Sindh History (February 20, 2022)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (20th FEBRUARY)

20th February

BIRTH DATES

1. Khair Muhammad ‘Souz’ Buriro (Chhajra/Poet/ birth 20th February 1931),

2. Qamar Hydri (Writer/ birth 20th February 1934),

3. Bhagwan Kalwani (Tando Adam > Ajmir/Social worker/ birth 20th February 1942),

4. ‘Naz’Mughul (Poet/ birth 20th February 1956),

5. Bakht Buriro (Khairpur Nathanshah/Poet/ birth 20th February 1067).

20th February

DEATH DATES

1. Kazi Khuda Bux (Moro > Karachi/Mayor Karachi/ death 20th February 1944),

2. Moulana Moeenuddin Khiyarvi (Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death 20th February 1970).

EVENT

20th February

1840: Lieutenant-General Sir John Keane makes arrangements for breaking of the part of the army of Indus under the command of Major-General Wilshire and distribution of the troops to remain in Upper Sindh and Lower Sindh for political and military reasons.

1917: The Government of India, with reference to the alleged participation of certain Sindhi firms in Sierra Leon with the Ghadar movement in America, states that ‘We are aware that the partners and employees of such firms abroad are in many cases seditiously inclined and probably find in lucrative to keep in with the revolutionary party. We also know that they subscribe money, help to circulate seditious papers and accommodate plotters in distress’

1923: Jethmal Parsram highlights the present political situation in Sindh and Hind. The lecture is arranged by the Karachi Home Rule League and it is presided over by Jamshed Mehta.

1931: On the eve and day of Eid-ul-Fitr, the Branches of the Sindh Azad Party are opened at Village Moulvi Abdul Hai of Taluka Digri, Hyderabad and Matli. In big public meetings office-bearers are elected at three places. At Hyderabad, Pir Ghulam Mujadid is elected as President and Abdul Jabbar as Treasurer. At Village Abdul Hai, Moulvi Haji Abdul Hai and Allahdino Bhutto are elected President and Secretary respectively. Whereas at Matli Muhammad Khan Nizamani (President), Moulvi Attaullah (Secretary) and Haji Karim Bux (Treasurer) are elected as office-bearers.

1935: Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto, Minister for Local Self-Government, Bombay Presidency, while winding up debate on his Department, announces that Rs.3300 will be provided as aid to Village Panchayat in the Presidency and the equal amount of that will be spent on the uplifting of rural areas.

1939: K.B.Allah Bux inducts Sir Ghulam Hussain Hidayatulla as minister in his cabinet. He is given portfolios of Law and Order and Home.

1969: Ayub-Government bows before agitators. Section 144 is withdrawn from major cities.

1994: Three Afghanis hijack a Peshawar School Bus to Islamabad. Demand convoys of food supplies for Afghanistan, five helicopters and five million Dollars as ransom.

1996: Opposition leader Nawaz Sharif holds talks with MQM leader Altaf Hussain. Both want to get rid of PPP Government.

Sindh History (February 19, 2022)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (19th February)

19th February

BIRTH DATES

Jagatrai Essardas (Hyderabad/Educationist & Writer/1879),

Parmanand Jesaram (Kanya Kalhora > Ajmir/Educationist/1916),

Hariram Pahoja (Jacobabad> Indore/Poet & Singer/1919).

DEATH DATES

Moulvi Muhammad Ali Junijo (Ghumori/ Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/1952),

Naraindas Malkani (Hyderabad/Freedom Fighter & Writer/1974)

EVENTS

1847; The Collector of Hyderabad is directed by the Sindh Government to resolve the issue of Boundary line between Hyderabad Collect orate and Khairpur state and it should be kept in mind that land is exchanged on equal terms of produce.

1915: It was proposed by Moulana Obedullah Sindhi to revolt against British Government throughout united India, on this date. He sent that secret message and was disclosed to the police in Punjab. With the result that Moulana Muhammad Sadiq of Khada was arrested and was sentenced to rigorous imprisonment. So many other peoples were also arrested. This initiate is known as ‘Tahreek Reshmi Roomal’ in the history of our Freedom Movement.

