APRIL EVENTS DATES

1^st April

1939: Seth Naomalreturn Karachi in company of Colonel Pottenger who is due to proceed to Bombay. Seth Naomal stays six months here and provides all required services and help to British Camp . During his stay, he got constructed his shops in the Saddar Bazar.
1902: Municipality is created at Mirpurkhas.
1913: The District Local Board is created at Nawabshah. The Board composes of nine nominated and six elected members with Collector as its President.
1921: Anti-Non-Cooperation Society is formed at with DiwanLilaramsingWatanmal ‘Khaki’- an eminent poet.,MirzaQalich Beg is also in the Society. This is first ever move initiated by Sindhi poets and writers to help and support British Government of Sindh in rainy days. The Government is facing tough time from Khilafat and Congress as both parties have launched Non-Co-Operation Movement against the Government.
1924: The Local Adult Education Movement Association is formed at Karachi to impart English Language education and make it popularized. Classes are started in Theosophical Hall.
1931: It is day of political activities in Karachi. On the initiate of Moulana Muhammad Sadiq of Khada and Hakim Fatih Muhammad Sehwani, Annual Session of the Jamiat-ul-Ulema Hind opens at Karachi. Deatails and speeches are uploaded on Gul Hayat website. Subhas Chandra Bose presides over the Political Sufferers’ Conference here. Swami Govindanand is the chairman of the Reception Committee. It is decided to form ‘ IndianPrsioners Relief Committee.
1936: Sindh gets Provincial status and is separated from Bombay Presidency. Sindh with area of 123080 k.m was an independent country in 1843. She lost its sovereignty in the same year and became a Province of the Governor and CMLA for four years. In 1847 was annexed with Bombay Presidency and lost its Provincial Status. Today her provincial status is restored. Sir Lancelot Grahm is appointed its Governor, with H.K.Kirpalani as Chief Secretary to the Government of Sindh.
1939: The District Larkano Board withdraws Toll Tax.
1940: On the initiate of Moulvi Muhammad Ali, President of Muslim League local branch of Khabar of TalukaMirokhan, a public meeting is held with Moulvi Muhammad Ismail in chair. The meeting is happy on the fall of Allah BuxSoomro’s Government and also congratulates Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi on his election as member of Sindh Legislative Assembly from this Constituency and defeating Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto. 
1941: Sir Hugh Dow is appointed as the Governor of Sindh. He started his career as Assistant Collector in Sindh in 1909. He remained Sukkur Barrage Revenue officer from 1927 to 1933. He was appointed the Chairman of ‘Sindh Administrative Committee in 1933. During his tenure as the Governor our two Freedom Fighters: HemonKalani and SoorehBadshahPirPagaro were sentenced to death.
On the same date and year and on the initiate of Sir Haji Abdullah Haroon, G.M.Syed, Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi and K.B. Khuhro ‘Sindh Muslim Journalists Association is formed.Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi (President), Muhammad Khan ;Ghani’ (V.P), Agha Nazar Ali Khan (V.P), Haji Nazir-u-din, editor ‘Hayat’, Karachi (Secretary & Treasurer) are elected as first ever office-bearers.
1952: Government withdraws Camps (Lorhas) and Hurs are made free.

2^nd April

1843: Chales Napier, the Governor of Sindh informs the Governor- General of India that arrangements have been made for the Revenue Administration of Sindh and proposes that the salary of the Collectors stationed in the several districts of Sindh be fixed at Rs.1,200 per month.
1916: NGO of Karachi ‘AanandMandli’ is celebarating its 2nd anniversary with Durgdas B. Advani in chair. 50 guests are there including eminent writer P.L.Wasvani. 
1927: Deputation of Sindhi Hindus, headed by JeramdasDoulatram meets Home Member of the Bombay Government and demand for deployment of military in Larkano on the eve of Eid (4th April), because doubt of attacks by Sindhi Muslims on life and property of Hindus there. Larkano is still burning spot due to Hindu-Muslim riots erupted due to kidnapping and converting Muslim woman of Gerelo.
1939: AasardasPurswani founded monthly ‘ NauJuwan’ from Sukkur. It was aimed at to create social, morale and religious awareness in youth.
1954: Pakistan and Turkey sign treaty for collaboration in culture, economy and politics.
1971: Pakistan deplores Indian Premier Indira Gandhi’s resolution adopted by the Indian Parliament supporting anti-national elements in Pakistan.
1979: Madam Shahabano, sister of Z.A.Bhutto files clemency appeal for her brother.
1990: Benazir Bhutto, the Premier of Pakistan, addressing envoys’ conference in Islamabad calls for proper projection of Kashmir and Afghanistan issues abroad.
1996: cabinet approves sale of 26 % shares of KotAddoTharmal Power Plant to a British Company.

3^rd April

A draft of new and amended treaty is handed over to Mir Noor Muhammad Khan and Mir Muhammad Khan and Mir Sobdar Khan. They are told that the orders of the Governor-Genral were final and no alteration could possibly be made in it. 
1918: “Rasai Commission” starts taking statements from landlords and collecting evidences at Karachi. The Commission was constituted by the Government on the initiate of RaisGhulam Muhammad Bhurgri. Seth HarchandraiVishindas and GhulamHussainHidayatullah were its members.
1920: Pir Syed Asadullah Shah of Tukhar presides over public meeting of Muslims at Sukkur. It is attended by more than 4000 participants belonging to various parts of Sindh. A committee is constituted to reorganize ‘Sindh Muslim League’. Jan Muhammad Junijo ,PirTurab Ali Shah and Pir Ali Anwar Shah are also included as members of the committee. This may Kindly be kept in mind that since 1917 Sindh Muslim League did its level best to get affiliated with the All-India Muslim League, but it was denied and the public meeting of today decided to reorganize their own Sindh Muslim League and not the branch of the All-India Muslim League.
1932: Sindh Congress observes ‘Gandhi Arrest Day’. Meetings are held in major cities and speeches are made against high handedness of the Government.
1968: Pakistan dissociated itself from the final communiqué of the SEATO ministerial meeting.
1969: President Yahya Khan forms a three-member council of administration with himself as its chairman. The other members are DCMLA Lt.General Abdul Hamid Khan, Vice Admiral S.M.Ahsan and Air Martial Noor Khan.
1971: More than 100 British and Australian families arrives in Singapore from Dhaka as they find situation of East Pakistan taking new turn in history.

4^th April

1843: Charles Napier writes to Wali Muhammad Khan Chandio from Mirpur that ‘I know that you remained loyal to Talpur rulers and I appreciate it, but, now British is in power and you have remain unconditional loyal and faithful to it. You must keep in mind that what I am saying. Prove your worth as desired by British and required by loyalty and remain Head of your tribe. You have ensure that mountainous people are not entering Sindh and crating law and order situation.
1914: Sindh Madressah Old Boys’ Association organizes lecture program. Abdul Rahman and Mir Ayoob, both Bar at Law and old students of this school speak about the importance of Legal Profession.
1919: Sindh observe complete strike against police firing on procession of Hindus and Myslims in Delhi on 20th March 1919.
1947: ‘Pakistan Conference’ is held at Jacobabad by the District Muslim League. It is presided over by Muhammad Younis Ex-Chief Minister of Bihar. Mir Jaffar Khan Jamali, Chairman of the Reception Committee delivered his Well come address in Sindhi. The conference is attended by deluges from Punjab, Balochistan and other parts of India also.
1955: M.A Gurmani and Dr. Khan Sahib are appointed Governor and Chief Minister of newly imposed /created West Pakistan Province.
1979: Z.A.Bhutto is hanged in Rawalpindi Jail. His deadbody is flown to Naudero, and buried in the family graveyard. Begum Nusrat Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto are not allowed to accompany the dead body.

5^th April

Part1

1832: Colonel Pottenger interviews Mir Rustam Khan of Khairpur. He is disapponted as can not get the response as he desires and as he was directed by his government.
1842: Mir Rustam Khan writes to Major Outram asking him for restoration of five villages given to Mir Ali Murad Khan by Ross Bell. Otherwise, allow me to settle the question on my own without interference of the British Govt. 
1922: In the public meeting held by Sindh Khilafat Committee, speakers apprise people of terms of treaty to be imposed on Turkey and warn Govt. not to ignore aspirationsof muslim subject regarding the issue of Khilafat.

Part2

1927: It is second day after Eid Ramzan. Hindus of Larkana are observing hatral demanding their protection on possible riots because of kidnapping of Muslim woman. 70 muslims are arrested cases of breaching law are registered agaist them.
1947: It is secondand last day of ‘Pakistan Conference’ at Jacobabad. Pir Illahi Bux, Pirzada Abdul Sattar, Abdul Sattar Niazi of Punjab, Abdul Qudoos of Bihar, K.B.Khuhro, Mir Qadir Bux and Eazul Ahmad of Balocistan and Malik Muhammad Usman of Quetta make speeches.
1960: M.Hashim Gazdar is awarded five years imprisonment by Military Court.
1971: India is guilty of violation of the U.N. Charter, says Yahya Khan.

6^th April

Part1

1832 : The meeting is held between Colonel Pottenger and Khairpur Govt’s representative. It appears equally inexplicable and unexpected to both parties. Several alterations are suggested in treaty by Khairpur side, but other party is not ready to understandand accept.
1919: A public meeting is held at Sukkur to educate public opinion on political subjects with special reference to Rowlatt Bill.
1924: ‘Local Adult Education Movement’ is launched in Karachi. Prof. Trivedi, Prof. Junnarkar, Mahatma Vairagyachandra and V.J.Pardhan to take classes in Theosophical Society Hall.
1930: Sindh participates in the Civil Disobedience Movement launched by the Congress today.

Part2

1953: Printed sermons of Qadiani chief Mirza Bashiruddin are confiscated in Punjab to avoid escalation of anti – Qadiani sentiments.
1956: Khuhro resigns, where as Kazi Fazlullah is inducted in West Pakistan Govt. as a minister.
1968: Pakistan and U.S discuss about U.S military basis in Pakistan.
1971: PPP Chairman Z.A.Bhutto warns India of disastorus consequences, if any interference is done in the internal affairs of Pakistan.
1996: PML (N) decides to challange in court imposition General Sales Tax (GST) on 46 different items by the PPP Govt.

7^th April

Part1

1906: Explosion occures in the magazine situated in Hyderabad Fort . It causes death of some people anddemage to many buildings.
1909: Brahma Mandir organises lecture programme. karpur Srinvas Rao speaks on ‘Vedanta’.
1941: Hari Conference is held at Larkana with Muhammad Hussain Khuhawar as its president. So many resolution peasants’ rights, Hind u – Muslim Unity etc are passed.
1952: Citizenship Act isammended and promulgated to award citizenship to all Muhajreen.
1953: Prime Minister meets Pir of Pagaro, Mir Ghulam Ali Talpur and Pir Ali Muhammad Sha[…]

Part2

1957: President’s rule in West Pakistan to continue for more four months, says official Hand out.
1959:Evacue property is on sale illegaly and at large scale in Lahore, claims press.
1968: Ship accident in sea near Dubai costs 200 lives of Pakistani Hajis.
1972: Hamood -u- Rahman Commission records statement of Ex- President and CMLA Yahya Khan on military defeat in East Pakistan.
1973 : The term of ‘Islamic Socialism’ is excluded for the Constitution.
1979: Bhutto’s execution is in country’s interest, says President Zia. Begam Nusrat Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto are taken to Garhi Khuda Bux for offering Eatiha on the grave of Z.A.Bhutto. Disturbances are reported in Sindh and Punjab cities on hanging of Bhutto.

8^th April

Part1

1850: The Sindh Commissioner writes to His Highness Mir Ali Murad Khan to inform him that the Govt. haveappointed a Commission with Commissioner as President to investigate the mauer of certain interpolations made in the treaty of Naunihar by His Highnessand requesting him to furnish explanation upon the subject as a preliminary to the further proceedings.
1950: Issues relating to Minorities of both countries are discussed and some decisions are taken in the meeting held between Prime Ministers of Pakistan and India., in Delhi.
1953: Sindh Awami Mahaz announces its Election Manifesto.

Part2

1957: National Assembly approves Govt. Resolution regarding the President’s rule in West Pakistan.
1958:M.Ayub Khuhro and Mir Ghulam Ali Talpur are inducted in federal cabinet.
1967: An Ordinance is promulgated aiming at abolition of Jagirdari system in the country.
1971: India is interfering in the internal affairs of Pakistan, U.N.O Secretary – General U Thant is told by Pakistan.
1972: An accord reachedbetween PPP, NAP & JUI is broken. PPP offers fresh basis for talks.
1977: Bhutto expells Taj Muhammad Langah, Ahmad Raza Kasuri, Hamid Yasin and H.B.BedPir Azim Shah Nasrpuri (1953), 3. Sufi Ali Muhammad Talpur (1980),4. Mahromal Jagvani (Politician/2007).

9^th April

Part1

1940: Sindh Muslim league and hundreds of its brances observe ‘Lahore Resolution Support Day” . Public meetings are held and resoultions are adopted in support of scheme of independence as prepared by the Muslim League.
1941: The Live Stock Improvement Conference is held and is attended by representatives and nominees of all District Local Boards and Municipalities of Sindh.
1944: 5th All – Sindh Literary Conference starts at Larkano with Dr.Ibrahim Khalil as its presidents. It is attended by hundereds of poets and writers. Ghulam Abbas ‘Josh’ is the Secretary and Abdul Wahib ‘Nazim’ is the Chairman of the Reception Committee of the Conference.

Part12

1953: Syed Miram Muhammad Shah resigns as ambassador of Spain.
1955: Communist leader Sajjad Zaheer is re – arrested.
1963: U.S airs idea of the division of Khashmir between India and Pakistan.
1969: French will provide every possible help for the development of atomic energy in Pakistan, says the Administrator General of French Energy Commission.
1971: An Ordinance is promulgated to deal anti – Pakistan elements with iron hand.
1974: Issue of 195 Pakistani POWs wanted by Bangladesh for allged war crimes, is resolved. Tripartite accord is signed in Delhi.1976: Sardari system is abolished in Baluchistan. Bhutto tells Sardars to close their private jails.

10^th April

1919: In protest against arrest of Saifuddin and Dr.Satyapal violence is erupted in Amratsar and Lahore. A few people are killed in police firing near Anarkali. Government buildings are put on fire. British people are caught and beaten in both cities.
1918: BangulderoVidyala celebrates its Annual Function and it is presided over by Mr. Sidiqui, Dy. Collector of Ratodero. Mr. Wasvani in his welcome address states that Vidyala is imparting education to 11 Muslim and 54 Hindu students of 8 villages. Its Annual earning remained Rs.1115 and whereas Expenditure was Rs.1050. Income consists of Rs.502 as Fees and Rs.612 as donations. The District Local Board of Larkano started grant of Rs,500 to Vidyalia on the request and recommendation of Dy. Collector.
1927: Eighty-three Muslim accused in Larkana riots are produced before the court of G.H.Agha, Special First Class Magistrate of Larkana. Abdul Rahman and Pirzado pleaded their case. They were arrested in connection with Hindu-Muslim riots erupted due to kidnapping and converting to Hinduism of a lady from Gerelo.
1940: The White Paper on Indian constitutional Reforms is published by the British Government which holds out the assuarance that in preparing the future constitution for India, the British Government will definetly accommodate the point of view of Indian people.
1965: Pakistan and Soviet Union declare their ‘resolute support’ for peoples fighting for their right of self-determination. A joint communiqué is issued in Moscow and Karachi.
1985: Mian Nawaz Sharif is sworn in as the chief minister of Punjab.
1986: Lahore gives warm welcome to Benazir Bhutto as she arrives from London. Says, her party will not follow the policy of revenge when it comes into power.
1988: More than one hundred are killed including former minister KhakanAbbasi and 1000 are injured in Ojhri camp ammunition dump blows up.

11^th April

1838: Colonel Pottenger is asked by his Government to go to Sindh in company with the Resident in Sindh. Later on he became /was appointed Resident and played a vital role in political and diplomatical affairs.
1851: Sindh Commissioner moved case of the enlragement of Begari canal and it was approved by the Governor-General in September of the same year.
1923: Sindh Jamiat-ul-Ulemameets at Karachi. This three-day meeting was attended by MoulanaMoeenuddinAjmiri also. The meeting resolves that participating and launching freedom movement is a religious duty, hence every Muslim has to play his/her role for this noble cause.
1932: The Hyderabad Khilafat Committee elects its office-bearers and takes vital decisions regarding making the party more active.
1965: India embarkes on an era of missiles and rockets. It is disclosed by her Defence Minister.
1969: In a letter to the President of the Security Council, the Pakistan Government protests against Indian move to seize lands and properties of those Kashmiri Muslims who have moved to Azad Kashmir.
1973: National Assembly adopts the Constitution unanimously. Opposition ends boycott. Eight controversial Articles are amended. Three MNAs- two Punjabis and one Mohajier- namely, Mohammad Ali Kasoori, Ahmad RazaKasoori and Shah Ahmad Noorani do not vote. 
1974: Pakistan will request China not to block Bangladesh entry into the United Nation . Minister of State tells press in Islamabad.
1977: PNA court arrest, take out procession and ask people not to pay tax to the Government.
1995: AltafHussain and Nawaz Sharif discuss Karachi situation in London.

12^th April

1941: Twenty-eighth Annual Session of the All India Muslim League is held at Madras and a resolution is adopted criticizing the Civil Dis-obedience Movement started by the Congress.
1950: Pakistan Constituent Assembly decides that the Federal Court of Pakistan should be the Supreme Judicial Tribunal in the country, and abolishes the entire appellate jurisdiction of the Privacy Council from May 1950.
1952: The four Baluchistan states, Kalat, Makran, Las Bela and Kharan agree with the concurrence of the central Government to integrate their territories into Balochistan State Union with a common executive legislative and judiciary.
1955: A Full Bench of the Federal Court of Pakistan presided over by the Chief Justice Muhammad Munir holds that the power to make provision as to the constitution on the Dominion can not be exercised by the Federal Legislative or by the Governor-General.
1962: The situation in Raan of Kuch area is very critical. Two Indian Tanks are are destroyed by Pakistan forces in Kanjarkot.
1972: President Z.A.Bhutto announces Police Reforms.
1979: The Academy of Letters is inaugurated.
1980: Agha Shahi terms Simla Accord as ‘watershed’.
1994: Serious charges of human rights violations by government against MQM men. AltafHussain writes to services chief.

13^th April

1911: Eminent Social Reformer and PhilospherDiwanDayaramGidumal get his ‘ DiwanMetharam Trust’ registered. The Trust provided social, educational and religious services to people for years.
1929: Sindh Congress violates ‘Salt Law’. Gatherings are held in major cities. In Karachi NaraindasBechar violates the Salt Law in public meeting held at Ram Bagh.
1932: Anti-Separation meeting is held at Karachi. Sindhi Hindus demand that Sindh must remain annexed to Bombay Presidency.
1961: Pakistan lodges protest to Russia on its hostile propaganda against Pakistan.
1971: MoulanaMaudoodi writes to 39 political and religious leaders of Muslim world inviting their attention to India’s designs against Pakistan.
1973: President Bhutto authenticates the Constitution.
1977: Dr.MubashirHussain resigns as PPP Secretary –General. Z.A.Bhutto rules out fresh elections and says that elections were rigged by over-zealous party workers and bureaucrats.
1990: MQM rejects Sindh Government’s talk offer.
1991: Pakistan is included by UN among 35 countries which will contribute military contingents to UN Force for Kuwait-Iraq border.
1992: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif approves ‘PindiBhattian- GwarderMoterway Project’.

14^th April

1832: Colonel Pottenger gives details of his Diplomatic services to his Government. He writes that he had a last interview with Mir Rustam Khan, Mir Mubarak Khan and Mir Ali Murad Khan when the Treaty was exchanged between the parties. Mir Rustam Khan suggested certain modifications to be made in the treaty but it regretted and refused. Mir Rustom was really disposed to form close alliance with British but he was restrained by his brother and Mir Murad Ali Khan of whom he could not be said to be independent.
1921: A meeting of Anti-Non-Cooperation Society is held at the Bungalow of ThakurdasKhemchand ex- president of the Hyderabad Municipality. It is attended by MirzaKalich Beg, MukhiHarkhishindas; LokomalGobindBux; JethasingNarainsing; GopaldasMangharam and others. It is resolved that unconditional cooperation will be extended to the Government for checking the mischieves activities of the Non-Co-Operation Movement launched by Khilafat and Congress. This may kindly be noted that the Society was formed at Hyderabad with DiwanLilaramsingWatanmal ‘Khaki’ as its president, ThakurdasKhemchand as Secretary and DiwanHashmatrai as the Chairman of its Working Committee. It was first Society of Sindh that was formed by eminent poets ,writers and people belonging to Upper Class to help and support the Government.
1936: The Sindh Governor constitutes ‘Sindh Council’ and ‘Advisory Committee’ to look after government administrative affairs till the election is held and new elected government of the new province is coming into existence. It is headed by Sir GhulamHussainHidayatullah. Whereas Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto, DiwanHiranand and ex-members of the Bombay Council are its members.
1972: On the first day of the National Assembly session Z.A.Bhutto is elected President of Pakistan by 104 votes to 38 against. He was the first politician, who remained as Minister, Dy. Prime Minister; President and Chief Martial Law Administer and also was hanged.
1977: It is first event in a nature that PNA consisting of religious parties and advocating Pardah for women-folk, have brought women on roads to march against Z.A.Bhutto and his Government. It proves that ‘everything is right in love and war’.

15^th April

1835: The Government of India is informed by its Native Agent, Hyderabad that PeeruKhoso made complaint against Officer Commanding the Forces at Balmeer in the court of Mir Noor Muhammad that officer is threatening his father, but Mir gave him disappointing reply. That Sindh Government is trying to establish relations with Kelat and Jessalmer and Vakils of both parties have visited countries of each other.
1836: Vakil of Mir Noor Muhammad Khan experienced incivility by British officers at Bombay and the protest is lodged with concerned quarters today by Mir.
1859: Muslims of India are defeated in the ‘War of Independence’. Sindh also played vital role , but the war against British Government has not been ended in Sindh. Mukhtyarkar’s office is put on fire by people in Mirpurkhas.
1936: Shahdadkot, once taluka of Larkano, is now district (Kambar-Shahdadkot) itself. The District Local Board decides that English be taught in Shahdadkot up to Fourth class. This may kindly be noted that prior to this English was taught in this city up to Third Standard.
1957: The West Pakistan Government imposes ban on the movement , sale and purchase of wheat in the province.
1977: General (r )Gul Hassan and Air Marshall (r ) Rahim resign as ambassadors. MoulanaMoudoodi advises Z.A.Bhutto to resign .

