Category: EVENTS

DECEMBER EVENT DATES

 

 

1^st  December

Part 1

1838 : Colonel Pottenger feels that his staff and other attached people are not safe in Sindh and might face insult and personal danger at Hyderabad. He requests Bombay Govt. for subsidary force to Sindh without any delay. Thinks that Shah Shuja’s presence in Sindh would be advantageous for them. He seeks permission to sale bullion at Hyderabad to get coin to meet expenses.
1847: Charles Napier is given farewell salute. He remained the Governor of Sindh for four years and with his departure Sindh lost its provincial status and became part of Bombay Presidency.
1938: Sindh Hari Committee adopts its Constitution.

Part 2

1947: In a Jirga presided by the Governor of NWFP at Miranshah, tribal leaders of Mahsood and Ahmadzai Vaziri assure their loyality with Pakistan. Now a day Mahsood tribe is heading Talban .
1948: Khowaja Shahabuddin Minister for Muhajir affairs presides over meeting to chalk out policy and program for providing jobs and shelter to Indian Muslim migrants.
1949: The International Islamic Economic Conference held at Karachi decides to establish Federation of Islamic Chamber of Commerce.
1950: Dr.Ishtiaq Qureshi, minister for Muhajir affairs asks for donation to Anjuman Punjabi Sodagran , so as to provide shelter to 33,000 Muhajreen living on foot paths of Karachi.

 

2^nd  December

Part1

1838: Colonel Pottenger informs his Govt. that Meer Noor Muhammad Khan is willing to pay his share to the tribute of Shah Shuja. Ghulam Shah deputed by Meer for helping us in purchasing of grain is not cooperating properly, but is bent upon to create problems. Meer Noor Muhammad called all the Balochs to Hyderabad and brought all with guns to enclosure to my camp and informed our Native Agent that they will oppose the British army but if Pottenger gave him assurance of the safety of country he would issue orders for dispersal of Baloches.
1857: His Highness Meer of Khairpur expresses his loyality for the British Govt. and desires to serve whenever required by it. His letter is forwarded to the Secret Committee.

Part2

1882: First ever Social – cum – political organisation ‘Sindh Sabha’ is formed in Karachi. Dyaram Jethmal, Hassan Ali Effendi and Parsi community leaders are its founder members. The Sindh Sabha played vital role in Social sector and deeply influenced Municipal elections in Karachi.
1923: Lala Lajpatrai is in Karachi. Municipal Corporation presents Welcome Address to him . KMC record is most important source on our history and yet to be researched and preserved.
1964: Political parties term defeat of Fatima Jinnah in the Presidential election as result of rigging. White Paper is issued by them.
1973: Ex – federal minister Khan Abdul Saboor, other officers and 40 thousand people involved in helping Pakistan army are released in Bangladesh.

 

3^rd  December

Part1

1838: Shah Shuja has made his mind to enter Kabul and British Govt. help this pupet as in his presence and rule it will be easy for them to block Russian entry in the British India. Military officers and Political Agent etc are directed to be in coordination. Mir Rustom Khan of Khairpur is requested to take personal interest and watch the situation with care and even help British officers, if situation requires.
1856: The difference of opinion is emerged on the project of construction of bridge between Sukkur and Rohri. Lieutenant Col . Jacob insists for abandon of that project and instead, working on the project for construction of a trunk road between Shikarpur and Karachi on the Right Bank of the Indus. But, the Commissioner’s opinon get importance and approval accordingly and in this way Civilan authority is treated and accepted better than Military authority and opinion

Part2

1885: With the Rs. 1500 donation by Diwan Nawalrai and more donation of Rs. 1500 by Diwan Sahijrai Advani, Hyderabad Municipality starts ‘Shoukiram Chandomal Girls’ School’. Diwan Nawalrai and his brother Sadhu Hiranand agree to impart education as teachers, free of cost. What a wonder trend is set by social workers of Sindh !
1942: Congress leaders and workers arrested during ‘Quit India Movement’ are released in Sindh.
1971: Indian troops attack Pakistan’s forward positions all along West Pakistan. ‘ War in Bangladesh is now war in India’, declares Indra Gandhi, the Prime Minister of India. ‘Order of the Day’ is issued by Pakistan Air Force and C – in – C and war between India and Pakistan starts.

 

4^th  December

Part1

1920: The meeting of the Jamiat -ul- Ulema is held at Delhi. kazi Shamsuddin Ahmad, Haji Muhammad, Abdul Khaliq Morai and Moulana Taj Mahmood Amroti represent Sindh. In this meeting Fatwa (Religious Judgment) was issued in favour of the Movement of Non – co – Operation launched agaist the Government.
1835: Colonel Pottenger directs Lieutenant Burns to remain at Hyderabad if Mir Noor Muhammad proposes as he might seek some clarifications about suggested treaty between Sindh Govt. And the East India Co.
1857: The Bombay Govt. authorises Sindh Commissioner: (a) for completion of communication between Karachi and Multan, (b) finalization of contract between the East India Co. And Sindh Railway Co. for construction of Railway line between Karachi and Kotri and (c) conducting of survey of Railway line to Sehwan.

Part2

1947: More than one lac refugees reach Pakistan.
1953: The World Bank agrees to finance Pakistan’s Sui Gas Power Project. Pakistan to get ? 100,00.
1965: Pakistan Defence Ministry Spokeman releases the figures about war losses of India and Pakistan: KILLED (Pakistan 1,033 and India 9500), WOUNDED (Pakistan 2171 and India 11000), MISSING (Pakistan 630 and India not known), TANKS (Pakistan 165 and India 475) and AIRCRAFT (Pakistan 14 Sabre Jets and India 110).
1968: Mumtaz Bhutto is arrested under DPR.
1971: President Gen.Yaha declares war with India, asks forces to advance, strike and destroy enemy.
1992: Multan to Lahore PPP Long March takes place without Benazir Bhutto. She is stranded in Karachi due to non – availablity of flight.

 

 

 

 

5^th  December

Part1

1846: Superindendent of Indian Navy, Bombay sanctions vessels of Indus Flotila for conveyance of merchandise. It was first time to make vessels available for non – military purposes.
1857: Political Superintendent Upper Sindh intimates the Commissioner that Sindhi had been universally adopted as the language of records in all Departments.
1922: A public meeting is held by the local branch of Khilafat Committee. Speakers condemn British policy regarding Islam, Muslims and Turkey.
1963: Politician of his own right, ex – Chief Minister of East Bengal and Freedom Fighter Hussain Shaheed Suhrwardi breaths his last.

Part2

1964: Federal Minister Z.A.Bhutto denounces the Indian move towards final integration of Jamu & Kashmir with Indian Union.
1971: Soviet warns Pakistan against its dangerous course in war with India, saying that USSR can not remain indifferent to the situation.
1974: Peshawar T.V starts functioning.
1978: The Supreme Court allows Z.A.Bhutto to appear in person in the court during the hearing of Nawab Muhammad Ahmad murder case.
1981: Pakistan signs a ‘Letter of offer and agreement’ with United Sates for the sale of six F – 16 Jets to Pakistan.
1992: U.S President George Bush thanks Nawab Sharif for sending troops in Somalia. Talks on phone.

 

6^th  December

Part1

1857: Captain Merewether, Superintendemt Upper Sindh with the help and cooperation of Kardar Khair Shah prepared project for enlargement and extension of the tail of the Begari Canal. It is not only approved by the Bombay Govt., but is declared as the first and most important irrigational work by British Govt. in Sindh.
1920: Rais -ul- Muhajreen Jam Muhammad Junijo was supose to appear before the court of Judicial Commissioner, but he refuses to comply with Notice on the plea that he is no more citizen of British India and as he has migrated to Afghanistan. Hence, he is not bound to obey orders of the British Govt.

Part2

1947: Cases of abducation of migrant women and children are taking place at large scale. Both India and Pakistan are worried about it. Today, both countries agree to control the situation and rescue abducated women and children.
1950: Pakistan Govt. directs all federal/central offices to adopt Undu as language of official correspondance.
1951: The Security Council of the U.N.O asks India and Pakistan to resolve Kashmir issue on their own.
1964: Fatima Jinnah and President Ayub, both presidentail candidates are busy in addressing public gatherings. Ayub promises for developed Pakistan in future and Fatima Jinnah is attacking Ayub govt. s anti – people and anti – democracy polices.

 

7^th  December

Part1

1920: The Karachi Social Service League sends Telegram to the Governor of Bombay demanding revision of Pay scales of lower employees, Karachi Allowance and Rent Allowance for all.
1922: A public meeting is held by the local branch of the Khilafat Committee at Wagan of taluka Kambar. Moulana Mir Muhammad, the president of the occasion and other speakers dwell with political situation of the country and advise people to took part in the politics.
1947: Twenty thousand Indian Muslims reach Pakistan.
1948 : Pakistan demands that the issue of Hyderabad Dakhan be discussed in the Security Council of the U.N.O

Part2

1951: Sindh Governor asks Sindh Chief Minister K.B.Ayub Khuhro to tender his resignation.
1968: Uprising in the East and West Pakistan compells Ayub to react. He declares that his Govt. will not be shaken by the opposition rallies and meetings. He asks his partymen to come out and furstrate the opposition’s designs.
1970: The first – ever general elections on the basis of direct adult franchise are held in Pakistan for 313 National Assembly seats. Awami League emerges as the single largest party followed by PPP. Awami League earns 151 and PPP wins 81 seats. Jamait -i- Islami blames for rigging.
1976: Z.A.Bhutto inaugurates Supper Market in LaluKhet Liaquatabad, Karachi.

 

8^th  December

Part1

1918: In its meeting the ‘Anjuman Islam Ahbab Watan’, Sukkur, resolve to send letter of Thanks to Ex – Governor of Bombay for his valuable services for Sindh. 
1922: A public meeting is held at Khair Muhammad Arija by the local branch of Sindh Khilafat Committee. Speaker ask people to take care of their kids with special reference to their education and take active part in politics religiously.
1947: Eleven thousand five hundred Indian Muslim migrants reach Pakistan.
1948: Shahzada Abdul Karim and others are arrested for doing underground work for Communist Revolution in Kalat.

Part2

1952: India rejects the Anglo – American proposal to demilitarize Kashmir.
1954: The Muslim League stands divided on the issue of Agricultural and Land Reforms.
1971: U.N.O General Assembly approves by an overwhelming majority, a resolution calling for immediate cease – fire in Indo – Pak war and withdrawal of troops to their frontiers.
1977: Wali Khan and other NAP Leaders are released fron Hyderabad Jail after 34 months detention
1993: Benazir Bhutto, Prime Minister of Pakistan and Akbar Hashmi Rafsanjani, President of Iran discuss political and economic co operation including a natural gas pipeline from Iran to Pakistan , setting up oil refinary in Pakistan and installation of Railway line between Zahdan – Kamran Section.

 

9^th  December

1850: The Govt. of Brish Sindh is worried about law and order situation on its westren frontier. Marri and Bugti tribes are treated as high risk and today six men of the Marri tribe are captured on the Frontier.
1916: In well attended gathering organized by the D.J.Sindh College Literare and Debating Society, Dr.J.Fitzgerald delivers lecture on the topic of ‘Young India’. Dr. was the scholar and writer of international name and fame. He translated ‘Rubbayat Umar Khayam’ into English.
1937: The Working Committee of the Democratic Coalition Party decides to found/start daily English Paper from Karachi, but it proved to be desire and not determination.

 

 

10^th  December

Part1

1836: On his arrival at Vikkur , Colonel Pottenger is received by the Governors of Thatto and Mugebin. Mirza Bakar represent Hyderabad Govt. Colonel Pottenger is asked that as per desire and instructions of Hyderabad Govt. he must keep secret the fact of his visit to Sindh.
1841: The financial control of Sibi is handed over to Kutche and its revenue has been reserved for Shah Suja. Also military stations are established at Sibi and Dhadhar.
1939: Moulana Obedullah Sindhi forms ‘Jamina Narbda Sindh Sagar Party’. Moulana Muhammad Sidiq of Khada and so many Religious Scholars join this party. The party differs with the Congress and Muslim League in their programme and policies .

Part2

1947:5,00,000 Indian Muslim migrants reach Pakistan. The number of migrants before 28 August to 10 December is 34, 680, 000.
1966: Nawabzada Nasurullah, Sardar Shoukat Hayat and Malik Ghulam Jilani detained since February under DPR are released.
1971: Indian aircrafts drop four 1,000 Lbs bombs in Karachi.
1972: Section 144 is imposed in Lahore. A number of students are held.
1985: National Assembly passes Political Parties Amendment Bill of 1985 indemnifying certain martial law regulations and orders.
1992: Opposition parties reject Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s invitation for APC.

 

11^th  December

Part1

1931: The District Jacobabad Jamiat -ul- Ulema demands ban on Hyder Bux Jatoi’s book ‘Faryad -i- Sindh’. The meeting is held with Moulana Nabi Bux Oodi and addressed by Moulana Abu Muhammad Abdullah and Moulana Abdul Karim Chishti of Shikarpur.
1947: 65,000 Indian Muslim migrants reach Pakistan.
1949: Liaquat Ali Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan, while addressing public gathering at Mardan asks people to make the country more strong as no one can dare to think about harming it

Part2

1954: It is blackest day in the political history of Sindh. Politicians, those opposed the move to hand over Karachi to Central Govt. , are bent upon to hand over whole of Sindh ! The session of Sindh Legislative Assembly is held at Hyderabad and resolution favouring the plan to weld West Pakistan Province into a single unit is passed with 98 votes. Abdul Sattar Pirzado and Qazi Fazulullah remained absentee, where as Ghulam Mustafa Bhurgri, Abdul Hameed Jatoi, Pir Illahi Bux and Shaikh Khurshaid Ahmad voted against One Unit. 
1984: JI Chief Mian Tufail and Shora decides to support Gen.Zia in refrendum.
1988: Ghulam Ishaq Khan is elected as president. Got full support from PPP.

 

12^th  December

Part1

1838: Col. Pottenger suggests his Govt. and Commander -in- Chief that Indus is most useful means of communication if steamers are used for military purpose.
1857: The Bombay Govt. accords permission to Sindh Govt. for purchase of Lithographic Press for use of Educational Department and establishment of newspaper in Sindhi. The credit goes to Major Goldsmid who was officer incharge of the Department. Education Department established ‘Sindh Sudhar’ newspaper in Sindhi and the same paper was handed over to the ‘Sindh Sabha’ NGO in 1884 and Sadhu Hiranand became its editor.
1896: The Theosophical Society is formed in Karachi. It influenced the Sindh politics and society for years.

Part2

1924: The Governor of Bombay is on two – day visit of Larkano. Larkana branch of Sindh Muhammadan Association, Larkana Municipality and Larkana District Board presented their Representation and request for supply of required water for irrigation, employement opportunities for Sindhi Muslims, advancement of education, etc.
1931: The branch of ‘Sindh Azad Party’ is opened at village Hashim Soomro and Muhammad Fazul Soomro , Akhund Abdul Karim and Khaliq Dino Soomro are elected President, Vice President and Secretary respectively.
1946: Results of the election for Sindh Assembly Legislative are announced. 34 seats go to Muslim League. One to an Independent and G.M.Syed is defeated by Qazi Muhammad Akbar. G.M.Syed latter on challenged the result in Tribunal.

 

13^th  December

Part1

1838: ‘Native Chiefs will be held responsible with respect to our or peoples property plunderd with crossing their territories.’ Govt. of India asks Colonel Pottenger to inform Sindh rulers. 
1939: Sindh rulers start underestimating themselves and their dignity. Aliens are invited to indulge in their matters. Ross Bell , Political Agent decides the dispute between Mir Ali Murad Khan and Mir Nasir Khan of Khairpur relating to the right of possession over five villages. 
1931: Preaching Committee is constituted by JUI of Jacobabad consisting of Moulvi Nabi Bux Oodi, Moulvi Muhammad Ismail, Moulvi Dur Muhammad and Moulvi Abdul Latif. The committee will preach teaching of Islam on every first Eriday in various villages of the district.

Part2

1934: Jageer cess is minimized from Rs. One to eight Annas for Nawab Ghaibi Khan Chandio. He is paying this cess to the District Local Board Larkano.
1947: Adoption of Urdu as official language is not acceptable to Bengalis. Language – roits errpts in many cities of the East Bengal (East Pakistan). So many are injured.
1951: Muhammad Ayub Khuhro refuses to tender resignation as Sindh Chief Minister. He was asked by the Sindh Governor.
1953: ‘Muslim League was responsible and involed in air agitation against Ahmadis.
1971: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister Z.A.Bhutto demands U.N protection to preserve unity of Pakistan and stopping foreign intervention.

 

14^th  December

Part1

1840: Ross Bell, Political Agent, Upper Sindh is asked by his Govt. to keep eye on activities and movement of Massan, an Amrican Tourist on visit of Sindh 
1849: Major Jacob, accepts the claim of Khan of Kelat over certain land. It is agreed that the boundary of Sindh territory had been defined by the extent to Indus water reaches in canals and that lands beyond the limit to which the Indus water never attains but which are watered solely by rain or by streams from Cutchee and are occasionally cultivated, belong to Kelat.
1918: Hyderabad District Congress Committee condemns and opposes nomination of a large proportion on city Municipality, because the nominated members in large number will control and influence the decisions of elected people at large and will be ruling by nomination.

 

Part2

1936: The public meeting is held at Hyderabad with Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto as its president. Sir Haji Abdullah Haroon, Syed Miram Muhammad Shah and Syed Hussain Bux Shah spoke on the occasion and threw light on the formation, scope and imporatance of Sindh United Party. Prior to the public meeting, the party leadership decided to invite applications for party tickets to contest election for Sindh Legislative Assembly. The party will contest on 30 seats, it was also declared.
1947: The Pakistan Constituent Assembly mourns demise of the Quaid -i- Azam.
1954: Official One Unit Conference starts. It is attended by central ministers, all Governors and Chief Ministers and Head of States.
1957: I.I.Chundrigar fails to form Government. The President, Iskandar Mirza asks Feroz Khan Noon to for Pakistan’s 7th Government.

 

15^th  December

Part1

1922: The local Khilafat Committe of Village Nabi Shah held public meeting. Speakers advised people to follow their religion in letter and spirit and adop it as code of life. Bow before Allah and get rid of aliens.
1929: Sindhi Adabi Conference is held in D.J.Sindh college, Karachi. It is attended by Principal Shahani, Principal N.A.Ghulam Ali, Dr.Gurbuxani, Jethmal Parsram, Shewaram Pherwani, Dr.Daudpoto, G.M.Syed and others. It is anaugurated by Principal Goklay. ‘Sindhi Sahitya Sabha’ – literary organization is formed on this occasion also.
1932: 2nd Sindh Azad Conference is held at Hyderabad. It was attended by eminent Muslim politicans. The case of the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency was advocated by speakers.

Part2

1922: The local Khilafat Committe of Village Nabi Shah held public meeting. Speakers advised people to follow their religion in letter and spirit and adop it as code of life. Bow before Allah and get rid of aliens.
1929: Sindhi Adabi Conference is held in D.J.Sindh college, Karachi. It is attended by Principal Shahani, Principal N.A.Ghulam Ali, Dr.Gurbuxani, Jethmal Parsram, Shewaram Pherwani, Dr.Daudpoto, G.M.Syed and others. It is anaugurated by Principal Goklay. ‘Sindhi Sahitya Sabha’ – literary organization is formed on this occasion also.
1932: 2nd Sindh Azad Conference is held at Hyderabad. It was attended by eminent Muslim politicans. The case of the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency was advocated by speakers.

 

16^th  December

1833: Native Agent at Hyderabad informs Colonel Pottenger, Political Resident of Cutch about the death of Mir Murd Ali father of Mir Noor Muhammad Khan and states more that Mir Noor Muhammad Khan and Mir Muhammad Khan had determined to send presents to Bombay Government.
1848; Bombay Government informs Sindh Commissioner that the political charge of the Frontier will be held by Major Jacob.
1924: With initiate and efforts of Advocate Noor Muhammad Shaikh, two – day“All Sindh Muhammadan Educational Conference” is held at Hyderabad and is presided over by Sir Ibrahim Rahmatullah . The Conference ended with poetic sitting with Mirza Kalechbeg in chair. It was a big event of education and literature.
1930: Hindu Sammelan is called at Sukkur with Bhai Parmanan in chair. It is attended by four hundred delegates from all parts of Sindh. The Conference passes resolution against the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency. It was amazing that Hindus and Muslims invited/impoted leaders from Punjab to speak and help them on the issue. Bhai Parmanand was from Punjab also.
1932: The “Sindh separation Day is observed in Sindh by majority of Muslim segment of society. Meetings are held and processions are taken out in support of the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency.
1940: Quaid i- Azam isin Karachi and forms Executive Committee under the chairmanship of G.M.Syed to open more branches of the Muslim League in Sindh. Committee”s other members are Qazi Fazulullah, Muhammad Hashim Gazdar, Agha Ghulam Nabi Pathan, Yousif Haroon, Abdul Sattar Jan Sarhandi, Syed Hussan Bux Shah and Faiz Muhammad Mangrio.
1941: Karachi City Muslim League Conference is held at Karachi.
1957: Milak Feroz Khan Noon is sworn in as Prime Minister.
1968: PDM opposition parties and students continue to demonstrate in various townsof West Pakistan.
1971: East Pakistan falls and Bangladesh comes into being. Following an arrangement between Lt. Gen. Arora of India and Lt. Gen. Niazi fighting ceases in East Pakistan and Indian troops enter in Dhaka. Some ninety five Pakistani troops surrender.
1988; Balochitan Assembly is dissolved. Benazir Bhutto, Prime Minister terms it as constitutional. Where as opposition parties condemn the action.
1991: Altaf Hussain, Chief of MQM, announces his decision to quit politics.
1999: Benazir urges U.S to review Pressler Amendment and reiterates that there is no question of rolling back Pakistans’ nuclear programme.

 

17^th  December

Part1

1849: The Collector of Hyerabad sends to the Commissioner report regarding steps taken by hin about Bugti prisoners of war stationed at Ghulam Ali jo Tando.
1919: It is big event of the begining of uprising of people against British policies and rule in Sindh and Hind. Khilafat Day is observed in the length and breath of Sindh. Processions are taken out and public meetings are held to condemn British policy on Turkey and Khilafat issue.
1920: A public meeting is held by the local branch of the Sindh Khilafat Committee at Bano of Mirpur Bathoro taluka. Pir Muhammad Baqar, Moulvi Haji Suleman and Moulvi Mulvi Muhammad Yousif speak on the occasion and dewelt with subjects/ topic of the freedom of Arabia and Punjab Govt’s anti – khilafat/people policy.

Part2

1954: The top level ‘One – Unit official Conference’ decides that the administration structure of unified West Pakistan will follow the normal provincial cabinet, one governor, one legislative and one chief secretary.
1956: The Meet the Masses programme of the Sindh Anti One – One Unit Front ends. It was started from 1st of December and big public meetings were held at Larkano, Thatto, Hyderabad, Mirpur Khas, Sanahar, Nawabshah, Khairpur Mirs, Sukkur, Dadu and Jacobacd. Z.A.Bhutto, G.M.Syed, Hyder Bux Jatoi, Kazi Faiz Muhammad and other hundreds of speaker took part in this awareness movement.
1970: Provincial assemblies’ elections are held. PPP earns majority in Sindh and Punjab.
1988: Joint Quetta rally demands immediate restoration of Balochistan Assembly.

 

18^th  December

Part1

 

1838: Colonel Pottenger informs Lieutenant Colonel Burns that Sindhi people have started doubting our integrity and our presence in Sindh. Therefore, no body is ready to extend cooperation in connection with collecting supplies and obtaining carriage for our army.
1847: The Collector of Shikarpur informs Sindh Govt. that he has found ‘Black Dam’ 15 to 20 miles long near village Gerilo of Larkan. It was built some centuries ago to protect people and land of area fron excessive inundation of the mighty Indus, but that dam was thrown up by Nawab Wali Muhammad Laghari 43 years ago.

Part2

1971: Pakistan war prisoners are being transfered from Bangladesh to Sagar, Mysore in India.
1972: Sindh University Bill relating to establishment of various faculties is passed by Sindh Assembly.
1985: Pakistan and India agree not to attack each others’ nuclear facilities.
1989: Jamait -i- Islami resents cultural shows by Indian Filmstars in Pakistan.
1994: Speaker refuses to chair National Assembly session . Vows to stick to his stance unless the detained MNAs are brought to session.
1996: Asif Zardari is held in Mir Murtaza Bhutto murder case.
1998: Protest rallies accross the Pakistan condemn U.S.A attacks on Iraq.
1999: Rawalpindi police register murder case against Benazir Bhutto for killing two J.I workers in 1996.

 

19^th  December

1838: Colonel Pottenger advises Lt. Colonel Burns that His Lordship’s plans regarding Sindh be kept secret, as disclosure would enable the Sindhi rulers to make preparation for best resistence in their power to the British Army.
1856: Govt. of Bombay decides to provide facilin the topic of ‘the power of Nature’.
1935: The Queen of Karachi competetion is held and handsome number of ladies participated. Title goes to Maizi Laumdau.
1977: Bhutto is detained to save the country, Zia submits written statement in Lahore High court on Z.A.Bhutto’s habees corpus petition.
1984: Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto sacks law minister Iqbal Hyder due to his failure to prepare cases properly against those involved in Co – operative scam before filling them in court.

 

20^th  December

1847: Collector of Shikarpur suggests the Government of Sindh that Jakhirani be settled at Jain Dero. Also requests for grant of land to Islam Khan Bugti and others.
1850: The Bombay Government asks the Sindh Commissioner to furnish report about John Howel – an Englishman who served the enemy (Talpur) against British Government and was imprisoned in 1843.
1968: Students, lawyers and politicians hold rallies in various cities to demand restoration of complete democracy in Pakistan.
!971: General Yahya Khan hands over power to Z.A.Butoo, who becomes the first civilian of Pakistan , the Chief Martial Law Administer also. Z.A. Bhutto appoints Ghulam Ishaq Khan as the Governor of the State Bank.
1972: Withdrawal of troops by India and Pakistan completes. National Identity Card for all above 18 years, Government of Pakistan decides.
1976: Z.A. Bhutto inaugurates the International centenary Congress on the Quaid _i- Azam in Islamabad.
1981: Pakistan signs accord within frame – work of OIC , for the creation of the Islamic Shipowners’ Association.
1984: Zia – Referandum is held. Public enthusiasm lacks. Zia claims 97.71 per cent votes in his favour !
1990: PPP decides to support Nawaz Sharif to get rid of Eighth constitutional amendment.
1991: Muslim states coming into being by disintegration of U.S.S.R are recognized by Pakistan.
1995: The H.Q charges the four army officers, arrested for conspiracy against the government and srts their trial by the field general court martial.
1999: Chief Executive, General Pervez Musharraf rules out restoration of National and Provicial assemblies.
2000: decision of sending Nawaz Sharif into exile usher in era of political harmony and economic development, Perwez Musharraf tells Pakistani nation in his address.

 

21^st  December

1860: The Government of British Sindh is keenly watching the political development in Balochistan. Political superintendent , Frontier ,is apprising government of latest situation. He writes that Khan of Kelat is demanding half of the Panjgoor district and quarrel between him and Mir Azad Khan of Kharan is taking place day by day over the issue of Kharan. The Bombay Government advises Sindh Commissioner not take to side of any one.
1920: Khowaja Ismailah Kathiawari Voulnteers’ Mandel of Karachi elects its new office – bearers as under: Jan Muhammad Qasim(President), Karabhai Karim (Vice President), Jan Muhammad Bhanji (Secretary), Rajanbhai Zina Primji, Ali bhai, Jiwanbhai Nanji, Nazar Ali Bhai, Moolji Dosa and Sundarji Primji (all members of the Executive Committee).
1964: U.S.A to provide loan of $ 1.40 to Pakistan. An agreement is signed.
1969: Chief Martial Law Administrator, Gen. Yahya Khan promulgates Ordinance No 60 under which ideology and integrity of Pakistan is safeguarded.
1972: CMLA & President Z.A.Bhutto opens T.V centre at Lahore.
1973: 5,00,000 acres of land is distributed among landless peasants in Sindh.
1978: Four confessing accused in murder of Muhammad Ahmad Nawab reiterates their role in murder.
1988: Nawaz Sharif, Chief Minister of Punjab resents transfer of senior officers from Punjab by federal Government without his consent.
1989: Pakistan’s foreign reserves have been marked as 69 per cent fall.
1995: Forty persons are killed and 120 injured as a car – bomb rocks Peshawar’s busiest shopping area.
1996: The Advice of the Prime Minister in appointment of judges of superior, the supreme court issues detailed judgment in President’s reference.
1998: Pakistan expresses concern over Russian proposal for strategic triangle with China and India.

 

22^nd  December

Part1

1839: Govt. decides to withdraw police posts from Upper Frontier and replace them with Baloch Horse (military) so as to check and curb activities of some tribes belonging to Balochistan.
1847: The Collector of Shikarpur recommends Sindh Govt. that Jani Beg Jakhrani be settled at Jani Dero and Dara Khan Jakhrani, Jamal Khan Domki, Sultan Khan, Toork Ali his grand son Bural Jakhrani already settled at Jani Dero be granted Jageer. This is to be noted that one of them – Darya Khan Jakhrani later on in 1857 fought against the Govt. and was sent to Andman. He was earliest Freedom Fighter from Upper Sindh.
1848: Jam of Jokhias is given contract to carry Dawk between Karachi and Hyderabad and number of runners is increased to convey mails between Karachi to Multan via Rohri.

Part2

1856: Sindh Commissioner is asked by the Bombay Govt. to give more importance to the bridge over Indus between Sukkur and Rohri.
1952: The Basic Principles Committee Report is presented to the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan. It envisages a democratic Federal state with a popularly elected party. Parity is accorded to East and West in both Houses, and weightage to smaller province is ensured.
1962: The first ever off – shore oil exploration in a six thousand square miles of the Indus delta area begins.
1993: Pakistan offers an additional 1,500 troops to the U.N.O peace – Keeping force for Somalia.

 

23^rd  December

1835: Colonel Pottenger informs his Govt. that Mir Noor Muhammad Khan has consented to a survey and examination of the river Indus, hence, now permission be accorded to start working of task.
1839: W.L.Mackintosh is appointed as Assistant Political Agent, Upper Sindh.
The Govt. of India asks Ross Bell to collect and information on culture, customs and approaches of Bugti, Domki and Jakhrani tribes.
1939: Sindh Press highlights the event of the ‘Diliverance Day’ observed by the Sindh Muslim league. It is reported that public meetings were held and processions were taken out at Sono Jatoi, Nau Abad, Faridabad of Bakrani taluka, Warah, Banguldero, Umar Gopang, Suhago Khan, Tagar and Badah.
1952: Indian Govt. rejects the Anglo – American proposal calling for immediate dimilitarization talks on Kashmir.

 

24^th  December

1854: The Sindh Government recommends the Bombay Government that remount agencies be opened at Sukkur and Shikarpur, as it would be convenient for dealers.
1858: Sindh Commissioner, keeping in view the uprising in Sindh and Hind, recommends the Bombay Government that additional subsidy of Rs. 50,000 be granted to the Khan of Kelat and he also wants to present him 2 five and half inch mortars, complete with one hundred rounds of ammunition.
1869: The Commissioner Sindh orders that the Devanagri form of writing Sindhi should be improved for use by interested Hindus.
1893: The Annual function of the Union Academy (N.H.Academy) is held at Hyderabad. Sadhu Hiranand presents Annual Report. It is presided over by Mr. Jacob, Educational Inspector, who distributed Prizezs and Certificates on the occasion.
1943: The 31st Annual session of the All India Muslim League is held at Karachi with Quaid –i- Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah as its president. It was the last annual session of the party before creation of Pakistan. This my kindly be noted that Party’s first annual session was also held at Karachi in 1907. Party’s first president (Sir Agha Khan) was by birth Sindhi and it last president (before partition) was (M.A.Jinnah) also born in Sindh.
1955: An agreement is reached at between the center and the provinces on allocation of subjects.
1960: Pakistan – Soviet talks about oil open in Karachi. Pakistani delegation is headed by the Minister for Natural Resources , Fuel & Power, Z.A.Bhutto.
1963: The Convention Muslim League of Dhaka elects president Ayub as its president.
1971: First ever meeting of Presidential cabinet of Z.A.Bhutto is held . Dr. Mubashir, Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi, Abdul Hafeez Pirzada and others attend.
1981: 350 – member advisory body, named Majlis –i- Shora is announced by Zia.
1985: Ninth Amendment Bill making Islam as the supreme law, is introduced in Senate.