1935: ‘Anti-Separation Conference’ is held at Hyderabad. But, it was too late now. Muslim Upper Class has won the political game and Sindh as to be separated from the Bombay Presidency.

1974: The Governor of Punjab, keeping in view the possibility of outbreak of communal violence, promulgates an ordinance to empower the Punjab Government to deal with communalists with Iron hand.

1954: Treaty of Friendship is signed between Turkey and Pakistan. Both countries will cooperate in spheres of politics, economics and culture.

1968: International Arbitral Tribunal awards to Pakistan 350 square miles against claim over 3500 square miles in the north part of the disputed Rann Jo Kutch.

1974: Two-day Islamic Foreign Ministers Conference begins in Lahore.

1996: Seven are killed in Karachi violence

Sindh History (February 18, 2022)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (18th February)

18th February

BIRTH DATES

Sant Sawami Atalram (Lashkri Chandio/Saint & Poet/1889),

Arya Sapoot (Jageer Nawabshah > Ajmir/Novelist & Arya Snajist/1907),

Chanchaldas Ramchandani (Khai > Ajimir/Arya Samajist/1909),

Gobind Munsikhani (Hyderabad > Ajmir/Writer/1915),

Kirshan Khatwani (Throshah > India/Writer/1927),

Ram Giyanchandani (Tharoshah > New Delhi/Writer/1955),

Ghulam Hussain ‘Shad; (Kadhan/Poet/1940),

Madhu Baxani (Baroda/Dancer/1958),

Zulfikar ‘Raz’ (Sehwan/Poet & Journalist/1974),

Saeed Ahmad Tunio (Larkano/Singer/1976),

Muneer S. Soomro (Dokri/Poet/1981).

DEATH DATES

Syed Ali Asghar Shah Rashdi (Pir Jo Goth/Poet/1936),

Hadi Bux ‘Misken’ (Poet/1942),

Syed Fatih Muhammad ‘ Misken’ (Tando Jahanyan/Poet/1942),

Moulvi Ahmad Ali ‘Majzoob’ (Religious Scholar,

Freedom Fighter & Poet/1967),

Moulana Abdul Rahman ‘Ziai’ (Religious Scholar & Poet/1977)

EVENTS

943: Charles Napier writes to Mir Sher Muhammad of Mirpurkhas that ‘ Syed Imam Bari, your deputy, came to me with a message from you, that your Highness is the friend of the British, and you did not march with your army beyond your own territory in this fight; therefore, I approve of your Highness’s message. And now it is necessary that you should disperse your troops you have with me, and so keep no one with you (in shape of army); and if I find that your Highness has any collected, I shall attack them. If you disperse your troops, and keep no one with you, I shall reckon you just the same as before;- friend and ally of the British’.

1847: Secretary to Government of Sindh asks Collector of Hyderabad to wait upon the Ruler of Khairpur with view to arranging for an exchange of land adjoining Sadhuja in place of such scattered in the Hyderabad Collect orate.

1929: G.M.Syed intends to implement his ‘Goth Sudhar’ (Village- improvement) Program. It includes to improve literacy rate, to encourage Home Industry, to open Night Schools, to organize peasants, to include womenfolk in social and economic uplifting . Today, Weekly ‘Muslam’ of Mirpurkhas carries this idea.

1931: The Branch of Sindh Azad Party is opened at Karam Khan Nizamani of Taluka Hala and Moulvi Khair Muhammad, Hamid Khan and Hussain Khan are elected as the President, Secretary and Treasurer.

1947: Moulana Abul Kalam Azad, Central Education Minister announces Educational Policy for United India. It includes the setting up of a ‘National Museum’, the allocation of funds for ‘Research’ and development of ‘Archeological studies’ and the use of broadcasting and films for the purpose of mass education.[In Pakistan, none of indicated fields have still been included in the scheme of education].