16^th April

1920: The SehwanKhilafat Conference demands Upper Class to renounce Titles, AfreenNamas etc. It is also announced on the occasion that Sindh Khilafatees desiring to migrate to Afghanistan can apply for registration here and with Hijrat Committee.
1924: Sindh League of Progress in its Annual meeting held at Khalikdino Hall, Karachi elects the Committee for the Karachi branch for the forthcoming year, and elected members are: HarchandraiVishindas (Chairman), Shivrattan G. Mohatta; DipchandChandumal; Wali Muhammad Hassan Ali Effendi; JehangerPanthakey; G.M.Dyce-Keele; ArdeshirH.Mama; C.F.D’Abreo; Jamshed Mehta; E.L.Price and Sir Montague Webb (Honrary Secretary).
1930: The Congress Movement for violation of Salt Law takes turn as rigorous agitation in Sindh. Public meeting faces police firing in Karachi resulting killing of two Congress workers. Dr.Choitram, NaraindasBechar; SawamiKrishnanand; MailalVyas; TarachandLalwani and Vishno Sharma are arrested.
1933: Terming the ‘White Paper’ proposal as a quite unsatisfactory and derogatory to the self-respect of India, the Karachi Indian Merchants’ Association makes a number of suggestions for constitutional reforms.
1939: At Rajkot 500 Bhayat and Muslims stage an angry demonstration against Ghandi.
Warah Muslim League organizes public meeting. It is attended by G.M.Syed, K.B.Khuhro and KaziFazluulah also.
1943: Sindh Muslim League observes ‘Deliverance Day’. Public meetings are held by various branches and resignation by Congress Ministries is celebrated.
1955: The Governor- General of Pakistan issues proclamation declaring the laws mentioned in the Schedule to Emergency Powers Ordinance of 1955, valid.
1957: National Assembly approves that the Presidential Rule in the West Pakistan be extended till September.
1977: SardarShoukat Hayat is expelled from PPP. Several PPP parliamentarians demand fresh elections’
1988: U.S will exercise its right to provide military aid to Afghan resistance, American Secretary of state George Shultz says in Geneva.

17^th April

1908: Sindh Provincial Conference is held at Sukkur. It is presided over by Seth HarchandVishindas. This may kindly be noted that these annual conferences were held up to 1920 and last one was held at Hyderabad. It is a common and joint political platform of all segments of our society.
1927: The Sindh Hidu Association adopted resolution against the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency.
1938: 18th Annual Khilafat Conference is held at Mehar. It is attended by Moulana Abdul Karim of Buthi, PirIllahiBux; Moulana Abdul KarimChishti and others. On the second and last day of the conference handsome number of resolutions are adopted on very important topics such as supply of required water to Sindh for agricultural purposes, legislation on Shariat and support of Palistinians.
1945: Addressing a meeting in New Delhi, Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan says that he is entirely for acceptance of office, but, wants the power and not a government in name only.
1947: Congress President , AcharyaKirplani and Muslim League Dy. Leader in the Central Assembly, KhowajaNazimuddin meet the Viceroy Lord Mountbatten and discussed with him political matters.
1953: The Governor-General Ghulam Muhammad dismisses Primeary Minister KhowajaNazimuddin’s cabinet and ask Muhammad Ali Bogra, Pakistan’s Ambassador in U.S.A to form a new cabinet.
1963: Pakistan’s External Affairs Minister, Z.A.Bhutto, declares that his country will have to take fundamental decision on its foreign policy if its allies give long-term military aid to India without settlement of Kashmir issue.
1969: Muhammad Yusuf Talpur and MasoodNoorani, both students of Sindh University are awarded one year rigorous imprisonment by military court.
1977: Z.A.Bhutto orders ban on liquors, gambling, night-clubs and promises introduction of shariah within six months. His Islamisation is not accepted to PNA and they ask him to resign.
1993: Prime Minister Nawz Sharif addressing the nation refuses to resign or advise President to dissolve the National Assembly.
1995: Violence claim 10 more lives in Karachi.

18^th April

1839: Charles Napier is asked by the Governor-General of India to prepare a sketch of the last battle with Talpurs of Sindh.
1919: The 6th Sindh Provincial Conference is held at Jacobabad. It is presided over by Jamshed Mehta. Details of this Conference are available on the website of the Gulh Hayat.
1932: Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi presides over ‘Sindh Azad Conference’ at Karachi. It is participated by Seth Haji Abdullah Haroon, Mir Muhammad Baloch; G.M.Syed; Muhammad AyubKhuhro and others.
1938: On the call of 32 Muslim Religious Scholars, made through pamphlets published for the occasion, a big public meeting is held by Larkano Muslim League with Moulana Mir Muhammad Naurangi as its president. The gathering is addressed by local leaders of the party.
1939: M.A.Jinnah in a Press Statement criticized Gandhi’s attitude regarding Muslim representation on the Rajkot Reforms Committee and advise Muslims in State to boycott the Committee.
1951: The Refugees Tax Committee meeting presided over by the Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan decides to set up a House Building Finance Corporation to build refugees’ town in each unit of the Pakistan. 
1968: Pakistan Shows willingness to serve as the venue for talks between the U.S and North Vietnam.
1978: Former Pakistani Foreign Minister Aziz Ahmad denies Vajpaee’s statement in LokSabha that Bhutto and Indra had secret understanding on Kashmir before Simla Accord.
1993: President GhulamIshaq Khan dissolves the National Assembly and dismissed the Nawaz Sharif cabinet.BalakhsherMazari is sworn in as Caretaker Prime Minister.

19^th April

1841: The Governor-General of India orders keeping in view the season in mind, and impractible to covey heavy artillery through Bolan Pass, it shold be stored at Sukkur.
1923: Sindhi Hindus observe protest day against the ‘White Paper’. The call was made by Hindu MahaSabha.
1940: Sindh Muslim League observe ‘Pakistan Day’. Meetings are held and processions are taken out in various cities.
1950: Prime Minister of the Pakistan Liaquat Ali Khan leaves for U.S.A on a personal invitation from President Truman. It was a turning point in the foreign policy of the Pakistan resulting inclination towards anti-communist block and going near to U.S.A.
1954: Muslim League Party in the Constituent Assembly decides that both Urdu and Bengali should be the state languages of Pakistan.
1977: Pakistan Labour Alliance declares a nation-wide strike to last until Bhutto resigns. PIA pilots and flight engineers go on strike.
1989: Some circles doubt that Kahuta Nuclear Plant shut down is at the behast of American and Indian governments.
1995: Leader of opposition Mian Nawaz Sharif urges for peace treaty with India.

20^th April

1843: Charles Napier reports to Government of India about his arrangements and intentions with respect to the mode of occupying and managing Sindh.
1856: The Sindh Commissioner requests and recommends the Bombay Government that reduction be made in Baluch Regiment in Sindh.
1921: A meeting of Zamindars of Sindh is held at Larkano with RaisGhulam Muhammad Bhurgri in Chair. It is attended by nearly hundred landlords all over from length and breadth of Sindh and some of them are Fatih Muhammad Khan, K.B.Shahnawaz Khan; Dur Muhammad Khan; Jam F.K.Bhambho Khan; Madhodas of Sukkur; Jan Muhammad Junijo; Sirai Shah Muhammad Lahori; Ali Gohar Khan Bhutto; DhaniBuxJatoi; Choharmal of Larkano; DiwanHimathsing; RaisShamisuddin Bulbil and Mathradas of Hyderabad. On this occasion ‘Sindh Zamindars Association’ is formed and RaisGhulam Muhammad Bhugri and Mathradas are elected president and secretary respectively.
1936: English classes at HyderChandio of TalukaMirokhan are closed due to shortage of students. It was required that there should be at least 15 students to run the classes.
1946: 7th All Sindh Adabi Conference starts at Larkano with Dr.Daudpoto in chair. MianGhulam Abbas Qadri acted as the chairman of the Reception Committee, whereas Abdul Fatah Memon was the secretary.
1954: The Working Committee of the Pakistan Muslim League endorses the recommendation of the Central Parliamentary Party that Central and Provincial Ministers should not hold offices in the Muslim League organization.
1955: The Second reference made by the Governor-General of Pakistan to seek advice of the Federal court on the dissolution of the Constituent Assembly and the competence of proposed Constitution Convention to make the constitution of Pakistan, is admitted by the Federal court.
1973: Forty-seven Pakistani POWs have died in Indian camps, 159 punished, Defense Minister of India tells Indian Parliament.
1978: Politicians and political parties are divided on the subject of national government. PNA intends to accept offer, whereas other parties such as NDP want elections on party basis.
1989: Five killed in Nawabshah ethnic clashes. Army is called in.
1991: NFC Award is announced by the Nawaz Sharif Government. Punjab will get 57.88 %, Sindh 23.28 %, NWFP 13.54 % and Baochistan 5.30 %.
1993: 137 MPAs of the PLM Parliamentary party in Punjab Assembly elect MianManzoorWatto as their new leader of the house. The incumbent Chief Minister GhulamHyderWyne is asked to tender resignation.

21^st April

Part1

1836: Colonel Pottenger forwards to his Govt. the copy of letter sent by Mir Noor Muhammad Khan Talpurdisapproving the request of Govt. of India for allowing some Europeans to sation in Sindh permanently.
1916: 3rd Annual Sindh Provincial Conference starts at Larkano with Ghulam Muhammad Bhurgri as its president. Details of all three days proceedings can be read on Gul Hayat Institute’s website. The important development was that proceedings were conducted in Sindhi.
1919: Large scale raids by police start at midnight in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur and other cities on offices of political parties and Newspapers. G.M.Bhurgri’s office remained main target. Jethmal Parsram, H.D.Mariwalla, Narsinglal, Mukhi Jethanand, Dr.Choithram, Shaikh Abdul Majeed and Durgdas Advani are arrested.

Part2

1934: The meeting of the Working Committee of the Sindh Azad Conference is held at Karachi to discuss the political strategy regarding facing and responding Hindu Sabha’s anti – Sindh Separation movement. 
In the evening Poetic sitting (Mushaira) is arranged by the Sindhi Sudhar Society with Mir Ayub Khan in chair. 
1972: Martial Law is lifted, constitutional rule is restored after 3 years and 26 days. Z.A.Bhutto authenticates interim constitution and takes oath of his office at a mass rally in Rawalpindi. Cheif Justice Hamoodu Rahman administers the oath.1994: Mehran Bank money was spent in 1990 election. Former President Ishaq Khan and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif were kept informed, says former army chief Aslam Beg.

22^nd April

1832: Colonel Pottenger informs his Government that Mir Murad Ali Khan of Hyderabad has agreed to hand over British Government some of the chiefs of Parkar and traitor Ismail Khan and Captain Robret may be directed to proceed to Lakhpat to receive the prisoners. This may be kept in mind that Khosas and other chiefs of Parkar were doubtful about the presence of British people in Sindh. Hence they were creating problems for them. Some of them involved themselves in robbery and other criminal acts. Whenever freedom/defence movement stands involved in crimes, it provides opportunity to anti-freedom elements to take drastic action. Same situation occurred on the East-South of Sindh also.
1838: Colonel Pottenger is directed by his Government to apprise Mirs and Sindh Government of view of the British Government that it is surprised and concerned to hear that Mirs of Sindh had submitted themselves to the court of Persia.
1916: The Sindh Provincial Conference, that started two days ago at Larkano, comes to end. It was presided over by RaisGhulam Muhammad Bhurgri.
1922: PirMithal Shah Rashdi of Thullah (President) and Muhammad Sadiq (Secretary) of Larkano District Khilafat Committee, arrested under Section 108 Indian Penal Code are produced before the court of the District Magistrate Larkano.
1935: All-India Muslim League protests on the terrible event of police firing resulting killing of so many Muslims in Karachi.
1938: Syed Attaullah Shah Amratsri presides over ‘4th Sindh Azad Conference’ at Shikarpur. It is attended by most of Sindhi Muslim politicians to advocate their case for the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency. The Conference ended with adopting 18 resolution on important subjects like, Separation of Sindh, demand for withdrawal of Criminal Tribes Act and Frontier Regulation Act, compulsory teaching of Religious education in schools, usage of local made products, imposing ban on wine and political support to Palestinians.
1972: Emergency to continue. President Z.A.Bhutto issues an order suspending the right to move any court for enforcement of the fundamental rights provided in the constitution.
1977: Martial law is imposed in Karachi, Lahore and Hyderabad and Rawalpindi. Newsmen observe token strike.
1996: KaziHussain Ahmad begins mediation in Afghan conflict. After 18 years, now in our times another JI chief is busy in mediation so as to bring Talbans and Government near and dear to each other.

23^rd April

1832: British Acting Resident at Bhooj writes that PittoojeeWaghela has plundered Rahim Ki Bazar and on his report Sindh Government is moved to exert themselves to apprehend the free-booter.
1835: The Sindh Government shows its concern on the decision of the British Government to build the fortress in Bahawal Khan’s territory.
1932: Sindh Separation Conference starts in Karachi. It is headed by the Financial Secretary to the Government of India. It takes matters relating to separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency.
1939: The Working Committee of the Sindh Muslim League meets at Karachi with Seth Haji Abdullah Haroon.
1947: There is a sudden flare-up of communal trouble in Calcutta. Seven persons are killed and 31 others injured. The curfew is imposed in the city. 
1956: Muslim League expels its members of West Pakistan Assembly for siding Dr.Khan Sahib, who formed his own party ‘Republican Party’.
1965: Indian and Pakistani troops fight a major battle in Rann of Kutch. President Ayub and Z.A.Bhutto discuss the situation arising out of India’s warlike activities and postponement of President’s U.S.A visit. 
1972: Maximum celling of land hold is reduced from 15000 produce index units to 12000 units.
1996: The Senate is told that Rangers will remain posted permanently in Sindh.

24^th April

Part1

1839: It is British Govt. rule in Sindh and Govt. can do what ever it wants. But, it opted to honour the right of property of people. Lieutenant Leckie directs Colonel Spiller, Commamding at Thatta that if wants to cut timber in Thatta area for any unavoidable reason, he must get permission from concerned property holders.
1938: Khilafat Tahrik was a religious – oriented movement. After the abolution of the Khilafat institute by Turkey, Sindh Khilafatees stood disappointed and hunted for parties having religious touch or slogan. They founded it fit to joinhands with Muslim League. That is why, today, Sindh Khilafat Committee, in its meeting held at Hyderabad, resolves and asks Sindhi Muslims to join Muslim League.

Part2

1959: In the event of extrnal threat, Pakistan and India must defend jointly with extending co operation to each other, suggests Pakistan.
1968: It has been trend and tradition of the Pakistan politics in early days that people working in foreign office were appointed as ministers or prime ministers. Arshad Hussain, Pakistan’s High Commissioner in India is appointed as the Foreign Minister of Pakistan, today.
1989: Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto launches Peoples’ Program in Peshawar. Akbar Bugti Chief Minister declares to oppose its implentation in Balochistan and terms it amounting to infringing the status of provincial autonomy.
1995: Prime Ministers of Pakistan and Bangladesh agree to repatriate 250000Biharis to Pakistan.

25^th April

1918:Weekly ‘Sindh Advocate’ is shifted from Sukkur to Shikarpur and now it will be a bilingual paper in Sindhi and English and Moulchand son of eminent politician and journalist ViromalBegraj will be its new editor.
1936: Gandhi issues a statement on the situation in Rajkot and says that Rajkot seems to have robbed me of my youth. I never knew that I was old. Now I am weighed down by the knowledge of decrepitude.
1943: Members of the Central Legislative Assembly demand that they should be allowed to visits prisons and interview political prisoners so that they could draw attention to the inconveniences and restrictions imposed on them with a view to eliminating them.
1948: Sindh ministry headed by K.B Khuhro is removed by the Governor. The plea is taken that he and his government was involved in corruption and was creating hindrances in rehabilitation of Indian Muslim refuges.
1965: Combined Opposition Parties’ steering committee, with NawabzadaNasrullah in chair, announces that it is working out details of a movement for restoration of freedom and democracy.
1972: President Bhutto promulgates an ordinance for adopting of generic names for allopathic medicine.
1973: Mufti Mahmood demands fresh polls in NWFP and Balochistan.
1991: President Ishaq Khan promulgates an ordinance which paves way for privitisation of shipping sector.
1992: Prof. SibghatullahMujadded –led 50 member council to take over power in Kaul. The meeting is held between Nawaz Sharif and BenonSevan envoy to U.S.Secretary General.
1993: ManzoorWatto is elected leader of the house in Punjab Assembly and takes oath as Chief Minister.
1996: Imran Khan launches new political party ;Tahrik-i-Insaf.

26^th April

1843: Charles Napier, Governor of Sindh Is directed to follow the Bengal Account 
System with regard to the accounts of receipts and disbursement in the Province of Sindh.
1920 In connection with tour of Sindh, Mahatma Gandhi arrives at Karachi. He is accorded warm welcome by Hindus, Muslims and Congress party workers. 
1934: 3rd Sindh Azad Conference is held at Sukkur with K.B. PirBux as its president. It is aimed at to create awareness about the importance of the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency.
1937: Thirty six members of the Sindh Assembly meet at Karachi and form Democratic Party with the following office bearers: Sir GhulamHussainHidayatullah (Leader), MukhiGobindram (Dy. Leader); Mir Bandeh Ali (Dy. Leader), K.B. Muhammad AyubKhuhro (General Secretary); Nihchaldas (General Secretary); Mir Ghulam Ali Talpur (Joint Secretary) and Syed Miran Muhammad Shah (Whip).
1950: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Prime Minister of India, arrives in Karachi to discuss various inter-dominion problems with Liaquat Ali Khan.
1958: A statement on Pakistan’s balance of payment for 1957 shows a deficit of Rs.40.11 crores.
1971: Pakistani diplomats are barred from leaving India without prior permission. India’s Dhaka mission ceases to function.
1974: Prime Minister Z.A.Bhutto inaugurates the 150 KW high-powerdmediem wave transmitter for Quetta Radio station.
1981: New Punjab cabinet is sworn in . Nawaz Sharif gets portfolio of Finance.

27^th  April

1835: Political Agents appointed by East India Co (Government of India) were very sharp and they put eye on every movement in Sindh. Today, Colonel Pottenger is informing his government that Mir Noor Muhammad Khan has given orders for half his treasures being brought from various places.
1839: Seth NaumalHotchand is in Hyderabad with Colonel Pottenger. Colonel Pottenger has assigned an important task. There is his relative DiwanHirananad near and dear to Mir Nasir Khan. DiwanHiranand is working on most influential post under Talpur Government of Hyderabad. He is approached by Seth Naumal as he (Seth ) can be taken to Mir Nasir Khan.
1912: Ram Shewakram opens the discussion on the topic of ‘The Eternity of the soul and of matter’. The event is arranged by ‘Arya Young Men’s Association’ of Karachi.
1936: Hindu wedding procession with music and band is attacked by Muslims at near Mosque at Jalpaiguri. The action of Muslims paved way for communal riots at Jampur, Khanpur and other places.
1939: Differences between Mahatma Gandhi and Chandra Bose on the matter of formation of the Working Committee of the Congress, makes Gandhi more emotional and concerned. In course of an interview he says that ‘ I am FIGHTING for peace, I shall die for peace, peace in congress, peace in States, peace on earth and good-will amongst men’.
1944: Special prayers are offered by so many people in favour of K.B.MuhammadAyubKhuro and his brother at Sukker. Today, Khuhra brothers are in court as nominated in the murder case of K.B.AllahBuxSoomro. 
1945: Khan Abdul Samad Khan, Balocistan Congress leader, criticizes the leadership of Sindh Congress. He says at Karachi that there is some flow in the Congress organization in Sindh. The late Allah BuxSoomro, a confirmed Nationalist, had received opposition more from Congress than from the so-called Muslim communalists.
1947: HussainShaheedSuharwardy, addreesing press conference at New Delhi makes plea for a ‘United, undivided and independent Bengal’. But, it was too late as the British had decided to divide India into two pieces and handover to Congress and Muslim league. Sindhis though, not demanded, but realized and started thinking in such a way but only on the platform of literature and not politically.

28^th April

1920: ‘Shewaram Theater’ is inaugurated in Karachi by W.N.Richardson, Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Karachi. The place and building remained drama staging spot in Karachi for years. So many Dramatic Societies of Karachi and even of India staged Dramas here.
1930: The weekly ‘Noor Islam’ in course of his editorial asks Government to release Pir of Pagaro.
1934: The Frontier, Punjab & Sindh Hidu Conference held at Peshawar demands not to separate Sindh from Bombay Presidency. During the movement in for and against the separation of Sindh, our Sindhi Hindu & Muslim leaders avoided to sit together and resolve the issue but, involved and invited external factor in their Sindh affairs and as decided psychologically to divided their home on ideologically and religiously.
1935: A meeting of Muslim leaders is held at Karachi with GhulamHussainHidayatullah in chair. It is demanded that enquiry be conducted on the ugly event of firing on Muslim procession resulting killing of more than twenty people.
1937: The first ever session of the newly elected Sindh Assembly is held with Hiranand in chair to elect its Speaker. PirIllahiBux, Shaikh Abdul MajeedSindhi and DiwanBhojsing are candidates. PirIllahiBux withdraws leaving others to contest. Shaikh Abdul Majeed gets 18 votes whereas DiwanBhojsing earns 40 votes. Hence, DiwanBhojsing is elected first ever speaker of the first ever Assembly of the Sindh Province.
1939: The talks between Mahatma Gandhi and Subhas Chandra Bose, the president of All-India Congress Committee are adjourned without any definite result. The issue is the formation/election of the Working Committee of the party. Mahata Gandhi is associated with AcharyaKirplani, Dr.RajendraParsad;Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru; Bhulabhai Desai; Sarojni Naidu and others.
1952: Karachi is raised to the status of a Chief Commissioner’s province. The trio: Liaquat Ali Khan, Ghulam Muhammad &Choudhri Muhammad Ali are pioneers of ‘Karachi Card’ to defeat Sindhi nationalism and to create secured constituency.
1962: Polling in the first ever general elections to National Assembly for 156 seats is held. Nearly eighty thousand Basic Democracy members are going to elect MNAs on behalf of the nation.
1977: Z.A.Bhutto speaks of U.S hand behind unrest and agitation against a party and its leader that brought POWs back, arranged Islamic Conference; gave tough time to 22 Big Fishes (families),nationalized industries and educational institutions. In his address to joint session of the parliament, he also justifies imposition of martial law in big cities as constitutional.

29^th April

Part1

1858: Bartel Frere inaugurates the construction work of Karach – Kotri Railway Line. The project is initiated soon after War of Independence and indicate Govt’s intention to ensure deployment and transportion of troops in trouble areas without fail and also to send raw material to port in handsome quantity.
1927: The largely attended meeting of Muslims is held at Nawabshah with Moulvi Haji Hakim Muhammad Sidiq Morai. Kidnapping of Muslim woman, avoiding to handove Muslim kids by Hindus in Larkana is the sole agenda of the public meeting. Strong worded resolution is adopted asking Hindus to refrain such a events of high risk for peace and national unity.

Part2

1950: Sindh Safety Act to remain till further orders. Notificatin is issued in this regard. 
1954: Rainy days start for Communist leaders and workers in East Bengal (East Pakistan). The Chief Minister A.K.Fazul Haq orders for crackdown on large scale.
1962: Faiz Ahmad Faiz receives Lenin Prize.
1971: Pakistan proposes morutordim for six months on foreign debt repayment in view of a major set – back in theexports in East Pakistan.
1972: Agenda is set for summit meeting between Bhutto and Indra. Emisaries of both country meet in Rawalpindi.
1977: Long Marchis arranged by PNA in Islamabad.