 

25^th  December

Part1

1835: Colonel Pottenger forwads to the Govt. of India copy of Lieutenant Burn’s despatch containing overtures from Sindh rulers for establishing intimate connection with the British Govt. including the residence of British Agent in Sindh.
1838: Mirza Agha is appointed by the British Govt. as first Persian Secretary at Persia.
1895: Dayram Gidumal Shahani delivers lecture at Sukkur on the topic of ‘Seven sins against women’. It is arranged by the Sukkur Sudhar Sabha and was later on it was published by Tikamdas Ashram of Rohri.
1913: The All – India Theistic Conference starts at Karachi, Dr. j.T.Sunderland presides. Dewan Tarachand welcomes and Prof.T.L.Vaswani inaugurates. V.R.Shinde, Lalit Mohandas, Dr.B.S.Ghosh, Sir Narayan Chandavarkar, Rambhai Manipatram and Lala Kirshanram attend. The conference to continue for more three days.

Part2

1920: The meeting of the Central Khilafat Committee is held at Nagpur and Rules & Regulations of the party are discussed. Eminent Sindh Khilafat leaders attend.
1956: Real and peoples’ democracy is at longest distance yet and we have to work for that, says Fatima Jinnah on the eve of her brother’s Birthday celebrations.1963: It is begining of amendments in constitution. First ever amendment is made and the country should be known as ‘Islamic Republic of Pakistan’ and existing and future laws should be brought within purview of the principle which bars all legislation repugnant to the Holy Quran and Sunnah.
1973: Rais Ghulam Mustafa Khan Jatoi is sworn in as the Sindh Chief Minister.

 

26^th  December

1967: America to supply wheat, edible oil and tobacco to Pakistan. Aggrement is signed.
1969: Regional autonomy stand is bassed on Lahore Resolution of 1940, which was not changed in subsquent years, says Shaikh Mujeeb -u- Rahman.
1970: Abdul Khaliq Jamali, Muhammad Khan Raisani, Munir Channo meet Mujib -u- Rahman in Dhaka to thanks him for his support in anti – One – Unit Movement.
1971: Judicial enquiry Commission headed by Justice Hamood -u- Rahman is sut up to enquire into reasons leading to the recent military debacle.
1994: Pakistan asks India to close its Consulate in Karachi due to clear proof of its acts of terrorism.
1994: Beautiful lady with beautiful poetic talent, Parveen Shakir is killed in road accident.

 

27^th  December

 

 

28^th  December

1849: The Bombay Govt asks Sindh Commissioner to find out a suitable post for Seth Naomal, late Head Kardar of Karachi. He has been granted 1,000 bigas of land for his life time, hence, arrangements be made for providing water for that land.
1947: Raja Ghazanfar Ali, Minister for Muhajreen affairs ask people to accept and accomodate Indian Muslim Migrants with open arms. They are now citizen of Pakistan and can not be pushed back to India.
1952: Political parties of Pakistan reject draft constitution.
1953: Two Muslim League office – bearers belonging to East Bengal (Pakistan) resign on grounds that party is promoting terriorism.

 

29^th  December

1838: Lieutenant White Lock is appointed as Assistant Resident in Sindh.
1849: Khan of Kelat requests Sindh for excavation of Kelat canal from Begari to the lands of Rojhan. Though, his petition is strongly recommended by Major Jacob, Political Superintendent, Upper Sindh, but it is declined by the Commissioner on the point that water for lands of Sindh can not be shared with other state.
1920: A public meeting is held at Goth Moulvi Mubarak of Taluka Badin by the local branch of Sindh Khilafat. Very interesting things happen there. People speak also on occasion and condemned their Murshids (spiritual leaders) for joining hands with the Government and playing against the interest of Islam and country.
1921: Tharparkar Jamiat –ul- Ulema elects its office – bearers as follow: Pir Muhammad Ismail Jan Sarhandi (President), Hafiz Muhammad Bachal (Vice President); Moulvi Haji Abdul Khaliq rawatsri (Vice President); Moulvi Muhammad Ibrahim & Moulvi Muhammad Salih (Secretaries); Pir Bux Khaskheli (Treasurer).
1941: It is Zul Haj Eid today and branches of Sindh Muslim League on the call of the party observe Pakistan Day. Public meetings are held and processions are taken out. In Mithiani, the public meeting is addressed by Moulvi Muhammad Hussain and in Gachero the function is presided over by Taj Muhammad Bughio.
1947: Chaudhri Zafarullah, former member of Viceroy’s council is included as Minister for External relations and Common Wealth affairs.
1951: The Governor – General of Pakistan, Ghulam Muhammad imposes Governor’s rule in Sindh, Sindh Legislative Assembly is dissolved. Sindh’s crime was that the province was not ready to take and accept dictation on very serious issues.
1956: Urdu Academy is inaugurated in Lahore.
1968: Asghar Khan meets Z.A.Bhutto in Sahiwal jail and assures him extending his full cooperation in the movement launched against Ayub regime and for restoration of democracy in Pakistan.
1970: 23 – Nation Second Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers ends in Karachi. Most important decisions taken are: making of plan to set up Islamic Bank, news agency & cultural centers.
1979: Pakistan reacts on Afghanistan coup and terms it as violation of peaceful co – existence.
1985: Mir Murtaza Bhutto is convicted and chaeged with anti – state activities.
1994: MQM Chief Altaf Hussain warns government and demands to stop killings and arrests in Karachi.
1995: Twelve people die in Karachi violence.

 

30^th  December

 

 

 

                     NOVEMBER EVENTS DATES    

 

 

1^st  November

Part 1

1843: It is last date today for Chiefs & Jageerdars to make Salam to Charles Napier. Otherwise will not be awarded Jageer and will not remain in good books with the Govt.
1848: Govt. of Bombay asks Sindh Commissioner to communicate Seth Naumal that Govt. do not consider that he was entitled to a pension.
1851: Sind Commissioner sends proposal to the Bombay Govt. and request for approval that a Tramway be laid down from stone quarries to Kiamari.
1909: The Karachi Theosophical Society is registered under Act XX1 of 1860. Diwan Doulatram Jethmal is elected as its founder President with D.P.Kotwal as Secretary.

Part 2

1922: ‘ Ali Brothers Day’ is observed in Sindh on the call of the Sindh Khilafat Committee. Unconditional release of all political prisoners is demanded.
1947: Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto resigns as the Diwan of Junagarah state.
1954: Military aid from U.S.A have no any reprcation at all, assures Gen. Ayub, Defence Minister .
1967: A tribunal is setup to investigate into corruption matters related to Govt. officers.
1971: Bangladesh is emerging. No one can block its way, says Indra Gandhi, Prime Minister of India.
1975: Hanif Ramay and Ghulam Mustafa Khar quit PPP and join PML

 

2^nd  November

1936: Sir Gulam Hussain Hidayatullah and K.B.Khuhro, in their joint statement justify their differences with Sir Haji Abdullah Haroon and Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto and clarify the formation of the Sindh Muslim Political Party by them.
1947: Thirty – two thousand Indian Muslim migrants arrive.
1948: Pir Illahi Bux Colony is inaugurated by Governor – General Khowaja Nazimuddin. Mostly migrants will be provided shelter there. Pir was a politician who negotiated Terms & Conditions of handing over Karachi to the Centre.
1977: Election can be held next year, Bhutto has to face more corruption cases, says CMLA, Zia.

 

3^rd  November

Part 1

1847: The Collector of Shikarpur sends to the Commissioner report on operation against Bugties and gives details of capturing Dotal Moondrani.
1858 : Price, Civil Engineer on Special duty prepares plan for construction of bridge between Sukkur and Rohri. It will cost Govt. rupees seven lakhs and odd.
1917: Most of us are unaware about warm political activities of our forefathers relating to the British Sindh. In those day annual political conferences, known as Sindh Provincial Conference were held in variour districts. Today, Special Sindh Conference is held at Hyderabad. Its proceedings and other details -are uploaded on website of the Gul Hayat only.

Part 2

1919: Under the auspices of the Sukkur District Congress a public meeting is held and Dr. Choithram Gidwani gives lecture on the present conditions of Bharat Varsh (Hindustan) and disribes the terrible condition of Indians in Punjab, South Africa and Fiji.
1928: It is first time in the history of Sindh education during British period that teachers and taughts boycott their class in the length and breath of Sindh to show their resentment on Simon Commission.
1975: Mir Rasool Bux Talpur forms Quomi Jamhori Tahrik.
1977: Muhammad Hashim Memon takes over as the editor of the daily Hilal -i- Pakistan. Where as Siraj -ul- Haq Memon is removed by the Martial Law Government.

 

4^th  November

 

5^th  November

Part 1

1947: East and West wings of Pakistan are connected by Wireless system.
1948: Mian Iftkhar Mamdote (Chief Minister West Punjab), Mian Mumtaz Doultana and Malik Feroz Khan Noon, all from Punjab, meet Governor – General of Pakistan and discussed Agricutural Reforms proposal so as interests of their Class be protected.
1965: Security Council of the U.N.O adopts a resolution proposing some other methods to resolve Indio – Pak crisis relating to Kashmir and Watere Sources.

Part 2

1920: Sindh observes ‘Councils Boycott Day’ on the call of the Sindh Khilafat Committee. Public meetings are held by party’s branches and people are advised not to cast vote in election.
1939: Capitalist (Haji Abdullah Haroon) and Feudal (Khuhro) are trying to avoid leadership of the Masjid Manzalgah Movement on its turning point and later on (Middle Class) Sheikh Wajid is put to head the agitation as Dictator. Today, Al – Wahid asks Capitalist and Feudal Class (representatives) to take leadership in their hands.
1940: Sindh Congress organises ‘Hindu – Muslim Unity Conference at Nawabshah. It is presided over by Moulana Abdul Karim Chishti of Shikarpur. He, Moulana Muhammad Sidiq of Khada and Hakim Fatih Muhammad Sehwani, all of Jamiat -ul- Ulema Sindh were religious leaders those opposed agitational strategy to resolve Masjid Manzalgah issue.

 

6^th  November

Part 1

1838: East India Co. Govt military officers have started wandering Sindh for their national interests. John Ramsay, Assistant Quarter Master – General and Lieutenant Trerhire, Assistant Commading General proceed to Ghorabari.
1841: Lieutenant Terry completes the survey of Shikarpur.
1854: Sindh Commissioner orders that Dharamshalas/Musafirkhanas be provided alongwith the direct route from Kotri to Fatehpur and onwards to Larkana.
1858: The Govt. of Bombay sends its Circular No.3140 to Sindh Commissioner and ask him to follow it and ensure the freedom of religion in Sindh. The British Gout. of India was interested in the freedom of Islam or Hinduism, but in fact it was procting preaching of their own religion.

Part 2

1920: A big public meeting is held at Nawabshah by the District Khilafat Committee. Speakers ask people to part in politics as it is our national and religious duty to protect the interests of people and motherland.
1939: In the course of its editorial, the Daily Al – Waheed condemn the Sindh Govt. ‘s policy and the role of some Hindu Newspapers regarding the Masjid Manzalgah issue and demand immediate and unconditional release of Seth Muhammad Ismail, Atta Muhammad and Hafiz Abdul Hamid recently arrested in connection with Masjid Restoration movement.
1947: Eighty thousand refugees reach pakistan by foot, 3500 by train and 7000 by Motor transport.
1948: In its meeting held at Hyderabad, with Comrade Hyder Bux Jatoi in chair, the Hari Party approves its constitution.

 

7^th  November

 

 

8^th  November

Part 1

1841: The Govt. of India asks Major Outram that keeping in view the ground realities in Sindh offer his openion on the treaty entered between Mir Naseer Khan and Mir Shahnawaz Khan.
1947: The rulers of Chitral and Dir sign the instrument of Accession with Pakistan.
1948: The high – power Rehabilitation Committee meeting under the chairmanship of Lt. General Muhammad Azam decides to get 40 thousand quarters constructed in Karachi within six months.
1954: To set stage for create favourable conditions for One Unit, Sindh Governor Iftkhar Mamdote disolves Abdul Sattar Pirzado’s cabinet and asks Khuhro to form Govt.

Part 2

1956: West Pakistan Special Services Ordinance is promulgated so as to empower the Govt. to avail/borrow services of any Federal Govt. servant, if desires so.
1960: Freedom Fighter and close to Quaid -i- Azam, Kazi Essa has to face investigation in corruption case.
1968: It is begining of the agitation against Ayub regime. Army is deployed in Rawalpindi to cotrol law and order situation. All educational institutions.
1971: Not me, but Military Court to decide about Mujeeb, China will surerly interven if India attacks Pakistan, says Gen.Yahya
1973: Pakistan quit CENTO.
1974: My Govt. will not accept to make Karachi and Bahawalpur separate provences, say Z.A.Bhutto.

 

9^th  November

Part 1

1856: Sindh Commissioner disagrees with the Govt. of Bombay on the idea of colonization of Military settlers and pensioners of European birth in Sindh.
1857: The portion of the Jageer of Mir Khan Sanjir held by Ali Khan Jamali is resumed by the Govt. on account of his attempt to defraud Govt.
1953: Pakistan mourns death of Shah Saud of Saudi Arabia.
1954: Muhammad Ayub Khuhro is sworn in as the Chief Minister of Sindh.
1956: The students in many cities take out processions to demand repeal of the University Bill.
1964: Karachi Circular Railway service is started. Railyway Minister of the West Pakistan inaugurates.

Part 2

1968: The personal interest of President Johnson of U.S.A has ensured progress and development of country, President Ayub praises him.
1971: Special Military Court, in Dhaka, sentences in absentia 13 CSP, 42 EPCS Officers and 4 professors to 14 years rigorious imprisonment. 
1972: Pakistan pulls out of SENTO, recognises North Koera and greets Nixon on his re – election as the president of U.S.A.
1974: Sindhu Desh, Pakhtoonistan and independent Baluchistan are figment of imagination. No one can dare to disintigrate Pakistan, says Z.A.Bhutto

 

10^th  November

Part 1

1835: Colonel Pottenger informs his Govt. that Dost Muhammad of Kabul has proposed to Sindh Rulers to join with him in the great struggle against Sikhs and Sindh rulers are in a state of consideration and are making active arrangements to oppose Sikhs.
1848: Malik Boola Khan is granted 220 begas as compensation .
1856: Lieutenant Colonel Jacob, Acting Commissioner requests the Bombay Govt. the project about the bridge between Sukkur and Rohri be abandoned and instead the project for construction of a trunk road between Shikarpur and Karachi on right bank of Indus be pushed through.
1922: Ghathar Khilafat Committee holds public meeting at Ber. It is addressed by Moulana Fazul Haq.

Part 2

1947: Pakistan lodges a strong protest against the coup d’eat sponsered by Indian Govt. in Junagarah.
1954: Portfolios of new Sindh Cabinet are notified. Ali Muhammad Shah is given Health and Finance, Moula Bux Soomro will be minister for Local Self Govt. Excise and Taxation.
1960: The President of Pakistam to get monthly salary of Rs.65,000 per month. Ordinance is promulgated.
1962: Punjab University Sydicate decides to include Sindhi, Pashto andPunjabi as subject at Degree level.
1977: The Supreme Court validates the imposition of Martial law. Judgment is issued on Nusrat Bhutto case.

 

11^th  November

Part 1

1920: Public meetings are held by the local branches of the Sindh Khilafat Committee at village Mubarakpur and Mirpur Mathelo presided over by Ghulam Qadir Bhutto and Pir Illahi Bux respectively.
1923: A public meeting held at Karachi with Abdul Rahman in chair rejects ‘ Bombay Rules of Education – 1923’ and terms it as against formal education, its system and future.
1929: First rank Muslim polititian meet at Karachi and form committee to create awareness about the importance of trade and commere in masses. It is attended by Seth Haji Abdullah Haroon, Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto, G.M.Syed, Muhammad Ayub Khuhro, Hatim Alvi and Qazi Abdul Rahman.

Part 2

1948: Discussions are being made at high level, how to remove Sindh Govt. ? Migration on large scale and handing over of the Karachi are becoming disputes between Sindh and Pakistan governments.
1949: First ever Progressive Writer’s Conference is held in Lahore. Sindh takes active part.
1950: Khairpur State sends aid of Rs.25,000 to flood – affectees of Punjab.
1954: The meeting of the Working Committee of the Sindh Hari Committee condemns the conspiracy of imposing One – Unit and terms it to as an effort to put sources and resources of other three provinces on the disposal of Punjab.
1965: Forign press doubts involment and interest of C.I.A in Indo – Pak military clash.

 

12^th  November

Part 1

1838: Colonel Pottenger informs his Govt. the deputation sent to Mir Noor Muhammad Khan has returned with positive results and this big break through will be in the greater interest of Govt.
1853: Sindh Commissioner directs the Collector of Shikarpur that the list of alineations (Jageer record) be updated with names of persons whom Jageers have been granted.
1919: It is the first day of Victory celebrations. Govt. and its most loyal people held public functions and greeted British Govt. on its military victory over Turky.
1928: Simon Commission is in Karachi and Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto and Miram Muhammad Shah are also its members. Muhammad Ayub Khuhro on behalf of the Sindh Muhammadan Association and Prof. Chhablani on behalf of Hindu Maha Sabha present Memorandum on the dispute of separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency.

Part 2

BIRTHS: 1. Radha kirshan Kotwani (Bagrji/Last editor of ‘Jote’/1917), 2. Saleem Halai (Poet/1918 ), 3. Talib Laghari (Haji Khan/Poet/1928 ), 4. Qamar Zaman Shah (Tikhr/Politician/1933), 5. Sikandar Bakhtyar Khoso (Osto Muhammad/Writer/1946), 6. Ali Gohar Khaskheli (Dokri/Folklore poet/1951), 7. Ali Ahmad ‘Ajiz’ Hakro (Khai/Poet/1962), 8. Badar Soomro (Lalurank/Artist/1970).
DEATHS: 1. Makhdoom Amin Muhammad Awal (Hala/Saint & Poet/1640), 2. Niaz Ali ‘Niaz’ (Larkano/Poet/1959), 3. Syed Muhammad Ali Shah Jamote (Matiari/Politician/1961)

 

13^th  November

Part 1

1920: Pir Ghulam Mujadid Sarhandi presides over a big public meeting held by the Khilafat Committee of the district Thatta. Qaziun jo tala was selected for the function. Speakers made speeches and condemned policy of the Govt. on Khilafat and Turkey issue.
1924: A public meeting is held at village Khabar Khan Jatoi of Taluka Shahdadkot. It is chaired by Pir Ghulam Ali Shah. People are advised to take interest in trade and commerce and avoid government employment as it is some sort of slavary.

1844: Relatives of Seth Naumal are vicimised by Sir Charles Napier and his administration. Diwan Chandiram Mukhtyarkar Talti is fined Rs.5000 and two years impirsonment, Pohomal Mukhtyarkar Laki is awarded fine of Rs.1000 and two years imprisonment, Jethmal Mukhtyarkar of Manjhand is awarded Rs.2000 fine and two years imprisonment and Hasoomal Mukhtyarkar of Petaro is awarded fine of Rs. 1000 and two years imprisonment. 
1857: Kelat and other friendly states of British India sends congratulation letters to Sindh Commissioner on the victory of British India in Mutiny and fall of Delhi. This event is known as War of Independence and fall of Delhi occured on 20.10.1857.

Part 2

1844: Relatives of Seth Naumal are vicimised by Sir Charles Napier and his administration. Diwan Chandiram Mukhtyarkar Talti is fined Rs.5000 and two years impirsonment, Pohomal Mukhtyarkar Laki is awarded fine of Rs.1000 and two years imprisonment, Jethmal Mukhtyarkar of Manjhand is awarded Rs.2000 fine and two years imprisonment and Hasoomal Mukhtyarkar of Petaro is awarded fine of Rs. 1000 and two years imprisonment. 
1857: Kelat and other friendly states of British India sends congratulation letters to Sindh Commissioner on the victory of British India in Mutiny and fall of Delhi. This event is known as War of Independence and fall of Delhi occured on 20.10.1857

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14^th  November

Part 1

1843: The Collector of Karachi, forwards to Commissioner a petition from Syeds of Thatta , praying that Rs.1400 per annum be continued as it was granted by Sindh Rulers for the support of their religious activities. The Collector disfavours this petition.
1847: The Collector of Shikarpur prepares Memorandum on the history of Shikarpur. It is a wonderful and important document ever compiled by English to trace the history of Shikarpur.
1857: It is notified for all the officers and concerned quarters that spelling of the word ‘Sind’ be adopted in future. Prior to this it was being written in different spellings.

Part 2

1916: Arya Samaj, one of the oldest NGOs of Karachi, elects its office – bearers. Dayaram Hemraj, Rewachand Bhugtani and Chandra Bhanu Shewak are elected President, Vice President and Secretary respectively.
1919: A pamphlet is distributed in Larkano bearing names of leading Khilafat leaders such as Jan Muhammad Junijo, Pir Turab Ali Shah, Moulvi Muhammad Aqil, Seth Khudadad Khan Surahio and others. It is Rejoinder to the pamphlet issued by Anjuman Islam and Municipalty of Larkano. In this pamphlet people are advised to attend public meeting on 17th instant and do not believe in misguiding pamphlet by Anjuman Islam.
1944: G.M.Syed and Syed Ghulam Hyder Shah are re – elected president and General Secretary of the Sindh Muslim Leagueg

 

15^th  November

1838: Captain Burns, assigned duty to negotiate with Khairpur Ruler, is directed by his Government of India that the task of finalizing treaty with ruler be taken with seriousness, but with utmost care. It must be avoided to call up him to contribute any some for maintenance of subsidiary force and make him believe that Bukhar fort is required to be used by the Government of India as a depot for treasure only.
1932: Second Sindh Azad conference is held at Hyderabad. It is a big show of political strength of Sindh Muslim politicians to popularize the case of the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency and for this purpose a religious scholar from Punjab is brought to preside over the conference. On this occasion a political prty is also formed with Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto as its president.
1936: Jamshed Mehta presides over the Hari Conference at Tando Jam. The Sindh Congress is cooperating with Hari leaders and activists also. Jeramdas Doulatram, Prof. Ghanshyamdas, Naraindas Anand, Santdas Mangharam; Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi; Comrade Abdul Qadir Khokhar; Dr. Chamandas; Jethmal Parsram; Gopaldas; Haji Jamal –u- ddin attend this conference . 
1947: An Inter – Dominon Minority Board is set up by India and Pakistan so as to protect the interests and rights of the minorities.
1951: Khowaja Nazimuddin replaces Nawabzado Liaquat Ali Khan as the president of Pakistan Muslim League.
1953: The constitution of Pakistan is medieval and totally opposed to democratic conceptions, says Indian Prime Minister Nehru.
1961: The U.N.O general Assembly adopts resolution moved by Pakistan asking the French Government to recognize the political status of Algerian prisoners in France.
1968: Lawyers and students take out separate processions in Karachi, Multan; Lahore and Rawalpindi. Most of them are arrested for violating Section 144.
1981: Atmosphere in the country is not congenial for holding elections. Restrictions on political activities will continue in order to restore the situation to normalcy, says Gen. Zia.

 

16^th  November

1843: The Collector of Karachi is asked by the Bombay Government to report reasons which actuated him to withdraw the concession given by Talpur Government to Syeds of Thatta.
1845: Zangi Khan Talpur, the last surviving brother of Mir Sohrab Khan is dead. The Sindh Commissioner requests the Bombay Government that a portion of Rs.100 per month be granted to the mother and Rs 200 to Mir Allah Dita for himself and support of the family.
1920: Daily Al – Wahid in the course of article ask people to boycott Council Election and not to vote any candidates, because they will bow before anti – I – people government.
1923: It is the first day of the “Jazeerat –ul- Arab Week” in Sindh. The week is being observed to voice for the political freedom of Arabs and to condemn the British policy on the subject.
1936: In a meeting headed by Sir Ghulam Hussain, party matters are discussed and K.B. Khuhro and Yar Muhammad Junijo are appointed to organize “Sindh Muslim Political Party” in Larkano and Dadu districts. The meeting is held at Larkano.
1947: Liaquat Ali Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan says that his government will knock the doors of International Court to get matters between India and Pakistan resolved.
1956: The Executive Committee of the Muslim League asks Pakistan Government to quit Common Wealth.
1960: The Federal cabinet of Pakistan gives consent on the Water Agreement with India.
1962: President Ayub opens the new township north of Karachi which is to accommodate 30,000 families of Panahgeers.
1971: Indian troops moved into East Pakistan and begin to advance towards Dhaka.
1988: General elections are hold in Pakistan.
1989: Nawaz Sharif, the Chief Minister of Punjab opens Bank of Punjab.

 

17^th  November

1838: Captain Burns meets Mir Rustom Khan and discussed with him the draft of treaty .
1904: Seth Harchandrai Vishindas is on two day tour of Larkana. He meets Lalchand Navalrai and other Hindu leaders and asks them to help him in opening the Sindh Hindu Sabha.
1919: The Hyderabad Home Rule League in its meeting adopts resolution requesting Government to remove restrictions on Messers Bipin Chandarpal and B.G.Tilak from visiting Punjab, and allow Lala Lajpatrai and Harriram to return to India. The meeting is held in Holmsted Hall with Hiranand Santokram in chair.
1939: Sindh Government takes action against Masjid Manzalgah agitators. G.M.Syed, Agha Nazar Ali and others are arrested and the control of the mosque is taken by force. It proved to be beginning of the terrible violence and ended with death of 151 Hindus and 14 Muslims.
1947: Eighty – thousand Indian Muslims reach Pakistan.
1950: Pir Illahi Bux demands civic facilities for Lalu Khet (now Liaquatabad) where Indian Muslims migrants are facing problems.
1958: Allama Mashrqi is set free by the court as accused in the murder of Dr.Khan sahib.
1971: Curfew is imposed and house to house search is made in Dhaka.
1972: Language bill is passed by the Sindh Assembly.
1979: The founder of the Jamait –i- Islami, Moulana Maududi breaths his last.
1984: India recalls its envoy from Islamabad over diplomatic row.
1988: PPP secures 92, IJI 54 and Independents 40 national assembly seats. Result is declared by the Election Commission of Pakistan.

 

18^th  November

Part 1

 

1838: Colonel Pottenger suggests his Govt. that British troops shall land at Viccur and must take control of Karachi (as who so ever will control Karachi, will rule Sindh without any difficulty.).
1856: Major Goldsmid remained Assistant Commissioner for Jagers and was from Military side. He was not good books of John Jacob. When Jacob became Acting Commissioner, Major Goldsmid today tenders his resignation from civilian post. 
1917: Special meeting of the Sindh Muhammadan Association is held at larkana and it is decided that K.B. Allah Ando shah, K.B.Pir Bux Bhutto and eight landlords will present Memorandam to Montegu on constitutional reforms.
1920: Dokri Khilafat Committee helds public meeting on the eve Eid Milad -u- Nabi (P.B.U.H). Speakers pay homage to Moulana Chishti, Moulana Mouladad and Bhagwandas for their secrifices. They are prisoners at present.

Part 2

1947: A deputation will be sent to India so as meet Sindhi Hindus and insist them to return back to Sinh, says Khuhro, chief minister of Sindh.
1952: Jinnah Awami League advises Pakistan Govt, not follow provincial quota policy but make appointments on merit so as educated can get the government service.
1966: Aid by Big powers is always conditional and interest – oriented, say President Ayub.
1981: Sukkur Sessions court announces its judgment in murder case of six Hurs. Nine accused persons are sentenced to death.
1992: Benazir Bhutto is stoped to proceed from Islamabad to Liaquat Bagh Rawalpindi. However she manages and addresses publim meetin. She is arrested and deported to Karachi.

 

19^th  November

Part 1

1838: The Governor – General of India is not happy with policy of Sindh rulers and term it as continued treachery. He has also observations about their releases of contribution for Shah Shuja -ul- Mulk.
1928: The Star players stage drama ‘Sidhartha’ in Karachi. Hamayun Mirza, Sheren Mirza and Principal Goklay play part of Sidhartha, Student and Shidondha respectively. The music is composed by A.G.Chagla.
1938: The meeting of the Organizing Committee is held in Mehar with K.B.Khuhro in chair and Haji Khan Advocate as host. In this meeting office – bearers of the Mehar Muslim League are elected.
1944: Agha Ghulam Nabi, Vice President of the Sindh Muslim League is awarded party ticket to contest for election on the vacant seat of Sindh Assembly.

Part 2

1966: ‘Pakistan is a modern miracle and has no parellel in world’, says British Secretary of State William Ross. 
1968: East wing of Pakistan also joins the protest way against Ayub – Shahi. Students take out processions demanding unconditional release of all political detenus and restoration of democracy. Z.A.Bhutto is also in jail and is shifted to Sahiwal.
1969: Pakistan and U.S Agency for International Development (USAID) sign a ¤ 20 million loan agreement for supply of fertilizer to Pakistan.
1981: The U.S full house foreign affairs committee approves the sale of F – 16 Jets to Pakistan.

 

20^th  November

1835: Colonel Ponttenger vide his letter No.92 informs Captain Wade, Political Agent of Ludhiyana that boats send by him to Sindh have been detained on Indus by Sindh rulers .
1919: It is turning point In the political history of Larkano. Lahori’s family is being challenged by Khilafatees. The meeting of the Anjuman of Larkano is held without its president (Haji Amir Ali Lahori) and Vice President (Mian Ali Muhammad Qadri) and following are elected office – bearers: G.M.Ghulam Ali (President), Seth Khudadad Surhio (V.P), Jan Muhammad Junijo (Secretary) and A.G.Pirzado (Legal Advisor). 
1948: Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan assures Bengalis in Public meeting in Dhaka that Justice and equal opportunities be provided to all without discrimination.

 

21^st  November

1932: Haji Abdullah Haroon, G.M.Syed, Alama I.I.Kazi and other Muslim leaders meet to consider about starting/founding daily English Newspaper for Sindhi Muslims. But the idea is not materialized because required amount can not be collected. The fact was that the idea was brain child of Alama I.I.Kazi and supported by business minded leaders. It failed because Upper Class had nothing to do with these things.
1932: Muhammad Ayub Khuhro writes to Alama Iqbal requesting him to support Sindh separation case in the Round Table Conference.
1947: Nawab Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani is blamed by India that he is creating conditions of Hindu – Muslim roits in Bahawalpur state, where he is heading Govt. as its Prime Minister.

 

22^nd  November

Part 1

1838: Colonel Pottenger requests Lieutenant Chales, commanding the Court’s Surveying Brigade, not to leave coast of Sindh untill the arrival of the British troops as his experience and study will be very useful for troops.
He also advises Messrs Firth & Co, Bombay not to bring his goods into the interior of Sindh and do not proceed to Shikarpur because it would expose him to the risk of being insulted, if not plundered.
1926: The meeting of ladies is held in Theosophical of Karachi. This meeting of more than 110 ladies support co – education, demand teaching of English at Secondary level, including Music and Physical training in the scheme of education. Mrs. Haji Abdullah Haroon, Mrs. Bandhali Kasim and Mrs. N.D. Mallik play vital role in meeting

Part 2

1927: The Sindh Natural History Society is formed with Commissioner as its president.
1935: Cricket match is played between Austrelia and Sindh at Karachi. Sindh Team is headed by Ghulam Muhammad. The match is won by guest team.
1948: Do not bracket yourself as Sindhis, Punjabis, Bengalis, Pathan or Balochi. Be Pakistani and behave like Pakistanis, asks people, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Liaquat Ali Khan, in Dhaka Public meeting.
1963: Atomic Energy Agriculture Centre at Tandojam is inaugurated.
1971: India launches an all – out offensive against East Pakistan.
1983: No resumption of political activities in near future, no need of any round table conference, says CMLA Zia.