1949: Yousif Haroon takes over as the Sindh Chief Minister.

1969: Shaikh Mujeeb refuses to participate in govt-opposition talks. Dhaka, Karachi and other cities are in grip of marches and demonstrations. People are determined to get rid of Ayub.

1979: For clemency pleas for Z.A.Bhutto, I have to consult military council and cabinet, says Zia.

Sindh History (February 17, 2022)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (17th FEBRUARY)

17th February

BIRTH DATES

1. Dr.Habibullah Mirza (Hyderabad/ Scholar/ birth 17th February 1924),

2. Laxman Bhambhani (Writer/ birth 17th February 1937),

3. Ghani ‘Ghamdil’ (Rustam/Poet/ birth 17th February 1976),

4. Azam Khakhrani (Ali Khan/Writer/ birth 17th February 1977).

17th February

DEATH DATES

1. Pir Sabghatullah Shah Tajar Dhani (Pir Goth/Saint/ death 17th February 1830),

2. Pir Muhammad Yasin Rashdi (Thullah/Saint/ death 17th February 1859),

3. Arbab Haji Khamiso (Politician/ death 17th February 1929),

4. Diwan Hirasing Mirchandani (Social Worker/ death 17th February 1935),

5. Raham Ali Jaffri (Larkano/Social Worker/ death 17th February 1988),

6. Haji Fatah Muhammad Laghari (Lal Laghari/Poet/ death 17th February 1989).

EVENT

17th February

1832: Colonel Pottenger, Political Agent in Sindh, is given O.K and his way of dealing with Sindh affairs is approved by the Government of India.

1835: The Political Agent of the East India Company Government. Colonel Pottenger directs his Native Agents not to write or try to contact Sindh rulers directly, but always address them through Munshi Jethanand to avoid delays and subterfuges on the part of Talpurs.

1843: It is black day in the history of Sindh. Charles Napeir , with troops consisting of 2800 defeated Talpurs at Meani. They were in 17000 in number. Soon after the fall of Sindh, Jack flag was hosted on the Hyderabad fort and British troops started plundering in city and fort. Proclamation is issued by Charles Napeir and Jageerdars and fighting Balochi groups are advised to refrain from taking risk of fighting British troops, return to their homes and assure their friendly attitude and get their Jageers re-restored. In Karachi, Muhammad Sadiq, Diwan Tekchand and Diwan Mulchand- all responsible officers of Talpurs are arrested and Captain Preedy declares Karachi of becoming a British Town by a proclamation and Seth Naumal is placed at authority.

1916: People of Sindh find it fit to revise and re-assign religious duties of their Religious leaders. Young Amil Association of Karachi arranges gathering and Rewachand Vassanmal delivers lecture on the topic of ‘What should our Pandits do’?

1919: The year 1919 was landmark in the history of Sindh and Hind. It proved to be beginning of politics of agitation and violence. Keeping in view the turning of situation, the Governor of Bombay addresses the Darbar at Sukkur, consisting of Jageerdars, Landlords and Sardars from Sukkur, Larkano and Jacobabad. He speaks about construction of Sukkur Barage, promoting of Education for Muslims and construction of roads in all these three districts.

1931: The Branch of the Sindh Azad Party is opened at Village Siyal near Dadu and Moulvi Mian Muhammad Hassan (President), Sirai Mian Muhammad Hassan (Vice President), Moulvi Muhammad Salih Abbasi (Secretary) and Qazi Mian Haji Ahmad (Treasurer) are elected as office-bearers.

1949: Sindh Legislative Assemble mourns death of Quaid-i-Azam and Sir Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah. Condolence resolution is passed. Where as Pakistan Parliament passed Bill for the establishment of an Industrial Finance Corporation.

1955: An appeal is filed in the Federal Court on behalf of the Federation of Pakistan and nine ministers against the Sindh Chief Court’s decision , which declares the dissolution of the Constituent Assembly, illegal.