30^th April

1917: Vide order No 2860, the Government of India asks all the District Local Boards for War Loan and it is to taken/drawn from their own budget, budget of Taluka Local Boards; Education and Health.
1919: The meeting of ‘AnjumanZamindaran-i-ZilaLarkano’ (Landlords’ Association of the District Larkano) is held in which Haji Amir Ali Lahori is elected as its chairman in place of K.B.Shah Muhammad Lahori. The meeting congratulates Government for passing and promulgating ‘Rowlatt Act’ and condemns political parties for launching agitation against the bill.
1920: Big public meetings are held at Paat and Shikarpur by Khilafat Committees of respective areas. People are asked to take part in politics and never surrender before the Government and its local agents, Jageerdars and anti-people elements.
1927: Sindh Hindu Sabha is reorganized and HarchandraiVishindas plays key role in this task.
1933: Upper Sindh Khilafat Conference is held at Muradpur. The Conference unanimously adopts so many important resolutions on vital issues such as sympathy with China, condemnation of Japan; restoration of the Mosque of MureedSethar; congratulations to Mufti Saadullah for facing orders of his exile; promotion of local-made products etc.
1947: Muhammad Ali Jinnah denounces the demand for a partition of the Punjab and Bengal. Describes such move as a grave error.
1948: An all-out offensive is launched by Indians in Jammu & Kashmir, 100,000 Kashmiris leave for Pakistan.
1950: Sindh Safety Act to remain. Notification in this regard is issued.
1952:‘Bazim-i-Adab’ is formed at Jacobabad with OstoGhulamHussain ‘Hussain’ as its President and Muhammad BuxQureshi ‘Josh’ as Secretary.
1954: Very drastic action against Communists is ordered by A.K.FazulHaq, Chief Minister of East Bengal (East Pakistan).
1962: Faiz Ahmad Faiz receives Lenin Prize.
1967: A new political alliance called Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) is formed in Dhaka comprising Council Muslim League, J.I, Nizam-i-Islam Party and Awami League.
1974: Last bench of POWs, including General Niazi reach Pakistan.
1977: PNA’s Long March to besiege Prime Minister’s residence forestalled by arresting workers reaching the capital.
1978: So many politicians are disqualified. Some of them are Abdul WaheedKatpar, Abdul SattarGabol, Bashir Ahmad Shah, Muzafar Shah and Ali Nawaz Shah etc.
1994: Six persons including two MQM protesters are killed in Karachi. Nawaz Sharif visits the city express sympathy with Muhajreen and says that situation in Karachi and Hyderabad may go out of hand soon.

March Event Dates

1^st March

1848: British Government of Sindh intended to open post at Khandhkot, but the Government of Khairpur state raised objections. Therefore the Commissioner in Sindh directs Resident at Khairpur to take Khairpur ruler in confidence and make him believe that an opening post will be equally in the interest of both government and an object is the maintenance of peace on the Frontier.
1918: There is acute shortage of class rooms in the Primary school of GajiKhuhawar and pupils are getting education under shadow of tree.Therefore Dy. Collector of Mehar requests the District Local Board Larkano for allowing to run school in Musaferkhano.
1924: Quran Sharif is put on fire at Ratodero. Parchomal and two others are arrested under Section 295 of I.P.C and are brought before the court of the District Magistrate Larkano. BhojsingPahlajani Advocate of Sukkur pleads case in favour of Hindus. Whereas Pirzado Bar at Law appears for the Muslim side.
1930; Ulema of the District Larkano meet at village Wagan and decides to reorganize ‘Jamiat-ul-Ulema Sindh’. MoulanaKhus Muhammad Mirokhani, Moulana Muhammad Azim ‘Sheda’ and Moulana Muhammad Suleman ‘Waiz’ take active part in the move.
1933: LalchandNawalrai, while participating in debate in the session of the Indian Legislative Council demands withdrawal of ‘import Duty’ on material relating to Film Industry and criticizes the composition of ‘Joint Parliamentary Committee’, in which due representation of Minority has been ignored.
1948: Pakistan’s first coin and currency come into circulation.
1956: Pakistan decides to set up high –powered Atomic Energy Commission. 
1962; The President enacts a new constitution providing for presidential form of government. Two third majority of the National Assembly can amend the constitution with the prior permission of the president. 
1963: Guddo Barrage is inaugurated.
1971: National Assembly session of 3rd March is postponed on the plea that more time is being given to political leaders to arrive at a reasonable understanding on the issue of constitution-making.
1976: General Zia-ul-Haq takes over as Chief of the army staff and replaces General Tikka Khan.

2^nd March

1916: Eminent writer and teacher PahlajraiLilaramWasvani delivers his lecture on the topic ‘Why to change ourselves?’ . The lecture is organized by the NGO of Karachi ‘Young Amil’s Association’.
1917: The Karachi Congress Committee in its meeting resolve to offer thanks to Justice A.Rahim on his ‘Minority Report’. The party also decides to demand ban on indentured labour .
1930: Enrolement of volunteers to participate in ‘Non-c-operation Movement’ starts in Larkano. Moorsing, Gurmal and Munshi are enrolled on the spot.
1943: Muslim League Assembly Party meets at Karachi and demands protection of interests of landlords.
1945: The Daily ‘Al-Waheed’ of Karachi criticizes G.M.Syed for his attitude towards Quaid-i-Azam and his strong worded criticism on him.
1954: A Satelite town is planned in Karachi under Town expansion scheme for 120,000 persons.
1963: Border Agreement is signed between Pakistan and China.
1969: Z.A.Bhutto, while addressing a big rally in Karachi, challenges President Ayub to have a debate on Tashkent Declaration.
1971: Postponement of the National Assembly session creates resentment. Curfew is imposed in Dhaka.
1977: PNA boycotts election in Baluchistan. Demands withdrawal of army from there.

3^rd March

1843: Charles Napier writes to Mir Sher Muhammad Khan of Mirpurkhas that’ You wrote to me, and said that you had not joined in battle against the English. I believed you, and told you to disperse your troops, and that, you would be safe. Had you done so, you would have been in no danger; but, instead of this, you are rallying the defeated Balochis; you have increased the number of troops; and unless you come to my camp at Hyderabad, and prove your innocence, I will march against you, and inflict a single punishment upon you.’
1912: Anjuman Ashraf-ul-Islam of Karachi organizes function in Old Market Chowk. It is addressed by Abubakar and Moulvi Abdul KarimDars.
1917: NGO of Karachi, ‘NawvalraiBalakVidyalaBrahmoSamaj’ holds function. Seth HarchandraiVishindas attends as its Chief Guest.
1924: Turkey abolishes ‘Khilafat’ as institution. The decision disappoints Muslims of Sindh and Hind.HoweverKhilafat Committee and Khilafat Movement existed for years in Sindh.
1935: AllamaI.I.Qazi forms ‘AnjumanTablegh Islam’ with Karachi as its Head qurter.
1943: The Legislative Assembly of Sindh resolves to opt for Pakistan. It was move from G.M.Syed and his debate speech was prepared to very much extent by AllamaI.I.Qazi. on the eve of voting 27 members were present in the session. Three non-Muslim members, namely Gokaldas, Dr.Hemandas and LalomalMotwani casted their votes against the move and all 24 Muslim Members supported the Move and they were: Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi; Amir AlibLahori; Ghulam Ali Talpur; GhulamHussaiHidayatullah; Ghulam Muhammad Isran; G.M.Syed, GhulamNabi Shah; PirIllahiBux; Nawab Jam Khan Muhammad; JenabaiG.Allana; Qaisar Khan, Syed Muhammad Ali Shah; K.B.Khuhro; M.HashimGazdar; Muhammad UsmanSoomro; Muhammad YousifChandio; Noor MuhammadShah; RasoolBuxUnar; Ali GoharMahar; Shamis-u-din Barakzai and Sohrab Khan Sarki.
1947: Sindh Government constitutes a Committee with Sir Roger TomisMor as its head to investigate into problems of peasants and prepare report in this regard.MuhammadMasoodKhadaposh, NooruddinSidiqui are included as its members, and Agha Shai is its Secretary.. Agha Shahi was replaced with Gopichand later on.
1950: 3-day Hari Conference is held with G.M.Syed in Chair. It demands abolition of Jageerdari system and elects new office-bearers. They Are: HyderBuxJatoi (President), MoulviNazirHussainJatoi& Syed Shamisudin Shah (Both Vice President); Abdul QadirKhokhar (General Secretary); Ghulam Muhammad Laghari& Abdul Khaliq (Both Joint Secretaries); Moulvi Muhammad Maaz (Treasurer). The Working Committee as per election is formed with following members: GhulamHussainSoomro& Allah Jurio (From Hyderabad District), Mir Muhammad Talpur& Muhammad SaleemLeghari (Tharparkar); Noor Muhammad Palijo& Ali Muhammad Shoro (Thatto); G.M.Syed& Ali Ahmad Qureshi (Dadu); NoorullahDahraj&Osto Muhammad (Nawabshah); AlluddinSamo& Muhammad AalamMangrio (Sukkur) and MoulviAzizullahJarwar& Abdul Wahid Soomro (Larkano District).
1955: The Chief Court of Sindh grants interim stay order against the operation of the SindgGovernmenr order abolishing Jageerdari in Sindh.
1973: Joint front of eight party demands PPP Government to lift Emergency and restore democracy.

4^th March

1841; Keeping in view the unsettled state of affairs at Heart and Qandhar, British Government of India decides to send to Karachi the Ordinance and Military stores and place at them at the disposal of Major Outram, their Political Agent for Lower Sindh.
1931: The settlement is arrived at between Mahatma Ghandi and the Viceroy , with the result that Civil disobedience movement is to be discontinued and certain action are to be taken by the Government and local Governments which include amnesty to persons convicted in connection with this movement, withdrawal of Ordinances etc .
1936: Sir Agha Khan warns against the formation of parties on a communal basis. While addressing gathering in Bombay, he says that he favours the rich being taxed for the benefit of poor.
1967: It is the day of resentment of Sindhi students and reaction by Hyderabad Administration. They day is celebrated as 4th March every day.
1971: Complete strike is observed in East Pakistan to protest against postponement of the session of the National Assembly.
1973: Z.A.Bhutto rejects opposition’s demand to lift emergency

5^th March

1836: Assistan Surgeon Hathorn who was deputed to take medical care of Mir Noor Muhammad, is recalled from Sindh. Colonel Potenger, Political Agent in Sindh requests and suggests his Government that this act can be taken by Mir Noor Muhammad in another way. On this day and date Potenger also informs MunshiJethanan that Bombay merchants have been disturbed by Sindhi people . Therefore Sindh Government may issue orders not to interfere with their boats .
1837: Captain Carless arrives at Karachi and received by Seth Naomal. 
1906: The Sindh Branch of British Empire League is formed at Karachi. It remained active for years and worked for creating loyalty for the British in masses.
1916: Very active NGO ‘Karachi Social Service League’ celebrates its first anniversary. The function is presided over by Prof.Shahani, Patron of the League. Other participants include JethmalParsram (Eminent Writer), Wadhumal; LalchandAmardinomal (Eminent Writer); Seth GidumalFatihchand,;ShamdasGidwani (Secretary of the NGO); BheromalLekhraj; Dr.Khubchand, Dr.DoulatramAdvani; DiwanWasanmal; BheromalMaharchandAdvani (Eminent Writer), PartabsingShahani; H.Mevaram; EsardasParomal&Toormal.
1931: The Special session of the All-India Muslim Conference held at New Delhi and attended by Haji Abdullah Haroom, resolves that: “ This Conference approves the decision of the Round Table Conference that Sindh be separated from the Bombay Presidency and constituted into a separate Governor’s Province and demands that such separation should take effect prior to or simultaneously with the inauguration of the new constitution”.
1939: Mahatma Gandhi continues his fast at Rajkot, numerous messages not only from individuals but from some of the provincial governments are sent to the Viceroy to intervene.
1956: Governor-General IskandarMirza becomes President of Pakistan.
1977: Government decides to upgrade NED Engineering college Karachi as full-fledge university.
1995: Seventeen people including three police constables, a ranger and army personnel are killed during three days of Eid in Karachi.

6^th March

1843: Governor-General of India requests Charles Napier to take up himself the Government of of the Province of Sindh and also intimates him that he had asked the Commander-in-Chief to send two regiments of infantry and one of artillery to Sukkur, so as to protect invaded Sindh country from any threat.
1916: Annual General meeting of the Zorastrian Club of Karachi is held to elect new office-bearers. Those elected are: K.B.Nusserwanji R. Mehta (Father of Jamshed Mehta/President), Dhanji Shaw Jamsetji&BurjorajC.Dubash (Vice Presidents), KawasjiH.Katrak (Chirman of Managing Committee), RuttonjiByramjiEdulji&NadirshawR.Mehta (Joint Secretaries), H.P.Byramji (Treasurer) and B.P.Golwalla (Hon.Steward)
1920: RaisGhulam Muhammad Bhurgri writes to the Governor of Bombay and demands curtail of powers of Sindh Commissioner.
1934: Dow Committee Report recommends Government for the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency one year earlier than promulgation of new scheme of Reforms.
1953: Following widespread rioting against Qadyanis, Punjab is put under military rule. General Azam is appointed M.L.A.
1971: General Tikka Khan is appointed as Governor of East Pakistan replaces S.M.Ahsan.

7^th March

1914: The Graduates Association of Shikarpur was one of very active NGO of Shikarpur. It rendered valuable social services for a long time. Today, it has organized lecture on the topic of social awareness.
1926: Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi launches movement for awareness about importance of education. Today, his appeal for cause is published in the Daily Al-Waheed of Karachi, in which he has diverted attention of readers towards critical situation of education in Sindh.
1935: Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto, Minister for Self Local Government of Bombay Presidency presents Budget Estimates for Forests in the Bombay Legislative Council.
1937: Sindh Muslim Adabi Society of Hyderabad remained very active for years. Today, It has arranged ‘Al-Sindh Poetic sitting’ at Hyderabad. Poets presented their poems.
1962: Pakistan Government sanctions six new industrial units under cash ceiling of Rs.20,000,00 development program for the current year for the Multan Region.
1969: Nine persons are injured by the firing of pro-Ayub procession in Rawalpindi.
1971: ShaikhMujeeb announces a program of action for non-co-operation movement and puts conditions for attending the session of National Assembly to be held on 25th March. His conditions include end of Martial Law, sending army back to barracks and transfer of power to elected representatives immediately.
1977: General elections are held by PPP Government and PPP wins 155 while PNA wins 35 seats out of total of 200. PNA alleges pre- planned massive rigging.
1991:MQM Chairman Azim Tariq expels BadarIqbal, Afaq Ahmad and Aamir Khan on charges of conspiracy to eliminate AltafHussain
1992: Syed Muzaffar Shah is elected unanimously as the leader of the house/Sindh Chief Minister.

8^th March

1917: HassanandSundardasPamnani of Rohri was not only eminent Freedom Fighter but, Religious –minded Social worker. He established ‘Sat Sari DharamdasShewaMandli’ with social and religious Aims & Objects including, teaching of Saskirt language. Today, library is also opened and it is inaugurated by MetharamSajarsing.
1919; The Rowlatt Act is being debated in the Indian Legislative Council, but, masses are rejecting it in streets. Strike is observed in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Shikarpur and Larkano. The Aims & Objects of the Act are designed to cope with anarchical and revolutionary crimes.
1947: The Indian National Congress demands the partition of Punjab.
1948: Khan Abdul Ghafar Khan and G.M.Syed form ‘All-Pakistan Peoples’ Party’. This may kindly be kept in mind that prior to this during British Period, Sir Shahnawan Bhutto also formed Peoples Party and his son Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto was inspired by his father and named his party as Pakistan Peoples Party.
1969: Opposition parties demand abolition of One-Unit.
1981: PIA plane hijacked to Afghanistan leaves for Damascus. Large scale arrests of PPP workers starts in the country in reaction.

9^th March

1917: A. Jeejibhoy speaks in a lecture program arranged by ‘Karachi Citizen’s Association’. Topic was the ‘Commerce and its cultivation’.
1945: The dismissal of SardarShukat Hayat Khan in Punjab is discussed and debated in the Punjab Assembly and action of the Governor is termed as unconstitutional.
1949: The Sindh Assembly appoints ‘Select Committee’ consisting of three ministers and five MPAs to discuss “Tenancy Act’. Select Committee members are Mir Ghulam Ali Talpur (Minister), KaziFazul-ullah (Minister), Agha GhulamNabiPathan (Minister), MoulaBuxSoomro, GhulamRasoolJatoi, NabiBux Bhutto, Jaffar Khan Jamali and TahilramTeckchand.
1951: Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan discloses conspiracy against Government, it gives birth to ‘Rawalpindi Conspiracy case’. Case is registered against Major General Akbar Khan, Brigd. Latif, Faiz Ahmad Faiz and others. It was first strong action against Communists in Pakistan.
1956: MoulaBuxSoomro is inducted as state minister.
1972: Martial Law will be lifted on August 14. Bhutto makes announcement on Radio and T.V network.
1981: President Zia contacts Hafiz al-Asad of Syria on telephone to seek his help for release of PIA plane and passengers.

10^th March

1923: Moulvi Muhammad Hashim presides over public meeting at MirpurMathelo. It is organized bt the local branch of the Khilafat Committee.
1940: The construction work of the building of the Sindh Legislative Assembly starts. Foundation stone lying ceremony held with Sindh Governor as the chief guest.
1943: The Sindh Assembly Muslim League Party decides to ask Government for imposing ban on local made Wine and take appropriate steps to curbs social evils.
1950: PirIllahiBux is expelled from Muslim League for five years.
1951: NWFP Governor I.I.Chundrigar dissolves the provincial Assembly.
1952: Fatima Jinnah criticizes low process in constitution-making. Addresses public meeting.
1954: Head of AhamadisMirzaBashiruddin is attacked by his follower in Rabwah.
1969: Government-Opposition talks starts in Rawalpindi. Bhutto, Bhashani and General Azam refused to participate. Opposition team consists of MoulanaMudoodi, Doultana, NawabzadaNasrullah, Mufti Mahood, SardarShoukat and others.
1989: The dissolution of the National Assembly on May 29, 1988 was unconstitutional, says Supreme court .

11^th March

1836: Colonel Pottenger, Political Agent of the Government of India, in Sindh, informs his Government that he has discussed the Draft of new treaty with Mir Noor Muhammad Khan.
1850: On behalf of Governor-General of India, presents are made to His Highness Mir Ali Murad Khan by the Collector of Shikarpur and on this occasion a horse and camel is presented to the Governor-General by His Highness and is received by the Collector. Presents given by His Highness were sold in Rs.2973 at Hyderabad and amount was deposited in Government Treasury.
1917: 4th Sindh Provincial Conference starts at Shikarpur. It is the great political event in the political history of Shikarpur. Hindus and Muslims are with one Agenda to serve Sindh and her people. Details of this Conference are available on the Gul Hayat website (http://www.gulhayat.com/)
1923: It is Sunday today and a big public meeting is held at Ubaoro with Moulvi Ali Sher in chair. The function is organized by the local branch of Khilafat Committee so as to create political awareness.
1931: Addressing a gathering of students at the Arabic College, New Delhi, MrsSarojini Naidu referring to the Muslim demand for safeguards, says that it shows that Muslims were weak and afraid of other communities. This is an entirely erroneous idea. Muslims with their culture and traditions, courage and virility could never be weak.
1945: The Central Parliamentary Board of the All-India Muslim League calls upon the Sindh Premier to tender the resignation of the whole cabinet and to reconstitute a Coalition Ministry in which there should not be any Muslim who is not a Muslim Leaguer.
1952: The ‘Sindh Sudhar League’ demands Sindhi as an official language.
1955: Sindh Chief court declares appointment of AyubKhuhro as illegal.
1969: Political Pandits doubts about imposition of Martial Law and beginning of destruction.
1971: Foreign nationals start leaving East Pakistan due to critical political situation.
1981: Hijackers of a PIA plane give list of 55 persons , to be released from Pakistani prisons.
1984: No room for Western Democracy in Pakistan, declares Zia-ul-Haq. As an Agenda is being set for Talibanization.

12^th March

1843: The Governor-General of India declares Sindh as the part of their Government of India.
1919: Sir W. Vincent moves consideration of Select Committee Report on Rowlaat Bill in Imperial Legislative Council. A hot debate starts, non-official Indians opposes the Bill in one voice.
1930: Gandhi starts his March to Mandvi to offer civil disobedience through violation of the provisions of the Salt Law.
1932: In Bombay Legislative Council, Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto opposes motion demanding Government to hold conference of the leaders of various parties to get feedback and guidance for the Round Table Conference and its Sub-Committees.
1935: Seth Haji Abdullah Haroon’s cut motion protesting against ‘repression in Balochistan’ is carried by the Bombay Legislative Council.
1936: The smaller states of Gujrat and Kathiwar wish to have confederation of their own instead of their amalgamation with larger Indian States.
1942: Public meetings arranged by the local branches of the Sindh Muslim league at Kambar, Dokri and Gatahar declare that they will not accept any move minus Pakistan.
1948: Karachi is declared as the capital of Pakistan. Kelat asks for three months to decide amalgamation with Pakistan.
1952: Joint Secretary, Department of Defense, Government of Pakistan, is appointed as first ever Chief Commissioner of Karachi.
1955: increasing of regional and international responsibilities have increased liabilities of our army, and we have to improve our professionalism, says Defense Minister General Ayub Khan.
1965: Faiz Ahmad Faiz is released from ShahiQila.
1972: Chief Martial Law Administrator Z.A.Bhutto issues Martial Law Regulation for implementation of Land Reforms.
1977: PNA demands resignation of Bhutto Government, dissolution of the Election Commission and formation of interim government.
1981: Pakistan Government agrees to release 55 prisoners demanded by the hijackers of PIA plane.

13^th March

1843: Charles Napier is feeling threat in northern Sindh. He has asked the Bombay Government to send two regiments of infantry and one of artillery to Sukkur. But, he is advised to contact Naval officers at Karachi to send guns and mortars.
1907: The British Empire League, Karachi branch celebrates its first anniversary. The function is presided over by its Vice President M.de.Web. New office-bearers for the next year are also elected on the occasion. The details of the meeting and the Karachi branch of British Empire League are available at Gul Hayat website (http://www.gulhayat.com/).
1929: Soon after offering celebration of EidRamzan, a public meeting is held at Amrote and it is decided to launch movement for saving demolition of mosques during construction work of canals.
1932: The Governor of the Bombay Presidency declares Congress Committees of Hyderabad and NawabshahDistricts . This action is taken under Indian Criminal Law (Amendment) Act of 1908.
1934: Jageerdars of Sindh decides to hold ‘Sindh Zamindar and Jageerdar Conference’ in April at Hyderabad so as discuss the situation created by Sukkur Barrage.
1949: The Hari Committee in its meeting held at Hyderabad with HyderBuxJatoi in chair demands abolition of Jageerdari system in Sindh.
1952: Sindh Judicial court is upgraded as Chief Court.
1972: Thirteen hundred civilian officers are pre-maturely retired.
1977: PPP Government offers unconditional talks with PNA.

14^th March

1843: The Government of India announces to prepare Standards of three colours of Military Ribbon of India, inscribed with words ‘Hyderabad 1843’ to be presented to ‘Sindh Horse’ for defeating enemy in battle of Meanee.
1932: Under Section 16 of the Indian Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1908 (X1V of 1908), Congress Committees of Karachi and Nawabshah and their branches are declared unlawful.
1944: The Sindh Provincial Muslim League elects G.M.Syed as president and Syed GhulamHyder Shah of Mirpurkhas as General Secretary.
1951: Cash prize of Rs.5000 is announced by the Government for proving information regarding where about of Syed SajjadZaheer, the master mind of the Rawalpindi conspiracy.
1952: Urdu is and will remain official language in Sindh, says Khuhro, the president of Sindh Muslim League,
1954: Governor’s rule is imposed in East Pakistan.
1969: MoulanaMoudoodi asks his party men to fight against menaces of Socialism.
1975: Z.A.Bhutto, the Prime Minister of Pakistan inaugurates LarkanaSughar Mills.
1977: PNA is on roads. Processions are taken out in various cities of Punjab.