 

23^rd  November

Part 1

1838: Colonel Pottenger suggest his Govt that subsidary force be established in Lower Sindh and advises the cession of a portion of the country Sindh to meet the cost. 
1940: G.M.Syed resigns as the Sindh Minister.
1947: Forty – seven thousand Indian Muslims enter Pakistan.
1952: The Indian Govt. rejects the Anglo – American proposal calling for immediate demilitarization talks.
1954: First shipment of U.S military aid to Pakistan arrives.
1955: The Baghdad Pact Council winds up its two – day conference with a joint 19 – point communique calling for peace, security and prosperity in the Middle East.

Part 2

1958: Law Commission is set up with Justice S.A.Rahman, Judge of Supreme court as its chairman.
1960: Urdu is made compulsory subject upto class X11.
1963: U.S.A lovers segment of Pakistani society mourn murder of U.S President. 
1964: President Ayub files his nomination paper for the Presidential candidate. In election he faced Fatima Jinnah and people in power set trend that riging leads to rule and who so ever is power has to win . No problem if sister of the Quaid -i- Azam is decalred defeated.

 

24^th  November

Part 1

1920: The editor of Al – Wahid, Qazi Abdul Rahman is arrested due to preaching Non – co – Operation Movement against the Govt.
1942: The Ghathar Muslim League resolves to support Sir Ghulam Hussain ministry.
1947: 245,000 Indian Muslims of Sonipat, Dhoolkot, Rohat and Bara migrate to Pakistan. More 2150 enter Pakistan by Motor transport from Karnal, Jullandhar and Nahan state.
1951: Sindh Muhajreen Board demands redressing of problems of farmer Muhajreen.
1952: Pakistan releases and publishes the text of the Indo – American agreement of 1951, which made India a member of a Regional Security Pact as early as March 1951.

Part 2

1963: The External Affairs Minister, Z.A.Bhutto leaves for Washington to represent Pakistan at the funeral of J.F.Kennedy.
1967: Pakistan backs restoration of the lawful right of Chaina in the United Nation.
1970: All personnel of Pakistan army up to the rank of Major and those belonging to reserve list and sailors under age of 50 years are ordered to report for duty.
1973: Pakistan may seek arms aid from Arabs if U.S.A persistendly refuses for deliver arms.
1981: Pakistan lodges a protest with the Govt. of India over beating of a staff member of embassy in New Delhi on November 21. 
1996: Supreme court admits Benazir Bhutto’s petition about National Assembly dissolution.

 

 

 

25^th  November

Part 1

1844: The Govt. of India provides guidance to the Sindh Govt. about nature and extent of relations with nearer states .
1934: Balkan Ji Bari – An organization of Youngesters, celebarates its 8th anniversary. It is told in its report that 14 branches of Bari are functional in Sindh and 1500 are enroled so for.
1935: The wheat found from Mohen -Jo- Daro is harvested in Bengal and amaying results are gained. The intiate and efforts were taken by Sir Daniel Hamilton ,who purchased Wheat from the England Mission.
1956: Sardar Abdul Rab Nishtar demands Pakistan to quit Comman Wealth

Part 2

1949: The first International Islamic Conference opens in Karachi.
1954: The Federal Legislative Assembly unanimously welcome the One Unit Scheme for West Pakistan
1962: Opposition groups in National Assembly form alliance to be known as Peoples’ Party.
1968: Pakistan Democratic Movement holds protest marches in many towns of West Pakistan and demands restoration of adult franchise, release of political leaders and lifting of emergency without fail.
1971: Pakistan officially ask Britian to use its influence to prevent worsnning Indo – Pak situation.
1993: Fifth district in Karachi, to be called as Malir District is created.

 

26^th  November

Part 1

1847: The Collector of Karachi forwards petitions of Munshi Ghulam Hussain and Munshi Pritamdas against the order of dismissal passed by Sir Charles Napier, the late Governor of Sindh. Both helped Major Outram in difficult and early days, but were removed from service because of differences between Napier and Outram.
1931: Haji Mir Muhammad Baloch is presiding over the Mehar Khilafat Conference. It is attended by Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi and G.M.Syed also. Very important decisions are taken and resolutions are passed . The subjects covered are Separation of Sindh, Suppor to Kashmiris, Rights of agricultural and industrial workers and printing of Quran by Muslim printers only.

Part 2

1946: The collection of rare antiquities collected by Lok6al Gobindbux Malkani has invited attention of Sindh Govt. The Sindh Governor proceeds Hyderabad to visit this unique collectiom.
1948: The ban is imposed on daily Dawn, Sindh Observer, Jang, Anjam and Sindh under Public Safety Act.
1951: Khowaja Shahabuddin and I.I.Chundrigar take oath as Governor of NWFP and Punjab respectively.
1965: Akali Leader Tarasing speaks about creating Sikh state between India and Pakistan.
1971: All groups and factions of N.A.P are banned due to its activities against interests and security of Pakistan. President Yahya orders detention of party.

 

27^th  November

Part 1

1838: Col. Pottenger welcomes and congratulates Major General Wiltshire, Commanding British Troops in Sindh on his arrival in Sindh and offers his opinion on several points connected with the disembarkation of the force.
1848: The salary of Commissioner in Sindh is fixed at Rs 52,000 per annum with a travelling allowance at Rs 10 per diem.
1947: Eighty – four thousand Indian Muslims migrates to Pakistan.
1949: Two – day Session of the General Council of the Sindh Hari Committee starts at Hyderabad. The major issue of the Jagerdari system in Sindh dominates the agenda. The Ministry of Yousif Haroon is demanded to take necessary action about the abolition of that system.

Part 2

1952: Jacobabad – Kashmore – Dera Ghazi Khan – Mahmudkot raily project is approved.
1971: Chinese Dy.Foreign Minister, in his address to the U.N General Assembly condemns India for its armed aggression against Pakistan.
1981: Pakistan shows willingness to sign the nuclear non – proliferation treaty if India also agrees to do so.
1992: Ban on Benazir’s entry into Rawalpindi and Islamabad is lifted.
1994: Lahore High Court orders release of Gul Masih in blasphemy case. He was sentenced to death by the District & Session Judge, Sargodha .
1996: PML ( J ) splits into Hamid Nasir Chattha and Abdul Ghafoor Hoti factions.

 

28^th  November

Part 1

1883: Captain Eastwick requests Captain Mellwille, Assistant Resident in Cutch to supply him with one thousand camels or even more to enable the British force to proceed into the interior of Sindh as it was useless to depend on Sindh rulers for any assistance as they in spite of their profession were hostile to the advance of the British army and would be delighted to throw obstacle in their way.
1923: The Sindh Khilafat Committee releases its Annual Report. It is wonderful document on the party, its leaders, branches and activities. It also contains list of Party workers those were sentenced to imprisonment.
1938: Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi, Secretary Sindh Provincial Muslim League writes to Nawabzada Liaquat Ali Khan Hon. Secretary to All India Muslim League for the affiliation of Sindh Muslim League.

Part 2

1947: Pakistan is now Gate Way to Indian Muslim migrants. 155235 reach today.
1951: Some people of Karachi demand that Karachi be declared as the Governor’s province.
1960: West Pakistan is divided into 11 administrative Divisions . Sindh stand divided into 2 Divisions.
1969: Gen. Yahya Khan announces election under Provisional Constitution Order, on 5th October 1970, and also promises to disban One – Unit.
1977: March 1977 polls were a complete hoax, says former Chief Election Commissioner Justice Sajjad Ahmad Jan.
1978: Pir Pagaro faces no – confidence move. Muhammad Hussain Chatta becomes new party chief. PML splits into two factions.

 

29^th  November

Part 1

1922: U.K has sent Fleet to Samarna to attack Turkey and this action provoked people in Sindh. Protest public meetings are held in the length and breath of the country. Some of places/villeges of protest are Buthi of taluka Mirokhan, Nasrpur, Dargah Thullah, Bakrani, Unarpur, Matiari, Amrote & Vasi Maluk Shah.
1926: Jairamdas Doulatram has been elected as the member of the Bombay Legislative Council. Today, the Hyderabad District Committee in its meeting adops resolution to express thanks to people for support in election. This may be kept in mind that Jairamdas Doulatram was a first Sindhi who became Governor of Bihar, in India after partition.

Part 2

1948: Bombay Muslim Association of Karachi condemns Sindh Minstry of Pir Illahi Bux for not resolving of the problems of Indian Muslim migrants. 
1953: Sindhi Hari Committee observes ‘Anti – violation Day’.
1955: Workers and leaders of Awami League are arrested in East Pakistan on large scale.
1968: Lawyers are on roads. They take out procession in various cities with demand for restoration of the democracy in Pakistan.
1976: Separate High Courts for Sindh and Baluchistan from 1st of December. Notification is issued.
1986: Pakistan, India and U.S.S.R must live in friendship. As it is in the interest of the peace and progress of the region, says President Mikhall Gorbachev of Russia.

 

30^th  November

Part 1

1846: Sindh Governor, Charles Napier is not happy with Mir Ghulam Shah and Mir Fazul Ali . These both Talpurs are involved in forgery case. Their application for grant of Jageer is pending with Govt. Today it has been decided that let get themselves released from sentence, later on they will be granted some portion of Jageer round Tanda and Doobi.
1936: Haji Abdullah Haroon, the leader of Sindh United Party announces the Manifesto of his Party in the Press Conference at Karachi.
1938: Sindh Provincial Muslim League releases the list of its General Body. It consist of 88 members. Most of them are Pirs, landlords and Jageerdars of Sindh.

Part 2

1947: Mian Iftkhar, President of the Punjab Muslim League resigns and demand better relation with India and utmost care for Indian Muslim migrants.
1954: The Punjab Assembly unanimously adopts a resolution favouring and supporting One – Unit scheme.
1956: Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi presides over the Convention of 6 major parties and asks for equal opportunities, justice, rule of law, share in governance and democracy for all people of the country.
1967: Pakistan Peoples’ Party is formed and Z.A.Bhutto is elected as its Chairman.

 

1971: Indra Gandhi, the Prime Minister of India, while addressing in the Upper House demands Pakistan to evacuate Bangladesh.

OCTOBER EVENTS DATES

 

 

1^st  October

1847: Sindh, an independent country lost its freedom in 1843 and became Governor’s province with Sir Charles Napier as her first Governor.Today, her provincial status is also snatched and is annexed with Bombay Presidency and R.K.Pringle is appointed as Commissioner. Today, he informs Officer Commanding the Forces in Sindh about his appointment. (Source: letter No.2788).
1878: Bombay Act V1 of 1873 is extended to Sindh and following are declared as Municipal Commissions in Larkanao and Hyderabad Districts. Larkano District: 1) Kambar, 2). Ratodero, 3). Sehwan, 4). Bubak. Hyderabad District: 1). Tando Muhammad Khan, 2). Tando Allahyar, 3). Hala, 4). Nasrpur, 5). Matiari. (Source: Government of Bombay’s Notification).
1918: Karachi Home Rule League celebrates Birthday of Dr. Anni Besant with Jairamdas Doulatram in chair. Shrikrishandas Lula, R.K.Sidhwa, Chainrai Virbhandas and others spoke on the occasion and threw light on the life & achievements of the founder of the Home Rule League, Dr. Anni Besant. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi).
1920: Sindh Khilafat celebrates ‘Election Boycott Week’. It is first day and public meetings are held in the length and breadth of Sindh to aware the people that election is some sort of an opportunity to be availed by Government to purchase loyalties. (Source: The Dail Alwahid, Karachi).
1922: Kambar Khilafat Committee elects its office-bearers and they are: Moulvi Ghulam Sidik (President), Syed Hassan Shah (Vice President), Haji Muhammad Usman (Secretary), Gul Muhammad Pathan (Joint Secretary) and Muhammad Essa (Treasurer).
1930: Shahnawaz Khan Bhutto is given At Home by Sardar Wahid Bux Bhutto at Gandhi Garden of Karachi. While speaking on the occasion, Shahnawaz Khan said that the case of separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency will be presented in the Round Table Conference and he is leaving for London very soon. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1940: Sir Sikandar Hayat Khan, addressing a gathering at Nuh says that Gandhi was among the first Indians to denounce Hitler’s acts and to declare that his sympathy lay entirely on the side of Britain in this war. Since that declaration was made the Congress had been changing its position from time to time until at last Gandhi had formulated his demand for freedom. (Source: Annual Indian Register, Vol-11, 1940).
1945: The meeting of the Sindh Muslim League Parliamentary Board is held at Hyder Manzil, Karachi with G.M.Syed in Chair. It is attended by Sir Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah, Mir Ghulam Ali, Pir Illahi Bux; K.B. Khuhro; Syed Khair Shah and Agha Ghulam Nabi Pathan. 70 applications are received for 35 seats. The meeting proved to be division of the Board. Sir Ghulam Hussain left the meeting in protest and headed a separate meeting at Khuhro’s residence. Mir Ghulam Ali , Pir Illahi Bux and attended the meeting. (Source: G.M.Syed’s book ‘Nai Sindh Lai Jidojuhud’)
1947: Parsram, an Assistant to Sindh Chief Minister is arrested on grounds that he was possessing secret documents. (Source: Newspapers).
1950: New Department is established by the federal Government for Migrants’ affairs. (Source: ibid).
1955: All involved in Rawalpindi Conspiracy case are released. (Source: Newspapers).
1977: Zia postpones elections and impose ban on all kinds of political activities. (Source: Newspapers).
1982:Lawyers’ Conventions held in various cities demand restoration of basic rights of citizens. Hafiz Lakho and other lawyers are arrested. (Source: Newspapers).

 

2^nd  October

1835: Colonel Pottenger informs his Government that he has received some secret messages from Sindh Rulers and he intends to depute Lieutenant Burns to proceed to Hyderabad in this regard. (Source: letter No.70).
1919: Deputation of Larkano Khilafat leaders consisting of Seth Khudadad Surahio and Syed Muhammad Shah meet Haji Amir Ali Lahori, the President of Larkano Municipality to get permission for holding fucction to celebrate ‘Khilafat Day’ in Municipal area on 19th of October. Haji Amir Ali Lahori, who is also president of ‘Anjuman Islam’, Larkano, not only refuses to grant permission and ask them to avoid gathering people for anti-British Government purpose. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi).
1922: Bhagwandas, local Congress Activist of Larkano is awarded 12 months imprisonment under 108 CPC for extending his cooperation to Khilafat Committee and participating in Non Co-Operation Movement. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi).
1929: Sindh Congress celebrates birthday of Gandhi. Processions are taken out and public meetings are held. (Source: Sindh Observer).
1934: The Parliamentary Committee of the British Parliament recommends that Sindh should be separated from Bombay Presidency. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi).
1945: Over 300 Nationalist Muslims from all over Sindh assemble in a conference at Karachi, and decide to create a new party to present a united front against the Muslim League during the election and create new political life among Muslim masses in Sindh. (Source: Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1945).
1957: Pakistan Security Act to remain enact for more one year. Government issues Notification. (Source: Government Notification).
1959: Muhajir Basti is established at Hyderabad. (Source: Newspapers).
1990: Due to disturbance in court area at Lahore, Reference against Benazir Bhutto is not heard. Defence Counsel of Banazir alleges that police present in civil clothes is responsible for violence. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

 

3^rd  October

1922: A public meeting is held at Shahdadkot by local branch of the Khilafat Committee. Speakers condemn anti-Islam & anti-Turk policy of the Government and they ask people to take part in the politics and get rid of British Government. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi).

1939: Larkano says Big No to declare holiday and celebrate Birthdays of Jinnah, Gandhi and Tilk and other leaders. This may kindly be noted that in the light of resolution passed on the evev of Sindh Districts Local Boards Conference [24^th Sept], the president of Self-Government Institute made request to all District Local Boards for celebration of Birthdates and declaring holidays on those events.(Source: Newspapers).

1941: When the ‘Indus Commission’ met at Simla, Sir B.N.Rau, chairman, suggested for the consideration of the parties that Sindh’s objections regarding the Bhakra Dam be withdrawn or modified and the dam be allowed to be erected, provided expressed stipulations were laid down that quantities of water authorized to be withdrawn would be subject to modification if and when Sindh’s apprehensions turned out to be true. Both parties agreed to the suggestion.

1950: Allam Mashrqui, founder of Khaksar Tahrik is arrested. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Khaksar Tahrik’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1955: The Governor-General, Iskandar Mirza gives assent to the ‘Establishment of West Pakistan-One-Unit-Bill,1955, passed by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on 30^th of September 1955. (Source: Newspapers).

1971: Russian president Nikolai Podgorny warns India and Pakistan against going to war to settle their dispute over the East Pakistan. (Source: ibid).

1992: New World Order will not work, says African National Congress President Dr.Nelson Mandela, who reaches Karachi. (source: Newspapers).

1996: Benazir Bhutto addresses U.N. General Assembly, calls for multilateral talks on Asian Security and proposes world conference on South Asia. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1998: Pakistan and India expel each others’ High Commission staffs on espionage charges. (Source: Newspapers).

 

 

4^th  October

1847: His Highness Mir Ali Murad Khan congratulates R.K.Pringle on his appointment as Sindh Commissioner and offers friendship and due cooperation. The letter is sent through Resident posted in Khairpur. (Source: letter No.73).
1855: The Assistant Commissioner for Jageers recommends the case for grant of Jageers to the following in Karachi Taluka: Malik Sardar Khan Noomrio, Malik Jeand Kan Noomrio; Malik Alladad Gabol , Datto Gabol and Piru Gabol. (Source: letter No.19).
1920: Rais-ul-Muhajreen Jan Muhammad Junijo shares his experience and observations about migration of Sindhis to Afghanistan. The briefing meeting is arranged by Larkano District Khilafat Committee and it is attended by Moulana Muhammad Sadik of Khada, Abdul Jabbar Advocate, Shaikh Abdul Aziz; Pir Mithal Shah of Thullah; Pir Fatih-u-ddin, Pir Rooh-ul-Qusus; Pir Muhammad Mustafa; Moulvi Muhammad Aqil Aqli; Moulvi Muhammad Ali; Pir Noor-u-ddin; Seth Khudadad Surahio; Seth Abdul Razaq; Seth Ahmad-u-ddin; Rahim Bux Advocate; Hari Sing Advocate; Seth Gobind Bux; Tahilram editor of ‘Larkano Gazette’ and Seth Tanwardas. The meeting is presided over by Moulana Taj Mahmood Amroti. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid,Karachi).
1947: Khairpur Mirs and Bahawalpur states announce their accession to Pakistan (Source: Newspapers).
1948: Moulana Moudoodi, founder of Jamait-i-Islami is arrested under Pakistan Safety Act. (Source: Newspapers).
1975: Beginning of new era between Bangladesh and Pakistan with diplomatic relations.Once part to each other, are now free and independent friend countries. (Source: Newspapers).

 

5^th  October

1839: Lieutenant Leckie writes to inform Lieutenant White Lock at Thatta that he was unable to hire boats for conveying grain with the army as the boatmen refused. (Source:letter of 5^th October)

1947: Ten thousand Indian Muslim migrants reach today in Pakistan from Delhi, Jullender and Fatihgarh. (Source: Official Press Note).

1948: Din Muhammad is appointed Sindh Governor. (Government Notification).

1953: Muslim League Parliamentary party approves Prime Minister Bogra’s formula of two national languages i.e Urdu and Bengali. (Source: ibid).

1964: While addressing public gathering at Lahore, Fatima Jinnah says that Pakistan was created to provide equal opportunities to Muslims, but they are being deprived of their fundamental and political rights. (Source: Newspapers).

1969: Socialism is best method to resolve problems of common people, says Moulana Bhashani, leader of the National Awami Party. (Source: Newspapers).

1970: Khan Abdul Qayoom Khan and Mian Mumtaz Doultana opposed Bhutto and his political philosophy. Khan Qayoom blames Bhutto is working for civil war in the name of Socialism. Whereas Doultana says that in 1965, Bhutto became high-risk for Pakistan (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1998: Army Chief, General Jehangir Karamat proposes setting up of a National Security Council. Statement stuns government.(Source: Newspapers).

1999: Ehtesab bench of Lahore High Court issues non-bailable warrants for arrest of Benazir Bhutto. (Soure: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

 

6^th  October

Part 1

Beera Khan Jakhrani and Pir Nooruddin, both of Upper Sindh are granted Jageer to the extent of 300 beeghas and 200 beeghas respectively.
1934: The Collector of Larkano invites attention of the Larkano District Board to the anti – social activities being performed on the occasion of Melas and Anniversaries of the late Pirs and Saints and advise to draft some sort or Rules to stop such activities. The LDLB appoints Committee for this purpose. It consists of Muhammad Ayub Khuhro, Ahmad Bux Bhutto and Pirbhdas Tolani.
1947: Karachi is connected with all provincial capitals with flight service.
1950: Liaquat Ali Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan also becomes the President of the Pakistan Muslim League.

Part 2

1958: Khan of Kalat, Mir Ahmad Yar Khan, is taken into preventive detention by the Govt. of Pakistan.
1973: Parliament extends emergency. Opposition’s protest bycott begins.
1988: Party – based elections on schedule. Supreme Court gives verdict in Benazir Bhutto’s constitutional petition.
1990: Lahore High Court issues contempt notice to PPP leaders for hooliganism in the court on October 2.
1992: Sindh Local Bodies are dissolved.
1993: General elections are held. People cast their votes for the time in five years.
2001: President General Pervez Musharraf gets extension in his tenure as the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) for unspecified period.

 

7^th  October

Part 1

1843: The Secretary to Govt. of India, J.Thomason writes to the Secretary to the Govt. of Bombay to contact Sindh Governor and request him to convey to Bombay the ladies of the households of the Ex – Amirs of Sindh.
1845: Darya Khan Thoro, Jagerdar of the Karachi District is dead and the Sindh Commissioner recommends that the Jageer be restored to his son Jaffar Khan.
1885: Literary gathering is arranged at Mex Denso Hall, Karachi and the topic ‘Merriage in Childhood’ is discussed. The sitting is arranged by Max Denso Hall Literary Society and Principal speaker was P.Ardesher, Secretary of the Society.
1920: A big public meeting is held at Hyderabad by Khilafat Committee. Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi, Qazi Asadullah Shah of Tukhar, Moulvi Abdullah and Seth Aminuddin speak on the occasion.

Part 2

1955: The Consultative Committee of the Anti – One Unit West Pakistan Convention meets at Karachi with Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan in chair. Important participants are Pir of Manki Sharif, Khan Abdul Samad Khan Achakzai, Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi, G.M.Syed and Hyder Bux Jatoi. The Resolution is passed disapproving the One – Unit Scheme.
1958: The President of Pakistan, Iskandar Mirza, proclaims Martial Law through out the country, abrogating the Constitution, dismissing governments, disolving all assemblies and abolsing all political parties. Army Chief Gen.Muhammad Ayub is appointed Chief Martial Law Administrator.
1993: Thirteen former ministers of Nawaz Sharif cabinet are among the losers and most of them belong to Punjab. MQM boycotted the National Assembly polls, decides to go for polls in Provincial Assembly.

 

8^th  October

Part 1

1838: The communication between Captain Burns and Colonel Pottenger reveals that they are getting tough time from the people of Sindh and even are sure about the desired response from Rulers. They intend to get Bukkar fort on loan and purchase grain, but it has become very difficult task.
1913: Sindh Hilal Ahmar, in its Annual Report, advises Sindhi Muslims to support Ghulam Muhammad Bhurgri’s Cess Bill, establish Bank, open Orphan Houses and found at least one Newspaper in Sindh.
1922: A big public meeting is held at Thul, by the local branch of the Khilafat Committee, in which Govt’s policy regarding Turkey and even about India and Indian people is condemned.
1938: It is truning point in the political history of British Sindh. The first sitting of the Sindh Provincial Muslim League is held at Karachi. It starts with recitation from Quran by Hafiz Ali Muhammad of Dhighri. Quaid -i- Azam presides.

 

9^th  October

 

 

10^th  October

 

 

11^th  October

1849: The Collector of Hyderabad requests Sindh Commissioner that Police Lines be removed from Hyderabad Contonment limits.
1851: The Bombay Govt. approves adopting of Captain Stack’s Arabic character for Sindhi Script.
1854: The Assistant Commissioner for Jageers compiles report by whom grants for money and grain were received in Talpur’s Govt. in the Shikarpur City and Collectorate. He has identified 42 grants. This list might be preserved in Sindh Archives in File No.250 of 1847 – 57.
1886: The Committee formed for the establishment of the College in Sindh, decides the subjects to be taught and strength of staff to be appointed. Dayaram Jethmal remained absent as he was taking efforts to establish the college in private sector. Among others present were G.M.Macpherson (Acting Commissione), E.T.Candy (Judicial Commissioner), Colonel R.Grawford (Collector),Rev. Bambridge, K.B. Faiz Muhammad etc.

 

12^th  October

 

 

13^th  October

Part 1

1938: 4 – day Sindh Provincial Muslim Party ended last night.. After its conclusion, Quaid -i- Azam undertakes a tour into Sindh’s interior to establish league branches and popularize the League cause among the rural masses. He visited Larkano, Jabobabad and other cities.
1939: All the Muslim agitator, activists and dictators detained in connection with Masjid Manzalgah Restoration Movement are released by the Sukkur District authorities without any condition.
1947: Joint Supreme Command of Armed Forces of India and Pakistan is dissolved.
1954: An Officer of the British Security Services, is appointed by the Pakistan Govt. to conduct further investigation into the assassination of Liaquat Ali Khan. This may kindly be noted the in Benazir Bhutto assassination case, services of the same department of the same country were also availed, but in both cases findings of investigation were not made public.

Part 1

1965: Pakistan co – sponsored in the U.N, a resolution on Rhodesia, is adopted by the General Assembly. The resolution condemns Rhodesian authorities for an intended attempt to seize independence by illegal means in order to perpetuate the minority rule in Southern Rhodesia. This may kindly be noted the Sindh Peoples Local Bodies Bill was opposed by Sindhis on the same doubt that in Southern Sindh Rhodesia like move is taking place.
1989: U.S voices concern over Pakistan’s nuclear programme despite certification of U.S President.
1993: Benazir Bhutto calls on Acting President and Caretaking Prime Minister to convince that PPP – PML (J) Alliance is in a comfortable position to form its governments at Centre and Provinces.
1996: At a high – level meeting President, Prime Minister and all Chief Ministers decide to impose tax on agriculture income at a uniform rate ‘to meet demands of the World Bank and IMF’.

 

14^th  October

1955: Sindh re – loses her provincial status. It was in 1847, when Sindh lost its provncial status of only four years and was separated from Bombay Presidency with provincial status in 1936 and today West Pakistan Province comes into existence. Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani is appointed its Governor and Dr.Khan Sahib will be the first Chief Minister of the West Pakistan. East Bengal is renamed as East Pakistan.
1958: Sindh Hari Committee is dissolved.
1961: Camel – men of Karachi, Bashir, reaches America as the guest of Vice President Johnson.
1972: Constitutation Conference to be held on 17th of October. PPP Govt sends invitations to the leaders of the Parliamentary parties.
1977: PPP Leader Begam Ashraf Abbasi is put under house arrest in Valid.

 

15^th  October

Part 1

1835: Colonel Pottenger deputes Lieutenant Burns to visit Hyderabadi Mirs and direct him that differences between Hyderabadi and Khairpuri Mirs be kept in mind and that situation be availed in the interests of our own government.
1892: The Sindh Commissioner, Evans James chairs the function of the opening ceremony of the building of the Sindh Arts College. The college is renamed today as Dayaram Jethmal Sindh college (D.J.S. college). The actual cost of the construction of the building is Rs.1,86,514 of which the govt. paid Rs.97193. J.Strachan, the Engineer of Karachi Municipality prepared a design for the building.
1939: The Working Committee of the Sindh Provincial Muslim League meets at Karachi to discuss Masjid Manzalgah issue and prepare stratgey for launching movement.

Part 2

1947: Urdu Journalism starts with ‘Jang’. The issue of the paper is published from Karachi with Ghazi Inam Nabi as its editor.
1950: Kazi Muhammad Akbar is disqualified for five years from taking part in politics.
1951: Students will be imparted military training from the coming academic year. Next government in Sindh will be of the Muslim League, says Kazi Fazulullah, Sindh Chief Minister.
1952: India is not happy with the status of minorities in East Bengal. Asks Pakistan Govt. to ensure and protect their rights there.
1955: Portfolios of the first ever One – Unit (West Pakistan) cabinet are notified. Ayub Khuhro gets ministries of Finance, Trade, Industries, Communication, Works and Settlements of migrants. Well paid for task completed.

 

16^th  October

1951: The month of October has proved itself as an expensive and ugly month of ugly politibal changes in Pakistan. It starts showing its colours today. Prime Minister of Pakistan, Liaquat Ali Khan is assassinated at Rawalpindi. Assailant, Said Akbar is put to death by the mob. 
1962: It is a protest day in Pakistan. Western arms aid to India is condemned at large.
1964: Pakistan, Iran and Turkey sign an agreement for the abolition of visa.
1972: Islamic ministers discuss Pakistan – Bangladesh reconciliation in the U.N.O
1974: Kabul regime is behind the bomb blasts and trouble in Baluchistan, says Z.A.Bhutto, Prime Minister.
1993: PPP nominates Syed Abdullah Shah for Sindh Chief ministership.

 

17^th  October

1918: Sindh Home Rule League protests against the decision of the Govt. of india, not to allow a Congress – League deputation to proceed to England.
1919: Sindh observes Khilafat Day. Larkanians set an example. Here the bigest gathering is presided over by Advocate Ghulam Ali and attended by Jan Muhammad Junijo, Seth Khudadad, Pir Turab Ali Shah, Pir Mithal Shah and hunderds of Pirs and Moulvis. Nawab of Lahori, K.B. Isran and Shahnawaz Bhutto did level best to stop it, but Khilafatis did it.
1933: The meeting of the Dow Committee is held at Karachi to suggest administrative steps for Sindh after her separatiom from Bombay Presidency. Seth Haji Abdullah Haroon, K.B. Khuhro, Qazi Abdul Rahman, E.L.Price, Hiranand Khemsing and others attend.

 

18^th  October

1838: It is the beging of the end of Talpur rule in Sindh. Govt. of India has decided to send troops to Sindh with multiy purpose task. Colenol Pottenger reports his Govt. that he was making arrangements for provision of carriages and river boats for Bombay troops and also suggests that Viccur would be the best point for disembarkatinn of the troops.
1929: The veteran leader of the ‘Liberal Party’, The Right Honurable V.V.S.Sastri arrives in Karachi.
1937: Dr.Hemandas Wadhvani replaces Mukhi Gobindram, who resigned as Sindh Minister.
1939: Kazi Fazulullah is arrested at Ruk station in connection with Masjid Manzalgah issue. He was on way to Sukkur.

 

19^th  October

Part 1

1838: Captain Burns informs his Govt. that he have delivered to Mir Rustam Khan the letters from Governor – General and Shah Shuja -ul- Mulk and have explained to him the object of Govt. in restoring Shah Shuja -ul- Mulk to his kingdom and informed him the Governor – General desires Mir to extend his cooperation in this regard and shall pay share of the tribute to Shah Shuja. Captain Burns also informs his Govt. that he also entered a long conversation with regard to Rojhan.
1947: It is official told that in a few days the number of the Indian Muslim migrant is as under: Twelve Trains (Today), 3250 ( yesterday),5058 (Day after yesterday), 33200 (on 14th) and 101000 on 13th of October.