1964: The Chief delegates of the Pakistan- China Joint Boundary Commission chalk out scheme for joint survey and mapping.

1990: Sindh Rangers unearthed several Torture Cells in Karachi

Sindh History(February 16, 2022)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (16th FEBRUARY)

16th February

BIRTH DATES

1. Ghulam Raza Bhutto (Educationist/ birth 16th February 1916),

2. Muhammad Azim Mahar (Shikarpur/Journalist/ birth 16th February 1920),

3. Kishinchand ‘Ghafil’ (Sukkur > Madras/Poet & Singer/ birth 16th February 1929),

4. Mirza Sultan Beg (Hyderabad/Poet/ birth 16th February 1929),

5. Parwano Bhatti (Poet/ birth 16th February 1934),

6. Hussain Bux Sgar (Husain Bux/Folklore Poet/ birth 16th February 1934),

7. Teyoon Mouji (Dadu > Ulhasnagar/Poet/ birth 16th February 1938),

8. Qadir Bux ‘Qalandar’ (Veji/Poet/ birth 16th February 1938),

9. ‘Nawaz’ Abbasi (Arz Muhammad/Poet/ birth 16th February 1941),

10. Veena Shringi (Shahdadkot > New Delhi/Radio Announcer, Poetess & Writer/ birth 16th february 1948),

11. Dost Ali Bhatti (Writer/ birth 16th February 1948),

12. Rajni Tejwani (Ahmadabad/Actress/ birth 16th February 1955),

13. ‘Asi’ Badar Channa (New Kaleri/Poet/ birth 16th February 1984).

DEATHS:

16th February

DEATH DATES

1. Pirates Hidyatullah Rashdi (Thullah/Religious Scholar/ death 16th February 1914),

2. Harchandrai Vishindas (Karachi/Freedom Fighter/ death 16th February 1928),

3. Bhojsing Pahlajani (Sukkur/Politician/ death 16th February 1938),

4. Nooral Shah ‘Nooral’ (Mori Mangar/Poet/ death 16th February 1965),

5. Sant Raghomal Choharmal (chak/Poet & Freedom Fighter/ death 16th February 1966),

6. Rashid Bhatti (Sukkur/Journalist, Writer/ death 16th February 1988),

7. Rahi Channa (Johi/Poet/ death 16th February 1997),

EVENT

16th February

1843: Major Outram writes to Charles Napier that ‘ The account I received this morning led me to conclude that Talpurs are moving up to Galleeanee and Meeanee shikargahs, which by night will double be filled by Balochees, whom it would be difficult to dislodge from such dense jungles, and certainly could not be effected without serious loss. I would, therefore, beg to propose that you allow me to drop down in the steamers tomorrow morning, to fire both shikargahs, which can be done easily from the river, under the steamers’ gun, should opposition be offered; or we could do in this evening, if you prefer it ; only by the morning all the enemy may be collected in shikargahs, which perhaps they may not be in the evening’.

1857: Collector of Upper Sindh submits to the Sindh Commissioner, the proposal f establishing Vernacular and English School at Shikarpur. The Commissioner requests the Government of Bombay to sanction a grant-in-aid of Rs.100 per mensem for running of school.

1917: Shaikh Abdul Aziz Muhammad Suleman starts publication of ‘Sindh Muslim’ weekly from Sukkur.

1933: In the Bombay Legislative Council, Shaikh Abdul Majeed draws attention of the President to certain criticism published in ‘Times of India’ regarding the proceedings of the council and asks whether it was fair and justified.

1969: State of Emergency is withdrawn. DAC (Opposition Parties) accepts President Ayub’s offer of talks and suggests that Moulana Bhashani, Z.A.Bhutto, Asghar Khan and Azam Khan be also invited for talks.

1971: Chairman Bhutto says that PPP has decided to boycott the National Assembly session, unless substantive adjustments on foreign trade, currency and taxation are not made.