15^th March

1884: Consequent upon developing differences with Dyaram and Sadhu Hiranand Hindu members of the Sindh Hindu Sabha, Hassan Ali Effendi forms ‘Sindh Muhammadan Association’ and with the result that later on Sindh stood divided in Hindu and Muslim camps. Sindh Muhammadan Association remained active till the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency.
1919: 2 day Sindh Educational Conference starts at Sukkur. Hindus and Muslims participated.
1920: Sindh Upkark, an anglo-sindhi Journal of Shikarpurstrats writing against Islam. The Journal damaged Hindu-Muslim unity for some time. 
1925: Jamiat-ul-Ulema Sindh in its meeting held at Sukkur elects its new office-bearers. They are; Syed QaziAsadullh Shah of Tukhar (President), Moulana Muhammad Sadiq of Khada&Moulana Mir Muhammad Nauragzado (Both Vice Presidents) and Dim Muhammad ‘Wafai’ (Secretary).
1938: Smallpox causes 9 deaths in Larkana district. Due to ever increasing cases festivals are banned. Muhammad Yaqoob Agha and syedAltafHussainTrimzi, both Mukhtyarkars are appreciated by the District Local Board for their valuable services rendered in this regard.
1953: Sindh AwamiMahaz invites application for party tickets to contest election. The meeting is presided over by G.M.Syed, whereas it is attended by seven members of the Parliamentry Board 

1955: Kotri Barrage is inaugurated by the Governor-General Ghulam Muhammad.
1973: PirPagaro is elected to head opposition’s United Democratic Front Action Committee.
1995: Mir Murtaza Bhutto assumes the office of the chairman of PPP (SB).

16^th March

1916: The meeting of the Sindh Graduates Association is held in the office of Young Amils’ Association, Burns Road Karachi to fix Aims & objects and to pass Rules & bye-laws. 
1922: Sindhi Press asks people to boycott all official events to be organized to welcome Prince of Wales on the eve of his visit to Sindh.
1936: Ali Muhammad Delhvi, the President of Bombay Legislative Council arranges Farewell Party in honour of members from Sindh. As due to separation of Sindh, they ceased to be members of the Bombay Council.
1965: IMF authorizes Pakistan to draw amount of 37,500,000 over the next 12 months to better its balance of payment situation.
1966: West Pakistan High court dismisses petitions challenging the detention of opposition leaders under DPR.
1971: U.N experts leave Dhaka and Moulana Abdul HameedBhashani declares his full support to ShaikhMujeeb in his Bengali nation struggle.
1972: NED and Tando Jam colleges are upgraded as universities.
1977: PNA’s protest rallies defy legal ban on demonstrations. PNA workers court arrested.
1996: Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto performs ground breaking ceremony of the Karachi Hass Transist project.

17^th March

1832: government of India while writing letter to His Highness Mir Murad Ali Khan, assures that they will not take Shikarpur in their possession and integrity of Sindh dominions will be respected.
1850: The Sindh Commissioner asks the Collector of Hyderabad that prisoners should be taught habits of industry and mode to maintain themselves by their own cultivation.
1917: RewachandVasanmal, Advocate, delivers his lecture on the topic of ‘Amil economic’. The lecture program is organized by the ‘Young Amil’s Association’, Karachi.
1920: Khilafat Conference is held at Sunn, with Hakim Fatih Muhammad Sehwani as its President. Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi, Dr. Noor Muhammad Shaikh, Shaikh Abdul Aziz, Moulvi Muhammad Suleman, and Moulvi Abdul Qayoom participate and deliver speeches. G.M.Syed was the host.
1922: On the eve of the arrival of the Prince of Walles, complete hatral is observed in Karachi. MehrajLokram Sharma and KesomalJhangyani are arrested for instigating people to observe strike. Later on Sharma earned 18 months imprisonment, whereas Kesomal is awarded 30 months imprisonment.
1933: White Paper issued by the British Government indicates that Sindh is going to be separated from the Bombay Presidency.
1952: Air flight service starts between Karachi and Hyderabad.
1954: Anti-Muslim League Day is observed in many cities of Pakistan. It is encouraged so as to minimize the political and party pressure on governance and to pave way for taking birth of any puppet party by people in power, for people in power and of people in power.
1965: Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Z.A.Bhutto doubts Indian attack on Pakistan. Later on the War took place between both countries. Very difficult to differentiate between ‘political vision’ and ‘political strategy’.
1992: No option for Pakistan to go for nuclear, due to ever increasing Human Rights violation in Kashmir, says Syed Ghous Ali Shah, Defense Minister of Pakistan.

18^th March

1835: British informers informs the Government of India that Mir Noor Muhammad has ordered some Khosas to leave Thar and reside elsewhere in Sindh. They were involved in criminal activities against British people and even Tharis.
1843: The Governor-General while writing to Charles Napier expresses his satisfaction on the services rendered in the battle of Miani by several officers, non-commissioned officers and privates.
On the other side on this day and date, Charles Napier writes to prisoner rulers of Sindh that;’ I have received your letter this day. You must recollect that your intrigues with Mir Sher Muhammad give me a great deal to do. I am also much surprised by the falsehoods which you tell. I will no longer bear this conduct; and if you give me any more trouble, by stating gross falsehoods, as you have done in your two letters, I will cast you into prison as you deserve.’
1935: Twenty-Three are killed and seventy injured in Karachi, police firing on the Muslim procession proceeding towards grave yard to burry Abdul Qayoom who was sentenced to death because of killing Nathoram. Nathoram translated and printed a book that was against Hazrat Muhammad (P.B.U.H).
1940: K.B.AllahBuxSoomro government/ministry resigns. He was in power since March 23,1938. Mir Bandah Ali Khan forms third Ministry of Sindh. G.M.Syed, Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi; NihchaldasVazirani, R.B.Gokaldas and QaziFazul-Ullah are included as ministers.
1948: Kharan, Lasbela&Makran states accede to Pakistan.
1969: Moulana Abdul HameedBhashani of East Pakistan asks people to start uprising against Capitalists and Imperialists. He addresses a public meeting in Karachi.
1971: We must hit back if anyone strikes us in the course of the current movement of realization of freedom, says ShaikhMujeeb.
1977: Curfew is imposed in Karachi after PNA protesters become high-risk for law & order situation.
1978: Verdict in Muhammad Ahmad Khan murder case is announced. Z.A.Bhutto and four others are sentenced to death. It is unanimous decision of the Lahore High Court.

19^th March

1843: Charles Napier writes to Mir Sher Muhammad of Mirpurkhas that ‘I will make no terms with you, except unconditional surrender, and security for your person, as other Amirs have received. We were at peace with you; we made no war with you; you have made unprovoked war upon us, and have cut off our dawks. If you do not surrender yourself as prisoner of war before the 23rd instant, I will march against you and give you battle’.
1913: The Sindh Scout is awarded affiliation by the Head Quarter, London and the document is signed by Lt. General Sir Robert Beden Powel. The Commissioner is made Patron of the organization. The Sindh Scout started with 12 Scouts and this year the number reaches to 31.
1916: The NGO Karachi Social Service League stages drama so as to earn and collect money for the benefit of children studying in Municipal Schools of Karachi.
1920: On the initiate and call of RaisGhulam Muhammad Bhurgri and Seth Haji Abdullah Haroon Sindh observes 2nd Khilafat Day. People were asked to remain peaceful and avoid to create law & order situation. As it was Friday, therefore, Muslims hold meetings soon after offering Juma Prayers. The Day was observed in length and breadth of Sindh.
1934: GhulamHussainHidayatullah and Muhammad AyubKhuhro while taking part in the debate during the session of the Bombay Legislative Council demand protection of rights of landlords of Sindh.
1935: The Indian Legislative Council carries the motion of K.L.Gauba censuring the Government regarding Karachi firing and killing about 40 persons by Military.
1982: Life-term punishment for desecration of the Holy Quran, an Ordinance is promulgated.
1992: Nawaz Sharif expels NPP of RaisGhulam Mustafa Jatoi from IJI.

20^th March

1843: Major General Sampson is appointed as Second Command to the Governor in Sindh.
1856: The Commissioner Sindh request the Bombay Government for reducing the Baloch Regiment in Sindh so as to increase police force.
1920: The District Khilafat Committee of Larkanoconstitute a committee consisting of PirTurab Ali Shah, Jan Muhammad Junijo, GobindBux and Tahilram so as to collect figures and facts about highhandedness of the Government and victimization of party workers.
1924: The District TharparkarJamiat-ul-Ulema Sindh condoles death of eminent Freedom Fighter and politician RaisGhulamMuhammadBhurgri and offers congratulations to Moulana Muhammad Salih for sacrifices made by him for the cause of theMotherland.The meeting is presided over by Moulana Muhammad Ibrahim.
1936: The branch of the Sindh Azad Party is opened at New Hala. Haji Pir Muhammad, Qazi Ahmad Ali and Mian Muhammad Juman and Haji Ghulam Muhammad are elected President, Secretary, Joint Secretary and Treasurer.
1947: Ali Akbar Khan Jalbani and Mumtaz Ali Jaffri, both of Larkana District get sanad for legal practice.
1950: ‘Karachi will emerge as a Greater Karachi and we are working on it’, the Parliament is told by Federal Minister Dr.A.M.Khan.
1952: ‘Urdu is our identification and source of progress’, says MoulanaMoudoodi.
1969: YousifHaroon is sworn in as the Governor of the West Pakistan.
1972: The post of Commissioner is abolished in Sindh.
1977: PNA leaders Asghar Khan, MoulanaNoorani, Sherbaz Khan Mazari and Prof. Ghafoor are released.

21^st March

1917: The Sindh Graduates Association arranges lecture program and R.D.Karmarkar delivers his lecture on the topic of ‘ Indian Astronomy’. This may kindly be kept in mind that this NGOs arranged so many lecture programs and those were held on every Tuesday. Prof. Shahani gave his lecture on Gentanjali’ of Tagore and Prof. Dhopeshwarkar spoke on ‘Time and Free Will’. All lectures delivered in these programs arranged by NGOs durning British Period, if collected and compiled, can surprise so many people. 
1932: Haji Abdullah Haroon and Shaikh Abdul Majeed participate in the All-India Muslim Conference held at Lahore. The Conference is presided over by AllamaIqbal. Audience is not calm and want to disturb the function. Perhaps they want to show their resentment on AllamaIqbal’s political approach. The situation is deteriorating. Shaikh Abdul Majeed takes over mice. Audience start raising voices : LISTEN TO SINDHI. FRIENDS ! BE CALM AND QUITE. Every, body is seated and situation is under control and proceedings are started peacefully and accordingly. Shaikh Abdul Majeed earns name and later on he is called and known ‘SINDHI’.
1935: While speaking on the motion on the Karachi killings, LalchandNawalrai says in the Indian Legislative Assembly that in Sindh, Hindus and Muslims are two sides of one coin and it was due to policy of ‘Divide & Rule’ that another Third party is pushing them in battle with each other.
1951: Liaquat Ali Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan discloses the name of key- leader of the Rawalpindi Conspiracy . He is Major General Akbar.
1955: The Federal Court headed by Chief Justice MuhammadMunir set aside judgement of the Sindh Chief Court in MoulviTamizuddin Khan’s petition.
1966: Z.A.Bhutto says that India is violating Tashkent Declaration.
1971: Yahya-Mujeeb talks fail, Z.A.Bhutto is invited by Yahya Khan to reach Dhaka for playing his role in the situation.

22^nd March

1838: The Government of India asks Colonel Pottenger that apprise Sindh Rulers of views of British Government that the Government is surprised to know that they have submitted themselves to the Court of Persia and it has become matter of concern for the Government of India.
1948: Hindu members of Assemble holds meeting Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah at Dhaka to discuss and review the situation created by the partition and its impact/affect on Hindu community.
1949: Muhammad AyubKhuhro is disqualified for three year and now can not take part in politics and political activities.
1951: Sindh Chief Minister KaziFazul-Ullahresigns.
!956: The new constitution is promulgated in Pakistan.
1971: Bhutto is holding meeting with Mujeeb in Dhaka. General Yahya asks Doultana, SardarShoukat Hayat, MutiMahood, Wali Khan and GhousBuxBizinjo to holds talks with Mujeeb to resolve important political matters.
1977: Z.A.hutto blames PNA for avoiding to negotiate vital political issues with his Government.PNA blames and claims arrest of its ten thousand workers.
1978: Heads of States and Governments of Egypt, Syria, Iran, Indonesia, Qatar, Bahrain and Canadian House of Commons appeal to Zia to commute Z.A.Bhutto’s death sentence. Qadafi sends Special emissary. British, U.S and India refuse to comment

23^rd March

1843: Charles Napier writes to Mir Sher Muhammad Khan that if you choose to meet me tomorrow, as I march to attack you at the head of army; if you will surrender yourself as a prisoner without any other conditions than that your life will be safe, I will receive you.
1923: The meeting of ShudiSabha is held at ParbatiPatiSukkdaniMandar it is presided over by Seth RamchandFatihchand. The strategy regarding reconverting New Muslims (SanjogiShaikhs) to Hinduism was finalized.
1930: Sindh Khilafat Conference is held at Mehar. It is attended by eminent Khalfat Leaders.
1931: Sindh observe complete hartal to protest against execution of Bhagatsing and others.
1935: R.D.Bell, Home Member assures Indian Legislative Assembly that the Government has decided to order enquiry into Karachi firing in which more that 40 Muslims were killed by the military firing.
1938: The Leader of the ‘Itad Party’, K.B.AllahBuxSoomro forms Sindh Government. PirIllahiBux and Nihchaldas are inducted as ministers.
1940: Those who participated in All-India Muslim League session of Lahore and favoured/supported ‘Pakistan Resolution’ are: G.M.Syed, K.B.Khuhro, M.A.Khaiq, Syed HussainBux Shah (Mirabpur), Haji Dost Muhammad of Larkano, Pir Ali Muhammad Shah Rasdi, Amir Ahmad of Larkano, Muneer Ahmad of Larkano, K.B.Haqnawaz (Shikarpur), GhulamMahuddin, Abdul HaiSiddiqui (Sukkur), Abdul Rauf (Karachi), Muhammad Aslam (Karachi), Muhammad HashimJunijo, Muhammad Ramzan, Muhammad Ali Choudhri (Thar), Maqbool Ahmad (Thar), ChooudhriRahmatullah (Thar), MirzaRahman Beg (Sukkur), RaisAfzal Khan Khero (Moro).
1941: All the branches of Sindh Muslim League observe Pakistan Day.
1946: The Cabinet Mission reaches at Karachi.
1951: Muhammad AyubKhuhro is sworn in as the Chief Minister of Sindh.
1956: Bengal is renamed as East Pakistan and Federal Court as Supreme court.
1965: Ayub is sworn as the President of Pakistan for another five years. Z.A.Bhutto is inducted as minister. Malik Amir Muhammad Khan and Abdul Monem khan are appointed Governors of West Pakistan and East Pakistan respectively.

24^th March

1843: Charles Napier writes to Governor-General of India narrating battle between him and Mir Sher Muhammad. This letter has been written from Dubba, four miles from Hyderabad. It is important in a way also that it has indicated the death date of HoshoShedi in this battle on 24th of March 1843.Whereas it is said and believed that HoshoShedi lost his life in the battle of Minani. Charles Napier writes: ‘ The forces under my command marched this morning at day-break. About half past 8 0’s clock we discovered and attacked the army under the personal command of the Mir Sher Muhammad, consisting of 20,000 men of all arms….. After a combat of about three hours, the enemy was wholly defeated with considerable slaughter, and the loss of all his standards and cannon.’ Napier ends his letter that:’ThreeBelochee chiefs fell in the action; one of them was the great promoter of the war,– HOCHE Mahmud SEEDEE.’
1924: It was announced that the ‘National Baby Week’ will be celebrated in Karachi at various places and eminent Congress leader R.K.Sidhva will be its coordinator. In this connection the first program is held today at Lyari – the place, where people are witnessing heavy rains of bullets daily now. As per announcement, other programs will be held on 26.3.1924 at Old Town, on 30.3.1924 at Sadar and on 1.4.1924 at Kiamari.
1935: The branch of Indian National League is opened in Karachi. Details about its office-bearers and Aims & Objects are available at Gul Hayat website. (http://www.gulhayat.com/).
1941: In the public meeting held at Khalikdina Hall of Karachi, G.M.Syed presides over ‘Oath and Pledge Ceremony’ in the support of Pakistan. He starts reading it and is followed by participants. In that PLEDGE, it is said that we Muslims are different Nation and created by Allah with special Assignment, for translating it we need Pakistan. In this PLEADGE it is further said that any kind of sacrifice that is required by /for the cause will be made without any condition and objection.
1948: Urdu should be a common language of the country, says the founder of Pakistan, while addressing Annual Convocation of the Dhaka University.
1968: More arrests are made in connection with Agartala conspiracy. This drama was staged for years and none of accused was awarded any penalty or punishment. It is said that the script of that drama was written in West Pakistan as Bungladesh Flag was designed here and 6-poits were drafted here. It is said that some politicians of West Pakistan had decided to get rid of East Pakistan.
1985: Muhammad Khan Junijo is sworn in as the Prime Minister of Pakistan.

25^th March

1857: The Commissioner of Sindh sends Circular NO.443 to all collectors of Sindhi issuing instructions as to use of Sindhi in the Revenue as well as in Judicial business. He asks them for adoption of Sindhi as the language of record throughout the Province.
1917: Eminent figure TarachandGajra delivers his lecture on the topic of ‘ What should one do for Samaj/Society?’. This lecture program was arranged by NGO ‘AryaSamaj’ of Karachi.
1923: ShudhiSabha’s activities regarding converting of New Muslims, irritates Religious Scholars. The meeting of the ‘Sindh Jamiat-ul-Ulema’ is held at Karachi with Hakim Fatih Muhammad Sehwani in chair and it is decided to face and deny the propaganda of AryaSamajis.
1931: The working Committee of the All-India Congress Committee meets at Karachi. The city remained active spot of Congress activities for so many days.
1938: The Health Committee of the District Local Board recommends ban on Festivals. According to the opinion of the Committee, festivals are not only burden on economy but, are training centers for violation of Social values.
1953: The meeting of AwamiMahaz Board is held with G.M.Syed in Chair. It is attended by Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi, PirIllahiBux; Ghulam Mustafa Bhurgri; KaziFaiz Muhammad and SobhoGiyanchandani. In this meeting District-wise Sub-Committees are formed or recommendation of party tickets to members interesting to contest election. HyderBuxJatoi, KhudaBuxKuhawar and Yar Muhammad Shah are awarded party tickets for Larkano District.
1969: President Ayub Khan resigns and handed over power to Yahya Khan. Martial Law is imposed in Pakistan. Admiral S.M.Ahsan, Air Martial Noor Khan ang General Hamid Khan are appointed as Deputy MLAs.
1970: Major General (R) Sarfraz Khan Vice President of PDP terms abolition of ‘One-Unit’ as a great mistake.
1971: President Yaya is back from Dhaka after an 11-day stay. Bhutto says that the question of autonomy sought by the Awami League is more than the autonomy. It is bordering on sovereignty.
1977: PNA leadership, Mufti Mahmood, Pro.AbdulGhafoor; MianTufailAhmad;MoulanaNoorani,; Mazari;ShahFarid;Khizir Hayat and KhowajaSarfraz are sentenced to three months imprisonment.
1978: Z.A.Bhutto’s appeal against the Lahore High court verdict is filed in the Supreme Court.

26^th March

Part1

1843: The Governor – General approves proposal of Charles Napier to carry on the general Government ofSindh from Karachi and measurers be adopted for facilitating communication between Karachi and Hyderabad. 
1920: Sindh Khilafat Conference is held at the Dargah of Makhdoom Bilawal. It is attended by more than ten thousand people.
1931: Jawahrlal Nehru presides over ‘All – India Students Conference’ heldin Khalikdina Hall, Karachi. The Conference disapproves ‘Gandhi – Irwin Settlement/Agreement’ and resolve to form Provincial Working Committees of students. Tirath Sabhani, A.J.Mamtora, H.P.Mirchandani, H.G.Butani, B.T.Shahani, H.R.Wadhwani and V.I.Jagtiani played vital role in managing the Conference.

Part2

1950: JUP demands separate ministry for Religious Affairs and ban for ever on appointment of non – muslims/pakistanis on key military posts.
1956: Military officers can be removed from service without Court Martial,decides Govt. 
1961: It is decided in Governors’ Conference that Karachi Division shall be merged into West Pakistan.
1971: Awami League is banned, Shaikh Mujeeb is arrested and military is asked to restore writ of the govt. in East Pakistan.
1973: Bhutto appeals opposition to end boycott and opt for dialogue.
1977: PNA boycotts oath taking ceremony . However, 161 members of the National Assembly take oath.
1991: Four persons at Singapur Airport try to hijack Pakistan Plane but are killed. PPP was blamed for that act and arrests are made in Pakistan.

27^th March

1889: Lord Ray, Governor-General Of India inaugurates the construction work of Sukkur-Rohri Railway Bridge.
1923: On the joint call of the Congress and Sindh Khilafat, Sindh observes the Hartal/Strike to protest against the Government’s Kenya Colony Policy.
1931: Subash Bose addresses the Naujwan Conference at Karachi. He condemns to Bhagat Sing’s execution and makes appeal to the audience for organization of peasants and workers and also pleads for the abolition of caste system. This may be kept in mind that it is said that while on his Sindh tour, Subash went to Gurang Bungalow and held meeting with PirPagaroSureehBadshah. Subashcame Sindh in 1931 and that time PirPagaro was not even in Sindh. Therefore, it is not correct that PirPagaro was politically influenced by Subash Chandra Bose.
1933: The Central Working Committee of the Hindu MahaSabha, in its meeting held at Delhi discusses on White Paper and terms it against interests of Hindu Community. It was decided that All-India strike will be held on 9th April to protest against the White Paper.
1939: Hindu ministers of Sindh are not happy with K.B. Allah Bux Government. NihchaldasVazirani and DialmalDoulatram resign as ministers, whereas Dr.Hemandas intends to move Mo-Confidence motion against K.B.AllahBux, the Premier.
1940: Sindh Government vide Notification No (s)29H/207 appoints Judge to conduct Enquiry regarding the Masjid Manzilgah dispute and roits.
1945: G.M.Syed sends Telegram to the Quaid-i-Azam uprising him of political situation in Sindh and expelling him and HashimGazdar from the Party.
1955: The Government of Pakistan promulgates the Emergency Power Ordinance and assumes powers to make provision for framing the constitution, constitute the province of West Pakistan.

28^th March

1843: The Governor General of India agrees with Governor Sindh, Charles Napier that Karachi be made capital of Sindh, and advises that communication between Hyderabad and Karachi be facilitiated, public buildings be erected and water be obtained from the under Gizri Hills.
1916: The Karachi Citizen’s Club lauds services rendered by Lord Harding for India and British Subject. Seth HarchandraiVishindas presides over the public meeting held in Khalikdina Hall of Karachi. RaiBahadurAlomalTikamdas, Khan BahadurNusserwanji; JamshedNusserwaniji; GidumalLekhraj, Framroz E. Panthakey; DurgdasB.Adavani;LokomalChelaram; D.D.Dhala speak on the occasion and praised Lord Harding and his services.
1956: KaqiFazul-ullah and PirIllahiBux are released on bail. KaziFazul-ullah was one of absentees members, when Sindh Assembly voted for favouring One-Unit Scheme.
1977: Z.A.Bhutto takes oath as Prime Minister of Pakistan. Mufti Mahmmod says that newly elected National Assembly is not representative forum of the people and by the people.
1994: Sedition case is registered against MQM Chief AltafHussain, in Karachi.
1995: In a massive crackdown, police arrests in Hyderabad 100 political activists of various parties.