Part 2

1957: The World Bank makes a loan of ¤ 31,000.000 to enable Pakistan to cover the foreign exchange cost for expansion of its railway.
1972: Partial strike is observed in Karachi Industrial area to protest against police firing and killing of four workers.
1986: One million plots to be distributed among shelterless families, Junijo launches Seven – Marla free housing Scheme near Faisalabad. In Sindh, this Scheme provided golden chance to local land – mafia and influential people to make handsome earning out of it.
1991: During clean up operation in interior Sindh 24 bandits are killed and 5 arrested.
1993: Benazir Bhutto is elected leader of house by 121 votes, Nawaz Sharif got 72 votes. JUI and PIF members abstain.

 

 

 

20^th  October

1838: The Govt. of India informs Colonel Pottenger that all the troops are being despatched to Karachi by Sea and that orders would be issued by the Military Department for sending Lieutenant Treshire and Ramsay in ‘S.S. Polinurus’ for purpose of enquiry into sources of the country.
1849: There is some one Mirza Agha from Sindh, who was appointed as British Agent at Shiraz. Today, his valuable services rendered for British interests, are appreciated and recorded by Colonel F.Farrant.
1918: A political public meeting is held by The Home Rule League in Karachi and on this occasion 51th Birthday anniversary of Gandhi is also celebarated. This may kindly be noted that Home Rule League was the most popular, active and functional in Sindh much before Congress and Muslim League.

 

21^st  October

Part 1

1845: The Commissioner of Sindh is directed that who so ever could prove that he made his Salam on 24th of May of this year, the right of Jageer will be restored to him. The Jageer of Syed Ali Akbar shah is restored to him by the Collector of Hyderabad, under this policy.
1854: Commanding Officer, Sindh Division request Govt. that Buldings at points alongwith the whole line of the river Indus be constructed, or improved where already existing, as they are important for so many reasons.
1928: In a public meeting held by the Congress and other parties with Naraindas Anandji in chair, it is decided the 1000 volunters will stage protest against the Simon Commission. Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi and Mir Muhammad Baloch address on the occasion.

Part 2

1947: 69,000 Indian Muslim migrants arrive, announces the Govt. 
1954: The U.S.A announces to make available to Pakistan in current fiscal year about ¤ 105, 000,00 in Economic Aid. Any N.G.0/Non Govt. Research Oragnisation must conduct research to find that 1) How much loan/Aid has been received so for and 2) What is its province – wise utilization. Results will be amazing one.
1961: President Ayub anaugurates first atomic energy research and training centre, in Lahore.
1972: Mairaj Muhammad Khan, Central Minister for State resigns and accuses PPP Govt. of being anti – labour. 
1992: Benazir launches PDA’s Out – Nawaz movement.
1998: India rejects Pakistan’s no – war pact proposal being conditional in the resolution of Kashmir dispute.

 

22^nd  October

Part 1

1838: The attitude, approach and response of Mir Noor Muhammad is discussed between Colonel Pottenger and Captain Burns through letters. Colonel Pottenger is of view that Mir had no effect in turning him from his purpose .
1847: The Govt. of India through Bombay Govt . provides Sindh Commissioner important instructions and copies of circulers to be followed for smooth running of the Sindh administration. The number of circulars is more than fifty. Some of them are Service Code, Prohibition of forced labour (Chher), Illegality of importation of Slaves, Position of Jageedars etc.
1938: Sindh Provincial Muslim League Conference brought Sindh Muslim League leaders nearer to other leaders of the party. Today, All – India Muslim is requested by Sindh Muslim League to provide list alongwith postal addresses of brances for interaction and contacts.

Part 2

1947: Twenty three thousand Indian Muslims reach Pakistan.
1953: Pakistan Muslim League Parliamentary Party decides that the Head of the state of Pakistan will be a Muslim.
1983: Jamait -i- Islami holds very important talks with Zia.
1989: All Pakistan Newspapers Society calls upon four provincial Chief Ministers to protest newspaper offices, bureaus in the face of frequent attacks.
1990: Sixty – eight workers of Al – Zulfkar are blamed as terroirsts and arrested.
1992: PPP top brass has links with terrorist organisation Al – Zulfkar, Ministers tell National Assembly.
1993: Mian Tufail, former Chief and member of Jamait -i- Islami Shoora resigns due to differences with Kazi Hussain Ahmad.

 

23^rd  October

1932: Hindu Maha Sabha agrees to include the issue of the separation of Sindh as an item of agenda of the Unity Conference. However, terms the decision of the Round Table Conference of accepting the principle of separation as exparte.
1938 : The meeting of the Anjuman Fida -i- Islam is held at Kambar with Moulana Mir Muhammad Naorangi in chair. The British policy towards Palestine is condemned and rejected. On this occasion Palestine Support Committees are formed for taluka and city.
1990: Jam Sadiq makes forward block in PPP.
1992: Army operation Clean – Up in Sindh to continue. Decision is taken in Islamabad.

 

24^th  October

954: Ghulam Muhammad, the Governor – General, dissolves the Constituent Assembly. Muhammad Ali Bogra is appointed Prime Minister of Pakistan, who is sworn in to head 8 – member cabinet.
1957: During a meeting with Malik Feroz Khan Noon, U.S Secretary of state, assures him that U.S.A would support Pakistan if it were ever attacked. (The assurance indicates the pressure for bringing changes in foreign policy with special reference to U.S.S.R and India)
1958: President Iskandar Mirza constitutes a 12 – man Central Cabinet with Ayub Khan as Prime Minister. Z.A.Bhutto is also included as the minister.
1996: Eleven policemen are arrested in Mir Murtaza Bhutto murder case.

 

25^th  October

Part 1

1838: Colonel Pottenger informs his Govt. that Mir Noor Muhammad is trying to enter into alliance with Persia and Russia and he is avoiding to rely on British Govt. However, Mir Muhammad has refused to be a partner to such a measure. 
1847: The Collector of Shikarpur informs Sindh Govt. that all Bugti refugees have surender except Islam Khan and Dotal Moondrani Bugti, robber has been captured by Adujant Alam Khan.
1849: Major Jacob requests Commissioner that many men of the border force were suffering from fever and for the protection of the Northern Frontier, detachment of the Sindh Horse at present serving in Punjab should be ordered back to Upper Sindh.

Part 2

1922: A public meeting is held at village Gul Muhammad Tunio by the local branch of the Khilafat Committee. It is chaired by Moulvi Ghulam Hussain and addressed by Hafiz Abdullah.
1971: President Yahya sends his proposal to the U.N.O Secretary General for withdrawal of forces, appointment of neutral observers to minimize Indo – Pak tension.
1972: China accuses the Soviet Union of aggression to dismember Pakistan.
1989: Nawaz Sharif and Altaf Hussain pledge to unseat Benazir. Both address press conference in Karachi.
1990: Election results reveal that PDA is routed in Punjab, Sindh majority is cut down. Veterans Pir Pagaro, Wali Khan, Nawabzado Nasrullah and Asghar Khan lose. IJi gets 104 and PDA wins 45 seats in National Assembly.
2000: NAB unveils $ 1.5 billion assets of Benazir Bhutto and Asif Ali Zardari

 

26^th  October

Part 1

1838: Captain Burns provides to Colonel Pottenger a copy of letter written by Mir Noor Muhammad to Mir Rustom khan exhibiting his faithlethness and disposition towards the British Govt. 
1849: Lord Bishop of Calcutta is made custodian of Churches and burial grounds and fees received for permission to errect Mural Tablets in churches is put on his disposal.
1853: Govt. decides that as per previous practice obtainable under Talpurs’ Govt. Jageerdars shall be required to provide labour for repairs of roads. 
1940: Sir Shahnawaz is due to visit development work done by the District Local Board Larkana and for this purpose Rs.97 are sanctioned by the Board for expenditure.

Part 2

1968: Pakistan shows willingness to have a ‘no – war pact ‘ with India provided it is accompanied by other pact defining the proceedure where by India and Pakistan can resolve problems that exist between two.
1974: Soviet Union agree to provide 228 million roubles for the Steel Mill to be established.
1989: PPP Minster Tariq Magsi quits to support opposition. All opposition MNAs sign ‘no – trust’ move against Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.
1990: U.S terms election in Pakistan fair and sees no malpractices in it.
1996: Road Link between Islamabad and the rest of the country is cut of to foil Jamait -i- Islami’s sit – in strike . President Laghari is also not happy with PPP Govt. that he is not being sent Cabinet decisions. Strike is observed through out country on the call of PML – led opposition against Benazir Govt.

 

27^th  October

Part 1

1843: Charles Napier sending letter from Karachi apprises the Governor – General of the situation he faced in Sindh. He writes that ‘20,000 men under Mir Sher Muhammad were within a march of my camp. I had the magazines and hospital full of wounded men, to guard on the banks of the Indus. I had six sovereign princes in my camp, intriguing as hard as they could to arrange an attack upon my camp… I had an immense treasure to guard…Zenanas were about 800 powerful Balochees well armed.’ 
1857: Sindh Commissioner informs all Heads of independent States of the fall of Delhi and relief of Lucknow by Generals Havelock and Outram that occured oe 20th and 25th October respectively.
1859: Sindh Commissioner prescribes procedure to be adopted in dealing with persons of Kelat territory committing offences within British territory.

Part 2

1958: Maj. Gen. Iskandar Mirza relinquishes his office of Presidentship and hands over all powers to Gen. Muhammad Ayub, who ruled country for more than a decade.
1959: Gen. Ayub becomes the Field Marshal and Promulgates the Basic Democracies Order providing the constitution of Basic Democratic Institution ranging fron the Union Council level to Provincial Development Advisory Councils.
1989: No -Confidence motion agains Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto is moved. Voting will be on November, 2. 
1996: Jamait -i- Islami sit -in effort is made to fizzle out in Islamabad aimed heavy teargassing and baton charges.
2000: Accountability Court issue non – bailable arrest warrants of Benazir Bhutto.

 

28^TH  October

1933: Reforms office of the Govt. of India constitutes ‘Sindh Administrative Enquiry Committee’ so as to suggest administrative steps for Sindh after it will be a separate Province in 1936. H.Dow is its chairman, whereas H.B. Labrick is its Secretary. The committee consists of 7 members including K.B.Khuhro and Haji Abdullah Haroon.
1947: 98,0300 Indian Muslims arrive. It speaks of un – matched migration at large scale.
1958: Ayub promulgates the Presidential Cabinet Order, according to which the cabinet will have no Prime Minister and it would work directly under president.
1998: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif demands MQM handover persons allegedly involved in the assassination of Hakim Muhammad Saeed. IS IT NOT AMAZING THAT IN THIS COUNTRY PRIME MINISTERS CAN ONLY DEMAND AND NOT TO TAKE PROPER ACTION.

 

29^th  October

Part 1

1838: Mir Rustam Khan is approached to enter into negotiations for a separate treaty from Hyderabad and similar to Bahawalpur.
1939: Camels of the East India Co. Govt . are snatched by Sarwar Khan Lohano from the Kafla near Shikarpur. Taqi Shah, the Governor of Shikarpur is approached for help and complaint is made with Talpur Govt. of Hyderabad.
1847: Brigadier Dundas is directed by the Govt. of Bombay that he is responsible for the protection of the country and has to avoid to interfere from civil adminstration of Sindh.
1922: Sindh League of Progress is formed in Karachi. Harchandrai Vishindas is elected as its President.

Part 2

1928: Sindh Khilafat Conference is held at Sukkur. It is a big political event attended by thousads of people.
1938: Very amazing request is made by Larkano District School Board. The Director of Public Instruction (Education) is requested not to conduct Committee (Final) Examination for three years, because Degree holders are asking for employment. 
1947: More 18500 Indian Muslim migrants reach today.
1955: In a meeting held at Karachi, it is decided to form ‘Sindh Anti – One – Unit Front’. The meeting is attended by Zulfkar Ali Bhutto, G.M.Syed, Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi, Hyder Bux Jatoi, Kazi Faiz Muhammad, Abdul Hameed Jatoi, Ghulam Mustafa Bhurgri etc.
1999: Vital national objectives do not allow me to give time table for the return of democracy in the country, says Musharraf. !

 

30^th  October

Part1

1838:Colonel Pottenger directs Captain Burns not to negotiate the treaty with Khairpur ruler, because keeping in mind great dnubts about Mir’s sincerity with our government, a new treaty will be prepared and sent later on.
1848: Captain Remy is assigned task of carrying out work on the Trignnmetrical Survey of Sindh and the Bombay Govt. asks Sindh Commissioner to take care of him.
1875: E.M.H.Fulton, Educational Inspector of Sindh, notifies that the High School and Anglo – Vernacular School teachers drawing a monthly salary of less than Rs.50 shall pass an examination in Devanagri – Sindhi by May 1876.
1920: Sindh observes complete hartal on the call of the Sindh Khilafat Committee. Hindus and Muslims take equal part.

Part2

1947: 35,000 migrants arrive.
1989: Current move of No – Trust against Benazir is part of democratic process, says Chief of Army staff Gen. Aslam Beg.
1996: Four army officers convicted of coup attempt, are awarded various terms of rigorious imprisonment. They include Gen. Zaheerul Islam, Brig. Mustansir Billah, Col. M.Azad Mihnas & Col. Inayatullah.
1998: Governor’s rule is imposed in Sindh, provincial govt. is dismissed for an indefinate period. Nawaz Sharif hopes that his will weed out terrorism.
2000: Sindh High Court upholds life sentence of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, and rejects death appeal by prosecution, dismisses deposed Prime Minister’s appeal against conviction.

 

31^st  October

Part 1

1835: Dr.Heddle has been assigned duty by his Govt. to negotiate with Sindh rulers in conection with survey of river Sindh.
1838: Mir Mubark Khan conveys warning to Captain Burns through his minister that his activities are found against the sovereign state and he must mind his business.
1916: The meeting of the District Local Board Larkano is held with C.M. Bekar, collector in chair. It is reveals that in Sindh, District Local Boards were most important forum and education, water supply and communication (roads & bridges) and health were their essential priorties. Meetings were held six monthly and were attended by all Dy.Collectors and Members without excuse. Elected and nominated members those attended today’s meeting are: Shah Muhammad Lahori, Diwan Moolchand of Tayab, Dhani Bux Jatoi, Qaim Khan Shaikh, Bhojraj Paromal of Sehwan, Abdul Haq Bhutto, Dost Muhammad Thebo, Kazi M.Alam and seven others.

Part 2

1919: Sindh Sudeshi Sabha is established in Sindh. The Aims & Objects are to promote local industry, give boost to home economy and reincarate love for country.
1923: Sindh Khilafat Collected Rs.3,36,588 in 49 months. It provided Rs.35607 to Central Khilafat Committee, sent Rs. 210909 to Ghazi Kamal Pasha, and Rs.25000 to Samarna. Today its ballance is Rs.12703.
1928: Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto, president of the Sindh Muhammadan Association, presents Memorandam to the Bombay Governor, who is on Sindh visit. The steps for the betterment of Jageedars and separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency is requested.
1933: Hindu – Muslim Unity Conference is held at Hyderabad. Major issues are discussed.
1936: Yesterday, Sindh United Party was formed, but it ended with differences about nomination on key posts. Today, Sindh Muslim Political Party is formed by Sir Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah and Muhammad Ayub Khuhro.

Part 3

 

1947: Gilgat province of Kashmir State revolts against the Dogra regime.
1975: Supreme Court unanimously upholds the dissolution of National Awami Party. It is not reconciled to the existence of Pakistan.
1990: PML names Nawaz Sharif as Prime Minister.
1994: Justice Rafiq Tarar of Supreme Court retires. Protests against some recent happenings in Judicary.

SEPTEMBER EVENT DATES                                      

 

1^st  September

1843: Following appointments are made by the new British Government of Sindh: Sukhramdas (Brother of Naumal, as Mukhtyarkar of Ghorabari), Diwan Chandiram of Tilti (Mukhtyarkar of Sehwan), Diwan Pohomal of Thatta (Mukhtyarkar of Laki), Diwan Jethmal of Hyderabad (Mukhtyarkar of Manjhand), Munshi Lalchand of Thatta (Mukhtyarkar of Jherk), Assomal Munshi of Thatta (Mukhtyarkar of Thatta), Bharimal (Mukhtyarkar of Sakro) and Hassomal Kardar of Petaro. 
1851: His Highness Mir Ali Murad Khan of Khairpur is facing unwanted treatment from new rulers of Sindh. Shaikh Ali Hassan, ex-minister is encouraged to make petitions about Mir Ali Murad Khan and the Collector of Shikarpur is assigned duty to call upon Shaikh Ali Hassan and submit detailed report. (Source: Letter No.1717). 
1885: Hassan Ali Effendi with cooperation of his friends forms ‘Sindh Muhammadan Association’. Prior to this he was an active leader of ‘Sindh Sabha’, but due to his serious differences with Diwan Dayaram Jethmal and Sadhu Hiranand, he left ‘Sindh Sabha’ and opted for separate path. Sindh Muhammadan Association established ‘Sindh Madressah-tul-Islam’ and remained active political party till 1936. (Source:Dr.Mumtaz Bukhari’s Ph.D thesis).
1909: Sindh Acting Commissioner advises the Collector of Larkano not to recommend applications of Landlords of Larkano and Ratodero for any grant but, make them belive that to serve the Government is the honour for them and they must not pray for any grant.(Source: Letter No.3456).
1921: At a big public meeting attended by about 4,000, the Ubauro Aman Sabha is formed with Diwan Girdharimal as its Chairman. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi).
1922: Local Khilafat Committees of Garhi Yaseen, Jacobabad and Ghogharo hold public meetings in respective places. (Source: Newspapers).
1939: It has been told that 14942826 people were killed in Second World War. Sindh was also badly affected by this war and our reseach scholars have not researched this topic yet.

 

 

 

2^nd  September

1846: Captain Scott, Superintendent of Canals submits his report to the Government of Sindh on the method of clearance of Canals in Sindh. He suggests that Deputy Collectors and Kardars should have opportunity to interfere with the Canal Department and labourers working on the clearance of Canals be made payment half in money and half in grain. (Source: letter No.225).
1845: Malik Boola Khan Noomrio submits his petition to the Collector of Karachi for compensation of losses sustained by him due to abolition of twon duties in Unarpur. He claims the ‘Kana’ [weighing fees] as well as ‘Dhull’ on measurement. (Source: Dy.Collector of Kotri’s letter No.257)
1857: The Government of Bombay asks Sindh Commissioner to prepare report on the ‘Commercial Fairs in Sindh and their effects on Sindhi society’. It is advised that Brigadier General Jacob be asked to give his in put. (Source: 4039).
1919: On the victory of the Allies, Karachi Munnicipality sends its resolution as a message to the Government of Bombay. It is history in a way that such type of Institutions also wanted to please Government. The Resolution reads: ‘That Karachi Municipality express profound thankfulness and heartfelt joy and tenders sincerest congratulations to His Majesty the King-Emperor on the successful termination by the Allied Nations of the gigantic World War and the conclusion of a just and glorious treaty of Peace which they trust usher in a long era of peace, prosperity, and progress throughout the world in which the city of Karachi and whole of the country will participate.’ (Source: KMC record)
1921: Vishno Sharma, editor of ‘Hindu’ is arrested under Section 124 of the Indian Penal Code for writing against the Government. He was awarded two years imprisonment in this case. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi). Sindh Journalism played a vital role in the Freedom Movement but, it has been ignored while compiling history.
1922: The Sindh Khilafat Tahreek proved to be most popular and active political party. Three important and big public functions are held in Goth Panhwar, near Nasirabad; Goth Talh and Tando Muhammad Khan. Function at Tando Muhammad Khan is presided over by Qazi Asadullah Shah. (Source: Al-Wahid, Karachi).
1924: “Hindi Sahtya Bhavan’, an organization for the progress and development of Hindi literature formed in 1912, celebrates if Annual function with T.L.Vaswani in Chair. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi).
1932: First ever ‘Sindh Bar Council’ takes birth. Election was held yesterday evening in the Judicial Commissioner’s Court premises. The Registrar is its Presiding Officer. 218 votes were recorde. Result is notified today . Mr. Dipchand Chandumal tops the list and other elected members are: Fatihchand Assudomal, Tolasing K. Advani, Kimatrai Bhojraj; Khanchand Gopaldas ; Motiram Idanmal [all from Karachi]; Parsram Tolaram Bhavnani; Gopaldas Jhamatmal,; Tejomal Hassamal and Santdas Mangharam [all from Hyderabad]. None from Sukkur and Larkano get elected. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi).

 

3^rd  September

1832: Colonel Pottenger sends letter to Lieutenant Colonel Litchfield, Commanding Sindh Force advising him some ways and means for taking action against free booters of Parkar. Provides him sme contact so as to get help/information/cooperation during expedition and informing him that strength of the enemy was estimated at 2000 fighting men and the Khosas were adherents of the Kalhora Rulers and will not bow before Talpurs are our Force and can give tough fight during expedition. That Meanas, who formed the most infamous body of Parkar robbers lived in Wands –temporary villages along the Northern edge of Parkar. (Source: letter No.164). This may kindly be noted that Thar and Parkar remained burning places for East India Company Government. Though, some of people were involed in criminal activities, but most of people like Khosas, Thakurs and Meanas gave tough time to the East India Company Government to make way for entering in Sindh. It is still untold history of our freedom movement.
1843: Government of India approves the orders of Sindh Governor that the allowances of Deputy Collectors be Rs. 700 without any special remuneration when travelling. It is also advised that uncontrolled authority of the Kardars [Mukhtyarkars] be checked properly. (Source: letter No.353).
1844: Government of India replies to the complaint made by Sindh Governor, Sir Charles Napier against Lt. Colonel Outram. The Governor is told that Outram’s conduct and his own had been placed in the hands of Government and in those of the highest authorities in England. (Source: letter of dated 3rd Sept.1844).
1921: ‘Gujrati Literary Society’, formed recently organises lecture program in the D.J.Sindh College where Professor Tridev delivers lecture on the history of Gujrati Literature.
1922: Local Khilafat Committee holds public meeting at Shah Jo Goth near Naudero. Moulvi Khuda Bux presided over the function. (Source: Al-Wahid, Karachi).
1955: For the first time people will use Sui gas. Supply to Karachi starts. (Source: Newspapers).
1964: Urdu is made official language by the Punjab University. (Source: ibid).
1971: 144 members of the East Pakistan Provincial Assembly and 44 High ranking officers from East Pakistan are asked to appear before Military Court. (Source: Newspapers).
1977: Z.A.Bhutto, ex-President, Prime Minister and Chief Martial Law Administrator is arrested in the Nawab Muhammad Ahmad murder case. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

 

4^th  September

1841: Lieutenant Terry is assigned duty to carry out the survey in Shikarpur district. (Source: letter No.918). This may kindly be note that in those days Sindh was still under rule of Talpurs, but Political Agents and Assistant Agents like Lieutenant Postans and Major Outram were given free hand to that extent that they were taking policy decisions like conducting of survey and investigating merits of Indus for navigation, etc.

1843: The Governor-General in Council asks Sir Charles Napier that one of three guns be captured  after the battle of Miani would be sent to England to be kept on the terrace at Windsor and other two to be placed at the foot of the monument at Bombay and also send fourth one which would be placed in front of the Government House at Calcutta. (Source: letter No.359).

1954: Feroz Khan Noon, Chief Minister of Punjab suggests Federation of West Pakistan. (Source: Newspapers).

1959: Basic Democracy system will ensure participation of people in power, claims President Ayub. (Source: Newspapers).

1965: The Secretary General of the U.N.O doubts a big clash between India and Pakistan. (Source: ibid).

1973: Release of political workers is inter-related with political dialogue, declares Z.A.Bhutto. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

 

5^th  Septermber

1844: Lieut. Colonel Outram had started giving tough time to Sir Charles Napier and raised very serious questions and objections on Napier’s Sindh policy before fall of Hyderabad. Today, The Governor-Genral informs Charles Napier that his appeal had been transmitted to the Home authorities and that Outram had been already called upon through the Bombay Government for an explanation of his conduct. (letter No.586).
1922: In a meeting of Religious Scholars at Shikarpur, presided over by Moulana Taj Mahood Amroti, the District branch of Sindh Jamiat-ul-Ulema is opned and Moulana Hamadullah (President), Moulvi Hafiz Noor Muhammad (Vice President), Moulvi Ali Sher (Assistant Secretary) and Moulvi Muhammad Hashim (Treasurer) are elected as its office-bearers. (Source: Al-Wahid, Karachi).
1947: riots erupts in Delhi. Thousands of Muslims take protection in old fort. (Source: Newspapers).
1951: Sindh Chief Court orders release of Ghulam Muhammad Laghari and Moulvi Azizullah Jarwar. (Source: Newspapers).
1959: Another sea port near about 90 miles away from Karachi is under consideration, says President Ayub. (Source: ibid). Perhaps closer of Suez Canal was the reason to make the country Gate-Way to Hot-Waters for Russia, China and Central Asia, and it created problems, those we are facing now a days from North to South , from Afghanistan to Balochistan.
1964: Pakistan is an independent country. We will not take dictation from any country, says Z.A.Bhutto.[Not dictation, but he got Death ]
1971: Some of Assembly Members belonging to Awami League meet Z.A.Bhutto in Karachi. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

 

6^th  September

Part 1

1838: Colonel Pottenger provides information to his Govt. that Shah Shuja – ul – Mulk has approached Talpur rulers for hissupport.
1840: One thousand and forty camels and six hundred bullocks of the East India Company Govt. has been stolen near Kahun.
1847: Baloch Sardars could not get Jageers, till debt dues are not cleared. Meanwhile their Jageers will be placed in the hands of Trutees appointed by the concerned, decidesGovt. 
1851: The Rule is promulgate to make it compulsory condition to qualify in Sindhi language for any Civil employment in Sindh Govt.
1886: In a meeting headed by Sindh Commissioner, it is decided that the college be started in Sindh as an aided institution to be managed by a committee consisting of the representatives of the subscribers, Govt. nominees and local bodies’ representatives who would contribute fund.

Part 2

1922: Karachi Social Service League makes its Annual Report public that reveal that it awarded prizes to girls students, rehabitiliated Makrani refugees who reached Karachi due to femine in Makran.
1947: Designated Prime Minister of Pakistan, Nawabzado Liaquat Ali reaches Karachi by chartered aeroplane.
1955: Major – General Iskandar Mirza is appointed as Acting Governor – General of Pakistan. 
IS IT NOT AMAZING THAT GOVERNOR – GENERALS WERE APPOINTED WITHOUT ANY DEMOCARATIC PROCEEDURE.
1965: Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan accepts Indian Govt.’s invitation for the visit of India.
1973: The action of PNA will pave way for counter – action by PPP,warns Prime Minister Z.A.Bhutto.

 

7^th  September

1886: It is decided in the meeting chaired by Sindh Commissioner that a college will be started in Sindh as an aided institution and it will be managed by a committee consisting of the representatives of the subscribers, government nominees and representatives of the local bodies who would contribute to the college Fund. (Source: Dr.Pathan and Dr.Azimushan’s Ph.D thesis)
1922: Kotri Khilafat Committee celebrates ‘Victory Day’ to pay regards to Ghazi Kamal Mustafa for his courage and leadership. (Source: Al-Wahid, Karachi).
1931: The Federal Structure Committee of the Round Table Conference meets to discuss ‘Simon Commission Report’ and ‘Nehru Report’. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1931).
1952: Punjab Kisan Conference demands abolition of Zamindari system. (Source: Newspapers).
1955: Flood and heavy rains take lives of 15 persons in Thatta. (Source: ibid)
1958: Sultan of Muscat handed over Guwadar to Pakistan as a gesture of Good-Will (Source: ibid).
1959: A commission is constituted to prepare plan for the new capital of Pakistan. (Source: ibid). It is interesting to note that change of capital indicates change of minds of people in power. On the eve of creation of Pakistan, the proposals of making Lahore or Dhaka were rejected and Karachi was selected for that purpose. Mass migration from India and mishandling of problems of Muhajreen inducted lawlessness in the city and it became difficult for ‘rulers’ to rule the country peacefully in Karachi. Hence, Karachi was thrown into fire.
1992: PDA boycotts session of the Parliament during Prime Minster’s speech. However, return back when President of Iran stood for address. (Source: Newspapers).

 

8^th  Septmeber

1838: Government of India writes to Colonel Pottenger that in view of deep dupilcity displayed by Meer Noor Muhammad Khan, his unjustifiable conduct in other respects, and owing to distracted state of unwarrantable enemity and jealousy with which he appeared to be regarded by some of the Chiefs, it was essential that a British force of 500 men should advance without delay for occupation of  Shikarpur or any other place deemed suitable for facilitating operations beyond Indus. Colonel Pottenger is also told that  Captain Burns had been deputed to visit Khairpur and if necessary to enter into new treaty with Meer guaranteeing his independence and assuring him protection of British Government against all external enemies. (Source: Letter of 8^th September 1838)

1857: Sindh Railway Company shows its desirablity for the construction of rail road to Shikarpur and Jacobabad from Sukkur. (Source: Letter No.250).

1947: Indian Muslim Employees of the Government of Pakistan attack Government House in Karachi and demand transportation of their families and relatives from India to Pakistan (Source: Newspapers).

1950: ‘Japan Peace Treaty’ is signed by representatives of 49 nations, including Pakistan. (Source: ibid).

1956: Muhammad Ali Bogra resigns as the Prime Minister of Pakistan and from Muslim League. (Source: ibid).

1964: Fatima Jinnah agrees to contest Presidential election. The decision is taken to challenge dictatorship and promote democracy. (Source: Biography of Fatima Jinnah).

1965: It is a terrible day of Indo-Pak history. India and Pakistan are fighting war between each other. (Source: Newspapers).

1972: President Bhutto meets Moulana Moudoodi and discuss political situation of the country. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1977: Z.A.Bhutto has been arrested on my orders, sufficient evidence supported me to take this decision, says Zia. (Source: Newspapers).

