on ‘Hindu Religion’ on the invitation of ‘Sanatan Dharm Sabha’, in its office situated on Lid bitter Road, Karachi. (Source: The Daily Gazette,

Karachi

).

1922: Propaganda Secretary of the Larkano Khilafat Committee is arrested in Ratodero under Section 108 C.P.C (Source: The Daily Alwahid).

1934: ‘Sindh Young Congress ties League’ is formed at Karachi. Miss Nirmala Lalwani is its founder president. (Source: The Daily Gazette,

Karachi

).

1976: Foundation stone lying ceremony of the

Bin

Qasim

Port

is performed by Z.A.Bhutto (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1992: Privatization task to continue despite opposition, declares Nawaz Sharif. (Source: ‘Source-Material on PMLN’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1993: Mir Murtaza Bhutto, now in

Syria

, applies for the allotment of an election symbol different from PPP. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

Sindh History (4th August)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (4th AUGUST)

4th August

BIRTH DATES

Shah Mardan Awal Kot Dhani (Pir Jo Goth/Spiritual leader/1862),

Lekho Tulsi (Hyderabad/Writer & Political Activist/1919),

Ramesh Janani (Khairpur > Mombai/Artist/1929),

Makhdoom Muhammad Amin ‘Fahim’ (Hala/Gadi Nasheen, ex-federal Minister, Politician & Poet/1939),

’Mastano’ Muhammad Shah (Mari/Poet/1939),

Ghulam Muhammad Khuhro (Phulji Station/Journalist/1945),

Mir Mushtaq Ali Talpur (Politician/1948),

Jagdesh ‘Nimano’ (Mumbai/Poet/1950),

Sher Muhammad Malkani (Nazar Malkani/Journalist/1956),

Zahid Abro (Poet/1967),

‘Sagar’ Shazad Jagerani (Larkano/Poet/1986),

DEATH DATES

Irfan Mehdi (Hala/Writer & Poet/1991),

EVENTS

1940: The Board of the Independent Muslims (Azad) Conference meets in

New Delhi

, under the presidency of K.B. Allah Bux Soomro to discuss the questionnaire regarding rights of the minorities. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1940).

1947: Special Military Command Punjab Boundary Force is set up to ensure law & order in 12 districts where disturbances have started. (Source: Newspapers).

1948: Abdul Samad Achakzai is house arrested. (Source: Newspapers),

1954: The Government of Pakistan approves the National Anthem written by Hafiz Jalandhri and composed by Chagla. Sindh’s contribution is visible. Hafiz Jalandhri had remained Court Poet in Khairpur and Chagla was from Karachi (Source: ibid).

1955: Women Rights Commission is constituted by the Government to revise and recommend amendments in Family Law. (Source: ibid).

1959: Not people, but now 80,000 BDs Members will elect President and Parliament of Pakistan. The decision is taken in this regard. (Source: ibid).

1971:

Pakistan

accepts proposal of the Secretary General of U.N.O to appoint representatives of U.H High Commission for refugees on both sides of

East Pakistan

and Indian border. (Source: ibid).

1972: Shimla Agreement comes into force with the exchange of the instruments of ratification. (Source: ibid).

1991: PDA, including Benazir Bhutto observes token hunger-strike throughout country and alleged political victimization by IJI government. (Source: ‘Chronology of PPP’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