29^th March

1835: Colonel Pottenger informs his Government that Mir Noor Muhammad Khan has warned BaharoKhoso to abstain from his predatory habits and have asked him to migrate to other part of Sindh and leave Thulwith out fail.
1844: The Governor-General of India while writing to the Governor of Sindh, Chales Napier, applauds the masterly arrangements and cheerful patience of the troops, by which complete success had attended his operations against the Balochee tribes involved in robberies and law-breaking on the west-north border of Sindh.He appreciates cooperation of High Highness Mir Ali Murad Khan for indicating their whereabouts resulting surrender of some of them. Governor-General advises Charless Napier that Balochee tribes be settled in Sindh so as can be scattered and put under observation properly. 
1923: The editor of Daily Al-Waheed is in trouble. He was arrested under Section 124 & 153-A of the Indian Penal Code. Today he is produced before the court of the City Magistrate, Karachi.
1931: It is Day of Hindus in the politics of Sindh. The 45th Annual Session of the All-India Congress Committee is being held at Karachi. SardarValibBhai Patel is in chair, whereas Mahatma Ghandhi and Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan are amongst participants. On the other hand, out of Sindh, All-India Hindu Conference is adopting resolution on the issue of the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency. The Resolution says” “ This Conference emphatically protest against non-representation of Sindh Hindus on the 1st Round Table Conference, and repudiate the decision of its sub-committee agreeing in principle to the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency”.
1993: A majority judgment of the Supreme court finds former chief of army staff General (R) )MirzaAslam Beg, guilty of contempt of court but charge is deopped,

30^th March

1839: Colonel Pottenger recommends and requests Officer Commanding Thatta that army be instructed not to damage Shikargahs of Sindh Rulers while they are passing through their territory.
1918: The Sindh Provincial Conference opens in Karachi. It is being presided over by MurlidharJeramdas, a Pleader of Shikarpur. Nearly 500 delegates from all parts of Sindh are participating. Details are available on the website of the Gul Hayat (http://www.gulhayat.com/)
1919: Sindh protest against Rowlaat Bill. Processions are taken out and meetings are held in major cities.
1954: An agreement is signed with NIPPON Electric Co. of Japan to establish two experimental T.V. stations at Lahore and Dhaka.
1955: Pakistani flag is desecrated at Kabul, Qandhar and Jalalabad.
1972: ‘Pakhtoonistan’ is no longer issue with our party, says NAP chief .
1973: Bhutto invites opposition for talks.
1979: Z.A.Bhutto’s habeas-corpus pleas are dismissed.
1984: Pakistan’s Nuclear program to continue, says Chief of Army Staff, General Abdul Waheed .
1995: President FrooqLaghari holds talks with MQM leaders in bid to restore peace and normalcy in Karachi.

31^st March

1857: The Commissioner in Sindh writes to the Government of Bombay requesting sanction to a grant-in-aid of Rs.100 per mensem to a school proposed to be established at Hyderabad.
1934: Sindh Hindu Conference, held in Khalikdina Hall at Karachi and presided over by LalchandNavalrai demands that Sindh shall remain annexed with Bombay Presidency. The resolution proposed by RaiBahadurHiranandKhemchand sates that even Bombay Provincial Committee of the Simon Commission, including its member Shahnawaz Khan Bhutto has opposed the separation of Sindh, hence the demand of Sindh Hindu Conference is justified.
1908: The Sukkur Lodge of the Sindh Theosophical Society is chartered. Kishinchand is elected as its founder President.
1913: The Philosopher and great Social worker DiwanDayaramGidumalShahani marries Urmila Devi- daughter of his Malbari friend. It was a drastic action taken by a man of name and fame and it was termed as violation of Hindu norms. He is criticized at large and is not influenced by any propaganda. Later on Mahatma Gandhi and Moulana Abu-al-Kalam Azad tried to see him, but he regretted to see any one.
1917: Eminent Scholar Dr.Gurbuxani delivers his lecture on the topic of ‘Our Community’. This lecture program is arranged by ‘The Young Amils’ Association’ of Karachi.
1921: Sindh- the land of love and lovely people is being converted into ‘fire-place’ by its sons of soil. British ruleres policy to ‘divide & rule’ has brining its results. Hindus and Muslims have disputed over celebrations of ‘Cheti Chand’. The Government impose ban on the celebration of event at Uderolal, hence, it is celebrated at Nasrpur, the Birth place of Uderolal. 
1954: The official Report says that 37,608 students are enrolled in Government recognized 532 schools of the Larkano district and it is 7.5 % of the Population. Out of these 532 schools the number of Primary schools is 495, 456 for boys and 39 for girls. 29028 boys and 3012 girls are enrolled in these Primary schools. The Government’s annual expenditure on Primary education in the district is Rs. 10,90,285/.
1958: The President IskandarMirza removes A.K.Fazul-ul-Haq from the office of Governor of East Pakistan. In 1940, in the Muslim League Session of Lahore, the ‘Pakistan Resolution’ was proposed by the removed Governor A.K.Fazul-ul-Haq!
1969: CMLA Yahya Khan assumes the office of President of Pakistan to be effective from 25th of March.

FEBRUARY EVENTS DATES

1^st February

Part1

1923: A public meeting is held by the Sindh Jamiat -ul- Ulema, District Sukkur branch at Sukkur. Moulana Din Muhammad Wafai and Moulana Ahmad Ali Lahori are principal speakers. Public is asked to take part in the freedom movement and follow the Islam religiously.
1931: The branch of Sindh Azad Party is started at Chhatan Shah, Sakrand. Moulvi Shafi Muhammad Shah is elected as the President, where as Moulvi Muhammad Paryal and Mian Muhammad Hassan are elected Secretary and Treasurer. Sindh Azad Party was established by Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi with Aims & Object to popularise the cause of the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency. The party had so many branches in length and breath of Sindh and party’spolitical contribution has been documented by the Gul Hayat Institute.

Part2

1955: Common -Wealth Prime Ministers’ Conference support to Turko – Pak and Turo – Iraq Defence arrangements as a basis for the proposed security network for the Middle East.
1956: Urdu & Bengali will be state languges, Premier announce in the Constituent Assembly.
1969: Anti – Ayub Govt. processions are taken out in various cities of East and West. Ayub Khan, while addressing the Nation promises talks withpoliticians.
1971: Indian Govt. refuses to accept hijackers’ demands. Passengers alongwith Crew are sent to India, however, Indian aeroplane is blown up.1990: Hyderabad death toll rises to 14 despite curfew.

2^nd February

Part2

1931: The meeting of like – minded muslim politician is held in Karachi with Shaikh Abdul Majeed in chair.The Sindh Azad Party is founded with Haji Mir Muhammad Baloch as President, Muhammad Ramzan Sidiq as Secretary and Haji Ali Muhammad Akhund as its Treasure. Later on this party played vital role in creating public awareness about the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency.
1934: Syed Miran Muhammad Shah, Chairman of the Working Committee of Sindh Azad Conference, submits Memorandum in favour of the Sindh separation before the Dow Committee. Dow Committee’s proceedings are available with Gul Hayat Institute.
1935: Muhammad Ayub Khuhro presents resolution in the Larkana District Local Board recmmendingLetter of Appreciation for the president of Taluka Kambar Local Board on account of managing repair of heavy rain – damged road to ensure the safe crossing of the Governor of Bombay on this date

3^rd February

Part1

1832: British Political Agent, Colonel Pottenger proceeds to Khairpur after getting permission for his visit . He has to discuss and finalize treaty of friendship with Khairpur Govt.
1839: Consequent upon the capture of Manora by British, agreement is signedand the city of Karachi is handed over to British troops. Seth Naumal’s elder brother helps invaders in selecting spot for encampment of troops and plainbetween town and the Ram (now Aram) Bagh is selected for that purpose. 
1928: It is the eve of arrival of Simon Commission in India, and Sindh is observing hartal today.

Part2

1964: Foreign Minister, Z. A. Bhutto presents Pakistan’s case regarding Kashmir dispute in the Security Council of the UNO.
1967: Pakistan lodges a strong protest with Indian Govt. on shooting down of an unarmed civilian aircraft of Pakistan. 
1971: Shaikh Mujeeb deplores blowing up of hijacked Indian Plane by Kashmiri hijackers in Lahore. Where as, Z. A. Bhutto supports and wants to assist those Kashmiris.
1973: Opposition walks out over the Speaker’s Ruling agaist former President Yahya Khan’s trial.
1992: Qaim Ali Shah, ex – Chief Minister of Sindh, demands Governor Rule for Sindh and trial of Jam Sadiq for sedition.

4^th February

  1843: sir Charles Napier in his letter, despached to Major Outram writes that:’ Sobdar (Mie) has joined the others, (and I have told his Vakeel that) if I found him and his 5,000 men in the field, I would treat them as enemies.; he is afraid of the vaunting chiefs prancing round him…. I respect (Mir) Ali Murad, and (Mir) Roostam’s son and nephew, more than the rest,
; they have all taken decided part.’
1927: Shapurji Saklatwalla, the famous Parsi Communist and sitting member of the British House of Commons reaches Karachi from England.
1933: Reviewing the Indian problem, Sir Samuel Hoare says: ‘ We have no intention of abdicating responsibilities and we are certainly shall not report the Irish precedent. While we are prepared to support the cause of Indian Self-Government we are certainly not going to sacrifice British or Imperial interests’.
1934: Bazim-i-Adab, Karachi, organizes poetic sitting at Karachi.
1935: Sir Cowasjee and Diwan Lalchand Nawalrai move their amendments, while participating in debate on the Joint Select Committee’s Report on Indian Constitutional Reforms, in Indian Legislative Assembly. 
1948: In UNO Security Council, USA and Argentina support Pakistan’s demand for a neutral administration and impartial plebiscite in Kashmir. 
1965: All Parties Students’ Action Committee reiterates its stand that province-wise students’ strike will continue till the acceptance of their demands.
1969: West wing of DCA (Opposition parties) in its extraordinary session at Lahore, decides to continue the struggle till the acceptance of their 8-point demand in toto.
1971: PIA to operate inter-wing flights via Sri Lanka due to Indian’s ban on over flights of Pakistan’s aircrafts.
1978: Eighty- Nine references against PPP ex-MNA’s including Begum Nusrat Bhutto are filled in tribunal.
1990: MQM blames PPP Government for Hyderabad riots.
1995: Twenty people die in Karachi.

5^TH February

   1843: Major Outram writes to Charles Napeir from Off Naushera Feroz that Perhaps Mir Rustam Khan’s party have gone to seek refuge with, and assistance from Mir Sher Muhammad of Mirpur; and it is likely they will assemble number of Balochis , and that the Mirpur men may join him, also some of the Hyderabad Mirs might do so; also, if you march down in that direction, we may look out for disturbance, and possibly you may meet the opposition; but if they do go to extremities, rather than submit to our terms, their mode of w3arfare would be, I should suppose, laying waste the country, looting our camels, and cutting off your foragers.
1947: The Central Assembly of India, by 61 to 16 votes, rejected the Muslim League adjourned motion on the punitive fines and barbarious and mediaeval practice of taking hostages, imposed on the Nanidhar tribe.
1979: Begum Nusrat Bhutto is detained at her residence. PPP workers are arrested at large scale. All this indicate that stage is being set to hang Z.A.Bhutto very soon.
1914: Kachhi Memon Debating Society of Karachi demands Books by Himayat-ul-Islam of Lahore, and translated by Mirza Kalich Beg be included in the scheme of education, in Sindh, for Muslim students.
1920: Eighty-six Pirs and Religious scholars of Sindh meet at Hyderabad. The meeting condemned the Government for its high handedness and misuse of powers to curb Khilafat workers and movement. Withdrawal of cases against workers are also demanded. It is decided to hold Khilafat Conference in Larkano, in February.
1933: The meeting of the Working Committee of the Sindh Azad Conference is held. It is decided that Pir Ali Muhammad Shah Rashdi will be responsible for collecting and writing Briefinf Material and other literature for creating awareness and getting support in the case for separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency.
1942: One hundred and twenty-six join Muslim League in Banguldero. The public meeting is addressed by Hakim Obedullah. The function is followed by the meeting of the branch, in which Moulvi Ghulam Yahya is elected as the Secretary of the branch1969: President Ayub writes to Nawabzada Nasrullah requesting him to invite politicians on his behalf and he will be available to start talks.

6^TH February

1857: The Forest Ranger in Sindh makes complaint to the Commissioner that a lage part of the Unarpur and Mehrabpur forests had been destroyed under the directions of the Collector Hyderabad and on account of the permission given to the Zamindars to cultivate within the forest limits. He requests for prohibiting the Collector for such an act.
1933: In the Assembly Sir Harry Haig is bombarded with series of questions related to the release of Mahatma Gandhi. The home member maintained that release of Gandhi is related to the policy of Congress regarding Non-co-operation Movement. 
1969: Begum Nusrat Bhutto withdraws petition challenging Z.A.Bhutto’s detention by Ayub regime.
1970: Pakistan and the Soviet Union concludes a trade agreement providing for exchange of goods upto nearly Rs.11o million each way during 1970.
1976: General Zia-ul-Haq is appointed army chief.
1979: Supreme court held the High court decision and rejected Z.A.Bhutto’s appeal. Chief Justice Anwar-ul-Haq announced the decision given by majority judges. It was a split verdict of four to three. Justice Safdar Shah, Justice Durab Patel and Justice M.Haleem acquitted Bhutto.
1989: Nawab Akbar Bugti is sworn in as Chief Minister of Balochistan.
1996: The MQM asks its party men to go into hiding.

7^TH February

  1839: Karachi comes under control of the East India Government.
1843: Major Outram informs Charles Napier from off Sehwan that the Indus river is lower than ever, so we fear grounding again, and at present we have grounded here yesterday and have lost the whole day. I will give you all details about Talpurs on reaching Hyderabad.
1920: It is a great event of the political history of Larkano. Sindh Khilafat Conference is held with Pir Rashidullah Shah Rasdhi of Jhando, where as another pir,Pir Turab Ali Shah is the chairman of the Reception Committee. Though, the registration of delegates was not free, but thousands of people attended the Conference.
1931: The branch of Sindh Azad Party is opened at Nawabshah. Akhund Abdul Wahid, Rais Ghulam Sidiq Khan, and Abdul Khaliq are elected as President, Vice President and Treasurer. Whereas Muhammad Usman, Mian Allahdino, Akhund Abdul Wahid and Abdul Khalq are nominated on the Working Committee. Let it be clear that there were another party Sindh Azad Conference working for the same object of the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency. Sindh Azad Party was established by Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi and Sindh Azad Conference was formed on the eve of Hyderabad Sindh Azad Conference presided by Allama Yousif Ali of Punjab. On this occasion the political party ‘Sindh Azad Conference’ took birth and Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto was elected it President.
1933: The railway Act Amendment Bill is debated in the Indian Legislative Council. Lalchand Nawalrai of Larkano takes part in debate and suggest that the proposed amendment must not penalize people but ensure smooth running of the administration.
1935; Lalchand Nawalrai, the leader of Sindh Hindu Panchayat and member of the Indian Legislative Council earns criticism due to his unwanted and objectionable remarks about Sindhi Muslims. The Daily Gazette, of Karachi, in its today’s issue challenged the political and social maturity of Lalchand Nawalrai , it the course of its editorial.
1949: Pir Iallahabad Bux’s cabinet is dismissed by Liaquat Ali Khan three days ago. Politicians and Sindhi press take the action as victimization of Sindh for political motives.
1955; Governor-General of Pakistan promulgates an ordinance to accommodate refugees coming from India. They will be compensate in both urban and rural agricultural property.
1969; Polidical leaders of DAC meet to discuss offer of President Ayub for talks. Nawabzada Nasrullah is trusted to contact politicians by Ayub. The meeting demands lifting of emergency, & Section 144, repeal of DPR and release of all political prisoners before talks.

8^TH February

  1843: Charles Napier writes to Major Outram from Doulatpur that Lord Ellenborough has approves of blowing up Imam Garah, and thinks it will save bloodshed. I have written to him about the land between Rohri and Bhoong Bhara, and asked him to let me offer a detailed arrangement. I hope he will conclude this, and I shall make a hard fight for it. 
1848: Collector of Karachi forwards a memo to the Commissioner of Sindh , of services of Seth Naoonmal, late Head Kardar of Karachi, drawn up by Captain Preedy in which he recommended that Naoonmal be rewarded for rendering important services to Government.
1923: In his lecture delivered in the D.J.Sindh college, Dr.G.T.Wrench advises that women-filk must not take part in politics.
1920: It is second day of the Larkana Khilafat Conference. The City witnesses a big political event.
1938: fifty-one volunteers of Hizullah jamait are arrested in Badin. They and their party was on Satyagrah demanding ban on Luwari Haj.
1955: The Government of Sindh announces abolition of Jageerdari system in the province. The one million acres of land can be distributed among landless peasants, if the announcement is implemented in letter and spirit.
1972: Army and Rangers quell polices srike in Hyderabad. Police’s demand include respect for police. 
1990: COP (Combined Opposition Parties) decides to give call to observe protest day against killing of innocent people in Karachi. [But, no body is taking such type of action on killing of innocent people daily in Karachi. In 1990, the move was to blame and condemn PPP Government of Benazir].

9^TH February

1920: The Larkana Khilafat Conference ends on the third day. Haji Abdullah Haroon and Muhammad Khan are elected President and Secretary of the Adhoc Sindh Khilafat Committee.
1927: Pir Mithal Shah Rashdi of Tullah presides over debate between Hindus and Muslim on the topic of ‘Religious and historical validity of Veds’. On the first day, Hindus throw light on historical and religious importance of Veds. The debate took place for three days. Moulana Delhvi, Moulana Din Muhammad Wafai, Moulana Abdul Karim Chishti, Seth Khudadad Khan Surahio, Nazar Ali Agha participated in the debate. The debate started and ended in friendly atmosphere.
1929: Jamshed Mehta forms ‘Rural Reconstruction forum’ so as to develop rural areas at par with urban areas. G.M.Syed playes vital role in the move.
1933: Seth Govindas, arrested in connectionwith the Independence celebrations is sentenced to one year’s imprisonment and fine of Rs.200 in default to three months additional imprisonment.
1947: The Working Committee of the All India Hindu Maha Sabha passes a resolution maintaining that ‘ the Constituent Assembly as it is, is a properly constituted legal body with full sovereign power and authority and competent to frame the political constitution of Akhand Hidustan’. The Committee further urges the Princes to join the Constituent Assembly giving adequate representation to their own people and to introduce Responsible Government in their own States. 
1951: The first ever census begins in Pakistan.
1955: The Full Bench of the Sindh Chief Court unanimously allows the petition of Moulvi Tamizuddin, President of the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan , challenging the proclamation of October 24,1954.
1969: All-Parties Student’s Action committee appeals to opposition leaders not to hold talks with Ayub as Nation wants to get rid of him.
1971: India warns Pakistan that refusal to handover the hijackers can lead to a conflict .
1979: world leaders appeal for clemency for Z.A.Bhutto.
1990; Death toll rises to 64 in wave of violence in Karachi.
1992: Nawaz sharif warns PDA against making an assault on President House.

10^TH February

  1936: Flat – bottomed Boat is provided to Lieutenant Burns for the purpose of the survey of the Indus. The Boat was sent from Bombay.
1924: A meeting of Sindhi Muslims is held at Hyderabad, with Dr. Noor Muhammad in Chair. The agenda consists of: i) Reorganizing of Muslim league in Sindh, 2) Unemployment in Sindh, 3) separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency, 4) Selection of Organizing Committee. Twenty-five member Committee is constituted for the task of reorganizing Muslim League in Sindh. Office – bearers and members are: Seth Haji Abdullah Haroon (President), Muhammad Kamil Shah (Vice President), Dr. Noor Muhammad Shaikh (Secretary), Hakim Fatih Muhammad sehwani (Treasurer). Council consists of Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi, Shahnawaz Khan Bhutto, Pir Turab Ali Shah, Seth Tayab Ali, Mir Allah Bux Talpur, Pir Ghulam Mujadid Sarhandi, Mir Ayub Khan, Pir Illahi Bux, Muhammad Ayub Khuhro, Hakim Shamisuddin, Ali Anwar Shah, Abdul Jabbar, Dr. Ghulam Hussain Qasim,Haji Mir Muhammad Baloch, Miran Muhammad Shah and Muhammad Khan.
1931: The meeting of the Sindh Khilafat Committee is held at Karachi to elect new office-bearers and members of the Working Committee. Mir Muhammad Baloch (President),Mir Allah Bux (Vice President), Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi (Secretary), Molvi Muhammad Usman and Moulana Din Muhammad Wafai (Joint Secretaries) are elected as office-bearers. It is decided to revive political activities of the party in Sindh.
1947: in reply to a question in the Central Assembly , Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru says that Government is convinced that Sri Subhas Chandra Bose died as a result of injuries sustained in an aircraft crash and it is not true that he was shot dead on the Russio-China border by Allied forces.
1955: The central Government is going to the Federal court against the decision of Sindh Chief Court in favour of Moulvi Tamizuddin, says Major-General Iskandar Mirza, Interior Minister of Pakistan.
1969: The meeting is held between Nawabzada Nasrullah Khan and President Ayub to clarify some points regarding Govt-Opposition talks.
1991: Baghdad Radio reports that Iraq Government has rejected Pakistani Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif’s plan for truce in the Gulf war.

11^TH February

  1832: Colonel Pottenger, Political Agent, informs his Government that presents sent by His Lordship has been handed over to Mir Murad Ali Khan and he can not proceed to Khairpur due to disturbances there.
1835: The East India Company Government is informed by its Political Agent that Shah Shujaul Malik has reached at Lakana. Syed Ismail Shah and Syed Zain-ul-din Shah are appointed Talpur Government as Governor of Larkana and Shikarpur respectively.
1943: Charles Napier writes to Mir Sher Muhammad, ruler of Mirpur khas that “ No hostility has to my knowledge been committed by you. There is no mention of your name in the Treaty, nor is there any intention of dispossessing you of any of your land, or doing anything displeasing to you. The British Government makes war on its enemies, but not on its friends. With regard to the tribute, be so good as to make it over to Mr. Brown, who is now at Hyderabad. I hope you will not allow any of Ameers of Khairpur to have any troops within your territories.”
1927: Sheikh Muhammad Ramzan Sanjogi of Chhajra village of Kambar issues statement in reply to the letter sent to him written and signed by Mahnat of Sadh Bello, Veromal Begraj and Dr.Choitram. He was asked to rejoin Hinduism. Muhammad Ramzan regretted, refused and criticized their advice.
1931: The Branch of Sindh Azad Party is opened at Dad Mahessar. Syed Juman Shah (President), Moulvi Haji Abdul Qadir (Vice President), Dur Muhammad (Secretary) are elected as founder office-bearers of the branch.
1939: The District Larkana Borad intended to close English classes at Tayab, Khairodero, Naich, Gerilo, Badah, Pathan, Vehar and Wagan. People of those villages make application and request the District Board that they are ready to support schools financially, hence, English classes may not be closed there. 
1948: General Sir Douglas Gracey is appointed as C-in-C of the Pakistan Army.
1965: Z.A.Bhutto, Foreign Minister of Pakistan proposes Afro-Asian body on lines of organization of African Union.
1969: Five MNAs from Sindh meet President Ayub in Dhaka and submit a Memorandum for dissolution of One-Unit.
1975: National Awami Party is banned. The Government says that the party was working in a manner prejudicial to the sovereignty of Pakistan.
1979: Islamic Penal Laws are introduced in Pakistan.