 

9^th  September

1842: It is much before the fall of Hyderabad and Talpurs are still rulers of Sindh. Dispute has taken place between Mir Ali Murad Khan, Mir Rustam Khan and Mir Naseer Khan. Captain Brown, British Agent has been trusted with resolving the problem. Today, he receives letter from Mir Ali Murad Khan complaining the conduct of Mir Naseer Khan. (Source: Letter of dated 9th September, 1842).
1851: The Collector of Karachi compiles report on the Ancient Monuments of the Karachi District. (Source: Letter No.1841).
1857; In Hyderabad artillerymen belonging to ‘Native Artillery Battery’ are captured by the Government. They were blamed for organizing revoult/mutiny against the Government. All face court martial and eight of them are blown away from the gun and eight others were sentenced to transportation of life. (Source: Dr.Azimusan’s Ph.D thesis).
1922: It is the first day of 2-Day Khilafat Conference held at Kambar. It is being presided over by Moulana Abdul Karim Chisti of Shikarpur. Handsome number of local Congress leaders and workers attended the conference. (Source: Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi)
1947: Karachi is made Head Quarter of the Pakistan Navy. (Source: Government Notification).
1952: One thousand Indian Muslim migrants are refused to settle in Sialkot, the city of Dreamer of Pakistan. (Source: Newspapers).
1960: Bhambhore site is excavated. Human skeletons are found. (Press Release of the Archaeological Department).
1965: Sialkot Sector is war-place between Pakistan and India. It is terrible day. (Source: Newspapers).
1974: Indian press terms action to announce Qadyanis as Non-Muslims a bold step by Bhutto Government. (Source: ‘Source-Material on the Bhutto family’, by Gul Hayat Institute).
1986: Benazir Bhutto is released. (Source: ‘Source-Material on the Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

 

10^th  September

1835: Colonel Pottenger, Political Agent in Sindh, informs his Government that Mir Noor Muhammad Khan has asked for medical officer to be sent by the Government of India to Hyderabad for his treatment. He has also promised that in future no molestation would be offered to the merchants of India trading by Indus. Pottenger also informs his Government that Mirs were in great tribulation about Ranjeetsing attacking Shikarpur. (Source: Pottenger’s letter No. 63).
1847: Mir Ali Murad Khan is returning from England to home by Trieste and Mr. Coffey is conducting/attending him. Mr. Coffey sends letter to the Government of India that Mir was not happy with the attitude of the Government of India regarding his claim and case about restoration of the rank of ‘Rais’ and of a portion of his territory. During his vist of England, Mir Ali Murad Khan submitted petition to the Queen on the subject. But, he was told that matter will be resolved by the Government of India on the investigation and report of the Sindh Commissioner. (Source: Letter No. 1847 from Secret Committee).
1920: Since the occupation of Sindh by the Government of India, Dramatic Companies visited Sindh and stage their dramas in Karachi. Today, such a company, namely ‘H.B.Waring’s Company’ has arrived at Karachi to stage dramas in English there. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi).
1921: In a public meeting held under presidency of Shahnawaz Khan Bhutto, the Ratodero Aman Sabha is formed with following office-bearers: Shahnawaz Khan Bhutto (President), Rai Bahadur Mulchand (Vice President), Diwan Bhojraj (Secretary), Hardasmal (General Secretary). A Committee of 40 members is also formed to propagate and discourage Non-Co-Operation Movement launched by Khilafat and Congress against the Government. (Source: The Daily Gazette,Karachi).
1939: In the General meeting of the Muslim League held at Dadu, in the Factory of Haji Muhammad Yaqub, Mian Shamsuddin is elected as the chairman of the branch Muslim League. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi).
1947: It is the first day of the first session of the Pakistan Constituent Assembly today. The session starts at Karachi and it is attended by 40 members from East Bengal, !7 from Punjab; 3 from NWFP; 01 from Balochistan and 4 from Sindh. Quaid-i-Azam is elected President, whereas Moulvi Tamizuddin as Deputy President. (Source: Newspapers).
1953: Sanghar is created as new District. It consists of Sanghar, Sinjhoro; Pethoro and Shadadpur talukas. (Source: Government Notification).
1974: Pakistani POWs have to face War Crime Cases at any cost, says Shaikh Mujeeb. (Source: Newspapers).
1977: Ten people are sentenced to imprisonment besides, lashing. They were involved in disturbing PNA meetings (Source: Newspapers).
1981: Detention of Benazir Bhutto is extended for another 3 months. She is sent back to Karachi. (Source: ‘Source-Material on the Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1990: PDA is formed. It consists of PPP, Muslim League (Malik Qasim Group); Tahrik-i-Istaqlal and TJFP. (Source: Newspapers). 
1991: Attack on Benazir Bhutto. Sindh Assembly rules ‘motion’ out of order. (Source: Newspapers)

 

11^th  September

1919: It is notified by the Government of India, Army Department that following persons rendered valuable services for the Government during 1st World War: Diwan Tekchand O.B.E, Indian Services (Karachi), Takurdas Jagasia (Karachi); Hotchand Jattani (Karachi); Kishorilal (Karachi); G.Rahumal (Karachi); Keharsing Jawaharsing (Zamindar), B.Naraindas (Zamindar); Ramditomal Lala Jawaharmal (Zamindar) and Vazirmal Utamsing Govinda Bux (Bar-at-Law).
1948: The father of Pakistani nation and first Governor-General of Pakistan Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah breathed his last. He was born in Jhirk, near Thatta and that time Thatta was part of the district of Karachi. It is told that he was born in Wazir Mension, Karachi. But, it is yet to be proved from the City Survey Records that either that building was built before the birth of M.A.Jinnah.
1960: It is notified by the Government that Karachi will be given status of a Division with effect from 1st of October 1960.
1965: Pakistan Army captures Khemkaran and Gadaro. War between India and Pakistan is on high peak. (Source: Newspapers).
1988: Mr.Justice (Retired) Qadiruddin replaces General (Retired) Rahimuddin as the Governor of Sindh. (Source: Government Notification).
1991: Benazir Bhutto addresses a big public meeting at Karachi and demands for formation of a National Government and holding of fair and free election. (Source: ‘Source-Material on the Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

 

12^th  September

1855: Jageer rolls in respect of Shikarpur, Ubaoro, Naushero Abro, Sukkur and Ghotki talukas are prepared by the Assistant Commissioner for Jageers. (Source: Letter No.190)
1920: Statement is issued by Rais-ul-Muhajreen Jan Muhammad Junijo from Peshawar that migration to Afghanistan by Sindhis stands stopped/suspended due to unfavourable climate and reaching of 40,000 migrants in Afghanistan. It is further said that suspension order has been issued by the Afghan Government on plea that it has become impossible for the Government to accommodate more migrants there. (Source: Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi). 
1939: Haji Abdullah Haroon meets K.B.Allah Bux Soomro, Premier of Sindh and discussed the issue of Masjid Manzilgah with him. Soon after the meeting, Haji Abdullah Haroon issued press statement blaming the Premier that he is not serious in resolving the matter. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid,Karachi).
1956: Suharwardi Cabinet takes oath. It is combination of the Republican and Awami League. The only Sindhi minister is Mir Ghulam Ali Talpur. (Source: Newspaper).
1971: Bhutto and Yahya meet to discuss political situation. (Source: ‘Source-Material on the Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1972: Debate on ‘London Plan’ irritates opposition in the National Assembly. Opposition members stage walkout. (Source: Newspapers).
1978: Akbar Bugti is disqualified. He can not take part in parliamentary politics for next seven years. (Source: Newspapers).

 

13^th  September

1847: The Resident at Khairpur request for permission from Sindh Commissioner to approach His Highness Mir Ali Murad Khan to get site out of city for the construction of Residency at Khairpur. (Source: Letter No. 69 fron Resident at Khairpur) .
1848: During operation against Bugtis, some arrests are made at Shikarpur and Hyderabad and they are declared as prisoners of war. In Shikarpur, they are handed over to the Collecter and Magistrate and in lower Sindh, they are stationed at Tando Ghulam Ali. (Source: Commissioner’s letter No.2437).
1857: A Bengali Birahman informs Government that Regiment No.21 has planned to revolut against the Government at midnight. Search opretion is started soon after the information is received and revolutionaries are arrested. Seth Naumal plays vital role in collecting information about mutiny. (Source: Memoirs of Seth Naumal and other books).
1948: Hyderabad Dakhan losts its independence. It is occupied by India. (Source: History of Dakhan).
1952: The Security Council discusses the membership proposal of Pakistan for U.N.O. (Source: Newspapers).
1958: Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan is arrested. (Source: ‘Source-Material on ANP’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1977: Lahore High Court orders release of Z.A.Bhutto on bail. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

 

14^th  September

1838: Captain Burns informs Colonel Pottenger that he would reach Bukhar by the end of this month and it will be in the interest of requirements of contact with Mirs of Khairpur, if information is provided to him about the country, people and society of Khairpur. (Source: Burns’ letter of 14th September, 1838).
1843: Matter relating to Judicial system is discussed between Governor-General of India and Sir Charles Napier, Sindh Governor.Governor of Sindh is advised to continue the system, that has been introduced by him [Sindh Governor], that is trial by Military Courts. However, he is asked to appoint Chief Magistrate/Commissioner as soon as it can be done. (Source: Correspondence between Sir Charles Napier and the Governor-General).
1887: The Governor-General of India lays foundation stone of the building of Sindh Madressah-tul-Islam at Karachi. The construction work was completed in 1890 and it costed Rs.1,97,188/. Its map and design was prepared by James Strachen. (Source: Dr.Mumtaz Bukhari’s Ph.D thesis on Sindh Madressah).
1935: His Highness Sir Agha Khan is not happy with the League of Nations. He says that ‘ India was troubled by the League’s lack of universality and by the thin representation of Indians. She was troubled by the great preponderance the League devotes to European interests’. (Source: The Daily Gazettee, Karachi).
1948: Khowaja Nazim-u-ddin takes over as the Governor-General of Pakistan. He was from East Bengal [East Pakistan] where was had remained Premier also (Source: Newspapers).
1953: Mir Ghulam Ali Khan Talpur is elected as the Speaker of Sindh Assembly. (Source: Newspapers).
1964: Dr.Razi-u-ddin Siddiqui is appointed as Vice Chancellor of Sindh University. It was during his tenure that Hamid Sindhi and his contemporary writers/poets held Sindhi Conference in Hyderabad and Dr.Razi-u-ddin Siddiqui was invited there. In this conference and in response to demand by organizers and speakers, the Vice Chancellor announced the establishment of Sindhi Academy and later on this ‘Sindhi Academy’ took the shape of Institute of Sindhology.
1978: Fazul Ilahi resigns as the President of Pakistan and he is replaced by Zia-ul-Haq.(Source: Newspapers).
1991: Biharis must not create backlash in Sindh, says Benazir Bhutto. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

 

15^th  September

1922: A public meeting is held at Ratodero by the local branch of Khilafat Committee. Speakers asks people to boycott foreign made items and article. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi).
1923: Shaikh Muhammad Ramzan, Secretary Khilafat Committee is sentenced to 12 moths imprisonment by the court of the Deputy Collector of Larkano. He was arrested under 108 Criminal Procedure Code for delivering anti-government speech. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid. Karachi).
1948: Noor-ul-Amin cabinet takes oath in East Bengal [East Pakistan]. He was pro-Pakistani politician and was appointed Prime Minister of Pakistan in Yahya regime. Bhutto was appointed Deputy Prime Minister. (Source: Newspapers).
1972: NAP is involved in anti-Pakistan activities, says President Z.A.Bhutto (Source; ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1977: Sardar Shoukat Hayat demands postponement of general election. Such type of politicians helped Zia to take decision regarding postponement. (Source: Newspapers).

 

16^th  September

1843: Sindh Governor, Sir Charles Napier informs the Government of India that Yar Muhammad, Ruler of Heart has send his Vakeel for making treaty with the Government. (Source: Letter No.115).
1922: Two important events took place on this date. First was of political nature and second Social. At Goghari, a public meeting is held by the local branch of Khilafat Committtee in connection with vicories of Turky on various war sectors. In this meeting people are asked to take part in politics. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi) An other event took place at Karachi. 36th Annual fuction is held by ‘Arya Samaj’. On this occasion, it is told that last year the organization provided financial help of Rs.100/ per month to Girls School namely ‘Putri Patshala’, resulting 80 girls got education free of cost. D.V.A School was aided Rs.200/ per month for catering of 75 students. Rs.100/ per month was given to Gujrati School for educating 75 students. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi).
1932: Sindh observes ‘Sindh Separation Day’. Muslims took active part. Processions were taken out and public meetings were held in the length and breadth of Sindh. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi).
1939: Two important events of the date are staging of Drama at Kambar and meeting of the ‘Masjid Manzilgah Restoration Committee’. Muhammad Ayub Khuhro takes over as the Chairman of the Restoration Committee replacing Haji Abdullah Haroon. The Restoration Committee is renamed as ‘War Council’. The Drama staged at Kambar by Hindus of Sukkur was aimed at to indicate weaknesses of Allah Bux Soomro’s Government. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid and The Daily Gazette, Karachi).
1942: Shri Birham Khastri Co-Operative Stores are opened in various Muhallas of Karachi so as to provide commodities to people on cheap rates, because economy of the country was very much badly affected by the World War and people were to be helped accordingly. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi).

 

17^th  September

1838: Colonel Pottenger advises his Government that Indus should be treated as proper channel for communication and transportation of British troops and it is advisable to occupy Karachi. (Source: Letter No.108)
1846: Collector of Hyderabad recommends case of re-granting of Jageers to Mir Muhammad Ali and Mir Mubarak Khan son of Ghulam Shah Khanai. (Source: letter No.692).
1922: Turkey’s victory on various war sectors is celebrated by lokal branches of Khilafat Committee at Mullan Abra, near Baqrani; Ali Khan Kambar; Fazul Kalhoro of Dokri Taluka and Wagan. Speeches are made and services of Ghazi Kamal Ataturk are praised. (Source: The Al-Wahid, Karachi)
1955: Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan is arrested on violation onf ban on his entry in Balochistan. (Source: ‘Source-Material on ANP’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute.)
1957: An ugly idea of making more provinces out of existing provinces has dominated hearts and minds of those politicians and people in power, who never accepted the ‘Two Nation Theory’ of their Father of nation and want to disintegrate Pakistan into pieces. It has been announced by the Government today, that a Commission will be set up very soon to consider creation of Provinces . (Source: Newspapers).
1962: East Pakistan reacts on ‘Sharif Commission’, strike is observed in the length and breadth of east wing and Commission’s recommendations are termed as an act of snatching historical, constitutional, social and educational status from all provincial languages. (Source: Newspapers).
1964: Fatima Jinnah agrees to become Presidential Candidate on behalf of joint opposition from. She was closely related to his brother- founder of Pakistan and was witness to hijacking of power, democracy and freedom from people. She was deprived of seeing his brother who was breathing his last on Drug Road!.Now she desire to see country on the path of democracy. (Source: Newspapers).
1966: General Moosa is appointed as the Governor of West Pakistan, and General Yahya Khan becomes Commander in Chief of the Army. (Source: ibid).
1972: Urdu Quomi Council is formed in Karachi. (Source: Newspapers).
1975: Hearing of reference against NAP is completed. (Source: ‘Source-Material on NAP’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

 

18^th  September

1857: Captain Merewether, Political Superintendent, Upper Sindh Frontier [Jacobabad District] apprises the Sindh Commissioner of the Kelat situation where disturbances have started due to continued imprisonment of Muhammad Amin, brother of late Wazir Muhammad Hussain. The Commissioner is informed that Taj Muhammad Zehri, Moola Muhammad Raisani and Mir Khan Jam of Bela have joined hands to launch disobedience movement against Khan of Kelat. (Source: Letter No.296).
1846: The Governor-General of India recommends to the Court of Directors of the East India Company that after the retirement of Sir Charles Napier as the Governor of Sindh, Sindh be annexed with Bombay Presidency headed by Commissioner. (Source: Dr.Azimusan’s Ph.D thesis).
1921: Abraham Hall opening ceremony is performed in Karachi and this occasion a drama is also staged. The Hall was constructed by Israelities of Karachi. This community was having its own Union and Abraham Renbin remained its president for years. (Source: The Sindh Gazette, Karachi)
1922: It is interested to note that Sindh proved its worth as an active province in politics. That is why so many events of political nature were taking place every day. For example, today, Congress meetings were held in District Head Quarters so as to launch ‘Tilk Fund Week’ in length and breadth of Sindh. It was first day for them today to collect donations. In village Nohyon and Village Kakepota public meetings are held by local branches of Khilafat Commiittee. In Badah, the branch of Khilafat Committee is opened with Moulvi Muhammad Sidik (President); Hafiz Faiz Muhammad (Vice President); Muhammad Ali (Secretary) and Muhammad Yousif (Treasurer) as its founder office bearers. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid & The Daily Gazette, Karachi ).
1949: NWFP Government shifts its Capital from Nathiagali to Peshawar. (Source: Newspapers).
1951: Sindh Governor orders probe into allegations of corruption leveled against Muhammad Ayub Khuhro, ex-Chief Minister of Sindh, who worked for the creation of Pakistan in the length and breadth of Sindh and now Pakistani Government is taking his care in a such way! (Source: Newspapers).
1957: One-Unit was imposed in 1955, and today, after two years West Pakistan Assembly adopts the resolution with majority asking Pakistan Government to withdraw the One-Unit Scheme. The Resolution was moved by NAP. (Source: Newspapers & West Pakistan Assembly Record).
1977: Bhutto managed to kill even his very close ones for his own interest, blames Zia (Source: Newspapers).

 

19^th  September

1935: Collonel Pottenger informs his Government that he is in Bhuj and Diwan Laxmandas, Vakil of Mir Rustam Ali Khan has arrived here with gifts and message and has assured that friendship between him and the Government of India will be everlasting . (Source: letter No.67). 
1845: The Superindendent of Cannals and Forest, Sindh submitts his proposal to the Commissioner on the construction of Band between Sukkur and Shikarpur. (Source: letter No.233).

1922: Moulvi Muhammad Sidik of Badah announces not to receive any financial aid and grant from Government in future. He supported the Non-Co-Operation Movement launched against Government. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi).
1939: K.B.Ghulam Muhammad Isran of Larkana reaches along with his selected pesants at Sukkur to participate in Masjid Manzilgah agetation. Followers of Pir Ghulam Mujadid also reached at Sukkur from Matiari. However, Pir is arrested. (Source: ibid). 
1947: It is the first working day in offices of Pakistan (Source: Newspapers),
1952: High Power Committee is constituted to probe into the murder of the first Prime Minster of Pakistan. (Source: Government Notification).
1959: It has been notified that Guwadar will be under administrative control of Makran District of Kelat Division. (Source: Government Notification).
1960: Water accord is signed by President Ayub Khan and Nehru. Now Ravi, Beyas and Satlij rivers will be for India. Whereas Chunab, Jihlam and Sindhu will be for Pakistan (Source: Newspapers).
1963: Opposition demands changes in Basic Democracy System. (Source: Newspapers).
1969: Ex-President Ayub Khan retires from politics. He remained in power & politics since 1958. He took a decade to be out under pressure. (Source: Newspapers).
1972: Opposition demand fresh election. President Bhutto terms demand as unjustified and a conspiracy against democracy. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1977: Begum Nusrat challenges arrest of her husband Z.A.Bhutto in court (Source: ibid).

 

20^th  September

1841: The Governor-General of India Asks Lieutenant Ferry to prepare report and proposal regarding the Sindh and Begari canals servicable for navigation and extending the irrigation already supplied by them. (Source: letter No.1333). 
1884: With the Co-Operation of Mirza Kalab Ali Lahori the branch of Sindh Muhammadan Association is opened in Larkano (Source: Dr.Pathan’s Research article on Larkano).
1933: Dr.Aenni Besant breathes her last. She was born in 1847 in London. She was leader of Theosophy in India and founder of ‘Home Rule League’. Rais Ghulam Muhammad Bhurgri, G.M.Syed, Jamshed Mehta remained his followers in political and Theosophical thoughts. Besant Hall of Hyderabad is named after her name. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Home Rule League’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute and uploaded on its website).
1939: Primary Muslim League of Goza of Taluka Khairpur Nathan holds its Annual function and on this occasion, following are elected as its office-bearers: Moulvi Ghulam Muhammad Borar (President), Sirai Haji Lal Bux Rahujo (Vice President), Haji Dhani Bux Chandio (Treasurer), Jan Muhammad Korejo (Joint Secretary), Muhammad Bux Mangrio (General Secretary), Moulvi Taj Muhammad Panhwar and Moulvi Allah Bux Rahujo (Preachers). (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid,Karachi).
1949: Secretary Revenue is directed by the Sindh Government for preparing of the Draft of Bill to abolish Jageerdai system in Sindh. (Source: Sindh Hari Committee;s record).
1950: It appears in press that Muslim is claiming/blaming that Rs.24,00,000 are outstanding against Fatima Jinnah and Liaquat Ali Khan. (Source: Newspapers).
1954: Proposal is under consideration of the Government to grant provincial status to Khairpur, Bahawalpur and Balochistan. (Source: Newspapers).
1955; Some politician demand referendum on the issue of ‘One-Unit scheme’ . (Source: ibid).
1956: Pir Ali Muhammad Shah Rasdi is appointed as Ambassador for Eygpt. (Source: Interview with Pir Ali Muhammad Shah Rashdi).
1958: Nawab Akbar Bugti takes oath as State Minister. (Source: Newspapers).

 

21^st  September

1939: K.B.Muammad Ayub Khuhro , Chairman of the ‘Masjid Manzilgah War Committee’ writes to Sindh Governor requesting him to play his constitutional role in resolving ‘Masjid Manzilgah issue’. He makes complaint against K.B.Allah Bux Soomro, the Premier of Sindh, that he is not serious in resolving the issue. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi).
1958: Fatima Jinnah makes it clear that representatives of people, particularly members of the National Assembly have failed to work for betterment of society therefore sorrows and longings of people have not ended. (Source: Newspapers).
1973: Indian Foreign Minster blames that Bhutto is violating Simla Agreement and it will affect relations of both countries. (Source: Newspapers).
1974: Nusrat Bhutto to head PPP Women Wing. The decision is taken in this regard. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1990: Assembly dissolution case- Lahore High court starts hearing. (Source: Newspapers). 
1991: The Kalabag Dam scheme is included in the agenda of Council of Common Interests . PML-N Government is determined not to ignore this issue. (Source: Newspapers).
1993: ‘Nawaz can not win a single seat from Sindh. Distribution of land by him is blatant lie. He is responsible for lawlessness in Sindh’, says Benazir Bhutto. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute.).

 

22^nd  September

1951: On the eve of Hari Conference held at Sakrand, following are elected as new office-bearers of the party: Qazi Faiz Muhammad (President), Moulvi Azizullah Jarwar & Dost Muhammad Abro (Both Vice Presidents), Ghulam Hussain Soomro (General Secretary), Syed Zain-ul-Abdin & Hakim Muhammad Moosa (Both Joint Secretaries), Abdul Wahid Moulai (Treasurer) and following were elected as members of the Working Committee : Hafiz Nek Muhammad, Haji Muhammad Alim Mangrio & Muhammad Nawaz Pathan (District Sukkur), Rais Nazir Hussain & Moulvi Muhammad Maaz (District Nawabshah), Hyder Bux Jatoi & Allah Rakhio Chandio (District Dadu), Illahi Bux Qureshi, Nabi Bux Tunio & Moulvi Nazir Hussain (District Larkano), Allah Jurio, Yar Muhammad Rind & Pir Muhammad Ali Shah (District Hyderabad), Majnoon Muslim & Ahmad Dal (District Tharparkar), Moulvi Shah Muhammad & Shah Bukhari (District Jacobabad), Alauddin Samoo & Moulvi Muhammad Haroon. (Source: Ashiq Solangi’s M.Phil Thesis on Hari Tahreek)
1950: Bengalis demand status of Second National Language for Bengali. Government extends Pakistan Safety Act for more year. (Source: Newspapers).
1951: Resentment prevails over not broadcasting Fatima Jinnah’s speech on Radio. Rebroadcasting is demanded by various groups and political parties. (Soure: ibid).
1955: Karachi is taken under control of the Federal Government. Since the birth of Pakistan , the task of snatching Karachi from Sindh and Sindhis has been dwelt with top priority. Where as Sindhis has been terming this act as to vanish Sindh. (Source: Ibid).
1962: Ghous Bux Bezinjo is arrested. (Source: Newspapers).
1977: Punjab University awards Honourary degree of Ph.D to Zia-ul-Haq, Chief Martial law Administrator. (Source: Newspapers).
1993: Nawaz Sharif is product of Ziaism. He is busy in isolation Karachi and Hyderabad from mainstream of Sindh politics, culture and society. He is favouring his Business community and is responsible for price-hike, says Benazir Bhutto. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

 

23^rd  September

1841: Lieutenant Postans, Political Agent, Shikarpur, informs Colonel Pottenger that  the work on survey of Shikarpur area that was suspended , may be re-started by Lieutenant Terry very soon. (Source: Letter No.980). This may kindly be noted that such type of work is being conducted much before occupation of Sindh.

1936: After the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency, Sindhi Muslim Political leaders have started thinking about formation of their own political parties. At the residence of Sir Haji Abdullah Haroon Sindhi Muslim Politicians are gathered today to form ‘Sindh United Party’. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi). This may kindly be noted that Sir Haji Abdullah Haroon and  Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto played leaders’ role in this party, but , in election both were defeated.

1947: Pakistan becomes the member of N.N.O. (Source: Newspapers).

1950: Hyderabad celebrates ‘Help Muhajreen Week’. It is first day and Sindhis- individuals and NGOs have started collecting  food, cloth and other items. Meetings are held demanding plots and homes for Muhajreen. (Source: Newspapers). Sindh and Sindhis accepted and helped Muhajreen in a such way and today some of Muhajreen under the shadow of MQM are demanding division of Sindh ! What a history is making joke with them!!

1955: The Constituent Assembly of Pakistan authorizes the Governor-General of Pakistan  to make amendments in law regarding  One-Unit. (Source: Newspapers).

1957: Rano Chandar Sing is inducted in West Pakistan Ministry as a Deputy Minister. (Source: Newspapers).

1960: Mir Ali Nawaz Khan Talpur, Minister in Government of West Pakistan id disqualified. (Source: Newspapers).

1962: Experts’ team  claims that they have found a Mosque in the Bambhore site. (Newspapers).

1964:  The task of marking and demarcation of boundary between Iran and Pakistan is completed. (Source: Newspapers).

1977: Mian Tufail Ahmad of Jamait-i-Islami welcomes constitutional amendments made by General Zia. (Source: ibid).

1990: Benazir asked to appear in court on next hearing in Lake View Hotel case. (Source: ‘Source-Material compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1992: It is hearing in the court against Benazir Bhutto in the Reference about misconduct in award of contract. (Source: ibid) 

 

24^th  September

1832: Colonel Pottenger informs his Government that there was a considerable chance of civil war in Khairpur State between Mir Ali Murad Khan and his two elder brothers, and the cause of the war was refusal on the part of Mir Rustam Khan and Mir Mubarak Khan to restore to Mir Ali Murad Khan some Pargnas which he had given to them. Mir Murad Ali Khan of Hyderabad’s efforts to reconcile the brothers proved ineffective. (Source: letter No.189)

1853: The Deputy Collector of Shikarpur forward report prepared by the Assistant Commissioner of Jagers to Commissioner with recommendation that Pir Muhammad Ashraf son of Pir Fida Muhaudin Sarhandi be granted jager. (Source: letter No.61).

1939: The Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi advocates case of the restoration of Masjid Manzilgah and asks Sindh Government not to avoid from resolving the matter otherwise Muslims will launch agitation leaving no option for Government to bow before will of people. (Source: indicated).

1950: Moulvi Abdul Haq advises Balochistan Government to adopt Urdu as official language of the Province.(Source: Newspapers).

1957: Federation of Provinces, but not One-Unit, the cabinet of West Pakistan favours the idea. (Source: Newspapers).

1977: Bhutto damaged democratic institutions, PNA function at Hyderabad demands probe. (Source: Newspapers).

1978: It was my father’s will that I must assume party leadership, says Benazir Bhutto. It is interesting to note that Asif Ali Zardari also assumed the leadership of party and produced Benazir’s will in writing.

1991: PDA issues ‘White Paper’ on election rigging by IJI. It is said that at least seventy seats won by IJI were rigged. Rigging in election has remained dominating and favourate culture in elections in Pakistan. First ever election was rigged to defeat G.M.Syed. Ayub defeated Fatima Jinnan by rigging, Bhutto was thrown before death on this plea; Benazir was defeated in such a way and now Imran Khan is playing game on that plea. Sorry to say that people have never witnessed any real, representative and elected government  through fair election.

1992: Floods are conspiracy of Nawaz to punish people, relief money is being distributed among PML workers, says Benazir Bhutto (Source: Newspapers). Now, Nawaz, Floods and people are very much there but, without Benazir.

 

25^th  September

1843: The Governor-General of India asks Sir Chrales Napier, Sindh Governor that Agha Khan was desirous of going to Baghdad and he must be given allowance and support. (Source: letter No. 395).
1948: The Governor-General of Pakistan promulgates Ordinance aiming at to curb mass migration of people from India. (Source: Newspapers).
1951: The ‘White Paper’ issued by The Government of Pakistan reveals that India is bent upon to disintegrate Pakistan. (Source: White Paper). It is amazing to note that some parties of Pakistan are following the same policy of India and as their first round they are bent upon to disintegrate provinces and ultimately it will disintegrate the country.
1957: The federal cabinet stands divided on the issue of One-Unit (Source: ibid).
1962: Hussain Shaheed Sahurwardi demands restoration of Human-Rights and release of political workers. (Source: Newspapers).
1966:The West Pakistan Cabinet takes oath. Muhammad Khan Junijo from Sindh becomes minister for Communication and PWD. (Source: Newspapers).
1971: General Yahya is not sincere in handing over power to representatives of people, says Z.A,Bhutto. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute). Relations between Bhuttos [Z.A.Bhutto & Benazir Bhutto] and Military leadership is an important topic yet to be studies, researched ad discussed.
1977: Accountablity must be completed before elections. PNA demands in its meeting held in Quetta. (Source: Newspapers).
1979: Non-Party local Government elections are held. Election Commission announces 17th of November 1979 as date for general election. (Source: Newspapers).
1982: In U.S.A ,Zia is handed over a list of political prisoners, while he was having meeting with ‘ Foreign Relation Committee’. He is told that they are concerned about those prisoners. Some time people face lot of difficulty for his actions. (Source: Newspapers).
1993: Miseries of people have increased. Oppressors to face defeat , says Benazir Bhutto. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute)’

 

26^th  September

1920: In the meeting of the Working Committee of the Sindh Khilafat held at Karachi with Seth Amin-u-din in chair resolve that local bodies election will be boycotted by the party no member will participate, for the promotion of National Education and imparting education to young generation as per requirements of society private schools will be opened by party and public; for resolving issues at gross root level, local Panchayat will be formed in the length and breadth of the Sindh and for providing commodities on cheaper than market, Utility Stores will be established also. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi).

1942: Outstanding, but drastic action is taken by Khan Bahadur Allah Bux Soomro, the Premier of Sindh. He denounces the title in protest against British policy regarding  granting freedom to India. Though, he was not Congress man and took the decision on his own and history will remember him as a Freedom Fighter of his own right, but it proved to be big political support for Congress also, because it was busy in ‘Quit India’ Movement launched by it. (Source: letter by Allah Bux Soomro).

1948: Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah lays foundation stone of the Valeka Textile Mills at Karachi. (Source: Newspapers).

1960: Khan Abdul Qayoom Khan is arrested. (Source: Newspapers).

1971: Z.A.Bhutto demands National Assembly session as early as possible. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1974: Pakistan must take 25,000 Biharis first so as talks on other vital issues can be started, Shaikh Mujeeb makes condition. (Source: Newspapers).

1977: Z.A. Bhutto be shifted to Lahore jail. Court passes order. (Source: Newspapers).

1991: Benazir Bhutto belives IJI Government for violation of Human-Rights. (Source: Newspapers). 

 

27th September

1851: The chief Merchants of Karachi draft a petition to the Presidency Government [Bombay Government] for application of Municipal Act. (Sourec: Dr.Azimusan Hyder’s Ph.D Thesis).

1919: Sindh observes ‘Khilafat Day’. It is first ever big political event and activity in Sindh. In spite of curbing policy of the Govrnment, processions are taken out and public meetings are held in the length and breadth of Sindh. (Source: The Sindh Gazette, Karachi).

1939: Section 144 is imposed in Sukkur City so as to avoid  any un-wanted action or reaction on Masjid Manzilgah issue. It is also announce that section 42 of the District Police Act will be imposed with effect from 1^st of October. (Source: Press Note by Sukkur District Administration).

1950: The Constituent Assembly of Pakistan recommends that the Parliament of Pakistan shall consists of two Houses and all provinces be given equal representation in Upper House. (Source: Newspapers).

1966: Jamia Islamia Bahawalpur is upgraded as University. (Source: ibid).

1971: India tried to include situation in East Pakistan as an item to be discussed by the General Assembly of U.N.O. (Source: Newspapers).

1973: Z.A.Bhutto  resigns as President of Pakistan and  Chowdri Fazul Illahi , the Speaker of National Assembly is elected as the President. (Source: ibid).

1975: Eight people are arrested in Lahore on account of their involement in issuing fake Degrees ‘ (Source: ibid).