ndh History (3rd August)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (3rd AUGUST) 3rd August BIRTH DATES Ghazi Takhurai (Poet/1934), Nand Hariram Javeri (Sindh > Bombay/Poet/1937), Hari Motwani (Larkano > India/Film Maker & Journalist/1940), Jagdesh Bhatia (Ulhasnagar/Writer/1952), Khato Darawar (Writer/1953), Khemchand Sharma (Thano Bolan Khan/Writer/1953), Junaid Soomro (Shikarpur/Politician/1955), Qadir Shaikh (Larkano/Writer/1967), Ghous Pirzado (Poet/1968), Josh Mangi (Panjudero/Poet/1968), Zahid Soomro (Pad Edan/Poet/1969), DEATH DATES Amanullah Baloch (Bhanbho Chandio/Social Worker/2008), EVENTS 1838: Mir Rustam Khan is approached by the Government of India to put the frantic Nasr-u-ddin in confinement and to hold him responsible for mischief committed by him with Diplomats of their Government. (Source: Letter of dated 3rd August 1838). 1844: Sir Charles Napier, Governor of Sindh makes complain to Government of India against Lieutenant Colonel Outram that he had published a libel in the public prints reflecting on his character as Governor of Sindh and demands protection against the libel in question. (Source: Governor’s letter of 3rd August 1844). 1949: Sindh Commissioner issues orders that English year be adopted in revenue proceedings and accounts. Source: Order/Circular No.1536). 1920: In response to the call of the Sindh Khilafat Committee for Non-Co-Operation with the Government, Mulan Muhammad Bachal of Muhammad Hassan Jalbani village announces not to apply or accept Government aid for his Maktab/School in future. (Source: Al-Wahid, Karachi) 1939: The 89 political prisoners who were on hunger-strike in the Dum Dum and Alipur jails since July 7, decided to suspend their fast for two months. The decision followed an appeal by Sj. Subahas Chandra Bose. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1939). 1947: Governor-Generals for India and Governors for Provinces are appointed. M.A. Jinnah is appointed as the Governor-General of Pakistan whereas Sir Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah is appointed as Sindh Governor. (Source: Newspapers). 1971: Z.A. Bhutto demands quitting of Pakistan from Common Wealth. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute). 1990: It is turning point in the history of Sindhi Journalism. The ‘Kawish’ is founded by Ali Qazi at Hyderabad . It is breakthrough in the field of readers approach. Now Sindhi people and Journalism are near and dear to each other. 1992: Despite threats of mass resignations by the PDA, my Government will complete its term, claims Nawaz Sharif. (Source: ‘Source-Material on PML-N’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

Sindh History (2nd August)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (2nd AUGUST)

2nd August

BIRTH DATES

Kewal Motwani (Arazi > Sri Lanka/Social worker/1899),

Jgar Sindhi (Rukan Purano/Poet/1932),

‘Khatim’ Janwri (Reti/Poet/1938),

Preem Parkash (Sindh > Ahmadabad/Poet/1946),

Abdullah Jarwar (Sahib Khan Jarwar/Journalist/1959),

Liaquat Junijo (Thalo/Writer/1962),

Abdul Qayoom ‘Khumir’ Jakhrani (Jacobabad/Poet/1963),

Akbar Shah (Khero/Writer/1964),

Barkat Ali Khajar (Kot Lal Bux/Political Activist/1968),

Varyam Sindhi (Darweshani Panhwar/Writer/1971),

Shaikh Farazi (Pherhi wara Arija/Poet/1973),

Abdul Hai Bhutto (Mathelo/Poet, Writer /1975),

Muhammad Ali ‘Manik’ (Tando Muhammad Khan/Poet/1978),

Roz Kazmi (ajara/Poetess/1980),

Muharram Kumbhar (Arija/Journalist/1980),

DEATH DATES

Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro (Ruler/1772),

Pahlaj Jewani (Dahar/Poet/1973)

EVENTS

1927; Serious Hindu-Muslim riots at Bettiah in Bihar arise over a Hindu Sabha procession resulted in eight casualties (seven Muslims & One Hindu) and in several persons being injured. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1927).

1938: Sir Haji Abdullah Haroon appeal to Muslim League organizations in Sindh to preserve the dignity and existence of the community by asserting themselves in the same way as the Congress Hindus. (Source; ‘Source-Material on Sindh Muslim League’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1945: Acharya J.B. Kripalani, General Secretary of the Congress, in a speech in

Bombay

says that the Muslim League had escaped all blames for the breakdown of the Simla talks because it was the pet child of British Imperialism. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11,1945).

1956: The West Pakistan Assembly adopts a resolution favouring separate electorate. (Source: Newspapers)

1957:

Pakistanwill never recognize Israel

, says Hussain Shaheed Suharwardi, Prime Minister of Pakistan. (Source: Newspapers).

1971:

East Pakistan

Universities

and Colleges re-open after five months. (Source: Newspapers).

1973: Wali Khan is elected UDF’s Parliamentary Party Leader. (Source: ‘Source-Material on NAP’, compiled by Gulhayat Institute).

1974: Z.A.Bhutto approves a University and Radio station for Khairpur. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1991: Fifteen PPP MNAs and MPAs meet Sindh Chief Minister Jam Sadiq Ali and express confidence in him. (Source: ‘Chronology of PPP’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).