12^TH February

  1843: Charles Napier writes from Sakrand to Major Outram that Twenty-five Murrees, heade by Hayat Khan attempted to ride through Jacob’s camp, and he very properly made them prisoners ; but they refused either to give up their arms or come to my camp. I have therefore sent a squadron out to him to receive them.
1930: The meeting of the District Karachi Jamiat-ul-Ulema is held to elect new office-bearers. Kazi Fatih Ali of Shahbandar is elected as the President. Whereas Moulvi Fatih Ali of Sujawal gets the seat of the Vice President. Executive Committee is also elected. Now it consists of Moulvi Kazi Muhammad (Sujawal Taluka), Moulvi Muhammad Usman (Mirpur Batho Taluka), Moulvi Muhammad (Thatto Taluka), Moulvi Muhammad Ashraf (Ghorabari Taluka) and Moulvi Muhammad Hussain (Thatto city).
1931: The branches of Sindh Azad Part are opened at Jacobabad and Bathoro. Jacoabad Branch elects Khilafati Moulvi Haji Rahim Bux as President, Shamisuddin as Secretary and Abdul Rahman as Treasurer. Whereas at Bathoro Moulvi Muhammad Yousif is elected as the President, Seth Muhammad Usman as Secretary and Seth Muhammad Hashim as Treasurer.
1932:The Governor-in-Council, under Section 16 of the Indian Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1908 (X1V of 1908), declares Hyderabad District Congress Committee and affiliated organization with it unlawful.
1941: Shah Latif Adabi Conference starts at Karachi. It is inaugurated by Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi, Education Minister of Sindh. Whereas it is presided over by Allama I.I.Kazi. The Speaker of Sindh Legislative Assemly, Syed Miran Muhammad Shah presented his paper on the topic of the ‘Importance of education’.
1950: The Governor-General of Pakistan Khowaja Nazimuddin lays the foundation stone of the Kotri Barrage.
1966: Shaikh Mujeeb-u-Rahman announces 6-point formula in Karachi. They are: 1), Federal constitution in line with Pakistan Resolution of 1940, 2), Separate Currencies for East and West wing, 30, Limiting Central Government’s portfolios to defense and foreign affairs. 4), Collection and spending Tax by provinces, 5), Foreign exchange to be utilized by earning province, 6), Every province to form its own Para-Military force. This may kindly be kept in mind that later on it was disclosed by a few politicians the 6-points were drafted by non-Bengali officer belonging to West Pakistan and as it was assignment for Mujeeb from West Pakistanis.
1995: Fresh violence erupts in Karachi.
1996: Pakistan Government O.Kays construction of Guwadar Port.

13^TH  February

  1928: Muhammad Ayub Khuhro is vested powers of Special Honrary Third Class Magistrate in his area, Larkano.
1931: The branches of Sindh Azad Party are opened at Chak and Deh 22 Nusrat of Tharparkar. For Chak branch K.B.Mir Muhammad Pathan, Pir Bux Khan, Abu Shoukat Hamzo and Allah dino are elected as President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer respectively. Whereas in Deh Nusrat Syed Jamal Shah (President), Moulvi Muhammad Moosa (Vice President), Syed Qabool Muhammad (Secretary) and Syed Hussain Shah (Treasure) are elected as office bearers.
1933: Sir Samuel in his statement in the House of common says that there could be no question of release og Mr. Gandhi or other Civil Disobedience prisoners until Government had convincing reasons to believe that their release would not be followed by a revival of Civil Disobedience.
1939: a public meeting is held in Khalikdina Hall of Karachi with Haji Abdullah Haroon in chair. Pir Ali Muhammad Shah Rashdi presented the Progress report. Whereas Muhammad Ayub Khuro spoke on the political situation of Sindh. 
1969: Chairman PPP Z.A.Bhutto start hunger strike till lifting of emergency from the country. Asghar Khan hold talks with him for five hours in Larkano.
1977: Moulana Jan Muhammad Abbasi’s petition against Z.A.Bhutto’d unopposed election is dismissed by Election Commission of Pakistan for lack of sufficient evidence.1993: Supreme Court of Pakistan summons former COAS General (Rtd) Mirza Aslam Beg on contempt of court charges.
1994: In an interview with BBC Benazir Bhutto admits having helped Indian Prime Minister control Sikh uprising.

14^TH February

  1843: Majour Outram, Ploitical 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 Balochistan.
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

15^TH  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 Highnesst 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.

16^TH  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.

17^TH  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.

18^TH  February

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 Collectorate.
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.

19^TH  February

1847; The Collector of Hyderabad is directed by the Sindh Government to resolve the issue of Boundary line between Hyderabad Collectorate 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 rigoriou 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

20^TH  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. Where as 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.

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 21^ST  February

  1931: The Branch of the Sindh Azad Party is opened at Village Allahabad Dhakhan of Taluka Dadu and Moulvi Haji Abdullah, Rais Arz Muhammad and Mulla Abdul Majid are elected President, Secretary and Treasurer respectively.
1933: In the session of the Indian Legislative Assembly Lalchand Nawalrai of Larkano supported Mr.Mitra’s plea against the Railway Board whose uselessness was proved by the fact that any complaint made against Railway administration was referred to Railway Agents.
1934: Weekly ‘Sindhwasi’ is founded in Sukkur under the editorship of Sadhu Kalani.
1935: The Quarterly meeting of the Larkano District Local Board is held under the presidency of Nabi Bux Khan Bhutto and it is attended by Muhammad Sidik Wagan, Qadir Bux Tunio; Allahdad Tunio; Pir Bux Khuhawar; Faqir Muhammad Unar; Abdul Hadi Bughio; Pirbhdas Tolani; Ahmad Khan Bhutto; Diwan Bhojraj; Fariduddin Jatoi; Hassan Ali Isran; Ali Gohar Lahori ; Gokaldas and Abdul Haq Bhutto. The Board decides to present an Address to Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto on the eve of his Larkano visit.
1940: The Congress member of the Sindh Legislative Assembly, Mr . Mohandas Doulatram brings No-Confidence Motion against K.B.Allah Bux , the Premier of Sindh, in the Assembly.
1952: Thirty-Six students are killed in East Pakistan protesting the rejection of Bengali as one of Pakistan’s national languages. The East Pakistan Assembly passes resolution favouring Bengali as official language.
1956: The Constituent Assembly of Pakistan decides that Karachi will continue to be the Federal Capital till such time as Parliament by law decides the area of the Federal Capital.
1969: The President Ayub, while addressing the Pakistani nation on Radio announces not to contest next elections and promises peaceful transfer of power.
1972: PPP sweeps polls for women seats in all the provincial assemblies.
1978: Sectarian clash during Milad-ul-Nabi (P.B.U.H) procession leave eight dead in Karachi.
1981: MRD demands Gen.Zia’s resignation and announces General Strike on 23rd of March.

22^nd  February

  1832: Government of India updates Colonel Pottenger, its Political Agent, in Sindh about contact with

conduct in the difficult and troublesome discussion with Ruler of Hyderabad and his officers. Pottenger informs his Government that he has been asked by Mir Murad Ali to quit Hyderabad at once and proceed to Khairpur.
1914: Religious and Social organization ‘Bandhu Mandal’ of Karachi celebrates its fourth anniversary. Seth Jasraj chairs the function, whereas Mohanji Varma, Dr.K.B.Patel, and Ramji Manji Vadera speak on the occasion.
1941: The meeting of the Executive Committee of the Sindh Muslim League is held at Sunn with G.M.Syed in Chair, and it is decided that the party be popularized in the province.
1955: The Federal Court of Pakistan headed by Justice Muneer issues orders for stay against the decision of the Sindh Chief Court restoring Moulvi Tamizuddin to his office. The decision remained the topic of talk for a long time. 
1969: Agartalla conspiracy case is withdrawn by the Government. Shaikh Mujeeb and other 33 accused persons are released.
1974: Islamic Summit Conference starts in Lahore. It is being attended by 22 Heads of states and Governments. President Fazul Illahi inaugurates and it is presided over by Z.A.Bhutto, Prime Minister of Pakistan.
1978: Moulana Kausar Niazi criticizes the move for naming Benazir Bhutto as Party chairperson.

23^rd  February

  1912: The NGO ‘Arya Young Men’s Association’ of Karachi arranges Religious Debate on the topic of ‘the evils of flesh eating’.
1934: The Bombay Legislative Council takes up non-official Bill of S.S.Tolani to amend the ‘Sindh Encumbered Estates Act’. It is lost after a considerable discussion. All members from Sindh oppose the bill and speeches generally followed communal lines. The Bill was intended to shift the final appellate power in suits from Commissioner to the District Judge. Sir Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah, leader of the House vehemently opposes the bill.
1935: All India Anti-Communal Award Conference starts in New Delhi. Lalchand Nawalrai and Bhai Parmanad participate. Both are from Sindh.
1939: Two Hindu Ministers – Nihchaldas and Dealmal- of K.B.Allah Bux Soomro’s ministry tender their resignation.
1947: M.A.Jinnah declares at Karachi that ‘ the Muslim League will not yield an inch in their demand for Pakistan. Whatever the Hindu may do, we shall ever remain generous and good to all. Our demand is just and is the only way to liberate the ten crores of Muslims in India. The sacrifices that the Muslims have undergone elsewhere only show more clearly that we have a separate State of Pakistan’.
1948: The first session of the Pakistan Parliament begins with the Governor-General of Pakistan in chair. Moulvi Tamizuddin Khan is elected Dy. President of the Parliament. The House mourns the death of Gandhi.
1965: U.S Defense Secretary Mc.Namara accuses China of trying to drive a wedge between Pakistan and U.S.A.
1969: Shaikh Mujeeb, while addressing a half million people in Dhaka demands directly elected sovereign parliament and referendum on One-Unit.
Bhutto renounces his ‘Hilai-i-Pakistan’ title awarded to him by Ayub Khan.
1978: Rais Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi opposes Benazir Bhutto’s chairpersonship of PPP.
1983: Curfew is imposed in Karachi District West and army takes over area.

24^th  February

  1916: The process of political awakening has started in Sindh and people have started making their concepts about the ‘Leadership’. Today Advocate Khemchand Gopaldas delivers lecture on the topic of the ‘Wanted a leader’. It is organized by the NGO of Karachi.
1922: The Weekly ‘Sindh Zamindar’ is founded in Sukkur. The motive behind starting of this paper is to damage the political cause of the Khilafat Movement, block the way of Daily Al-Waheed to propagate political awakening and make the masses to believe and observe loyalty of the British. In its last days, Sindh Zamindar helped the Muslim League in propagating its cause for Pakistan. Its founder editor was Master Abdul Wahab and Ahmad Ali Aleg, Pir Ali Muhammad Shah Rashdi,; pir Husammudin Shah Rashdi;Agha Nazar Ali; Moulvi abdul Ghafoor Sitai; Dur Muhammad Awesi and Hafiz Khair Muhammad Odhi remained its editors.
1923: A public meeting is held at village Drigh Bala of Taluka Johi by the local branch of Khilafat Committee. Moulvi Din Muhammad and others speak on the occasion and advise people to take part in politics religiously.
1945: The Ministry/Government of Sir Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah is defeated in the session of the Sindh Legislative Assembly. The move is made by G.M.Syed.
1946: The Convention of the Sindh Coalition Party is held at Sunn.
1954: ‘The Baghdad Pact’ is signed by Pakistan, Turkey and Iran.
1960: The Federal cabinet decides to name new capital of Pakistan as “Islamabad’.
1971: Shaikh Mujeeb rules out question of adjustment on 6-points, however assures fair and at par treatment for West Pakistan.
1979: The court starts hearing of the review petition . Yahya Bakhtyar pleads the reduction of sentence for Z.A.Bhutto in Muhammad Ahmad case on the basis of split decision.
1986: Zia rejects opposition demand for mid-term polls and vacating COAS post.

25^th   February

  1835: Colonel Pottenger informs his Government that on arrival of Shah Shuja-ul-Mulk at Hyderabad, Mirs with relations and children paid their respect to him and gave presents to him. 
1843: on behalf and instructions of Captain Preedy and Colonel Bileau, Seth Naumal approaches Sardar Sahib Khan Chhuto of Shah Bilawal to help Government in ensuring the protection of property and life of people. 
1844: Rs.1,500 are sanctioned by the Government for the construction of the British Residency in Khairpur State.
1849: His Highness Mir Ali Murad Khan ruler of Khairpur, who remained trustworthy friend of the British Government of India and kept himself away from happenings in Hyderabad/Lower Sindh regarding intrigues of British to usurp Sindh, is blamed by the British Government for making interpolations and additions in the treaty of ‘Noornihar’ between Mir Rustam Khan and Mir Naseer Khan. Today, the Governor of Bombay issues instructions to the Sindh Commissioner that Government would not agree with Sindh Commissioner in his suggestion that Mir Ali Murad Khan be pronounced guilty of the charge of forgery, however, the Government appoints a Committee composed of Commissioner, Major Jacob (Political Superintendent of Upper Sindh Frontier) and Major Lang (Political Agent of Kathiawar) to investigate the matter.
1935: ‘The Sindh National Bank Limited’ is established at Hyderabad with Rs. One million as its Capital investment. Its Board of Directors consists of Bhai Sobhraj Jhamatmal, Mukhi Gobindram Pritamdas; Bhai Gobindram Hasaram; Mukhi Bagomal Hotchand; Bhai Hasomal Chelaram, Bhani Kudomal Basarmal; Bulchand Chandiram Wasvani; Bhai Jeramdas Gurdasmal; Hotchand Gopaldas and Tahlram Basarmal.
1938: Sir Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah presides over the meeting of ‘Democratic Coalition Party’. It is attended by 11 members including K.B. Muhammad Ayub Khuhro and Haji Amir Ali Lahori. The Finance Bill is discussed at length. 
1945: ‘Bazim-i-Mushaera’ of Larkano arranges Poetic Sitting. It is organized by Qadri Family of poets and poetry presented on the occasion is published in the Journal ‘Adeeb Sindh’ latter on.
1947: While defining the attitude towards the minorities, Muhammad Ali Jinnah says in Karachi that ‘the minorities to whichever community they belong must be treated fairly and justly and that every effort should be made by majority community to create in them a sense of security and confidence.’
1971: Z.A.Bhutto threatens to physically thrash those MNAs from West Pakistan who would go to Dhaka to attend the 3rd March session. Suggest that National Assembly session be postponed or time limit for constitution making be removed.

26^th   February

1835: British commander attacks Balmere and Mir Noor Muhammad protest with Colonel Pottenger against this action. However helps them to suppress Khosas and other predatory tribes on the border of Cutuch.
1901: Besant Hall of Hyderabad is chartered. It has the best building consisting of a Reading Room, a good library and nice guest house. Khubchand Mewaram is elected its first Secretary. The lodge is after name of Ainne Besant, eminent Theosophist and politician.
1920: ‘Anjuman Ylema-i-Sindh’ issues Fatwa (Judgment) and asks people to boycott with those who participated in ‘Victory Celebrations’ arranged by Government. The defeat of Turkey is defeat of Muslims, they declared. The Fatwa advices participants of celebration to beg pardon to avoid boycott of the people. 
1921: The meeting of the ‘Sindh Khilafat Committee’ is held at Larkano. It is decided to amend Rules of the Party, conduct election, and invite application from schools for financial aid/support.
1922: Mr. Taunton, Assistant Collector presides over the public meeting held by Aman Sabha of Garhi Yasin. R.B.Bhai Gokaldas , Bhai Lalsing and Roohullah in their speeches advises people not to join Khilafat.
1940: The vote of the Speaker saves K.B.Allah Bux’s Government. The vote of ‘No-confidence’ can not be carried out.
1947: lord P. Lawrence, Secretary of State declares on the floor that ‘if the parties did not arrive at the main decision and agreement by the fixed date, it will be possible for British to hand over power to provincial Government.
1969: President Ayub hand over the Government/power to Army Chief General Yahya Khan. Martial law is imposed, assemblies are dissolved and political activities are banned.

27^th  February

  1846: Gowher Khan Nizamai is granted Sannad of Jageer of his father Talu Khan who died in October 1844. 
1857: The Government of Bombay is taking steps for Railway communication and Boat service. The Sindh Commissioner is requested to take measures for investigating on the subject of boat traffic on the Indus.
1884: The Karachi Paper, Sindh Gazette (Later on known as the Daily Gazette) in its editorial condemns the apathy and lukewarm response of the Bombay Government to development schemes of Sindh pertaining to Port, the Steam Tramway etc. Such type of criticism by local and vocal press paves way for formation of opinion to get rid of Bombay presidency.
1922: The meeting of the Managing Committee of the ‘Karachi Social Service League’ it is resolve to send resolution to educational authorities demanding that ‘ the Sindhi language be recognized as a Second Language for B.A and M.A Degree Examinations in the same way as Gujrati, Marathi and Kanares are recognized’.
1944: Moulana Ali Anwar presides over literary and poetic sitting organized by Sindhi Sudhar Society and Bazim Mushara at Larkano.
1953: Eleven members of the Action Committee of the Anti-Qadyani Movement demand removal of Sir Zafarullah Khan from ministry . 
1967: Z.A.Bhutto decides to quit Conventional Muslim League and intends to form his own political party. 
1989: Recognition of interim Afghan Government would be premature, says Benazir Bhutto.
1991: China confirms the supply of nuclear power plant to Pakistan.

28^th  February

  1839: Lieutenant Eastwick, Assistant Resident in Sindh informs Sir John Keane, Commander-in-Chief of the army of the Indus that that the army in his (Eastwick) command had been plundered by Sindhi people and the price of commodities had been kept so high that the camp followers were unable to purchase sufficient grain.
1922: The Larkana Khilafat Committee collects and deposits with Sindh Khilafat Committee the donation of Rs.450/ 
1923: Hyderabad branch of the Home Rule League elects office-bearers. Eminent writer Jethmal Parsram is elected as the president. Whereas Boolchand Kodomal is elected Secretary. Santdas Mangatrai, Hiranand Santokram and Kewalram Dayaram are elected as members of the Managing Committee.
1934: Muhammad Hashim Gazdar, in the Bombay Legislative Council, moves cut- motion to omit Rs.63,825 earmarked for the staff which is looking after and trying to sell Sukkur barrage machinery that is now unnecessary. Mr.Gazdar, Shaikh Abdul Majeed, Syed Miran Muhammad Shah, Muhammad Ayub Khuhro, K.B.Allah Bux , Sindh members and several members of the nationalist benches deplores continuation of expenditure on the staff which the government gave an undertaking to disband last year. Cut-motion is defeated by 39 against 25 votes.
1939: Moulvi Muhammad Muaz presides over the annual meeting of the Nawabshah Congress Committee. The election for new office-bearers is held on this occasion also.
1943: The Bazim-i- Mushaera and Sindhi Sudhar Society held literary and poetic sitting. The contribution of poets presented on this occasion was published in the Adeeb-i-Sindh, later on.

JANUARY EVENT DATE

2^nd January

Part1

   1934: Sindh Hindu Conference is held at Karachi with Diwan Lalchand Navalrai in Chair. Veromal Begraj, Kishnshand Wadhomal and Chandarsen Jetley address the conference. The issue of separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency is dewelt with in context of the interests of the Hindu segment of Sindh society.
1960: Election for Basic Democracy Units are held to elect eighty thousand members.
1969: Malik Naveed Ahmad a PPP leader announces a forward block within the party.
1972: Leading industrialist Ahmad Daud and Fakharuddin Valika are placed under home arrest and are asked to bring back the wealth accumulated abroad.
1996: Benazir’s government to seek MQM leader Altaf Hussain’s extradition from london to try him on various charges.

Part 2

  1793: The Business records of the businessmad of Karachi, Lakhmidas Madhu reveals that Silk, Timber and Date were most important Import items. Where as Grains and Geh was the major segment of Export. Hundi was major instrument of local banking system. ‘Thattai Rupee’, ‘Challan Rupee’ and ‘Agraci Rupee’ was the currency acceptable in commercial community. 
1856: ‘Mamool’ and ‘Seree’ were kinds of Jageers granted by Sindh rulers to Jageedars. Same tradition of granting Jageers. Today, the list of such type of jageers in Sahiti Pargana is compiled by the Jageers Department.
1856: Major Goldsmid, Assistant Commissioner for Jageers compiles report on Sardars of the Talpur tribe independently of four great families.

3^rd  January

Part 1

1846: Sindh Govt. decides to grant fresh Jageer sanads and to cancell old one.
1857: Steamers would not be available for cnmmunication between Karachi and Multan, decides. Vessels are to be assembled in Karachi Harbour so as to use them in emergency.1931: One of the active day of Sindh with reference to politics. Moulana Din Muhammad Wafai presides over function in Khalikdino Hall at Karachi, Moulana Abdul Karim Chishti chairs function at Shikarpur, and Amrote Khilafat Committee elects its office – bearers and in this connection Moulvi Nizamuddin, Mian Abdul Rahman, Syed Amir Ali Shah and Mian Ji Ali Muhammad are elected as President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer respectively.

Part 2

  1937: The Executive Committee of the Sindh United Party finalizes the list of candidates for contesting elebtion.
1965: Defeated Presidential candidate Fatima Jinnah says that she will continue to work with determination for the restoration of democracy of the people, by the people and for the people.
1966: Ayub Khan alongwith Z.A.Bhutto reach Tashkant, and are received by USSR Premier .
1969: Several thousand students, mostly affiliated with political parties take out procession in Karachi
1976: Prime Minister, Z.A.Bhutto announces metropolitan status for Karachi.
1981: The International Islamic University starts functioning.

4^th  January

Part 1

1910: Newly elected Sindh member attend first session of the Bombay Legislative Councl. They are seth Harchandrai Vishndas (elected by Municipalties), Syed Allahando Shah (elected by Local Boards), Rais Ghulam Muhammad Bhurgri (elected by Jageerdars and Landlords).
1920: A big public meeting is held at Hyerabad by the Sindh Khilafat Committe. It is presided over by Moulana Ghulam Ahmad Makani.
1921: The editor of the Al – Waheed is produced before the Court of the City Magistrate, Karachi. He is facing case under Indian Penal Code sections 153 and 124 – A.
1923: It is the first time in recent political history that nearly 200 Muslim ladies attend public meeting. It happens at village Mado of taluka Kakar. The function is arranged by local branch of the Sindh Khilafat .

Part 2

  1950: Pakistan recognizes the People’s Repulic of China.
1954: Governor – General, Ghulam Muhammad inaugurates Latifabad Colony to rehabitilate Indian Muslim migrants.
1965: The Victory Prade for Ayub Khan and by Ayub Khan’s Muslim League creates violence and brings the death toll to 23 in Karachi. The Army takes control of the city.
1966: Shaikh Mujeeb is arrested for hedging conspiracy, know as ‘Agartala Sazish’.
1990: MQM & ANP decide to work together for establishment of peace in Sindh and hold talks with Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto in this regard.
1996: Nawaz Sharif and Altaf Hussain agree on change of Benazir Govt, to get the country out of mess.