 

28^th  Septembers

1922: The public meeting is held at Umarkot by the local branch of Khilafat Committee. Speakers through light on the importance of politics from religious point of view and they advised people to take part in politics in the greater interests of Islam, nationalism and society. (Source: The Daily Alwahid, Karachi).

1934: The ‘Chand’ Newspaper condemns the event of murder of Nathoram by Gazi Abdul Qayoom Khan in court and writes that Nathoram was translator and publisher of book written against the Prophet of Islam. The book was written and published in Punjab where no action was taken against publisher and writer in the light of decision of court. Whereas in Sindh translator and publisher is killed in the court much before any decision is taken by the court. Sindhi Hindus must take it seriously and keep in mind that they will not get any fair treatment from Sindhi Muslims. (Source: Chand, Hyderabad).

1951: Zamindars of Punjab meet Mian Mumtaz Doultana, the Chief Minister of the province and recorded their reservations and resentment about the proposed Land Reforms. (Source: Newspapers).

1958: Malik Feroz Khan Noon, the Prime Minister of Pakistan doubts danger for democracy in Pakistan. (Source: ibid).

1959: The first ever sea-ship is got built by PIDC and it is ready for sailing.  The cost of ship is reported Rs.220000. (Source: Newspapers).

1964: The ban on Jamait-i-Islami is lifted .(Source: ibid).

1970: Pakistan mourns the death of Jamal Nasir. (Source: ibid).

1973: 842 POWs are back from India and it is beginning of their return. (Source: Newspapers).

1977: Crack down on PPP. Large scale arrests are made in Karachi and Lahore. Abdul Wahid Katpar, Chakar Khan Junijo and Moulana Ihtram-ul-Haq are arrested from Karachi and Larkano. Z.A.Bhutto is responsible for 30 political murders, says Mufti Mahmood. (Newspapers).

 

29^th  September

1838: Colonel Pottenger advises his Government for to occupy the fort of Karachi either by force, or consent of Talpurs. To make demonstration of power and force at Hyderabad and send troops either from Cutch, or Deesa. (Source: letter No.283)
1911: Sindh Hilal-i-Ahmar Society is formed at Karachi with Mir Ayub as its President and Haji Abdullah Haroon as Secretary. Main object of the Society is to collect donation and send financial help to the Muslims those are being victimized by Itly. (Source: G.M.Syed’s book ‘Janab Guzaryam Jan seen’).
1922: Public meetings are held at Buthi,Daim Mashori and Village Deedar by local branches of the Khilafat Committee. At Buthi, the meeting is presided over by Qazi Azizullah and Hassan-u-ullah and Moulvi Ghulam Sidik spoke on the occasion. Munshi Muhammad Suleman presided over the public meeting at Daim Mashori. Whereas Moulvi Karim Bux was main speaker at Deedar. On this occasion, 60 people joined Khilafat Committee. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi).
1948: First ever Minority Conference after creation of Pakistan is held at Dhaka and that is presided over by Noor-ul-Amin, the Chief Minister of East wing. The Conference demands religious freedom. (Source: Newspapers).
1952: Federal Government is considering the recommendation of the Sindh Government on abolition of Jageerdari system in Sindh. (Newspapers).
1977: Benazir Bhutto while addressing a big public meeting at Sahiwal warns that if his father Z.A.Bhutto is hanged, water of all five rivers will turn red. And soon after she is put under house arrest! (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

 

30^th  September

 

1857: Assistant Commissioner in charge of the Education Department in Sindh reports to the Commissioner that Narain Jagan Nath, Assistant Master in English school at Karachi has passed examination in Sindhi language and the case for an increase of Rs.20 in his salary be forwarded to the Bombay Government. (Source: letter No.13). This may kindly be noted that NJV High school is named to remember his services. He remained officer in Education Department also.
1885: Recently formed ‘Max Denso Hall Literary Society’ of Karachi organizes lecture program on the topic of ‘Hindu widow has right to search better-half’.The lecture was delivered by Father Bambridge, the founder of the Society. This was the first ever Literary Society and eminent writers of Sindh attended sittings and meetings of this Society. Some of them were: Diwan Diyaram Gidumal, Kauromal Chandanmal and Hiranand etc. (Source: Dr. Dur Muhammad Pathan’s Ph.D Thesis).
1920: Rais-ul-Muhajreen, Jan Muhammad Junijo reaches Larkano from Afghanistan so as collect donations for Sindhi migrants at present in Afghanistan facing financial problems in connection with their settlement there. (Source: Moulana Wafai’s book ‘Yad-i-Janan’).
1938: A public meeting is held at village Mahboob Tunio of Taluka Mirokhan by local branch of Muslim League. It is presided over by Mianji Muhammad Yousif Qureshi and Abu Obedullah Moulvi Muhammad Daud was the main speaker. The meeting termed Jamiat-ul-Ulema, Sindh as pro-congress party. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Sindh Muslim League’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1955: One-Unit Bill is supported by 43 votes and gets 13 votes against, in the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan. (Source: Newspapers).
1956: East Pakistan Provincial Assembly unanimously adopts Non-official Resolution on making of Bengali as an official language of the province. (Source: Newspapers).

AUGUST EVENT DATES

 

 

 

1^st August

1832: The Government of Bombay intimates Colonel Pottenger of: A), appointment of Lieutenant Colonel Litchfield to the command of the expedition against Tharparkar, B) Vesting Colonel Pottenger with general political superintendence and management of expedition and measures consequent on its termination, C) Directing that Lieutenant William Pottenger should accompany the expedition in civil capacity and afford to Lieutenant Litchfield advantage of his experience and knowledge of Sindh Auxiliaries. (Source:Bombay Government’s letter No.162).
1842: Ross Bell, who played a vital role in favour of his Government in upper Sindh, is dead. His death is reported to the Government of India by Lieutenant Brown. (Source: Brown’s letter No.2072).
1857: Assistant Commissioner for Jageers furnishes the detailed report to the Sindh Commissioner on : A) Genological tree of the Shahdadanees, Shahwanees, Khananees, and Manikaness, B) Roll of every member or professed member of the four great Talpur families holding alienated land in Sindh but not included in the list of members recommended for Sardariship or special promotion. (Source: Assistant Commissioner’s letter Nos. 110 & 111).
1901: The Larkano District comes into existence. New District is formed out of Karachi and Shikarpur districts. (Source: Sindh Official Gazette).
1920: It is a day of turning point in the politics of the united India. Congress and Khilafat have decided to launch Non-Co-Operation Movement against the British Government of India. The movement starts today and lasted up to 12th of February 1922. It was the longest political struggle. Today, ‘Third Khilafat Day’ is observed in the length and breadth of Sindh. More than hundred branches of Khilafat Tahrik and about fifty branches of Congress took processions, held public meetings and pledged to get rid of slavery. The source-material on this one event is sufficient to produce two books. (Source: Newspapers).
1948: Beginning of detortion of history starts in Pakistan. Lahore Corporation sets example. MintoPark is renamed as IqbalPark. (Source: Newspapers).
1950: Special Board is constituted by the Government to resolve problems of Indian Muslim migrants presently living in Sindh. The are to be rehabilitate properly. The Prime Minister is taking personal interest in the matter. (Source: ibd).
1951: It is hearing of the Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case today. Cross questioning from the witness, by the Advocate Lari starts. (Source: ibd).
1953: Lieutenant Colonel Iskandar Mirza is promoted as an honourary Major General. (Source: ibd).
1955: The Government of Pakistan with ‘approval’/instructions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) re-fixes the par value of the Pakistani Rupee. The new parity is 0.186621 grams of fine gold per rupee or rupee 4.76190 per U.S dollar. (Source: ibd).
1959: President Ayub inaugurates Korangi Colony consisting of 1500 Quarters. Muhajreen, either from India, or NWFP will be rehabilitated. (Source: Newspapers) And what about local/Sindhis?
1969: U.S.A President Nixon is decorated with highest Pakistani Civil Award ‘Nishan-i-Pakistan’, by President Yahya Khan. (Source: ibd).
1972: Indian Lok Sabha ratifies the ‘Simla Agreement’, but is is being opposed in streets of Pakistan with impression that Z.A.Bhutto has lost diplomatic battle in Simla. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1973: PML Chief Pir Pagaro demands fresh elections under neutral government, addresses Press Conference in Lahore. (Source: Newspapers).

 

2^nd August

1927; Serious Hindu-Muslim riots at Bettiah in Bihar arise over a Hindu Sabha procession resulted in eight casualties (seven Muslims & One Hindu) and in several persons being injured. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1927).
1938: Sir Haji Abdullah Haroon appeal to Muslim League organizations in Sindh to preserve the dignity and existence of the community by asserting themselves in the same way as the Congress Hindus. (Source; ‘Source-Material on Sindh Muslim League’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1945: Acharya J.B. Kripalani, General Secretary of the Congress, in a speech in Bombay says that the Muslim League had escaped all blames for the breakdown of the Simla talks because it was the pet child of British Imperialism. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11,1945).
1956: The West Pakistan Assembly adopts a resolution favouring separate electorate. (Source: Newspapers)
1957: Pakistan will never recognize Israel, says Hussain Shaheed Suharwardi, Prime Minister of Pakistan. (Source: Newspapers).
1971: East PakistanUniversities and Colleges re-open after five months. (Source: Newspapers).
1973: Wali Khan is elected UDF’s Parliamentary Party Leader. (Source: ‘Source-Material on NAP’, compiled by Gulhayat Institute).
1974: Z.A.Bhutto approves a University and Radio station for Khairpur. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1991: Fifteen PPP MNAs and MPAs meet Sindh Chief Minister Jam Sadiq Ali and express confidence in him. (Source: ‘Chronology of PPP’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

 

3^rd August

1838: Mir Rustam Khan is approached by the Government of India to put the frantic Nasr-u-ddin in confinement and to hold him responsible for mischief committed by him with Diplomats of their Government. (Source: Letter of dated 3rd August 1838).
1844: Sir Charles Napier, Governor of Sindh makes complain to Government of India against Lieutenant Colonel Outram that he had published a libel in the public prints reflecting on his character as Governor of Sindh and demands protection against the libel in question. (Source: Governor’s letter of 3rd August 1844).
1949: Sindh Commissioner issues orders that English year be adopted in revenue proceedings and accounts. Source: Order/Circular No.1536).
1920: In response to the call of the Sindh Khilafat Committee for Non-Co-Operation with the Government, Mulan Muhammad Bachal of Muhammad Hassan Jalbani village announces not to apply or accept Government aid for his Maktab/School in future. (Source: Al-Wahid, Karachi)
1939: The 89 political prisoners who were on hunger-strike in the Dum Dum and Alipur jails since July 7, decided to suspend their fast for two months. The decision followed an appeal by Sj. Subahas Chandra Bose. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1939). 
1947: Governor-Generals for India and Governors for Provinces are appointed. M.A. Jinnah is appointed as the Governor-General of Pakistan where as Sir Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah is appointed as Sindh Governor. (Source: Newspapers).
1971: Z.A. Bhutto demands quiting of Pakistan from Common Wealth. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1990: It is turning point in the history of Sindhi Journalism. The ‘Kawish’ is founded by Ali Qazi at Hyderabad. It is break through in the field of readers approach. Now Sindhi people and Journalism are near and dear to each other. 
1992: Despite threats of mass resignations by the PDA, my Government will complete its term, claims Nawaz Sharif. (Source: ‘ Source-Material on PML-N’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

 

4^th August

1940: The Board of the Independent Muslims (Azad) Conference meets in New Delhi, under the presidency of K.B. Allah Bux Soomro to discuss the questionnaire regarding rights of the minorities. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1940).
1947: Special Military Command Punjab Boundary Force is set up to ensure law & order in 12 districts where disturbances have started. (Source: Newspapers).
1948: Abdul Samad Achakzai is house arrested. (source: Newspapers),
1954: The Government of Pakistan approves the National Anthem written by Hafiz Jalandhri and composed by Chagla. Sindh’s contribution is visible. Hafiz Jalandhri had remaind Court Poet in Khairpur and Chagla was from Karachi (Source: ibd).
1955: Women Rights Commission is constituted by the Government to revise and recommend amendments in Family Law. (Source: ibd).
1959: Not people, but now 80,000 BDs Members will elect President and Parliament of Pakistan. The decision is taken in this regard. (Source: ibd).
1971: Pakistan accepts proposal of the Secretary General of U.N.O to appoint representatives of U.H High Commission for refugees on both sides of East Pakistan and Indian border. (Source: ibd).
1972: Simla Agreement comes into force with the exchange of the instruments of ratification. (Source: ibd).
1991: PDA, including Benazir Bhutto observe token hunger-strike throughout country and alleged political victimization by IJI government . (Source: ‘Chronology of PPP’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

 

5^th August

1843: The Governor-General of India sanctions the scale of allowances proposed by Lieutenant Gordon for the maintenance of ex-Sindh Rulers. (Source: Correspondence related to Sinde)
1848: Seth Naumal, who played anti-Sindh role and made it possible for East India Company Government of India to snatch her independence, was disicussed by Sir Charles Napier, the first Governor of Sindh; today submits his defence before Captain Young, Judge Advocate-General in Sindh. (Source: Memoirs of Seth Naumal).
1909: Shri Swami Hasnsaswaroopji Mahraj, the well-known Hindi orator and preacher delivers his first lecture in Hindi on ‘Hindu Religion’ on the invitation of ‘Sanatan Dharm Sabha’, in its office situated on Lidbitter Road, Karachi. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi).
1922: Propaganda Secretary of the Larkano Khilafat Committee is arrested in Ratodero under Section 108 C.P.C (Source: The Daily Alwahid).
1934: ‘Sindh Young Congressities League’ is formed at Karachi. Miss Nirmala Lalwani is its founder president. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi).
1976: Foundation stone lying ceremony of the BinQasimPort is performed by Z.A.Bhutto (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1992: Privatisation task to continue despite opposition, declares Nawaz Sharif. (Source: ‘Source-Material on PMLN’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1993: Mir Murtaza Bhutto, now in Syria, applies for the allotment of an election symbol different from PPP. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

 

6^th August

1843: The Governor-General of India requests the Sindh Governor to handover three forts of Guttoorah, Shahgarah and Gurisa to His Highness Mir Ali Murad Khan (Source: letter No.289 from Governor-General).
1920: Following Khilafatis of Merokhan in response to call of their party tender their resignations: Allahdino (Police Department), Wadero Lutf Ali Khan, Wadero Rasool Bux Khan; Wadero Yar Ali Khan; Wadero Muhammad Bachal Tunio (All from School Board membership). (Source: ibd).
1928: Sindh Khilafat Committee decides to boycott local bodies elections and asks party members and followers not to take part. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid).
1945: M.A.Jinnah, addressing a meeting in Bombay expressed the view that India should strive for a final constitutional settlement rather than grope foe an interim agreement (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1945).
1946: Liaquat Ali Khan, Secretary All India Muslim League declares that the possibility of the formation of a Government at the centre by the Congress should be a signal for the Muslim League to start its program of ‘Direct Action Day’ so that ‘we can resist it by all means and make the functioning of such a Government impossible’. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11,1946).
1947: Liaquat Ali Khan along with his family reaches Karachi by chartered Aeroplane. (Source: Newspapers).
1955: Major-General Iskandar Mirza is appointed Acting Governor-General, vice Malik Ghulam Muhammad proceeds on leave. (Source: ibd).
1974: Conservation and preservation of Mohen-Jo-Daro is ordered by Z.A.Bhutto. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1977: PNA leaders starts reaching Lahore. Anti-Government movement to start soon.(Source: Newspapers).
1990: President Ghulam Ishaq dissolves National Assembly. Dismisses Cabinet, declares state of emergency.( Source: Presidential Order)
1993: PPP Co-Chairperson Benazir Bhutto resents Election Commission’s decision of producing of Identity Card at polling. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

 

7^th August

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

 

8^th August

1854: Camel train is started between Karachi and Multan for carrying post and official correspondence via Kotri, Hyderabad; Sehwan; Larkano; Shikarpur; Jacobabad; Sabzal Kot and Bahawalpur. After every twelve miles camels were replaced by fresh camels.(source: Sindh Journal of Historical Society).
1920: Third Special train of Sindhi migrants reaches Peshawar (Source: Al-Wahid).
1921: Valecha, District Congress leader of Sukkur, editor of Daily ‘Saweaj’ is served upon Show Cause Notice for publishing an appeal in his paper. (Source: The Daily Gazette).
1931: The All-India Hindu Mahasabha in its 13th session held at Akola, passes the resolution against the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency and deplores inadequate and highly defective representation of Sindhi Hindus on the Round Table Conference. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11,1931).
1939: The Daily Al-Wahid in its course of editorial asks Sindhi Muslims to take active part in the movement for the restoration of Masjid Manzilgah. (Source: indicated).
1950: Pakistan Federal Union of Journalist if formed.(Source: Newspapers).
1955: One-Unit scheme is finalized. Punjab to get 40 per cent seats in the Assembly of West Pakistan (Source: ibd).
1957: Shaikh Mujeeb resigns as the minister for Trade and Commerce in the Government of East Pakistan. (Source: Newspapers).
1965: Pakistan cannot sacrifice her soverignty and self-respect at alters of economic assistance. U.S, in interest of her global politics, asks us to make adjustment in country’s foreign policy but, We make it clear that Pakistan is not ready to accept it, says Z.A.Bhutto (source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1977: Bhutto says his life is in danger and foreign powers has hand in it. Asks PNA to eschew differences with him. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1979: Zia is firm holding polls on November 17, says Asghar Khan. (Source: Newspapers).
1990: Benazir Bhutto directly blames army, terms dismissal of her Government as undemocratic. (Soure: ‘Source-material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

 

9^th  August

1843: Governor-General of India acknowledges and offers his comments on Charles Napier’s correspondence with Sindh Rulers before the fall of Hyderabad. (Source:Letter No.298).
1844: Government of India approves action of the Sindh Governor to bring the 39 ringleaders of the 6th Regiment, N.1, to trial before a general Court Martial (Source: letter No.169).
1942: All-India Congress Committee launches ‘Quit India’ Movement. Sindh Congress played its praiseworthy role. (Source: Newspapers).
1947: First outrage is committed on Pakistan Special Train. The railway line is blown up 15 miles west of Bhatinda. (Source: Newspapers).
1957: Lahore to remain Head Quarter of the West Pakistan. No need of shifting it to any other place, declares the Governor Akhtar Hussain. (Source: ibd).
1967: The World Bank approves a loan of 35 million dollar to the Pakistan Industrial Credit & Investment Corporation (PICIC). Sindh has still not produced an scholar/ Economist who can work on all aids and loans received by the Pakistan Government and their Sector-wise and province-wise utilization from 1947 to date. (Source: Newspapers). 
1971: Mujeeb will be tried by a Special Military Court for waging war against Pakistan (Source: Newspapers).
1972: Crack down on Sindhi Nationalists. PPP Government makes large scale arrests in the length and breadth of Sindh. G.M.Syed is also arrested. (Source: ibd).
1973: NAP decides to join UDF’s civil disobedience campaign from 24th August. (Source: ibd).
1977: 43 PPP workers are arrested in Lahore for disturbing PNA leaders meeting. (Source: ibd)

 

10^th August

1840: Major Outram reports to the Government of India about hostile feelings and designs of Jam of Bella for the East India Company Government of India (Source: Letter No. 639)
1849: Genological memoranda of the Talpur families is prepared by the Collector of Hyderabad. It reveals that Murad was the father of all talpurs. Memoranda provides inforamation about Mohanie Dorke, Koorkani, Kuppani and MankaneeTalpurs, (Source: Letter No. 1019).
1947: The Constituent Assembly of Pakistan meets at Karachi. 40 members from East Bengal (Pakistan), 17 fero Punjab, 3 from NWFP, 4 from Sindh and one member from Balochistan participate. Quaid-i-Azam is elected the President, whereas Moulvi Tamizuddin becomes Vice President. (Source: Newspapers).
1953: The District Sanghar comes into existence. Sanghar, Sinjhoro and Pithoro talukas of Tharparkar and Shahdadpur taluka of Nawabshah are included in this new district. (Source: Sindh Government’s Notification).
1969: Hyder Bux Jatoi is arrested (Source: Newspapers).
1971: U.S.A voices concern over the trial of Shaikh Mujeeb-u-Rahman. (Source: ibd).
2012: Imdad Ali Odho alongwith his son Sarwech Odho establishes The Radio Voice of Sindh, U.K. Sincec last two years the Radio has proved its worth as representative and voice of Sindh. Sarwech Odho did a wonderful work and have donated major part of Radio’s Oral Archives to Sindh Archives on the request of Dr.Dur Muhammad Pathan.

 

11^th  August

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

 

12^th August

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

 

13^th August

1843: Sindh Governor, Sir Charles Napier, while writing to the Governor-General of India criticizes the role played by Major Outram in Sindh. He writes that Major Outram had many years lived on terms of personal contacts with Sindh Rulers, and I vainly imagined he had some influence with them- an influence which it was my duty to call into play in the hopes of preventing war. I therefore sent him to Hyderabad , but I saw that the Amirs were making use of him to ensure the destruction of the force under my command. (Source: ‘Correspondence related to Sinde’).
1939: The Daily Al-Wahid of Karachi carries a letter of Ali Gohar Lahori of Larkano, in which he has informed that he has donated Rs.50 to the Masjid Manzilgah Restoration Committee through Qazi Fazlullah and is ready to pay more if desired by the Committee. (Source: indicated).
1954: It is the for the first time that the National Anthem of Pakistan is broadcasted by the Radio Pakistan (Source: Newspapers).
1963: Malik Amir Muhammad Khan, General Moosa Khan and Z.A.Bhutto are awarded ‘Hilal-i-Pakistan’ by President Ayub. It is amazing to note that none of them had natural death and all were killed. (Source: Newspapers).
1972: Khair Bux Mari is elected as president of NAP Balochistan (Source: ibd).
1973: Z.A.Bhutto is elected as the Prime Minister of Pakistan. He second to none in a way that being a civilian, he became Chief Martial law administrator. He availed all important positions such as Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and President. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1979: Proposal of Zia for proportional representation is rejected by all major parties, such as PPP.JUI and PNA. (Source: ibd).

 

14^th August

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

 

15^th August

1888: The ‘Social Reforms Association’ of Hyderabad is registerd under ‘Company Act-V1 of 1884’. The NGO was formed by Sadhu Hiranand, Raj Rashi Dyaram Gidumal, Diwan Navalrai, Diwan Tarachand and Khouromal Chandanmal Khilnani. This NGO established and run more than five girls schools in Hyderabad. (Source: Books on biographies of Sadhu Hiranand & Dyaram Gidumal).
1922: Sindh observes ‘Ghazi Kamal Pasha Day’ on the call of the Sindh Khilafat Committee. All branches hold public meetings and condemn anti-Turkey designs of countries those have imposed war on Turkey also. Speakers paid homage to the great leader of Turky and highlighted his life and achievements. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid).
1947: Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah takes oath as the Governor-General of Pakistan. The oath is administered by Justice A.Rashid, Chief Justice of Lahore High Court. Liaquat Ali Khan forms his cabinet consisting of Sardar Abdul Rab Nishtar, Raja Ghazanfar Ali, Fazul Rahman, I.I.Chundrigar, Ghulam Muhammad and Jagandar Nath. No Sindhi is included in the cabinet.However the capital of Pakistan will be in Sindh. (Source: Newspapers).
1975: Bengalis kill their father of nation. Shaikh Mujeeb who fought for independence of his country is killed by army of his own country. (Source: Newspapers)
1984: There is fight for all between Sindh and Punjabi students of SindhMedicalCollege, Karachi. Punjabi Medicos demanded FIRs to be lodged and Sindhi students to face trial For so many days the issue got full coverage of the press. Hafiz Muhammad Ismail of Khada, editor of Al-Sadiq decided to to bring ‘Al-Sadiq Sindh Medicos’ Number’. Hafiz Muhammad Sidik Memon collected posters, pamphlets and other relevant literature ad Dr. Dur Muhammad Pathan made draft and compiled material. Government got the information and the press where the material was under printing press was taken in custody by the police. Hafiz Muhammad Ismail was arrested and he saved skin of Dr.Dur Muhammad Pathan and Hafiz Muhammad Sidik by giving statement that he was all alone for collection and compilation of the ‘Number’ under print.

 

16^th August

1843: in his letter to the Governor-General of India, Sir Charles Napier defends his position regarding supporting His Highness Mir Ali Murad Khan and ignoring Mir Rustam Khan . (Source: Letter of dated August 16,1843).
1846; Governor of Sindh directs all concerned officers not to put every abuse and objectionable practice of using free labour and ignoring local labour (Source:Circular Letter No.2049).
1917: The Deputy Supercintendent of Karachi Police serves notices upon Jamshed Mehta (President of the local branch of Home Rule League), Marriwalla (Secretary of the Propagandist Committee) and Ayer (Secretary of the local Home Rule League), prohibiting a procession arranged by them to prade the city prior to the League meeting. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi).
1938: Sobhas Chandra Bose, with the permission of M.A. Jinnah, releases the correspondence which passed between him and Jinnah on the Hindu-Muslim settlement. (Source: The Indian Annual Register,Vol-11,1938)
1945: Sindh Muslim League observes ‘Direct Action Day’. It was meant to show street power and disagree with Congress and the British Government of India. (Source: Newspapers).
1947: Sindh Cabinet takes oath with Muhammad Ayub Khuhro as the Chief Minister. Other ministers are: Qazi Fazlullah, Pir Illahi Bux and Mir Ghulam Ali. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Sindh Muslim League’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1951: Islamic laws are promulgated in Kelat state. (Source: Newspapers).
1956: Pakistan participates in Suez talks held in London. Due to closure of Suez Canal tug of war started between Communist and Capitalist blocks how to reach ‘Hot waters’ in South East Asia. Reperussions are very much obvious in area right from Afghanistan to Balochistan. (Source: ibd).

 

17^th August

1843: The Governor-General constitute Committee comprising Captain Pope, Captain French and Shaikh Ali Hassan to probe into important issues relating to Khairpur such as matter relating to Mir Rustam Khan and his handing over ‘Turba’ to Mir Ali Murad Khan and ownership of country between Sabzalkot and Rohri (Source: Letter No.317).
1947: Muslim Majority areas as per census of 1941, will be included in Pakistan. It is announced. (Source: Newspapers).
1952: The commission constituted to probe into the reasons for killing Liaquat Ali Khan is published. It discussed three reasons for the killing: Killer’s mental state of affairs, Kashmir policy of Liaquat Ali Khan and religious differences. (Source: ibd).
1953: The tenure of service of Ayub Khan as the Chief Commader-in-Chief, is extended up to January 1959. (Source: ibd).

 

18^th August

1834: Munshi Jethanand sends letter to Pottenger informing him that a Hundi of Rs.500 has been sent to Mr.Masson at Kabul. Munshi writes also that his Masters wanted to assure you that friendship between them and British Government would continue from generation to generation. (Source: Munshi’s letter of 18th August,1934).
1857: The Sindh Commissioner asks the Agent, Sindh Railway Company to work on plan for connecting the rail road to Shikarpur and Jacobabad from Sukkur. (Source: Letter No.1392).
1920: Third Caravan of Sindhi migrants leaves Lahore for Peshawar. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi). It was major political mistake of Sindh Khilafat Committee for giving call to quit Sindh.Only Sindhis opted to migrate to Afghanistan and hundreds of families got uprooted on their own.Most of them were not received by Afghan Government and they returned empty handed to Sindh. Prior to migration they sold their properties. This migration movement set a trend that was followed by Indian Muslims soon after creation of Pakistan.
1922: A public meeting is held at Sukkur by the Khilafat Committee and people are asked to follow their religion in letter and spirit. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid).
1933: The Bombay Legislative Council considers the Bill to consolidate and amend the law relating to the Municipal government of the city of Karachi. Jamshed Mehta, Mir Muhammad Baloch and Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah participate in the debate. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1933).
1939: On the call of Sindh Muslim League, ‘Masjid Manzilgah Day’ is observed by majority of Sindhi Muslims. Haji Abdullah Haroon, G.M.Syed; Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi; Muhammad Ayub Khuhro; Muhammad Hashim Gazdar and Syed Khair shah issue strong-worded statement condemning the K.B.Soomro’s policy regarding the restoration of Masjid Manzilgah and demanding immediate resolving the issue. (Source: The Daily Alwahid, Karachi). 
1947: NWFP opts to join Pakistan. First ever Eid-ul-Fitir is celebrated in Pakistan and this newly born country becomes member of UNO. (Source: Newspapers).
1958: Sharif Commission is constituted to bring drastic changes in Education system. It proved to be set back for Sindhi language and deprived it of status of medium of instruction .(Source: Government Notification).
1961: Pakistan joins United Nation’s force. A 500- army men army leave for Dar-u-Salam, East Africa. (Source: ibd).
1973: Opposition has opted for war-path. Arrests of NAP leaders have not been made in haste, says Z.A.Bhutto. (Source ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

 

19^th August

1843: Mir Sobdar Khan’s petition is forwarded to the Governor-General of India by the Bombay Government. In his petition, Mir has said that ‘with all my property, goods and things, came into the plunder of the English Sahibs’. (Source: ‘Correspondence related to Sinde’.)
1857: Upper class of Sindh is pleased by various means so as to make them more loyal. That is why the Collector of Shikarpur disposed of the building with Zamindari rights of compound wall and garden for Rs.625, except the portion occupied by the Deputy Collector. (Source:Letter No.2694). 
1945: The All-India Committee of Hindu Maha Sabha concludes its session in New Delhi after adopting their political resolution declaring the Constituent Assembly based on separate electorates was unacceptable. (Source: The Indian Annual Register,Vol-11, 1945).
1946: R.K.Sidhwa, Secretary of the Sindh Coalition Assembly Party ans a Parsi Cogress leader, in a statement refuted the suggestion which Mr. Jinnah made in his recent statement replying to Pandit Nehru, ‘that the Parsi organisation is certainly not with the Congress’. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1946).

 

20^th August

1838: The Government of India asks Colonel Pottenger to apprise it of result of his negotiations with Sindh Rulers and suggest the Government the best mode of transmitting troops to Sindh and what extent of transport would be obtained either at mouth of Indus or at Thatta. (Source: Letter No.143).
1839: In his minutes, the Governor-General of India records his views about army of Indus and its political prospects.(Source: indicated).
1919: It is the victory of the Allies, but our Upper Class is running and rushing to congratulate Government !.Udernomal Kauromal (Vice President of the Taluka Local Board Jamesabad), Mukhi Ganoomal ( of Jamesabad) and Parsaram Banbumal ( of Jamesabad) send the message of congratulation to the Government of Bombay. (Source: The Sindh Official Gazette).
1921: Aman Sabha is formed at Rohri to support Government and combat Non-Co-Operation Movement launched by the Sindh Khilafat and Congress. Syed Ali Akbar Shah is elected President. Whereas Pleader Hassanand, Seth Chandiram and Radha Kirshan are elected as Vice President, General Secretary and Treasurer respectively. (Source: The Daily Gazette).
1923: Lalchand Amardinomal Jagtiani started conducting classes on the life, achievements and poetry of Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai. Arrangement is made in the Night School of Preem Mandli of Karachi (Source: The Daily Gazette).
1972: Council Muslim League terms ‘Simla Agreement’ as set back to the ideology of Pakistan (Source: Newspapers).