1973: President Bhutto removes NAP Governors Ghous Bux Bizinjo (Balochistan), Arbab Sikandar Khan (NWFP) and Attaullah Mengal Government in Balochitan. Mufti Muhamood Government of NWFP resigns in protest.

1977: PNA leader Air Martial (R) Asghar Khan, while addressing election meeting says that 1977 is the last year of PPP Government, irrespective of election results.

Sindh History (February 15, 2022)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (15^{th FEBRUARY})

15th February
 BIRTH DATES

1. Bhawan Ali Shah ‘Saqi’ (Poet/ birth 15th February 1887),

2. Abdul Rahim Thebo (Educationist & Writer/ birth 15th February 1919),

3. Shaikh Ali Muhammad (Journalist/ birth 15th February 1925),

4. Azad Soofi (Poet/ birth 15th February 1930),

5. Bhagwandas Doultani ;Hosh’ (Mirpur Mathelo/Poet/ birth 15th February 1931),

6. Ram Laheja (Writer/ birth 15th February 1933),

7. Ghulam Qadir ;Souz’(Poet/ birth 15th February 1933),

8. Dr.Mir Noor Muhammad Talpur (Scientist/ birth 15th February 1935),

9. Kirshan Deep (Poet/ birth 15th February 1935),

10. Hakim Ali Shah Bukhari (Archeologist/ birth 15th February 1938),

11. Ahmad Hussain ‘Ahmad’ (Poet/ birth 15th February 1948),

12. Sindhu Mirani (Writer/ birth 15th February 1952),

13. Muhammad Sidiq Sario (Folklore Poet/ birth 15th February 1952),

14. Mushtaq Panhwar (Writer/ birth 15th February 1955),

15. Ghulam Mustafa alies Naeem Malik (Faiz Muhammad Malik/Journalist/ birth 15th February 1964),

16. Azhar Hisbani (Mehar/Poet & Artist/ birth 15th February 1965),

17. Koural ‘Qurbdar’ (Faiz Bijrani/Poet/ birth 15th February 1971),

18. Ahsan ‘Danish’ (Larkano/Poet & Scholar/ birth 15th February 1974),

19. Faqir Niaz Samijo (Manbai Jo Tar/Journalist/ birth 15th February 1981).

 

 

15th February

DEATH DATES

1. Hasanand Masnad (saint/ death 15th February 1930),

2. Nangar Soomro (Poet/ death 15th February 1948),

3. Rahim Buz Shaikh (Educationist/ death 15th February 1967),

4. Syed Abdul Hakim (Tando Muhammad Khan/ death 15th February 1935),

5. Moulana Abdul Hai Chandio (Religious Scholar/ death 15th February 1979),

6. Makhdoom Ali Ahmad Derbelai alies Pir Photal/ death 15th February (1993).

 

 

EVENT

 

15th February

1843: Charles Napier writes to Major Outram from Hala that ‘I reached this ground yesterday. Do not pledge yourself to anything whatever. I am in full march to Hyderabad, and will make no peace with Amirs. I will attack them instantly, whenever I come up to their troops. They need send no proposals. The has passed, and I will not receive their messages.’
1910: The construction work of the Hassan Ali House in Sindh Madressah is completed by the contractor Essa Khan. The work was started in 1909.
1920: Thre-day All-India Khilafat Conference starts at Mombai. It is presided over by Rais Ghulam Muhammad Bhurgri and is attended by Moulana Abdul Bari of Firangi, Moulana Abu-ul-Kalam Azad, Moulana Zafar Ali Khan, Dr.Saifuddin, Hasrat Mohani and Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
1931: Branches of Sindh Azad Party are opened at Shikarpur, Thul and Village Moulvi Abdullah Leghari. I Shikarpur Haji Moula Bux (President), Moulvi Fazlullah (Vice President), Moulvi Abdul Karim Chishti (Secretary), Khair Muhammad Faqir (Treasurer) are elected as office bearers. In Thul Abdul Rahman Sarki and Moulvi Abdul Karim are elected as President and Treasurer respectively. In Village Moulvi Abdullah, Moulvi Muhammad Hassan (President), Suleman Khan (Secretary) and Ghazi Khan (Treasurer) are elected as office bearers.
1934: In the meeting of the All-India Muslim Conference, His Highness he Agha Khan gives his nominates Nawab Sir Muhammad Ahmad Saeed Khan of Chatri as Chairman and Seth Haji Abdullah as Secretary of the Party.
1965: US Assistant Secretary of state for Near East & South Asia, Talbot describes Kashmir dispute as an ‘emotional issue’.
1969: Z.A.Bhutto, Wali Khan, Rasool Bux Talpur, Ajmal Khatak & Shaikh Ayaz are released .
1979: Supreme Court stays Z.A.Bhutto’s execution to hear review plea from February 24.