5^th  January

Part 1

1921: The Annual Report of the Sindh Khilafat Committee is published. It carries details about Branches, Political prisoners, Income and Expenditure of party and other subjects.
1922: A public meeting is arranged in Madressah Mahmoodiah of Shikarpur and is presided over by Moulana Taj Mahmood Amroti. The Non – Co – Movement launched against the Govt. remained dominating agenda of the event.
1923: It was difficult to collect and gather hundred people as the pressure of upper class was in the way, but more than three thousand people are attending the Khilafat meeting presided over by Hazarat Amroti. It is adocated in speeches to boycott foreign made goods and face high handedness of the Govt. and its loyal Sindh upper class.

Part 2

   1931: Action against Congress: all night raids, locking of offices and arrests at large scale in Sindh start.
1939: No – Confidence motion against Sindh Premier, K.B. Allah Bux Soomro is moved in Sindh Assembly by G.M.Syed.
1951: General Ayub is appointed Commander – in – Chief of Pakistan Army.
1953: Judgment in the Rawalpindi conspiracy case is announced: Sajjad Zaheer, Faiz Ahmad Faiz are convicted. Ex – Major General Akbar Khan is also declared guilty.
1989: Indian Premier Rajiv Gandhi denies helping Sindh Separationists.
1994: Larkana witnesses bloodshed on the eve of Z.A.Bhutto’s death anniversary. One is killed many injured. Mir Murtaza Bhutto and Sister Benazir Bhutto opt for separate political line of action.

6^th  January

1847: The Collector of Karachi recommends to the Government of Sindh that Jageer of Mir Muhammad Ali Talpur be re- granted to his son Mir Jan Muhammad.
1849: The Bombay Government appoints Mr. Inverarity as Assistant to Commissioner in Sindh vice Mr.Brown deceased. Mr. Inverarity became Commissioner of Sindh after ten years. In these days, powers of Lieutenant Governor were conferred upon him. In his tenure the Karachi Chamber of Commerce came into existence in 1860 and following year 108 – mile railway connecting Karachi with Kotri was opened and in the same year river transport steamer was introduced between Kotri and Multan.
1954: General amnesty is declared by the NWFP Government to all political prisoners in the province, including removal of restrictions on exiles.
1964: Jamait –i- Islami is declared as illegal organization and all its activities are banned. Moulana Moudoodi and other 16 members of its Executive Council are arrested.
1966: Talks are held between the President of Pakistan, Ayub Khan and Lal Bahadur Shastri, Premier of India to reach a formula for better relations in future and resolving of Kashmir dispute.
1968: Two CSPs, two Awami league leaders and others 24 persons are arrested for working on secession of East Pakistan. In this way Agartala Conspiracy case takes birth.
1969: PDM Executive Committee decides conditional participation in the elections. Demands lifting of Emergency, release of political prisoners and direct elections under adult franchise.
1972: Sindh Industrial Estate (SITE), Karachi, comes to a stand still. Worker lay seize of the bosses for fulfillment of demands.
1977: Z.A.Bhutto announces Land – Reforms. Minimum allowable holdings will be 100 irrigated acres.
1980: ‘Soviet occupation of Afghanistan is a threat to Pakistan,& Iran’, says U.S President Jimmy Carter.
1987: Ashraf Tabani is sworn in as the Sindh Governor. He replaces Lt.General (R) Jahandad Khan..
1992: U.S asks Pakistan to furnish accounts since 1985, a suspicion of misuse of funds for anti – narcotics programme.
1988: ‘Kalabagh Dam is in the greater interests of the development of the country and it should be constructed as soon as possible’, says NPP’s founder, Rais Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi.

7^th  January

1850: The Bombay Government directs Sindh Commissioner that Sindhi language be introduced as the ‘language of official business’ in Sindh and for that Captain Stack’s suggested Arabic character be adopted for its script.
1857: His Highness Mir Ali Murad Khan of Khairpur is informed that the British Government of India has to minimized his rank and some territory will be taken back from him.
1953: A procession is taken out by students in Karachi to observe the ‘Educational Day’ and demand for educational reforms. Eight students are killed in police firing.
1954: The Governor – General lays the foundation stone of the Liaquat Medical College at Hyderabad.
1963: Now EBDO affected politicians can apply for review of their disqualification orders/decisions. The new Ordinance is promulgated in this regard.
1965: an agreement is signed between Pakistan and West Germany for establishing Tractor – operations School at Multan.
1972: Former President Yahya Khan is shifted from Rawalpindi House to undisclosed place so as to protect and keep him safe accordingly.
1980: Soviet Union issues stern warning to Pakistan on Afghanistan matter.
1989: Court decision on restoration of Balochistan Assembly and Government will be honoured and implemented in letter and spirit, says Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.
1990: Combined opposition parties threaten direct action if the government fails to retract its steps from giving tough time to the non – PPP governments in Punjab and Baluchistan.

8^th  January

  1835: Shah Shja –ul- Malik is in Kelat and Mir Mir Muhammad Talpur intends to collect tributes from the area of Thar & Parkar. He request Captain Robert, Assistant Political Agent, Bhooj to help him in this task and send British troops to assist him in collecting that amount that will be paid to Shah Shuja. Today, Colonel Pottenger directs Captain Robert not to help Mir.
1856: The Sindh Commissioner request the Bombay Government for appointment of a photographer for taking photos of buildings of historical importance for the purpose of the documentation of architecture of Sindh.
1913: The 28th Annual Session of the All –India Congress Committee starts at Karachi. Details are available on the website; http://www.gulhayat.com/
1920: Khilaf leaders and anti – Khilafat leaders of Larkano knock doors of court against each other. Jan Muhammad Junijo, later on known as ‘Rais –ul- Muhajreen’ lodges complaint against Sirai Ghulam Muhammad Isran, Sirai Amir Ali Lahori and Faqir Ali Muhammad Qadri that they have lodged false application against him that he brought people in the Khilafat function without their will and desire. The counter application is lodged by Abdul Karim against Jan Muhammad Junijo and eight other Khilafat leaders under Indian Penal Code Section 508 & 229.
1922: E.J.Bolus, Collector Nawabshah presides over the function of Aman Sabha at Sakrand. Zamindar Chandomal Jagatrai and others speak against the Khilafat Movenent and advise people not to join this anti – government Movement.
1923: The Sukkur Jamiat –ul- Islam selects Moulana Taj Mahmood Amrot and Moulana Hamdullah as ‘Shaikh –ul- Islam’ and ‘Naib Shaikh –ul- Islam’ respectively. The public meeting is also held on this occasion and that is presided over by Hazrat Amroti .
1931: Haji Abdullah Haroon presides over Muslim Conference at Jacobabad. It is attended by handsome number of Muslim politicians including members of Bombay and Indian Legislative Councils. On the same day and date an other public meeting is held at Nawabshah by the local Khilafat Committee.
1926; Jethmal Parsram, an eminent scholar and Home Rule League leader delivers lecture on the prevailing political situation in the programme organizes by the Hyderabad Home Rule League. It is presided over by Santram Mangharam.
1927: W.F.Hudson, Commissioner Sindh , presides over the opening ceremony function of ‘Ram Gopal Mohtta Hindu Gymkhana’ at Karachi.
1934: Muhammad Ayub Khuhro writes to Punjabi leaders and asks them to support Sindh case of separation from Bombay Presidency and proposed that Sindh be affiliated with Punjab in educational matters. Allama Iqbal and Allama yousif Ali disapproves his idea about educational affiliation.
1941: Al –Waheed, daily of Karachi, supports Dr.Allama Daudpotos’s stand about changes brought for printing of Text Books . Some of Hindus were against such changes.
1969: Eight opposition parties form Democratic Action Committee to struggle for the restoration of democracy. Withdrawal of Emergency and holding of election on bases of adult franchise and release of political prisoners is demanded also.
1973: Asghar Khan is not happy with the PPP’s way of governance. Demands fresh elections.
1989: ‘Impression Benazir Bhutto left at SARAC conference is deploreable’, say Punjab Chief Minister, Nawaz Sharif.
1991: Pakistan sends 5000 more troops to Saudi Arabia in view of Gulf situation.

9^th  January

Part 1

  1832: The East India Co. Govt. is very much satisfied with results of Mission to Mirs of Sindh and asks Political Agent in Sindh to present gifts to Sindh Rulers on behalf of the Govt. 
1835: Sindh Rulers, in keeping in view, the arrival of Shah Shuja in Kilat, started taking steps to strengthen the Garrision at Shikarpur.
1956: Constitutionl Bill is introduced in the Pakistan Assemby. By its provision, Pakistan will have Parliamentary system and its President will be a Muslim.
1957: Canada transfers all its rights, title and interests in the Maple Leaf Cement plat at Daud Khel to Pakistan.

Part 2

  1962: ‘Pakistan’s survival is depended on a strong India’, says Kissinger, Special Assistant to U.S president, Kennedy, during his India visit.
1966: Ayub – Shastri meeting is still not bringing results. Ayub turn down plan forwarded by Shastri.
1972: Shaikh Mujeeb reaches London by P.I.A chartered plane. His journey started from jail ends with hope of new era.
1978: Ex – Prime Minister of Pakistan, Z.A.Bhutto, boycotts the High Court proceedings regarding Nawab Ahmad murder case. 
1994: Contempt of court against former Army chief Aslam Beg, Supreme court reserves decision exonerating the accused.

10^th  January

Part 1

1948 : The Nazim of Hyderabad Dakhan Govt. transfer to the Pakistan Govt. securities of the value of Rs.200 million.
1951: The first National Planing Commission is appointed by the Pakistan Govt. It took two and quarter years to take an important step.
1955: An Ordinance is promulgated providing for establishment of Pakistan Airlines (P.I.A) Corporation .
1966: The nine – point Tashkant Declaration is signed by Ayub and Shastri. It evisages military disengement along boarders and discussions on matters of direct concern.
1971: Wali Khan calls upon President Bhutto to lift martial law immediately and promulgation of an interim constitution.

Part 2

  1977: National Assembly is dissolved and Election schedule is announced. Opposition parties for PNA.
1978: Opposition parties demand accountablity by the Martial law authorities.
1989: PPP Govt. has not given up Kalabagh Dam Project, says Farooq Laghari, Federal Minister.
1990: We are ready to face mid – term polls. If, the opposition requests to call for early eleltions, says Prime Minister, Benazir Bhutto.
1991: Bye – elections to 9 national and 19 provincial seats are held. IJI wins 7 National and 11 Provincial seats.
1992: Supreme Court sets asides Federal Shariat Court verdit decalring the Prize Bonds Scheme repugnant to islamic injuctions.
1993: Thirteen persons are killed and 14 hurt in a bomb blast at Kotri.

11^th  January

Part1

1923: Sindh Khilafat Conference is held at Jacobabad.Political conditions of Sindh & Hind are discussed and it is resolved that public awarness be created so as to ensure public participation in politics .
1931: The public meeting organized by the Karachi Congress Committee at Ram (now Aaram) Bagh is lathi charged. 150 Congress leaders and workers are injured. 36 including 20 ladier are also arrested.
1946: Acting President of the Sindh Muslim League, Muhammad Hashim Gazdar issues statement about G.M.Syed and says the Syed has been expelled from the party therefor candidates nominated by him for cotesting election are not the candidates of the Sindh Muslim League.( to be contd)

Part2

1965: Bhutto, Forein minirter, is invited by Soviet Foreign Minister. It is eight months before the Indo – Pak war of 1965.
1966: President Ayoob returns back from USSR after signing Tashkent Declaration. However Indian Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastriis dead there. He dies of Cordiac arrert after the Summit concludes.
1972: Shaikh Mujib arrives Dhaka to a tumultuous welcome by the people. Declares that all links with Pakistan snapped for good.
1977: PNA elects Mufti Mahmud as its president. The Alliance consists of JI, JUP, JUI, PDP, NDP, Tahrik -i- Istaqalal, Khaksar and Muslim Conference.
1978: The Acting Chief Justice of Lahore High Court, Justice Moulvi Mushtaq Ahmad is appointed as Chief Justiceof the same court. He orders lodging of F.I.R against Z.A.Bhutto.

12^th  January

1923: Sindh Khilafat Conference is held at Jacobabad in which political situation in Sindh and Hind is highlighted and people are asked to take active part in politics and follow their religion accordingly.
1926: Under the auspices of the National Home Rule, Karachi, a public meeting is held with Seth Harchandrai Vishindas in Chair. Jamshed N.R. Mehta, Jethmal Parsram and Rewachand V. Thadani speak on the topic of ‘Political outlook ahead and responsive co – operation’.
1929: Anjuman Nusrat –ul-Islam helds debate between Aryas and Muslims. It is presided over by Syed Miran Muhammad Shah. Moulvi Sanaullah Amratsri, Moulvi Muhammad Ibrahim Sialkoti and Baba Khalildas take part in the debate. None of debaters was from Sindh, however, Sindh was selected to put petrol on fire.
1931: The Sub Committee No 9 of the Indian Round Table Conference started discussing the issue of the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency. The committee consists of 19 members including Sir Agha Khan, M.A.Jinnah, Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto and Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah.
1931: Congress is active in launching Non – Co – Operation Movement against the Government. Party’s public meeting at Ram Bagh is lathi charged by the police. 150 are injured of which 50 are serious. 36 workers including 20 women are arrested.
1939: No Confidence vote against K.B.allah Bux Soomro fails. He gets 32 votes against 7. The Congress remains absent.
1941: Mahatma Budhdev presides over Hindu Conference at Hyderabad. It is addressed by Gokaldas, Dharamdas Belaram; Giyani Tirah Singar; Diwan Choharsing; Duwarka Parsad; Gurdinomal; Rai Sahai,; Professor Tarachand; Narsinglal;Chetandev Verma and Ladharam. Political situation with special reference to Hinu segment of Sindh is discussed.
1946: M.A.Jinnah, the president of All India Muslim League sends Telgram to Yousif Haroon asking him to support Shahmir Khan Kachhi against G.M.Syed in election. Muhammad Hashim Gazdar acting president of Sindh Muslim League also issue statement that G.M.Syed has been expelled from the party .1971: Meeting is held between General Yaya Khan and Shaikh Mujeeb. Important national issues are discussed including transfer of power to the elected representatives1972: Asghar Khan vows for removing Bhutto government. Says, no more time to be given for lifting of martial law.

13^th  January

1846: It took three months to decide that either English School be opened at Hyderabad, or at Karachi. The Council of Education decides in favour of Hyderabad.
1932: An Act is promulgated to give powers of Summary Court to all the First Class Magistrates of Sindh. It was to give tough time to Congress and other affiliated parties.
1942: The stage is set to hold Muslim League Conference at Kambar. Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi is requested to preside.
1963: ‘Pakistan National Trust’ is set up to promote an Islamic outlook as desired by the Government. Most important change is suggested in Dress.
1969: Now it is time to hit for some reasons, no problem, if in past attachment was there. Gen ® Azam Khan, while addressing Hyderabad Bar terms the Constitution of 1962 as against the ideology of Pakistan and aspiration of people.
1972: Pakistan snaps diplomatic ties with Bulgaria for her recognition of Bangladesh.
1985: Martial law Order is issued allowing canvassing without public meetings. Non – Party basis polls of National & Provincial assemblies are fixed on 25th & 28th respectively.
1990: Asghar Khan is not allowed/permitted to hold political function in Karachi.
1996: General Jehangeer Karamat takes over as army chief on the retirement of General Abdul Waheed Kakar.

14^th  January

  1840: Karachi is under military control of the East India Company Government and the Bombay Government, keeping in view of the bright future of British rule in Sindh, requests for employment of the Superintendent of Steam Navigation of Indus. But, the Government of India refers this case to their Political officers working in Sindh. Hence, Ross Bell and Captain Outram are asked to offer their views on the subject.
1848: Sindh Commissioner is asked by the Bombay Government to prepare and furnish the statement about stipends, pensions and charitable allowances given by the present and previous governments of Sindh.
1857: Manjhand Municipality rules are prepared and submitted by the Sindh Commissioner to the Government of Bombay for approval.
1951: The meeting of the Working Committee of the Sindh Hari Committee is held at Hyderabad in which the stand of Sindh Muslim League on the abolition of Jageerdari system is condemned and it is demanded that this system be abolished without fail.
1967: A private nuclear plant manufacturing agency of the U.S.A offers to finance the installation of 150 –MW enriched uranium reactor to Pakistan.
1971: President Yahya Khan declares in Dhaka that Shaikh Mujeeb is the future Prime Minister of Pakistan and talks between both will bring better results.
1972: An official Indian list with names of 55,000 POWs is handed over to Pakistan.
1978: Chief Martial Law Administrator, Gen. Zia constitutes Advisory Committee consisting of 16 members. A.K.Brohi, A.G.N.Kazi, Haji Moula Bux Soomro and Sharifuddin Pirzado are included.
1992: Senator Pressler tells newsmen in Islamabad that no aid by U.S.A unless Pakistan rolls back its nuclear program.

15^th  January

  1856: British Government while granting Jageers used to fix 4 to 5 per cent tax. But, gave favour to trust – worthy Jagerdars. For this purpose ‘rent – free tenures system’ is introduced and some Jagerdars are allowed not to pay tax for some specific period.
1920: Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi is the editor of Al – Amin of Hyderabad, and today he makes the paper as historic document. The said Newspaper carries details about the 1st Sindh Khilafat Conference held at Hyderabad. 
1941: Dokri Muslim League demands the appointment of Dr. Daudpoto as Director of Public Instrutions (D.P.I = Education) on permanent basis. The meeting also congratulates Mir Bandah Ali Khan on his joining Muslim League.
1948: The U.N. Security Council begins debate on Kashmir issue. India presents her view point today.
1956: The P.I.D.C’s Rs 17 million Zeal Pak Cement Factory , Hyderabad, goes into production.
1963: Z.A.Bhutto reaches New Delhi for holding ministerial level talks on Kashmir and other issues with India.
1979: Three volumes of ‘White Paper’ on and against Bhutto are released. Minds are masses are being prepared to listen and accept a BIG NEWS in near future.
1987: Troops are called out in Hyderabad, Curfew is imposed in Karachi. Both cities become Burning spots. Judicial inquiry into violence incidents is ordered.
1991: Protest rallies are held in Pakistan against presence of U.S forces in the Gulf.

16^th  January

1850: First ever Church is built in Karachi.
1909: The Governor of the Bombay Presidency lays foundation stone of ‘Hassan Ali House’ in Sindh Madressah, Karachi. The building took one tear in its complection.
1920: The local branch of Khilafat Committee holds public meeting at Goth Mahboob of taluka Mirokhan. It is presided over by Moulana Muhammad Ismail. Speakers apprise people of the high handedness of the Government and mishandling of Khilafat issue. They are asked to take active part in politics so as to save country.
1921: Nawabshah Khilafat Committee holds public meeting, that is attended by large number of people. Speakers condemned the negative and anti – people role of police. People are asked and advised to face any kind of difficulty in the greater interest of country.
1931: The day provides wonderful evidence about political vision & wisdom of Sindh. Today, my country is politically active in her length and breath. Jamiat Nizam –ul- Muslimeen holds public meeting at Karachi, Local branch of Khilafat Committees holds public meeting at Amrot, Buthi of taluka Mirokhan and other so many places. Anluman Islah al- Muslimeen is formed at Kambar, and Moulana Naurangi (President), Moulana Muhammad Azim ‘Sheda’ Solangi (Vice President), Moulana Ghulam Sidiq (Secretary) and Haji Fatih Muhammad (Treasurer) are selected its founder office – bearers. Today, condolence meetings on the death of Moulana Muhammad Ali ‘Johar’ are held in almost all cities of Sindh.
1948: Sindh Hari Committee rejects Rojor Toms’ Report on improving conditions of peasants. The party constitutes it Committee on the subject that consists of Hyder Bux Jatoi, Abdul Qadir Khokhar and Jan Muhammad Pali. The meeting is held at Larkano.
1957: Pakistan makes a strong plea for immediate stationing of U.N troops in Kashmir.
1965: Combined Opposition Parties (COP) Conference opens at Karachi with aim to prepare political line of action regarding elections. The Central Working Committee of the Council Muslim League decides to support boycott of the assembly elections.
1979: Another White Paper is released by the Government so as make people believe that Z.A.Bhutto disregarded law and tried to build an authoritarian state. 
1991: Benazir leaves for London. Sindh Government takes back sedation case against G.M.Syed.
1992: PDA and ANP in NWFP are busy blaming and counter blaming each other on the issue of Kalabagh Dam. Federal Minister, Jam Yousif is determined to resolve the issue politically.

17^th  January

1887: The Governor of Bombay Presidency, Lord Reay performs the opening ceremony of the Sindh Arts College (D.J.Sindh). The College is opened with 28 students on the roll. The college is housed in a small building at the site known as Thattat Compound.
1912: His Highness Sir Agha Khan visits Sindh Madressah and addresses the faculty and studends.
1920: The Sindh Provincial Congress Committee deplores the tragedy of Jallianwala Bagh and decides to raise fund for to help affected families in Punjab.
1942: Pakistan Conference is held at Kambar. It is presided over by Pir Syed Hassan Bux Shah, landlord of Mirabpur of District Nawabshah . It is attended by G.M.Syed, K.B.Khuhro, Qazi Fazalullah, Agha Nazar Ali, Moulvi Muhammad Ismail, Moulvi Ghulam Rasool of Mehar, Moulvi Muhammad Ibrahim of Buthi, Moulvi Abdul Karim Menai, Moulvi Muhammad Daud Of Mahboob Tunio, Hakim Syed Ali Muhammad Shah Baqapuri,Moulvi Muhammad Khan of Aheri, Moulvi Syed Taj Muhammad Shah of Manah Tharrai, Syed Chhatal shah of Dargah Nourang Shah, Moulvi Abdul Karin Brohi, Wadero Ali Hassan, Hakim Abdul Rashid, Rais Mithal Khan Lakho, Rais Haji Dur Muhammad, Rais Muhammad Yaqub, Moulvi Muhammad Azim ‘Sheda’, Ghulam Muhammad Isran, Agha Ghulam Nabi and others. The event is an eye – opener for those, who do not see the role played by Sindh in creation of Pakistan. The event carry another lesson also and it is that the trio of Pir, wadero & Moulvi has brought Big Changes as desired and required by them.
1952: The Soviet Union in its first major intervention in the Kashmir dispute charges Britain and USA with manoeuvring for transform Kashmir into a military springboard against the Soviet and China.
1978: Politicians are busy in one to one meetings. Arbab Sikandar meets G.M.Syed and Soomro meets Moulana Maudoodi. 
1971: President Yahya and Z.A.Bhutto holds talks on political situation in Larkano.