 

 

 

 

21^st August

1849: The Government of Bombay communicates to Sindh Commissioner that find any suitable post for Seth Naumal, ex-Kardar of Karachi, and if it was not possible the Governor would confer on him 1,000 bighas of land, it being understood that the grant was for his life time only and arrangements be made to provide water for cultivation. (Source: Letter No.7683).
1927: The Khilafat Conference in Calcutta presided over by Moulana Muhammad Ali and attended by Sindh leaders of Khilafat urges mutual toleration between Hindus and Muslims regarding religious matters and work for the liberation of the Motherland. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1927).
1933: Taking part in the debate on the amendment moved by Dr.M.L.Dixit for having common and not separate electorate in various corporation, Shahnawaz Khan Bhutto opposes the move, today, in the Bombay Legislative Council. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1933).
1947: Hyderabad Dakhan announces its independent status. (Source: Newspapers).
1957: West Pakistan cabinet decides to dispose of Ghulam Muhammad Barrage land as soon as possible. (Source: ibd).
1971: Mahmmod-ul-Haq Usmani, Secretary General of the National Awami Party is arrested. (Source: ‘Source-Material on NAP’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

 

22^nd August

1933: Tolani and Jamshed Mehta proposed the amendment in Karachi Municipality Act so Sikh community be give representation. Tolani asks for two seats and Jamshed Mehta proposed one seat in the Municipality. Miran Muhammad Shah, Mir Muhammad Baloch and Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah opposes the amendment. Hence it is rejected. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11,1933).
1961: Pakistan closes down it two Consulates at Jalalabad and Kandhar. (Source: Newspapers).
1965 :” Indian Prime Minister Shastri warns Pakistan that ‘India will strike back if Pakistan’s aggression continue in Kashmir’. (Source: ibd).
1969: Descration of Al-Aqsa Masjid is resented through out Pakistan (Source: ibd).
1972: Princely rule in Gilgit and Baltistan is abolished by the Pakistan Government. (Source: ibd).

 

23^rd August

1838: Colonel Pottenger is asked by his Government to purchase and store grain crops at Larkana. (Source: letter of 23rd of August 1838).
1918: The Chief of the General Staff, India reports that several[ Sindhi] employees of J.T. Chainrai & Co [of Sindhworki] from Tenerife & Panama had been bound over for spreading alarmist pro-enemy rumours. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Sindhworkis’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1933: There is a debate on the clause regarding representation of labour Unions, Merchants etc in the KarachiMunicipality. Baskhale proposes amendment seeking to remove the clause restricting the election of a representative of registered unions, to labourers and asks that instead of 2 seats, 3 should be reserved for, and this should be nomination. Jamshed Mehta taking part in debate says that he was President of the Federation of Labour Unions in Karachi, and it was he who had suggested restriction in order to give the labour an opportunity to be represented by an actual working men. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1933).
1936: Prices of almost all States meet the Viceroy of India to have final talks on the Federal Plan. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1939).
1947: Khan Abdul Qayoom Khan and his cabinet takes over oath in NWFP. (Source: Newspapers).
1955: ‘One-Unit’ bill is presented in the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan (Source: ibid).
1976: IslamabadUniversity is renamed as ‘Quaid-i-AzamUniversity’ (Source: ibid).

 

24^th August

1846: The Secretary to Government of Sindh asks Collector of Shikarpur to suspend the question of boundry between Jageers of Mir Muhammad Khan and Ghulam Mustafa Khan till deciding the matter on spot. (Source: Letter No.1218).
1941: The Working Committee of the All-India Muslim League meets in Bombay. M.A.Jinnah informs the committee about his interview with the Viceroy on the constitution of the National Defence Council and the expansion of the Executive Council. He also criticizes some of the members of the Muslim League including the three Premiers [Sir Sikandar Hayat Khan of Punjab, A.K.Fazul Haq of Bengal and Moulvi Syed Muhammad Saadullah of Asam] who joined the Defence Council. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11,1941).
1946: Reginald Sorensen, a Member of the Parliamentary Delegation to India, in a message to the formation of the Interim Government, congratulates Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his success in the formation of his cabinet and expresses regret at M.A.Jinnah’s attitude of non-cooperation. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11,1946).
1948: Indian Muslim migrants’ mob is fired by police at Sahiwal. Five are killed.(Source: Newspapers). This may kindly be noted that in spite of waves of muhajeern’s towards Sindh, not a single event of killing them is recorded in Sindh history. Though, so many processions were taken by them and even Prime Minister’s House was encircled by them for so many times.
1955: Ex-Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Bogra is appointed as ambassador in U.S.A. (Source: Newspapers). For the sake of General Knowledge, any one should prepare province-wise list of all ambassadors appointed in various countries since creation of Pakistan.
1969: Zahir Shah of Afghanistan declares that his country will support Pathans in their struggle for creation of Pakhtoonistan. (Source: ibid),
1947: Mirza Nasir Ahmad, head of Anjuman Ahmadya, Rabwah, gives his statement before Parliament’s Special Committee. He is cross examined also. (Source: Newspapers).
1977: Returning of PPP in Power will be high-risk for the country, says Mufti Mahmood. (Source: ibid).

 

25^th August

1839: Colonel Pottenger writes to Officer Commanding at Karachi desiring him to receive one State prisoner by name ‘Sehee Durwesh’ and take necessary steps of transporting him to Bushire and set him at liberty there. The attention of readers is invited to an important point that Colonel Pottenger is in Sindh and Sindh is under rule of Talpurs but, he is using his judicial, political and administrative powers in 1839 much before fall of Miani. (Source: indicated).
1843: The Sindh Governor apprises the Governor-General of the procedure of conducting trial in Sindh. He informs him that in all cases involving capital punishment which called for trial the prisoners were brought before a Military Court of British Officers and it is the best course in the absence of Judicial system in Sindh at present. (Source: indicated).
1939: Some of Sindh Congress leaders and other politicians deplore the decision of the Congress Working Committee and aspiration og the Congress leaders disqualifying Sj. Subhas Chandra Bose’s from being President of Bengal Provincial Congress Committee and being a member of any elective Congress body for three years. (Source: Newspapers).
1946: Politicians express their reaction on the matter of ‘interim Government’. Master Tara Sing, the Akali leader is satisfied to see that this interim Government consists of representatives of some of largest political parties of India. Dr.B.R.Ambrdkar refuses to accept the interim Government as representative of Scheduled Castes, and Gandhi blames that League leaders in reaction against the interim Government have started preaching violence and now violence in Calcutta has erupted because of this. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11,1946).
1955: Muslim League Parliamentary Party serves Show Cause notice on Mian Jaffar Shah for opposing ‘One-Unit’. (Source: Newspapers).
1977: Ex-Director-General of Health Services Dr. Naseer Shaikh and Ex-Director-General of FSF Masud Mahmood are arrested. Stage is being set to arrest Z.A.Bhutto. (Source: Newspapers).

 

26^th August

1835: The matter of the Navigation of Indus is discussed between Colonel Pottenger and Lieutenant Mackeson. Pottenger is of view that Indus be considered as a ‘beaten road’ for travellers as on each occasion of the boat passing special orders and permission is to be applied to Sindh Government. (Source: Letter No.50 from Pottenger).
1840: Lieutenant Loveday, Assistant Political Agent in Quetta/Balochistan is captured by Brohi Sardars and inform him that his letters to Naseer Khan have irritated them and if attention is not paid to our demands, he can be put to death. (Source: indicated).
1843: The copy of despatch from the Secret Committee of the Government of East India Compay is sent to Charles Napier for his guidance as how to distribute/awrad ‘Prize property’ at Hyderabad. (Source: Letter No.334).
1848: The Collector of Karachi prepares his report about Seth Naomal. It is told that his case was decided by a Military Tribunal on ex-parte statement and without allowing him to put in his defence. Further investigations is being made and Naomal has been given opportunity to put in his defence. (Source: Letter No.959).
1950: ‘Muhajir Tax’ is introduced by the Center and Provinces so as to help resolving their problems relating to financial matters. (Source: Newspapers).
1966: Re-promulgation of FRC in Balochitan creates resentment in political circles. Baloch leaders oppose the action. (Source: ibid).
1971: A.K.Brohi’s O.K for acting as Counsel for Shaikh Mujeeb is appreciated by Internatonal Commission of Jurists. (Source: Newspapers).
1992: Pakistan-Dost [friend]politician [Benazir Bhutto] and Sindh-Dost politician [G.M.Syed], both from Sindh and both Sindhis are facing tough time. Benazir’s Counse l file reply in the court and SATA issues notice to the Sindh Home Secretary and Inspector-General of police to produce G.M.Syed in the court. (Source: Newspapers)

 

27^th August

1835: Colonel Pottenger requests the Government of Bombay for permission to set the Ranna of Parkar, a State prisoner at Bhoo,j at liberty on condition that he would either live in Cutch or Sindh. He further informs that Ranna has released eight of the relatives of Ranna Jagatsinf of Parkar in compliance to orders of Mir Noor Muhammad Khan. (Source: Letter No.54).
1838: Colonel Pottenger request the Government of Bomay to prepare a force for eventual service in Sindh. (Source: Letter No.101).
1851: The Commander of the Indus Flotilla informs the Sindh Commissioner that Governor-General has approved of the proposal to establish a steam communication between Karachi and Multan (Source: Letter No.716).
1856: The Sindh Commissioner asks collectors to adopt 5 per cent Local Fund Cess in Sindh. (Source: Letter No.1430).
1919: It is a golden chance for pro-British Government to wish it congratulations. On the victory of the Allies Naraindas Bhawandas [zamindar & Hon.Magistrate of Berani], Bhagwandas Vasudev [Brahman Panchayat, Berani], H.H.Samavedi [Secretary, Pushkarna Brahman Maha Mandal, Hyderabad], Bulchand Dayaram [Presidenr, Hyderabad Municipality], Metharam Ajitsing [of Shahdadpur], Dalpatrai [Mukhtyarkar of Jati] send messages of congratulation to the Government of Bombay. (Source: The Sindh Official Gazette).
1948: The Governor-General promulgates Ordinance to empowers Pakistan Government emergency powers for dealing the issue of Muslim migrants coming from India (Source: Newspapers).
1953: Kazi Muhammad Akbar, Sindh Education Minister declares that compulsory primary education is being introduce in Sindh, Very Soon. (Source: ibid).
1956: I.I.Chundrigar and Pir Ali Muhammad Shah resign as federal ministers. (Source: ibid).
1960: Rs.20000000 are approved for construction of a new capital [Islamabad], near Rawalpindi (Source: ibid).
1972: No Indo-Pak talks, if Pakistan is not recognizing Bangladesh, says India. (Source: ibid).
1974: Government has agreed to accept 7500000 Biharis. (Source: BBC).

 

28^th August

1920: Hyderabad is witnessing very important political atmosphere for two days with effect from today. Both days public meetings and conference is held in the city. The day begins with political activity of Sindh Khilafat Committee. Public meeting is held with aim to create public opinion in favour of the Non-Cooperation movement. Special Sindh Provincial Conference is also held in the city and its all details are available at Gul Hayat website. (Source: Newspapers)
1928: Dr.Ansari presides over All Parties Conference at Lucknow to discuss the ‘Nihru Report’. (Source: Book on All Parties Conference).
1948: In the meeting of the ‘Muhajir Council’ presided over by Liaquat Ali Khan, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, it is decided that 2,00,000 Indian Muslim migrants waiting in Punjab camps will be settled in Sindh. (Source: Newspapers).
1952: DSP, Khan Najaf Khan is served upon Charge Sheet by the Punjab Government in connection with the murder of Liaquat Ali Khan, ex-Prime Minister of Pakistan. (Source: ibid).
1964: Z.A.Bhutto, Foreign Minister of Pakistan is awarded with ‘Order of Hamayoon’ [First Class] by Shah of Iran for rendering valuable services in connection with Regional Cooperation for Development [RCD]. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

 

29^th August

1845: Captain Prtridge , Deputy Collector, Kotri prepares report on the construction of Bund Veero in order to induce the inhabitants of the tract to abandon their present unsettled course of life and to return their attention to agriculture. (Source: Captain Preedy, Collector of Karachi’s office letter No. 749). 
1928: All-Parties Conference at Lucknow after long discussion adopted the Dominion States without restricting the liberty of other political parties whose goal was complete independence. Even a known revolutionary Subhas Chandra Bose also agreed and singed the resolution. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1928).
1936: Himalalyas is climbed for the first time . The joint British-American Expedition led by Professor Grahm-Brown of CardiffUniversity reach highest peak of 25,660 feet. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1936).
1969: Total strike is observed through out Pakistan to protest against the putting the Al-Aqsa Mosque on fire . (Source: Newspapers).
1973: We do not recognize the Government of PPP, says Asghar Khan. (Source: Newspapers).
1977: Investigation in the murder of Nawab Muhammad Ahmad Khan is in final stage. Stage is being set to involve and hang Z.A.Bhutto who brought back home POWs, Gave Pakistan unanimously adopted Constitution, hold Islamic Conference. (Source: ibid).

 

30^th August

1835: It is decided between Colonel Pottenger and Mir Noor Muhammad Khan that survey of Indus shall not stop. However, it will be conducted on boats and vessels will not be used for that purpose. (Source: Colonel Pottenger’s letter No.58 to his Government).
1933: Central Literary Group organizes lecture program in HopefullSchool at Arambagh. M.U.Abbasi delivers his on the History and importance of Drama. Abbasi was from Muhabatdero and Education officer in Karachi. He wrote biographies of Sir Agha Khan, quaid-i-Azam and others. I interviewed him for so many times. He was witness to our history. He told me that he has visited JhirkSchool and saw General Register of School and name of M.A.Jinnah in it also. He wrote that fact in his book, biography of Jinnah. (Source: Interview with M.U.Abbasi).
1951: India refutes allegation that she is creating conditions to compell Indian Muslims to migrate. They are leaving country on their own, the Government of India declares. (Source: Newspapers).
1959: Consequent upon introducing Basic Democracy system in the Pakistan, all Municipalities are divided/reorganized into Wards. (Source: Newspapers).
1977: Probe into the case regarding murder of Nawab Muhammad Ahmad is completed. PNA demands trial of Z.A.Bhutto. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1979: Gen.Zia promulgates new political parties’ law making it compulsory for all political parties to get themselves registered with Election Commission. (Source: Government Notification).
1990: In politics of our society, every thing is right. Asghar Khan never recognized PPP Government of Z.A.Bhutto, but PPP today enters into alliance with Tahrik-i-Istaqlal. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1991: Benazir Bhutto and Nawabzado Nasrullah Khan to take combined steps against IJI Government. Decision is taken in their meeting. (Source: ibid).

 

31^st August

1939: Colonel Pottenger advises his Government for concentration of force at Sukkur. (Source: Letter No.635-A).
1844: The Sindh Governor asks the Government of India for permission to open a school at Hyderabad for teaching the English language to the children of Baloch chiefs. He request for approving annual grant of Rs.3,000 for the same purpose. (Sindh Governor’s letter No 213).
1920: Posters and Banners are visible on main spots of big cities. Sindh Khilafat has given call for strike on 1st August. Sindhi Muslims are advised to took part in the strike and prove wort as Muslim and lover of the Motherland. (Poster published by Sindh Khilafat).
1946: Liaquat Ali Khan, in statement asked Muslims through out the India to observe ‘ Black Day’ by hoisting black flags on houses and places of business on September 2, to register the Muslims’ silent contempt at the installation in office the Hindu Congress. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1946)
1947: Boundary Award is unjustified and has been imposed upon us, says the Governor-General of Pakistan (Source: Newspapers).
1949: The First ever Convocation of Sindh University is held. The Prime Minister of Pakistan presides over. (Source: ibid).
1972: We are ready to sit on opposition benches, if Mujeeb is ready to make modifications in his 6-points, says Z.A.Bhutto, Chairman of the PPP. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1991: Benazir Bhutto meets Chief of Army Staff Asif Nawaz Junjua. (Source: ibid).

 

 

JULY EVENT DATES

 

 

 

1^st July

1836: Colonel Pottenger inform Government of India that Ranjitsing has asked Sindh Rulers to restore Shikarpur to him and serious disput has occurred between Mir Naseer Khan of Hyderabad and Mir Ali Murad Khan of Mirpur. (Source: Colonel Pottenger’s letter No. 59).
1839: Lieutenant Carles, Commanding the Indus Flotia asks Ross Bell to preceed to Lower Sindh and collect on the way all information regarding location of fuel depots for use of Steam boats. He is also asked to make arrangements for conveyance of Dak (post) between Shikarpur and Dadhar, Dadhar and Quetta.(Source: Government of India’s letters).
1853: The new Sindhi alphabet is published. It has been deviced by Mr. Ellis- Revenue Assistant to the Commissioner-in Sindh in consultation with a committee of local people with equal number of Hindus and Muslims. The number of lettersis increased from 29 to 52 to meet the requirement of Sindhi sounds.(Source: Dr.Pathan’s Ph.D Thesis “Contribution of Karachi towards development of Sindhi Literature & Language’).
1928: In the meeting of Pro-Sindh Sepration Muslim leaders held at Karachi, arrangements are finalized regarding holding of ‘Sindh Muslim Political Conferences’ in various districts of Sindh so as create awareness about the importance of separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency.(Source: G.M.Syed’s book ‘Sindh ji Bombay khan azadi’)
1948: The Quaid-i-Azam inaugurates State Bank of Pakistan (Source: Newspapers).
1950: UrduCollege will be affiliated with Sindh and Punjab Universities, Government assures Moulvi Abdul Haq. (Source: Ibd).
1961: Karachi becomes 12th Division in West Pakistan. Districts of Lasbela are included in it. (Source: Ibd).

 

2^nd July

1843: Charles Napier writes to the Secretary to Government of Bombay informing him that ‘the Sinhian population detest the Amirs (Ex-Rulers);the Hindu population rejoice in their overthrow; and Baloches are perfectly indifferent to their late Chiefs.(Mir) Sher Muhammad’s troops completely pulnderd him the other day, and then ran away,-‘ (Source: ‘Correspondence related to Sinde’).

1921: Aman Sabha is formed at Manjhand with Tejomal Khanchand as its president and Seth Tahilram-merchant & Municipal Councillor-as secretary. This Sabha arranged so many functions and public gatherings to make people realize that launching any movement, or participate in that movement is not in interests of people. (Source: The  Daily Gazette, Karachi).

1922: On the eve of 12^th of Rabi-ul-Awal a public meeting is held by the local branch of Khilafat Committee of Dhoro Naro.Speakers in their speeches praised valuable political services rendered and sacrifices made by Din Muhammad Alig, Jamaluddin Bukhari, Moulana Taj Muhammad Nasrpuri and Moulvi Muhammad Musa of Kotri.(Source: The Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi).

1949: Chowdri Khaliq-u-Zaman blames Moulvi Fazul Haq of Bengal that he is working against the interests of Muslim League. This may kindly be noted that Moulvi Fazul Haq played a vital role in proposing ‘Pakistan Resolution’ in the Annual Session of the All-India Muslim League, in 1940. (Source: Newspapers).

1950: Hari Tahrik creates history. It is decided that on next day procession will be taken out before the Sindh Assembly and Memorandum will be presented to MPAs. On second day Hari Tahrik did it and next day ‘Tenancy Bill’ is adopted by the Sindh Assembly. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Hari Party’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1951: Sindh Government withdraws ban on political activities of Pir Illahi bux. This may be noted that he was disquallfied for six years by the Election Tribunal in 1949. (Source: Newspapers).

1959: Services of 739 First Class and Second Class officers are terminated. (Source: Ibid).

1972: Sindhi Type-writer is made available in market for sale. (Source:Ibid).

 

3^rd July

1844: Lieutenant Colonel Outram writes to Major General William Napeir criticising Sir Charles Napier’s Sindh policy and undue actions taken soon after conquest of the country. Later on this letters was published by press and integrity of Sir Chales Napier stood questioned.(Source: Governor-General’s letter No.514).
1856: Political Superintendent, Upper Sindh Frontier (Jacobabad) informs the Sindh Commissioner that hostilities are reported between Murres and Bugtis and Nathanee branch of Bugtis is in trouble.(Source: Letter No.229)
1857: Government of Bombay asks Sindh Commissioner to offer his comments on three projects to be launched very soon. The projects are: (a) The means of transport between Ghizri Bunder and the Harbour of Karachi, (b) The means of water transport between Indus and Keamari and (c) The means of supplying drinking water to Karachi and its environs. (Source: Sindh Commissioner’s letter No.183).
1949: Muslim League leaders demand Ch.Khalq-u-Zaman to resign as president of the Muslim League. (Source: Newspapers).
1952: The work starts on Kashmore-Jacobabad Railway Project. (Source: Newspapers).
1958: Now One-Unit is becoming matter of anxiety for Punjab leaders. Prime Minister Malik Feroz Khan Noon says that this scheme needs to be reviewed and suggests that changes in its administrative setup must be brought. (Source: Newspapers).
1964: Raj Gopal Acharya proposes that Kashmir administration should be handed over to U.N.O for supervision, till the dispute is resolved between India and Pakistan. (Source: The Hindutan Times)
1967: Kazi Fazlullah joins West Pakistan ministry.(Source: An interview with Kazi Fazlullah by Dr.Pathan).
1972: National Assembly to approve Simla Agreement. It is our great and historic achievement, says Z.A.Bhutto. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1977: PNA rejects ammendment suggested by the Government and insists on acceptance of its new demands and proposal. (Source: Ibd)

 

4^th July

1916: It is reported from a French source that the firm of Pohomal & Brothers, with branches in Aligiers, Ceuta, Melilla and Tenerif is suspected of assisting in distribution of German Oriental propagana literatur.(Source: ‘Source-Material on Sindh Workis’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1926: Meeting of Calcutta Hindus protests against the Government Communiqui of ‘No Music Before Mosque;. J.N.Basu, the President, dwelt on the legal aspect of the question. Goswami characterised the action as a ‘pig-headed and perverse’. (Source: Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1926)
1939: Sir Sikandar Hayat Khan, Premier of Punjab, speaking at a luncheon party in Bombay, stressed on need for drawing up an alternative scheme of Federation to one adumbrated in the Government of India Act. Present one permits intereference in provinces/state by Centre, he says. (Source: Indian Annual Register, Vol-11,1939).
1941: The Conference of Hindu leaders which is held in Benares,considers the riots situation in India, and comes to the conclusion that Hindus should organize voiunteer defence associations in their wards, or grups of villages. Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya addresses the Conference, and among others Dr.Shyama Mukherji, Master Tara Sing and Dr.B.S.Moonji are present. (Source: Indian Annual Register, Voll-11,1946).
1950: Pakistan will cursh Communists with iron hand, says Liaquat Ali Khan, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, in London (Source: Newspapers).
1962: Ladies stage protest infront of the President House against withdrawal of Family Law Act. (Source: Ibd).
1972: Sindhi is declared as the provincial language of Sindh (Sourse: Newspapers). 1977: I am ready to sign PNA-PPP agreement today, says Z.A.Bhutto, the Prime Minister of Pakiistan. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

 

5^th July

1851: Sindh Commissioner writes to the Government of Bombay apprising of the Batai System in Sindh. (Source: Sindh Commissioner’s letter No.1293).
1927: Punjab Muslim League adopts resolution condemning the judgment of Mr.Justice Dalip Sing in the case in which writer had attacked founder of Islam. The judgment was in favour of writer. This book was later on translated and published by Nathoram in Sindh and translator was killed in the court bu Ghazi Abdul Qayoom. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Voll-11,1927 and Newspapers).
1929: Congress Working Committee at its meeting held at New Delhi records it opinionthat all members of the legislatures should resign their seats. (The Indian Annual Register, Voll-11,1929).
1948: Khan Ghani son of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, Khan Abdullah son of Dr.Khan and Master Abdul Karim are arrested under Section 40 of the NWFP Criminal law. (Source: Newspapers).
1954: The Communist Party is declared unlawful by all provincial governments of Pakistan. (Source: Newspapers).
1961: U.K supports Pakistan on Pakhtonistan issue, where as Afghanistan intends to support Pakhtonistan. (Source: Ibd).
1973: American military aid to Pakistan is important to maintain balance of power in the region, says Z.A.Bhutto, Prime Minister of Pakistan. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1976: EngineeringCollege and CadetCollege is announced for Balochistan (Source: Newspapers).
1977: Zia-ul-Haq imposes Martial Law, assemblies are dissolved and leading leaders from PNA and PPP including Z.A.Bhutto, Prime Minister of Pakistan are arrested.(Source: Newspapers).

 

6^th July

1843:E.J.Brown, Commissioner in Sindh, under the instructions of Sir Charles Napeir sends a petition from ex-Ruler Mir Sobdar Khan to the Secretary to the Governor of Bombay and invites his attention that ex-rulers are using abusive language in their petitions. (Source: ‘Correspondence related to Sinde’.) 
1927: Announcement of Judgment in favour of anti-Rasool Arabi has created resentment in Pujabi Muslims. They violated Section 144 and brought out prossesion. Handsome number of them is arrested. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Voll-11, 1927).
1938: The question whether Bengalis should be compelled to learn Hindustani (Urdu) is discussed at a meeting of the Corporation of Calcutta, when several Councillors protested against any such move and suggest that those who come Bengal to live or conduct business should learn the language of the province.(Source: The Indian Annual Register, Voll-11, 1938).
1941: K.B. Allah Bux Soomre, Premier of Sindh, in an interview at Lahore, while appealing for communal unity says that ‘any gesture from the British Government towards indian aspirations would be in the interest of Britain herself at this stage’. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Voll-11, 1941)
1948: Pir Illahi Bux is nominated to discuss the matters relating to handing over administration of Karachi to the centre. (source: Newspapers).
1956: Pakistan Government orders a survey of property-less Indian Muslim Migrants so as they can be provided helping hand by virtue of alloting of property. (Source: Ibd).
1961: Z.A.Bhutto is appointed as an Acting Foreign Minister of Pakistan (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1972: Agitation by Urdu-speaking people starts in Karachi and Hyderabad. The Government and leaders of Urdu-speaking segment of our society seems to be determined to divide old and new sindhis. Rais Amrohvi’s couplet in Daily Jang puts feul on fire. (Source: Newspapers)
1977: Democracy will be restored with in 90 days, Zia assures nation. Justice Abdul Qadir is appointed as the Governor of Sindh. (Source: Newspapers).

 

7^th July

1858: Allah Rakhio and 24 others are killed by Umed Ali Chhuto and his commrades. Captain of Sindh police is directed by the Commissiner to ensure that they are captured. (Source: Sindh Commissioner’s letter No. 1429).
1910: The lodge of the Theosophical Society is chartered in Khairpur Mirs. Sardar Natha Sing becomes its founder president. (Source: The Report of the Theosophical Society )
1918: His Majisty’s Minister at Panama, notifies that departure of on Parmanand Shewaram (Sindhi Hindu) from Colon to Cadiz on a Spanish steamer and discribes him as VERY ANTI-BRITISH. It was reported that on arrival at Cadiz the man was seen to hand over some documents to the German Consul there. (Source: ‘Sour-Material on Sindhworkis’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1922: The services of the Newspaper of Sukkur, ‘Sindh Zamindar’ are lauded in the meetinh of Kazi Ahmad Aman Sabha. It is said that like Sindh Zamindar we must be voice of the Government and work effectively in combating Non-Co-Operation Movement. Diwan Teckchand Gurmukhdas and Sanwaldas are the leaders of local Aman Sabha. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi). 
1924: Bengal sets new example. Governor , on behalf of the Crown had dissolved Bengal Council. It was challended in court by ministers. Today, the court grants injuction and it is declared in the judgment that Bengal Council shall stand prorogued. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Voll-11,1924)
1925: How to launch movement? Akalis set trend. Since last year they started their struggle for acceptance of political, social and religious demands. They sent Jatha (Group of volunteers) of 25 to Jaito, daily to participate in movement and prove their unity in streets and every where. Today, Gurdwara Bill is passed by the Punjab Council and prisoner Akalis are released. Hence agitation is withdrawn by Akalis. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1925).
1928: Shaikh Dr.Muhammad Alam presides over the Sindh Muslim Political Conference in Karachi. It is result of joint efforts of Sindhi Muslim Upper Class to introduce the issue of separation of Sindh at all India level. For this purpose president of Some Conferences were also brought from out side. This event was followed by four Azad Conferences, and they were held on 18th April, 1932 at Karachi; 15th November, 1932 at Hyderabad; 26th April, 1934 at Sukkur and 28th July, 1934 at Karachi. (Source: The India Annual Register, Vol-11, 1928/G.M.Syed’s book “Sindh Ji Bombay Khan Azadi’ and Gul Hayat Collection on the topic).
1938: Monin Jamiat is formed at Bihar. In its Conference, the resolution is passed condemning the Muslim League as trying to deprive the people of their rightful place and asserting that the Muslim League did not present them. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1938). 
1943: An Appeal issued by G.M.Syed, the President of Sindh Muslim League is carried out by press. Sindhi Muslims are asked to observe ‘Local industry & trade promoting Day’ be observed on 16th of July. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi).
1950: No any Muhajir has been sent to jail. It is propaganda to bring bad name to the Sindh Government, says Kazi Fazlullah, Chief Minister, Sindh. (Source: An interview with Kazi Sahib, by Dr.Pathan)
1956: Red Shirt Party is declared unlawful in West Pakistan. (Source: Notification of the Government of West Pakistan).
1977: Official Notification regarding the removal of Prime Minister and ministers from their position is issued. (Source: Newspapers).

 

8^th July

1839: A. Gibbson is appointed as Assistant Surgeon in charge of medical duties of Political Agency in Upper Sindh. 
1921: The first session of the All-India Khilafat Conference starts at Karachi. It is presided over by Moulana Muhammad Ali Johar. The soil of Sindh is selected for the event that proved to be truining point in the politics of united India. The Conference lasted for three days. (Source: Newspapers).
1938: A public meeting is held by local branch of Muslim League at Village Mahboob Tunio and it is presided over by Rais Mian Karim Bux, who is the President of the branch. Speakers deplore the Government policy regarding Muslim League and Palstine. They also advised JUI,Sindh leadership to resolve issue of their differences in the greater interests of party and its politics. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Sindh Muslim League’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1940: Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, the Frontier Congress leader, tenders his resignation of membership of the Congress Working Committee before his departure from New Delhi for Peshawar. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, vol-11,1940).
1945: Jairamdas Doulatram presides over Conference of Congress-men in Bombay. The claim of Muslim League to represent the Muslims of India remained the subject of conference. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11,1945).
1948: Lord Mount Batten was not made Gover-General of Pakistan. Therefore he created condition of mass migration and killing of thousands of people, says Ghulam Muhammad, Finance Minister of Pakistan (Source: Newspapers).
1949: The process of selling important property and Units starts in Pakistan. The East India Tramway Company is to be sold. The matter is discussed in Karachi. (Source: Newspapers)
1971: Keeping in view the political crisis in East Pakistan and Government’s policy regarding resolving the issue, West Germany stops its economic aid to Pakistan (Source: Newspapers).
1972: Karachi witnesses terrible riots in reaction against Sindhi Language Bill. Army is called to help civilian administration.12 are killed and 150 injured in Karachi and Hyderabad. Z.A.Bhutto invites representatives of Sindhi and Urdu speaking people to discuss the Language Bill. (Source: Newspapers).

 

9^th July

1940: M.A.Jinnah commenting of the Congress Working Committee resolution passed at Delhi regarding National Government, says that Muslim League now firmly stands convinced that the only solution is division of India as laid down by the Muslim League at Lahore. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Voi-11,1940).
1946: Sindhi Circle is formed by teachers and taughts of D.J.Sindh college Karachi with Aims & Objects to promote Sindhi literature and language. Regular literary sittings are arranged for this purpose also. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi).
1946: G.M.Syed, leader of opposition in Sindh Legislative Assembly addresses a communication to the Viceroy, requesting him to call upon the Premier Sindh Sir Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah to tender his resignation as he had forfeited the confidence of the majority. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11,1946)
1947: Sir Cyril Radcliffe takes office as chairman of the two Boundary Commissions of Punjab and Bengal. (Source: Various books on the history of Pakistan).
1948: Pakistan’s first postal stamp is made available for sale. This may be kept in mind that it was 1853, when first ever postal stamp was introduced and issued in Sindh, and even in India. It was known as ‘Sinde Dock Ticket’.(Source:Dr.Pathan’s Ph.D thesis and Azimussan’s book ‘History of Karachi’).
1950: It is raining at Khokhrapar and Indian Muslim refugees are facing odd hours there.NGOs and Individuals from Sindh are reaching there to provide food and cloth to rain-affected. (Source: Newspapers) 
1972: Two persons are killed on 3rd day of the language agitation.Army is called out and curfew is imposed in Hyderabad and in some areas of Karachi. Federal cabinet discusses Sindh situation. (Source: Newspapers).
1977: Ban is imposed on Trade Union activities and weapon licences are withdrawn. Martial Law Authorities promulgates new Ordinance. (Source: Ordinance).