 

Sindh History(February14, 2022)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (14th February)

14th February

BIRTH DATES

Makhdoom Ghulam Muhammad ‘Maghmoom’ (Hala/Saint & Poet/1886),

Qazi Ghulam Muhammad Qureshi (Hala/Writer/1924),

Ramchand Naro Bhagat (Larkano > Ajmir/Singer/1925),

Sukhlal Punjwani (Chak > Kota/Journalist/1930),

Muhammad Khan Gopang (Hayat Gopang/ Local politician/1946),

Syed Ghazanfar ‘Raja’ (Ratodero/Poet & Politician/1947),

Maqbool Ahmad ‘Maro’ (Matli/Poet/1957),

Azam Chhinko (Dadu/Writer/1961),

Aijaz Mahesar (Khondi/Writer/1981).

DEATH DATES

Syed Hussain Shahmurad Shirazi (Thatto/Saint/1488),

‘Bedil’ Faqir ( Rohri/Saint & Poet/1873),

Wali Muhammad Hassan Ali Effendi (Karachi/Politician/1934)

EVENTS

1843: Majour Outram, Political Agent writes to Mir Shahdad Khan that ‘Your Munshi Metharam, has brought your message to this effect that you are the friend of the British, and, if it is my wish, will come personally to reside in the Agency for my protection; and that your people shall not join in approaching disturbance, and will not oppose the British. This I have understood, and this is my reply: That if your behave as you say, no blame will upon your Highness; but, if a single follower of yours does join in hostilities against the English, the penalty will be yours,; and if any of your people are implicated, it cannot be concealed from me, for, depend upon it, I will make a thorough investigation.’

1926: Dr. Annie Besant presides over political conference held at Karachi. Speakers throw light on the importance of the ‘Commonwealth of India Bill’ introduced by Dr. Annie Besant in Assembly.

1933: Haji Mir Muhammad Baloch moves adjournment in the Bombay legislative Assembly to discuss the Government’s policy underlying opening of liquor shops in Karachi and Ahmadabad. The president disallows the motion.

1935: ‘The India Bill’ is debated in the House of Commons. Colonel Wedgwood opposes the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency.

1945: The Sindh Muslim League meets at Karachi to discuss the awarding of Party Tickets to candidates.

1947: Sj. L. B. Bhopatkar, President of All-India Hindu Maha Sabha at a press conference in New Delhi says that the Muslim League’s boycott of the Constituent Assembly had made it incumbent on it to vacate its seats in the interim Government and if the Muslim League refuses to do, it was up to Governor- General to compel it to this course of action.

1948: At the annual Darbar at Sibi, the Quaid-i-Azam announces to constitute an ‘Advisory Council’ for Baluchistan.

1969: Complete strike is observed throughout Pakistan and meetings are held demanding acceptance of DAC’s 8-points. Two people are killed in Karachi and Lahore each.

1971: Awami League Central Committee reiterates Party’s 6-points and 11-points of students’ council as the basis of new constitution.

1990: COP Leaders demand of President to impose ‘Governor’s rule in Sindh. It is amazing to note the the Governor’s rule in Sindh was always demanded when PPP is in power.

1995: Eleven people are killed in fresh outburst of violence in Karachi