18^th  January

1844: Sir Chrales Napier, Sindh Governor sends three drawings of bridge to be constructed over the Fullei to the Governor – General of India and request for approval one of them and permission to start work.
1858: The Assistant Commissioner for Jageers recommends the case of Ali Akbar s/o late Ghulam Shah Laghari to give up 1/3 of the land of his Jageer in lieu of paying a fixed assessment of Rs.49 per cent mensem.
1924: New NGO ‘Arya Yovk Samaj’ is formed in Karachi and Biharilal Sahinji (President), Chamanlal (Vice President), Mohan Lal (Secretary), Bhagatram (Assistant Secretary), Puran Chand (Treasurer), Khairatiram (Library Incharge) and Karamchand (Auditor) are elected as its founder office – bearers. This NGO remained active for so many years.
1938: Sindh Government, vide its Directive No G.R.Political Department, asks Local Bodies and other organizations to appoint ‘Sindhis’ in their services. It also defines that Sindhi means a person born in Sindh and speaks Sindhi.
1965: ‘Pakistan does not want see differences between Indonesia and Malaysia. Will help solve dispute, if asked and desired for.’ Says Z.A.Bhutto, Foreign Minister.
1966: Pakistan to export rice to Soviet Union and import Road building and agricultural machinery. Agreement is signed between both countries.
1967: Advisory Committee to the USA President arrives in Pakistan to make a first – hand check on American Aid Program. 
1972: ‘I am willing to step aside and prepared to do ant thing, if Pakistan can be kept one and united’, says Z.A.Bhutto, President of Pakistan.
1989: Punjab Chief Minister, Nawaz Sharif asks Punjab Governor Tikka Khan to desist from violating constitution.
1991: Pakistan Government expels the Press Counsellor of Iraqi Embassy in Islamabad for recruiting mercenaries.

19^th  January

1832: On his arrival at the mouth of Indus, Colonel Pottenger is beaten and his baggage is snatched by Sindhi people. It was not an act of crime, but Sindhis were politically conscious and that that presence of an English man is high risk for the independence of Sindh. Colonel Pottenger lodges protest with ‘Mihandar’ of Talpurs.
1849: First ever Dictionary in Sindhi and Grammar is compiled by Captain Stack, Dy. Collector. He approaches the Government for fixing of the price for books and remmuneration for Pandit , who helped him in this task.
1931: Round Table Conference ends in London.
1932: Under Section 35 of the Emergency Powers Ordinance, 1932 (2 of 1932) Magistrates in Sindh are invested with powers of Special Magistrates to combat Non – Co – Operation movement launched by the Congress.
1955: Karachi – London PIA service is inaugurated by the Prime Minister of Pakistan, M.A.Bogra.
1957: Matter of mutual interests are discussed by Premiers of Pakistan, Turkey and Iran in Ankra.
1969: A campaign to obtain signatures of the citizens in support of 8 – points program of DAC is launched in Karachi. Opposition is determined to get rid of Ayub – Shahi.
1972: The Council of Pakistan Newspapers Editors (CPNE) demands repeal of repressive press laws1978: Begum Nusrat Bhutto is put under house – arrest and Benazir Bhutto is asked to leave Karachi.
1985: MRD decides to boycott general elections.
1989: PLO mission in Pakistan gets embassy status.

20^th  January

  1844: Mir Naseer Khan had ordered work on ‘Ali Bahar Canal’. But, due to critical conditions created by the East India Co. Government in Sindh, the work on canal was left un finished. Today, the Government of Sindh requests the Governor – General of India for permission to restart work on Ali Bahar Canal. L. Mecleod, Surveyor, is asked to prepare short report on the advantages of the canal.
1948: The U.N Security Council sets up a commission with a dual function: to investigate the facts about Kashmir issue and to exercise any mendiatory influence.
1962: The contract of the construction of the Mangla dam is awarded to a consortium of South American firms.
1965: Foreign Minister, Z.A.Bhutto criticizes Anglo – American nuclear umbrella for India and British new politico – military posture east of suez. Addresses Press Conference soon after meeting with the British Prime Minister , in London.
1966: Pakistan facilitated Mrs. Indra Gandhi on assuming the office of the Prime Minister of India. In 1971, she paved way for the disintegration of Pakistan.
1969: Asghar Khan visits Hyderabad and while talking to the press he says that ‘only Z.A.Bhutto can bring unity among the opposition ranks’. When Bhutto came into power, Asghar Khan desired and asked to get rid of Bhutto government.
1977: Prime Minister Z.A.Bhutto and nine other PPP nominees including provincial Chief Ministers are declared unopposed by the Election Commission and it beginning of the fall of Bhutto power. In Larkana, District administer made blunder to keep Moulana Jan Muhammad Abbasi away from filling nomination paper. In this way and for pleasing Z.A.Bhutto, administration put him in darkness and paved way for his political end.
1990: A meeting of trio: President Ishaq, Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and Army Chief Aslam Beg is held in Islamabad. Later on it took a few months to dismiss PPP Government

21^st  January

1832: Mir Murad Ali Khan Talpur is dead and claims of several rival candidates for Masnad are emerging. Syed zainuddin is apprising Colonel Pottenger of day to day development and Pottenger is informing his Government accordingly. He is advised to keep the eye, but remain away from all candidates.
1858: Regular Educational Inspector is still not appointed in Sindh. Therefore task is given to the Assistant Commissioner for Jageers. Today, he requests Collectors to supply him with a statement of receipts on account of School & Road Fund, as he can move plan for the maintenance of schools.
1946: Election results of the Sindh Legislative Assembly are announced. Party Position emerged as : Muslim League (27), Congress (21), G.M.Syed Group (4), Nationalist Muslims (4), Europeans (3) and Labour (1).
1952: The Neo Dastur Party of Tunisia appeals Pakistan to intervene in the crisis between Tunisia & France.
1953: Ulema Committee expresses dissatisfaction with the Constitutional proposals. 
1969: Five persons receive bullet injuries in Dhaka and six in Rawalpindi, during demonstration against Government.
1973: NAP accepts PPP’s offer of talks on Constitution making.
1978: CMLA remits sentence awarded by a military court to the editor and photographer of the Sun, Lahore.
1992: ‘If the Kalabagh Dam is constructed, we will blast it with bomb’, say Wali Khan while addressing public meeting on the eve of 5th death anniversary of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan.
1994: ‘I am the Chairperson of the Party’, says ousted chairperson Begum Nusrat Bhutto. The House is divided and will be ruled and ruined very soon.

22^nd  January

  1844: Sindh Governor sends plan and proposal to the Governor – General for converting the old fort of Shikarpur into jail and request for permission to erect four ranges of Barracks, each sufficient to accommodate 50 prisoners.
1897: The Karachi Theosophical Society is chartered. It paved way for starting of Home Rule League in Sindh, that dominated Sindh politics for long time.
1928: Naraindas Anandji presides over the meeting of Karachi Congress. It is decided to observe strike on 3rd of February to protest against Simon Commission. The meeting is attended by Swami Govindanand, Muhammad Khan; seth Haji Abdullah Haroon, Prof. Jhamatmal; Manilal Viyas; Shaikh Abdul Majeed; Mir Muhammad Baloch; R.K.Sidhwa and Narsinghlal.
1965: Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Z.A.Butto speaking in U.N. General Assembly charges India with increasing repression in Kashmir. Also meets Secretary General to apprise him of the situation.
1966: Pakistan and India arrive at an agreement over a plan of disengagement along with border.
1968: Pakistan denies reports that it is interested in forming security arrangements in the Persian Gulf area to fill the gap created by U.K’s withdrawal.
1969: Police – mob clashes continue in all major cities of East and West Pakistan. People are on roads to restore democracy in the country.
1992: APC demands for national government. Meeting is held in Karachi.
1994: Kazi Hussain Ahmad quits as Chief of JI due to criticism from old guards of the party.

23^rd  January

  1857: differences between John Jacob and Major Goldsmid took a such turn Sindh Commissioner , Bartel Frere, started sporting Major Goldsmid and that brings John Jacob in bad books of the Governor – General. John Jacob, though rendered valuable services in Jacoabad for his Government, but most of actions, decision and proposal were not appreciated by Sindh and India Governments.
1965: Telex service is established between Pakistan and USSR via Rome.
1972; Z.A.Bhutto indicates that there will be three – tire local Government to replace Basic Democracy system. The President announces steps to restore democracy in the Pakistan.
1977: PPP wins 40 seats in provincial assemblies unopposed.
1986: speaker reserves ruling on the Motion regarding General Zia as coast.
1988: Fifteen people are killed in bomb blast during Ghaffar Khan;s burial in Jalalabad.
1989: The Balochistan High Court declares the dissolution ob provincial assembly in December as unconstitutional.
1990: Benazir Bhutto, Prime Minister of Pakistan gives away 2243 acres of developed agriculture land to Haris in Makran.
1992: President is forcing Sindh to separation, says Benazir Bhutto. Crops Commander Lt. Gen.Hamid Gul former Chief of ISI is compulsorily retired.
1993: Turkey and Pakistan call on Saddam Hussain for immediate withdrawal of his forces from Kuwait in the interest of peace. 24 people are killed and 50 are injured as a two bomb go off in Hyderabad.

24^th  January

   1849: Mr. Inevrority is appointed as Assistant to Sindh Commissioner. After ten years he became Commissioner of Sindh.
1948: Pakistan and India agree to draft plan for holding plebiscite in Kashmir.
1950: Two separate and independent parties ‘Sindh Provincial Hari Committee’ and ‘Sindh Hari Committee”, stand merged. Hyder Bux Jatoi and Abdul Qadir Khokhar are appointed organizers.
1951: In a conference held in Karachi headed by Moulana syed Suleman Nadvi and attended by Moulana Moududi and 31 leading religious scholars unite at 22 – point agenda for an islamic state.
1959: Land Reforms are announced in West Pakistan and land holdings are limited in irrigated area to 1000 acres and in barani area to 500 acres.
1963: Z.A.Bhutoo is sworn in as the Foreign Minister of Pakistan.
1965: CENTO and RCD will extend cooperation to each other. SENTO Secretary General reaches Pakistan after visiting Iran.
1969: People are not ready to afford President Ayub more. Dhaka Secretariat is set on fire. Demonstrators are lathi charged in Karachi.
1971: India expels a Pakistani diplomat on charges of active involvement in high – risk activities.
1977: PPP announces election Manifesto.
1978: ‘I will oppose Nusrat Bhutto to impose her daughter Benazir Bhutto on the party’, says Moulana Kausar Niazi, one of most obedient friends of Z.A.Bhutto.
1979: Z.A.Bhutto underestimated state institutions. Government issues yet another White Paper.

25^th January

  1839: Lieutenant Postans is appointed as Assistant Political Resident, Upper Sindh.
1847: Government of India orders for circulation of the Company’s rupees in Sindh.
1858: 500 bigas Jageer, that was taken from ghulam Mustafa Laghari of Taluka Matiari, in misapprehension, is re granted to him.
1923: Seth Khilafat Committee, in its meetinh bheld under chairmanship of Seth Haji Abdullah Haroon asks its branches to collect 50 thousand rupees, enrole 50 thousand new members and select 2000 volunteers for making the Non – Co –Operation Movement sucsses.
1951; hussain Shaheed suhrwardi and Iftkhar Mamdot announce the merger of Awami League and Jinnah Muslim League.
1961: Jet runway at Karachi Airport is inaugurated.
1962: Pakistan accepts U.S President’s suggestion that World Bank President should serve as mediator in the Kashmir dispute. It is beginning of the political influence of the World Bank in Pakistan.
1969: Curfew is imposed in some cities of East and West Pakistan. Some demonstrators are killed in police firing. People are determined to get rid of Ayub – Government.
1971: Pakistan Governments declares First Secretary of Indian High commission in Islamabad as ‘Persona non – granta’ and orders him to leave Pakistan within 48 hours.
1972: Wali Khan criticizes continuation of martial law and postponement of National Assembly session.
1977: Bhutto’s unopposed election is challenged in the Election Commission. Moulana Jan Muhammad Abbasi’s appeal is accepted.
1979: No mercy plea by Z.A.Bhutto or his family, declares Begum Nusrat Bhutto.
1995: Ten die in ethnic violence in Karachi.

26^th  January

  1832: Dr.DlHoste is directed by the Government of India to extend accuintance with the geography of Sindh as the information collected by him will be very useful for military purpose.
1920: Al –Amin, weekly of Hyderabad, edited by Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi, carries Farwa (religious Ruling) issued by Sindhi Ulema. In this Fatwa, those people, who participated in Victory celebrations organized by the Government from 12th November to 16th November 1919, are asked to tender their apology before people and Allah and make promise that they will not repeat such type of mistake again and will not cooperate with Government and its anti – Islam policy. Otherwise, it will be political and religious duty of people to boycott them socially.
1930; Sindh observe ‘Azadi (Freedom) Day’. The call was made by the Congress.
1932: Poetic sitting is held by ‘Sindhi Sudhar Society’ in D.J.Sindh college of Karachi. It is presided over by Mir Ayoob Khan. New trend is set by Sindhi Sudhar Society as poets are given topic (Love for Motherland) to poets for composing their poetry, to be presented in the Mushaira (Poetic Sitting).
1933: Sindh Hindu Conference is held at Karachi. The separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency is opposed.
1937: Al – Wahid, Daily of Karachi, criticized Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto and his political contribution and praises Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi and his services for Sindh. Both are facing each other in election from the same constituency of Larkano. Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi defeated Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto in his home district and constituency. 
1943: The Indian National Congress issues an appeal to the people for celebrating ‘Independence Day’ in befitting manner and asks people to destroy the usurper’s authority and establish Republic of India Sindh Congress takes active part in celebrating the Day.
1965: After two – day sit in in Dhaka, joint conference is held by the opposition parties related to COP (Combined Opposition Parties). It is decided to participate in elections.
1972: USSR recognizes Bangladesh.
1991: Jam Saqi while addressing public meeting at Sakrand opposed the construction of Kalabagh Dam and terms it as conspiracy to ruin Sindh.

27^th  January

  1848: on knowing the fact that the Government of British sindh is thinking about the establishment of Cantonment at Kandhkot, His Highness Mir of Khairpur writes to the Resident of Khairpur , informing that establishment of a Cantonment at Kandhkot and abolition of a bazzar at Ghulama would be inconvenient and prove injurious to the people,his subjects of those places
1853: His Highness Mir Ali Murad Khan is deprived of some territories by the British Government. He was not only blamed but decision was taken against him that he had made changes of in his favour in the Treaty of Nau Nihar.Today, Sindh Commissioner is asked by the Government of Bombay that submit Revenue Statement of those territories, now taken from him. The Statement will give idea to the Government that what amount be recovered from Mir. This may kindly be kept in mind that Mir Ali Murad Khan was very trust worthy friend of British Government of India and he helped them much before they occupied Sindh. As now they have achieved their goal of usurping Sindh, hence their policy toward Mir is changed.
1950: Pakistan accepts in principle the Indian proposal for referring the inter – Dominion canal – water dispute to an expert committee.
1961; Warsk Dam project is inaugurated.
1963: opposition’s National Democratic Front (NDF) hold meetings simultaneously in Dhaka and Karachi to decides its future line of action. Karachi meeting is presided over by Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi and is attended by Nawabzada Nasrullah Khan, Khan Abdul wali Khan, Sardar Bahadur Khan, Mian Tufail Muhammad, Prof. Abdul Ghafoor, Rasool Bux Talpur, Sardar Attaullah Mengal and Moulana Abdul Sattar Niazi.Presiding over meeting by a Sindhi indicates political vision, wisdom and leadership quality of Sindh.
1965: It is said that India becomes self – sufficient in all stages of manufacture of nuclear weapons.
1969: It is over all terrible and dark day in both wings of Pakistan. People are in streets to demand for restoration of Democracy. Army is called out and curfew is imposed following clashes in Karachi.
1973: Balochistan Governor Ghous Bux Bizinjo alleges that Federal Minister Khan Abdul Qayum Khan is instigating armed rebellion in Lasbella.
1991: U.S President Bush’s administration is unhappy with pro – Saddam rallies in Pakistan, and suggests immediate cut – off already suspended U.S economic and military aid to Pakistan.
1993: Federal Minister, Raja Parvez while talking to press men in Lahore says that the Kalabagh Dam will be constructed at any cost.

28^th  January

1836: Sindhi people are not happy with the presence of Political Agents and other staff appointed by the East India Co. Government in Sindh. Whenever they find any opportunity, they beat or rob these English men. Dr. Heddle is humiliated near Hyderabad. Though, Talpur rulers assured him of taking action about responsible people, but, today Colonel Pottenger sends report to his Government to apprise it of the situation faced by his staff in Sindh.
1839: Colonel Pottenger writes to Rear – Admiral Sir Frederk Maitland, Naval Commander – in – Chief, soliciting special protection for Seth Naumal and his family at Karachi. From Jherk, he writes:’ Under these circumstances a force must of course go to Karachi and take possession of that place. There is one point to which I solicit your kind and minute attention. I allude to protection, under all circumstances, of the house, family and property of Naumal Seth of Karachi. The individual is now with the force at Jherk. He has most zealously and indefatigably assisted us, and I can not convey my deep anxiety regarding him and his better than by saying that they (house & family of Naumal) ought to be guarded s those of the Governor – General of India’.
1921: Miss record Shahani presides over the meeting of ‘Women’s Indian Association’ in the H.D.Girls High School Karachi. Eighty members are present and Miss Devi Bai is conducting the meeting as its Stage Secretary. The organization is renamed as “ Hindi Astri Mandal” and its Aims & Objects are revised.
1923: The meeting of Jamiat-ul-Ulema Sindh District Sukkur is held in the Municipal Town Hall of Sukkur, with Moulana Taj Mahmood Amroti in chair. It is attended by Moulana Ahmad Ali, Moulana Farooq Ahmad; Moulana Ali Sher; Moulana Himadullah; and Syed Asadullah Shah. Moulana Dim Muhammad Wafai and Moulana Abdul Karim Chishti spoke on the political situation of Sindh and Hind. On this occasion, Moulana Abdul Karinm Chishti was replaced by Moulana Muhammad Hashim as the Secretary of the Distric Branch.
1940: The meeting of the General Body of the Sindh Provincial Muslim League is held at Karachi, with Haji Abdullah Haroon in chair. New office – bearers of the party and Working committee are elected. It is attended by Kazi Fazalullah, Muhammad Ayub Khuhro; Pir Ali Muhammad Shah Rashdi; Pir Ali Anwar Shah; Ghulam Muhammad Isran and others.
1956; First ever Constitution of Pakistan is approved by the Constituent Assembly. It took nine years to have a constitution. 
1973: The Government is sending troops to Balochistan to restore law and order. The PPP Government justifies its decision.
1978: Ghous Bux Raisani is released. The meeting is held between CMLA Zia and PNA leaders and they provide list of corrupt officers of Sindh and NWFP for taking action against them.

29^th  January

1836: Sindhi people are not happy with the presence of Political Agents and other staff appointed by the East India Co. Government in Sindh. Whenever they find any opportunity, they beat or rob these English men. Dr. Heddle is humiliated near Hyderabad. Though, Talpur rulers assured him of taking action about responsible people, but, today Colonel Pottenger sends report to his Government to apprise it of the situation faced by his staff in Sindh.
1839: Colonel Pottenger writes to Rear – Admiral Sir Frederk Maitland, Naval Commander – in – Chief, soliciting special protection for Seth Naumal and his family at Karachi. From Jherk, he writes:’ Under these circumstances a force must of course go to Karachi and take possession of that place. There is one point to which I solicit your kind and minute attention. I allude to protection, under all circumstances, of the house, family and property of Naumal Seth of Karachi. The individual is now with the force at Jherk. He has most zealously and indefatigably assisted us, and I can not convey my deep anxiety regarding him and his better than by saying that they (house & family of Naumal) ought to be guarded s those of the Governor – General of India’.
1921: Miss record Shahani presides over the meeting of ‘Women’s Indian Association’ in the H.D.Girls High School Karachi. Eighty members are present and Miss Devi Bai is conducting the meeting as its Stage Secretary. The organization is renamed as “ Hindi Astri Mandal” and its Aims & Objects are revised.
1923: The meeting of Jamiat-ul-Ulema Sindh District Sukkur is held in the Municipal Town Hall of Sukkur, with Moulana Taj Mahmood Amroti in chair. It is attended by Moulana Ahmad Ali, Moulana Farooq Ahmad; Moulana Ali Sher; Moulana Himadullah; and Syed Asadullah Shah. Moulana Dim Muhammad Wafai and Moulana Abdul Karim Chishti spoke on the political situation of Sindh and Hind. On this occasion, Moulana Abdul Karinm Chishti was replaced by Moulana Muhammad Hashim as the Secretary of the Distric Branch.
1940: The meeting of the General Body of the Sindh Provincial Muslim League is held at Karachi, with Haji Abdullah Haroon in chair. New office – bearers of the party and Working committee are elected. It is attended by Kazi Fazalullah, Muhammad Ayub Khuhro; Pir Ali Muhammad Shah Rashdi; Pir Ali Anwar Shah; Ghulam Muhammad Isran and others.
1956; First ever Constitution of Pakistan is approved by the Constituent Assembly. It took nine years to have a constitution. 
1973: The Government is sending troops to Balochistan to restore law and order. The PPP Government justifies its decision.
1978: Ghous Bux Raisani is released. The meeting is held between CMLA Zia and PNA leaders and they provide list of corrupt officers of Sindh and NWFP for taking action against them.

30^th  January

1919: Anjuman ahbah Watan of Sukkur request the Commissioner of Sindh to all the Anjuma to rename Anglo – Arabic School of Sukkur after his name. The meeting is held with Abdul aziz (Alig) in chair.
1923: Mehar remained active centre of Khilafat Movement during British era. So many conferences were held in this city. Today, a big and crowded Khilafat conference is also held here. 
1948: Mahatma Gandhi is assassinated in New Delhi. Pakistan mourns his death.
1952: Pakistan denies Soviet charges that western powers are establishing their bases in Kashmir with the cooperation of Pakistan.
1962: Hussain Shaheed Suharwadi is arrested in Karachi. A Banker, Abdul Qadir is appointed as Finance Minister of Pakistan.
1965: Opposition boycotts the West Pakistan Assembly session to protest against attack on Abdul Baqi Baloch which resulted death of Zamir Qureshi, a Journalist.
1969: Police – students clashes take place in Rawalpindi, Larkano and Swat. The National Assembly is told that President Ayub is ready for talks with opposition.
1971: An aeroplane of Indian Airlines corporation is makes un- scheduled landing at Lahore airport. It is hijacked by Hashim and Altaf of occupied Kashmir. Passengers are released, whereas plane is blown up.
1972: World Bank seeks probe into Pakistan’s economy. Its President Robert Mc Namara holds meeting with President Bhutto.
1979: Z.A.Bhutto misused state power to eliminate opponents, says the White Paper issued by the Government of Pakistan.
1990: Eleven people are shot dead in Hyderabad. Curfew is clamped in the city.

31^st  January

1835: Son and Nephew of Mir Rustam Khan have arrived Hyderabad with mission to request Mir Noor Muhammad Khan that Shah Shuja, who has arrived in Gandhawa, be not allowed to enter Sindh. They are replied by Mir Noor Muhammad that Shah Shuja will not stay in Sindh, but will be given and granted passage towards to India, and will be given with respect and honour as King.
1920: In the Khilafat Conference, to be held in February at Larkano, delegates and participants will have to purchase Tickets. However, Moulanas will be allowed free. Organizers of the Conference decides. Later on, reports revealed that the Conference was attended by 15,000 people.
1932: The Congress launches ‘Civil Dis – Obedience Movement’. Sindh takes active part.
1967: U.S Defence Secretary says that China wants to exploit differences between India and Pakistan to weaken and divide Sub – Continent.
1972: Pakistan snaps ties with Commonwealth in protest as Britain, Newzeland, and Australia recognize Bangladesh.