 

10^th July

1850: Brigadier-General Commanding Sindh Division sends plan description of the limits of the Larkana Cantoment to the Sindh Commisioner for approval (Source: Letter No.789).
1921: Aman Sabhas are established at Belo, Taluka Sujawal and Ghadhro with the following office-bearers: BELO:Syed Sidik Shah (President), Seth Dhamoomal (Vice President), Seth Manghanmal, Shewakram; Seth Daryadinomal; Seth Assanmal Mithomal;Seth Rejhomal Tickamdas;Rejhomal Fakirmal ans other eleven Muslim members. GHADAHRO: Vinijraj Rawatsing, Sodho (President), Mukhi Mathradas (Vice President); Ramchand Karar; Mahraj Jeevraj Brahman; Mukhi Seth Chunilal Karar; Pargomal Karar; Seth Jag Rupchand; Seth Tejomal Gopaldas; Seth Bulchand; Seth Harchandmal; Seth Harchand; Seth Gulmal; Rawto Mangho Khatri;Chamoon Mooro Charan; Mahraj Khushhaldas; Seth Teckchand; Seth Kanji Tulsidas and Chuganlal Brahma. During British period Aman Sabha were started to minimize the influence of Khilafat Tahrik and make the people more loyal to the Government. (Dource: The Daily Gazette, Karachi).
1932: The Council of the All-India National Liberal Federation passes resolution protesting emphatically agaist the abandonment of the Round Table Conference contrary to the pledges given by British Government. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11,1932).
1939: Meetings are held in some cities of Sindh to protest against All-India Congress Committee decision on State Satyagraha/Non-Co-Operation and relation between Congress Ministries and Provincial Congress Committees. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1939).
1946: Nawabzada Liaquat Ali Khan, General Secretary of the All-India-Muslim League, in a press interview declared that it would be ‘suicidal’ for the Muslims to enter the Constituent Assembly at present. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11,1946).This may kept in mind that he became Finance Minster of united India later on.
1947: British Prime Minister Clement Attlee recommends M.A.Jinnah as the first Governor-General of Pakistan (Source: Quaid-i-Azam Papers).
1950: Saadat Hussain Minto is released. (Source: Newspapers).1958: Allama Mashriqi, main accused in the murder case of Dr.Khan Sahib’s murder refutes allegations in the court. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Khaksar Tahrik’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1963: Military aid to India, announced by U.S.A has created doubts, says Z.A.Bhutto, Foreign Minister of Pakistan (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1977: Political activities are declared unlawful. Who so ever will be found involved, will be sentenced to 5 years imprisonment. Martial Law order is issued. (Source: Newspapers).
1972: Language riots disturb Karachi peace. Curfew is imposed in affected areas. Press-censorship on the press reporting of language agitation is ordered by the Sindh Government. Z.A. Bhutto announces 4-member Committee on th issue.(Source: Newspapers). Sindh history to record anunbelieveable act the the bill passed in Assembly will be challenged, even rejected in streets. The decision taken without political will & strategy and not taking Urdu-speaking leadership into cofidence before tabling the bill, and misuse of street power paves way for division of hearts in Sindh.
1978: Mian Abbas admits his role in the conspiracy to kill Muhammad Ahmad Khan. Stage is being set to hang elected Prime Minister of Pakistan who did a lot for Pakistan. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

 

11^th July

1842: His Highness Mir Naseer Khan Talpur writes to Major Outram informing him and making complain that the fort of Rojhan, 26 miles from Shikarpur and 10 miles from Khangarah has been occupied by people of Naseer Khan of Kalat.
1908: Diwan Dayaram Gidumal Shahani establishes ‘Seva Sadhan Sabha’ in Bombay with Aims & Objects to provide social services, social protection, education to women-folk and train lady social workers.Later on branches of NGO are also started inSyeat, Poona and Ahmadabad. (Source: ‘Biography of Raj Rashi Diwan Dayaram Gidumal’, by Shewaram Pherwani).
1920: Four ‘Special trains’ in the history of Sindh have a unique reference. First train was booked by Sindh Congress for Punjab so as to participate in the Congress Sesion and provide financial & moral support to families those were affected during the tragedy of Jalyanwala bagh. In 1938 on the eve of Sindh Provicial Muslim League Conference the Special train was hired for Quaid-i-Azam for Karachi from Hyderabad. When Soorihb Badshah Pir Pagaro was released from jail, he also reached Sindh in Special train.During Hijrat Tahrik, Jan Muhammad Junijo booked special train Khilafatis. The Special train carrying Sindhi migrants on way to Peshawar reached at Multan today. 
1950: Fatima Jinnah regrets to Hilal-i-Ahmar Pakistan (Source: Newspaper).
1959: Pak-American trade agreement are signed. Trade Minister of Pakistan, Z.A.Bhutto indicates more trade agreements with other countries.(Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1969: Ex-Director of Pakistan Institute for Islamic Research Fazul-ul-Raman’s book on Islam is banned. (Source: Newspapers).
1972: Language riots affect Thatta also, section 144 is imposed for three months. (Source:Ibd).
1975: Punjab Chief Minster resigns. He is one of founder members of PPP and edited weekly ‘Nusrat’, Lahore in early days of the party. (Source: Newspapers).

 

12^th July

1836: Colonel Pottenger writes to the Government of India informing that Mir Noor Muhammad Khan accomanied by five camel loads of mangoes has sent to him as gesture of Goodwill and friendship. (Source: Pottenger’s letter No.62).
1903: L.G.Mountford, The Collector of the District Larkano writes to the Sindh Commissioner updating him about efforts regarding preservation of archival material at Larkano. He writes that in July 1901 the official record was shifted from Sukkur and Karachi to this newly established District. Head Munshi of the Collector is custodian of record in Sindhi language, whereas record in English is being kept under custody of Head Clerk.The correspondence on ‘Indus Valley State Railway’ has been kept in the office of the Assistant Collector of Larkano. (Source: Larkana Collector’s office letter No.3918). During tenure of Iqbal Bablani and Dr.Badar Ujan as D.C of Larkano District, Gul Hayat Institute approached District Administration to establish ‘LARKANA ARCHIVES’ there. 
1925: Delhi Hindu Sabha protests against Bengal Government’s decision regarding music before Mosque. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11,1925).
1926: Sindh Journalists’ Conference is held at Karachi and a Journalists’ Society is formed. It is first initiate to unite journalists of Sindh for taking care about press and freedom of expression. (Source: The Sindh Daily Gazette, Karachi).
1927: Moulana Muhammad Ali Johar in series of articles dislikes the Muslim agitation in Punjab demanding Justice Dalip Sing’s resignation. The judgment of the Justice Dalip Sing was taken as partial decision in case of writer who attacked Muhammad (PBUH) in his book. (Source: Newspapers).
1930: Sindh Hari Conference is held at Mirpurkhas under the presidency of Jamshed Mehta. (Source: M.Phil thesis on ‘Hari Tahrik’, by Solangi). It is attended by eminent politicians belonging to class of Pirs and Landlords.They seems to be worried about sorrows and longings of the peasants of Sindh, but inner story is to take care of their own interests during the disposal of barrage land.
1949: Khowaja Shahab-u-ddin, federal minister for Home & Information asks Sindh Press to plat it role in bringing Sindhis and Mohajirs near to each other. (Source: Newspapers).
1952: Khowaja Naziu-u-ddin, Prime Minister of Pakistan assures the status of High court for Sindh Chief Court. (Source: ibd).
1955: Home Minister, Major-General Iskandar Mirza announces lifting of ban on political activities of Khan Abdul Ghafar Khan. (Source:’Source-Material on ANP’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1957: Pakistan mourns death of Sir Agha Khan. Meanwhile Prince Karim takes over as the spiritual leader of the Khowaja community. (Source: Newspapers)
1960: Agha Ghulam Nabi Khan Pathan and Kazi Muhammad Akbar are disqualified for taking part in politics for six years. (Source: ibd).
1963: Abdul Baqi Baloch files petition in Lahore High court that the Pakistan Government be asked not to handover 3000 sq.miles of Balochistan to Iran.(Source: ibd).

 

13^th July

1844: The Governor-General of India disposed to sanction as an experimental measures the establishment of dispensaries at Sukkur, Shikarpur, Hyderabad and at Karachi and asks for submission of a specific proposition, the plan and cost of the buildings and the expense for establishment that would be required for the purpose. (Source: Letter No.359).
1945: Sir Hugh Dow, Governor of Sindh addresses general meeting of the Sindh Scout’s Association.This be kept in mind that Sindh Scout’s Association was most active Association of Sindh during the British era. It was established much before 1900 and a Journal in Sindhi & English ‘Scout’ was also published for years. In April 1939, Sea Scout Group Council was also formed with efforts of Rai Sahib Gokaldas Ahuja. (Source: Dr.Pathan’s Ph.D Thesis and Bheromal Advani’s book Sindh Ji Hindu Ji Tarekh).
1950: Liaquat Ali Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan refuse to answer to the question of a journalist that Pakistan will send troops to Korea as desired by U.S.A. (Source: Newspapers).
1951: In recent election Punjab Muslim League members worked agaist candidates of the party. 474 involved members are expelled from the party. (Source: ibd).
1952: Acting General Secretary of the Communist Party of Pakistan is released from Lahore Jail. He was arrested last year in July under Pakistan Safety Act. (Source: ibd).
1960: Khuhro and Nawab Akbar Bugti are disqualified for taking part in politics. (Source: ibd).
1962: I was asked and advised by U.S.A for taking extra-constitutional step, admits ex-President Iskandar Mirza. (ibd).
1965: U.S.A is bent upon to postpone the World Bank Consortium, but Pakistan will, in no case subject itself to economic or political domination from any Great Power, says Z.A.Bhutto, Foreign Minister of Pakistan. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1966: The full bench of the West Pakistan High Court dismisses writ petition of 22 opposition leaders detained under defence of Pakistan Rule. (Source: ibd).
1972: Language issue in Sindh has political motives behind it, says Hafiz Pirzado, Education Minister of Pakistan. (Source: ibd).

 

14^th July

1909: Brahamu Samaj Mandil celebrates Sadhu Hiranand Memorial Day at Khalikdina Hall. Seth Harchandrai is in chair. Prof. S.C.Shahani and Prof.T.L.Wasvani pay homage to the founder of Brahma Samaj, Social reformer, founder of N.H.Academy of Hyderabad- Sadhu Hiranand. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi).
1920: The Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi carries the report about departure of Special Train booked by Jan Muhammad Junijo and other for Sindhi migrants. It is told that more than 50000 people were present at Larkana Railway station on this occasion. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi).
1924: Chaudhri Lal, minister of Punjab is unseated for procuring votes by false personation. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11,1924).
1930: In a meeting of Hindus and Muslims of Kambar taluka, Non-Cooperation Movement launched by Khilafat & Congress is condemned at length and it is resoled to ask Government to take proper steps for separating Sindh from Bombay Presidency. Mukhi Gobindram- the Mukhi of 74 Hindu Panchayats takes active part. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi).
1940: The important meeting of the Working Committee of the Sindh Muslim League held at Karachi with Haji Abdullah Haroon in chair resolve to hold Sindh Provincial Muslim League Conference at Larkana and Sir Sikandar Hayat, Premier of Punjab be requested to preside. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Sindh Muslim League’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute)
1942: The All-India Congress Committee passes ‘Quit-India Resolution’.
1945: The official announcement of the failure of the leaders conference is made by Lord Wavell when the conference resumed its sitting at Simla for the last time.”On final examination and analysis of the Wavell Plan we found that it was a snare. There was the contribution of Gandhi Hindu Congress, who stand for Indian’s Hindu National independence as one India”, says M.A.Jinnah. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11,1945).
1955: Muslim League adopts resolution ‘One-Unit’ resolution. (Source: Newspapers).
1972: Larkano witnesses ugly language riots. Curfew is imposed. (Source: ibd)
1977: Civil war had knocked doors of our society , my action was timely and it will pave way for restoration of peace in the country, says Zia in its first Press Conference. (Source: Newspapers).

 

15^th July

1921: The Karachi Congress Committee appeals to the Business community of Sindh not to import more foreign-made cloth. (Source: “Source-Material on Sindh Congress’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1924: Delhi, Nagpur and other cities of India witnesses Hindu-Muslim riots on the eve of Bari Eid. Muslims are blamed for slaughtering Cows. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1924).
1940: In the Punjab Legislative Assembly, the first secret Session in the history of Indian Legislatures commenced when the Assembly by 91 to 48 accepted the motion of Sir Sikandar Hayat Khan , Premier that proceedings of the day be held in camera. ( Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-!1, 1940).
1947: Indian Independence Bill is passed by the House of Lords.(Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11,1947),
1950: Jamait-i-Islami opts fpr politics.Moulana Moodudi announces 14-point Menifesto of the Party that is going to contest polls. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Jamait-I Islami’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1957: Dr.Khan Sahib resigns as the Chief Minister of the West Pakistan (Source: Newspapers).
1963: U.S.A has started supporting separationists in East Pakistan,. Reports are appearing in the press. (Source: Newspapers).
1969: Makhdoom Muhammad Zaman Talib-ul-Moula joins PPP. (Source: Newspapers).
1971: Pakistan has played a praise-worthy role in bringing U.S.A and China near to each other, says U.S President Nixon. (Source: ibd).

 

16^th July

1857: The Commissioner Sindh asks Superindending Surgeon in Sindh to examine the place named ‘Lakhan’ on western side of ‘Hubb’ River about 60 miles from Karachi and report it fitness as a sanitarium. This may kindly be noted that Dr.Hunter submitted his report that the hill did not possess any of requisities to render it for a sanitarium. (Source: Letter No. 1115 from the Commissioner).
1901: Under section 7 of the Bombay Revenue Code, Notification is issued for creation of the Larkano District. It is signed by J.V.P. Muir Mackenzie, Chief Secretary to the Government of Bombay. (Source: Bombay Government’s Notification Number 4942 & 4942 A).
1919: The event of victory by Allies makes so many people in India. Pandit Panchandas Shiwala of Larkano and Peromal Landlord of Shahdadpur share their happiness with the Government and send message of congratulation to the Government of Bombay. (Source: The Sindh Offical Gazette).
1921: The Hyderabad District Congress Committee invites applications from desrving students of the District for three scholarship of Rs.15/ each for getting education in AligarahUniversity and Gujrat Vidya Pith. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Sindh Congress’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1943: ‘Trade Day’ is observed by Sindh on the call of Sindh Muslim League. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Sindh Muslim League’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1946: Sindh Minister for PWD, Muhammad Ayub Khuhro delivers his lecture on the topic of ‘Sindh Ploitics’ in D.J.Sindh college. The program is chaired by Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi, ex-Finance Minster of Sindh. (Source: Newspapers).

 

17^th July

1854: First ever Annual Report of the KarachiMunicipality is made public. It reveals that last year the annual income of the Municipality was Rs.13514 and the Development works included digging of new Wells, Water supply to Bunder Road area, construction of a school building and purchase of a plot for Hospital etc (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi).
1909: Harchandrai Vishindas, the president of Sindh Hindu Sabha sends telegram to the Viceroy of India prtesting against demand of Sindh Muslims regarding representation in reformed Legislative Councils. He writes that the demand of Muslims is causing deep resentment among other communities. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi)
1920: Munshi Allah Bux, Moulvi Muhammad Azim; Qazi Azizullah; Wadero Muhammad Amin and Haji Ghulam Muhammad Hakro , all belonging to Buthi village were suppose to appear in person before Deputy Collector of Ratodero for explaining their position regarding advocating Non-Co-Operation, but they remained absent on plea that they were not bound to obey orders of the Government that is anti-Islam and anti-people. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi).
1928: The eminent leaders of Hindu and Muslim communities and other minorities of Sindh enter into a ‘Communal understading and Pact’ agreeing to the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency. (Source: The Daily Gazette,Karachi).
1932: The Prime Minister’s award regarding communal representation in Indian Provincial councils is announced simultaneously in England and India. It proposes separate electorate. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11,1932).
1934: A public meeting is held at village Hasul of taluka Kamber after Sun set. Moulvi Muhammad Ibrahim Buthvi and Moulvi Abdul Karim Buthvi advised people to vote for Haji Abdullah Haroon and Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi candidates for Bombay Legislative Council. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi).
1948: KalatState National Party formed in 1930 is declared unlawful. (Source: Newspapers).
1955: Khan Abdul Ghafar Khan launches anti-One-Unit movement. (Source: ibd).
1976: 159 Jining factories, 35 Flour mills;675 Rice mills of Sindh are nationalized. (Source: Newspapers).
1993: President Ishaq and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif agree to step down from their offices. (Source: ibd)

 

18^th July

1914: Hindus are serious in reconstrution of their society by virtue of forming NGOs of their own. Today, ‘Shri Barhma Khastri Sahitya Mandli’ is established in Karachi. Seth Naraindas Variram Chatpar, Dr.Narsidas Pitambardas Sodho; Jamnadas Vilabhdas Sadani; Rochiram Gangaram Sadani; Maniklal Maghomal Jethmilani and Pahlajrai Haromal are its founder members. This may kindly be noted that Rochiram Sadani was an outstanding writer and it was his initiate to form NGO of this type. (Source: Annual Report of the Mandli).
1926: All-India Cow Conference is held in Calcutta in which Government is urged to regulate salaughter og cattle by legislation. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11,1926).
1931: The Bengal Provincial Hindu Conference held at Burdwan under presidency of Mahraj Srish Chandra Nundy of Kasimabad passes the resolution on the issue of separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency. The text of the resolution is :’ The question is utter disregard of determined opposition of the Hindus of Sindh who will have to bear a large proportion of the inevitable increased taxation in relation to their population, as compared with Moslems of Sindh’.(Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi).
1932: Prof. J.S.Kriplani of Sindh and Director of the Gandhi Ashram is sentenced to six months’ imprisonment under Section 17 (A) of the Criminal Law Amendment Act. He will be placed in ‘A’ class. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11,1932).
1935: The Daily Al-Wahid of Karachi in the course of its editorial criticizes G.M.Syed and other leaders for not taking interest in enrolment of peasants as qualified voters. The editorial blames that leaders of upper class formed HARI COMMITTEE a few years ago for protection of their own interests, where as they have nothing to do with welfare of working class. It is time to create vote-bank of this lower class, but our leaders are now avoiding and depriving lower class of their Right of vote. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi).
1936: Indian States Peoples’ Conference is held at Karachi and attitude of subjects of States was discussed and defiend. (Source: The Indian Annual Register,Vol-11,1936)
1939: Sj. Subash Chandra Bose deploring the policy of Congress says that ‘ a wave of intolerance is now sweeping over higher ranks of Congress leadership. The slightest criticism of any action of their throws them into a rage and the whole machinery of propaganda in their hands is at once put in operation. In this way the ordinary Congressman is terrorized into silence’. (Source; The Indian Register, Vol-11,1939).
1947: First Special train reaches Karachi. It is beginning of the greatest migration of Indian Muslims to Sindh and wave continued after reaching of Biharis in 1972 and onward. (Source: Newspapers).
1948: By virtue of promulgation of an ordinance, clause 92 A is added in the interim Constitution of Pakistan that empowers Governor-General to dissolve any provincial government.(Source: Newspapers). This may kindly be noted that very drastic decisions are taken when Quaid-i-Azam is in Ziyarat and health is in serious condition.
1955: Government of Pakistan files a petition praying for special leave to appeal against the judgment of a Full Bench of Lahore High court in the habes corpus petitions filed on behalf of ex-Major General Akbar Khan and other Rawalpindi Conpiracy Case prisoners including Faiz Ahmad Faiz. (Source: Newspapers).
1993: Entire political setup in the Pakistan is changed. Assemblies are dissolved.President Ishaq and Prime Minister Nawaz quit their offices. World Bank Vice President Moeen Qureshi is sworn in as care taker Prime Minister. National Assembly polls will be on 6th of October and Provincial Assemblies polls are due on 9th October.(Source: ibd)

 

19^th July

1909: Mr.Wright, Educational Inspector of Sindh presides over Conference in N.J.V.HighSchool at Karachi in which Course Outline for Anglo-Vernacular schools was discussed. The Conference is also attended by the principals of N.H.Academy of Hyderabad and Nau Vidyala of Hyderabad including Head Masters of A.V. schools. (Source: The Daily Sindh Gazette, Karachi) 
1910: The Sindh Commissioner directs to the District Local Board Larkano to open Dispensaries at Dadu, Bubak and Warah (Source: Commissioner’s letter No 1416).
1920: First Karwan of Sindhi migrants reaches Jalalabad. They migrated on the call of Khilafat Committee and in protest against Government’s anti-Turkey and anti-Islam policy. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi).
1921: Aman Sabha is formed at Ladyoon and our upper class of the area is in fron row of the Sabha. Khair Muhammad Chandio (President), Metharam Ajit Sing (Vice Presidnt), Varomal Parmanand (Secretary) and Bulchand Bhupatrai (Treasurer) are elected as office-bearers.There is lengthy list of members of the Working Committee.(Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi). Aman Sabha will guide people to be faithful, loyal and sincere subjects of the Government and remain away from freedom fighters.
1936: The Socialist Conference is held at Karachi and attended by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. In this conference the attitude of the Socialists towards Congress is explained and Congress is advised to include socialism in its program )Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11,1936).
1950: We want to make Pakistan a America of East, says Liaquat Ali Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan (Source: Newspapers).
1958: General elections are postponed till February 1959. (Source: Official Announcement).
1969: Shaikh Mujeeb was not author of 6-points, but it was assignment for him designed by Government officer, says Chowdhri Muhammad Ali in an interview. (Source:The Chittan, journal).

 

20^th July

1849: The Sindh Commissioner request the Bombay Government to supply copy of rules and practice on the subject of marrying, baptizing and burying Christian members of civil establishment. (Source: Commissioner’s letter No.1523).
1920: The Al-Wahid, Karachi, in the course of its editorial advocates ‘Non-Co-Operation Movement’ and advises people to join hands with Khilafat Tahrik. The editor of this Newspaper on contributing this earned imprisonment. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid,Karachi).
1932: On behalf of the Sindh Azad Jamait, Muhammad Ayub Khuhro presents Memorandum to the Joint Parliamentary Committee in London requesting for separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid).
1947: NWFP decides by vote to join Pakistan. (Source: Newspapers)
1954; The Constituent Assembly of Pakistan resolves to make Karachi as permanent Capital of Pakistan (Source: ibd).
1973: It is very difficult to work with Z.A.Bhutto. Balochistan has been badly victimized in his tenure, says Attaullah Khan Mengal. (Source: Newspapers).

 

21^st July

1920: A big public meeting is held at village Buthi of taluka Mirokhan by the local branch of Khilafat Committee. It is presided over by Qazi Abu-al-Hassan Azizullah. It has been notified by the Khilfat Committee that in response to its call for Non-Co-Operation, Haji Ghulam Rasool of village Mevo Jalbani, Mula Gul Muhammad of Daro, Warah and Din Muhammad of Badah have announced that they will not take Government grants for their Maktabs/Schools in future. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi).
1925: Ban on Akhand Panth and pilgrimage to Gurdwara Gangar is lifted. Sikh Community is happy to see positive results of their struggle. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1925).
1939: A public meeting is held at Buthi Hakra by the local branch of Muslim League. It is presided over by Moulana Shah Muhammad. The meeting condemns the agitation of Hindus against Nazim of Hyderabad Dakkan. It demands the imposition of ban on selling of Quran by Bookstores run by Hindus. An appeal is also made to elected Sindh Assembly members from the District Larkano to join Muslim League. (Source: Newspapers).
1946: Sindh Assembly election results are declared. G.M.Syed in midist of strong opposition of All-India Muslim League returns un-opposed. Party-wise result is: Muslim League (27 Seats), Congress (21 Seats), G.M.Syed Group (04 Seats), Muslim Nationalists (04 Seats), Europeans (03 Seats).
1949: The property of Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto in Mombai is forfeited. When he was Nazim of Hyderabad Dakkan , he did his level to annex that State with Pakistan (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1953: Habi Ibrahim Rahmatullah is appointed Sindh Governor (Source: Newspapers).
1964: The Alliance named Combined Opposition Parties (COP) is formed by Council Muslim League, Jamait-i-Islami, National Awami Party and Nizam-i-Islam Party. (Source: Newspapers).
1988: Zia promise to hold general elections on November 16, addresses Pakistan Senate. (Source: ibd).

 

22^nd July

1919: On the victory of the Allies, sincere and loyal Sindhi subjects send congratulation message to the Government of Bombay. They are: Parsaram Babumal Udesi of Jacobabad, Dhagchand Asardas Mukhtyarkar of Kambar; Dharamdas Bhagwandas of Nawalshah and Hindu Zamindar of Tayab, taluka Ratodero. (Source: The Bombay Government’s Notification).
1931: A student named Vasudev Balwant fires two revolver’s shots at Sir Earnest Hoston, the Governor of Bombay, when he was entering the Reading Room of Fergussion College, Poona. It was luck for the Governor, who is safe and bad luck for a brave boy, who is arrested on the spot. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1931).
1939: Speaker of Sindh Assembly, Syed Miran Muhammad Shah alongwith K.B.Muhammad Sidik Memon visits ‘Anjuman Himayat Islam’ office at Lahore. He wants to establish a Society/Anjuman in Sindh for Muslims. (Source: G.M.Syed’s book:’Rihan’).
1941: Both M.A.Jinnah and Gandhi react unfavourably to the Simla announcement regarding the expansion of the Viceroy’s Executive Council. ‘ It will not secure the whole hearted, willing and genuine support, if that is honestly required, of Muslim India’, say Jinnah. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11,1941).Three members of the Working Committee of Muslim League joined that Council, and one of that Chowdhri Zafarullah became the Foreign Minister of Pakistan !
1948: Karachi and other 5668 sq.miles are put under the control of the federal/Pakistan Government. An Ordinance is promulgated by the Governor General of Pakistan. (Source: Ordinance). This may kindly be noted that the Governor General, Quaid-i-Azam is in Ziyarat at eleventh hour of his age.
1950: Two sons of Soorih Badshah Shaheed Sabghatullah Pir Pagaro, are reaching Karachi.(Source: Newspapers). One of them takes over as Pir Pagaro later on. This may kindly be noted that in their absence from country, one influential man from Rashdi caste tried to become Pir Pagaro but, failed to get Government support.
1955: Ayub Khuhro is elected un-opposed as the member of Sindh Assembly from Tando Adam-Shapur constituency. (Source: Newspapers). The stage is being set for imposing One-Unit on Sindh. This may kindly be noted that Ayub Khuhro played vital role in the movement for separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency and he also played key role in annexing Sindh with Punjab and other provinces under the shadow of One-Unit.
1964: Regional Cooperation for Development (RCD) is formed by Turkey, Iran and Pakistan. (Source: Newspapers).
1989: Ethnic violence erupts in Sindh. Ten are shot dead in Hyderabad and one in Dadu. (Source :ibd).

 

23^rd July

1843: The Governor-General of India writes to the Sindh Governor making enquiries and asking for some papers required in connection with the alleged cession to His Highness Mir Ali Murad Khan of lands held by Mir Rustom Khan. (Source: The Governor-General’s letter No.260).
1846: The Governor-General of India asks the Sindh Governor to apprise him of the steps he will take for making and proposing Rules for administration of Civil Justice in Sindh (Source: Governor-General’s letter No.263).
1948: Karachi is now under control of the Pakistan Government. Hashim Raza is appointed first Administrator , where as Kazim Raza is made Inspector-General of Police. Sindhi nationalists fear about the future of their biggest city. Some of them blame that a ‘protected constituency’ is being managed with vote bank of Muhajreen. (Source: Newspapers).
1952: Muhajreen take out procession and encircle Prime Minister House in Karachi. They demand proper rehabilitation . (Source: Newspapers). 
1961: Alliance of Iran, Pakistan and Turkey can be misused against Soviet Union, doubts USSR. (Source: Newspapers).
1963: Ghulam Nabi Memon and Muhammad Khan Junijo are inducted in West Pakistan ministry (Source: Newspapers).
1973: Pakistan recognizes new Kabul regime led bu Daud. (Source: Newspapers).
1988: MRD rejects Ziz’s decision of non-party polls. (Source: ‘Source-Material on MRD’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

 

24^th July

1925: Khadhar dress is made indispensable for Congress members in party meetings. Secretary of the All-India Congress Committee issues circular. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1925).
1939: Masjid Manzilgah Restoration Committee of the Sindh Muslim League , in its meeting held at Sukkur with Muhammad Ayub Khuhro condemns Sindh Government’s policy regarding Masjid Manzilgah issue and decides to observe ‘Masjid Manzilgah Day’ on 18th of August. (Source: Newspapers).
1946: A resolution opposing grooping of Sindh with Punjab is passed at a Conference held under the auspices of the Sindh Provincial Muslim League. Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi presiding. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1946).
1950: Muhajreen have submitted 60 applications for party tickets to contest election for Sindh Provincial Assembly.The number of application is not less than the number of applications submitted by Old Sindhis. The matter is discussed in the meeting of the Sindh Muslim League Parliamentary Board. Muhammad Ayub Khuhro is in chair.(Source: Newspapers).
1954: The Communist Party of Pakistan and its all branches are declared unlawful. (Source: ibd).
1964: Combined Opposition Parties (COP) in its meeting held at Dhaka decides to take part in the next election. The Alliance agree on a manifesto providing for Parliamentary system, Provincial Autonomy, Freedom of Judiciary and lifting ban on political parties.(Source: Newspapers).
1965: Moulana Bhashani of East Pakistan demands Pakistan’s withdrawal from CENTO, SEATO and military alliances. (Source: ibd).
1972: Conditions of Karachi are taking new shape. Peace will not be needed by some people. Violence erupts and curfew is imposed in many areas. The city opted for blood-bath from this year and will complete its half century very soon.

 

25^th July

1938: Gandhi refuses to accept All-India Muslim League as the sole representative of the entire Muslim Population of India. He writes to Jinnah. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1938).
1940: Sir Haji Abdullah Haroon President of the Sindh Provincial Muslim League in the course of a statement to press from Lahore, declares that Mr. Jinnah has committed no crime in calling spade a spade; our province whole-heartedly supports the stand he has taken in dealing with Moulana Abdul Kalam Azad. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1940).
1947: Lord Mountbatten asks Chamber of Princes to take into account consideration such as the geographical location, economic and strategic factors and wishes of people in arriving at decision whether to accede to India or Pakistan. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11,1947).
1966: N.M.Uqueli is appointed as Finance Minister of Pakistan.(Source: Newspapers).
1974: I will not order for withdrawal of military or to stop operation in Balochistan as it will be taken and termed as weakness of the Government, says Z.A.Bhutto (Source: Newspapers).
1978: A White Paper ‘Conduct of General election in March 1977, by Z.A.Bhutto Government’, is issued by the Government of Pakistan. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

 

26^th July

1840: The Government of Bombay asks Captain Robert Oliver, Superintendent of Indian Navy to draft Rules & Regulation for Steam Flotilla on the Indus. (Source: The Bombay Government’s letter, dated 26th July 1840). This may kindly be noted that later on Steam Communication between Karachi and Mulatan was established but, in 1857 it was stopped due to Persian Expedition.
1950: Indian Muslim Migrants take out procession demanding their proper rehabilitation. (Source: Newspapers).
1954: Restrictions are imposed on undue movement /activities of Russian diplomats in Pakistan. (Source: Newspapers).
1955: Red Shirt politicians will not be allowed to launch movement against One-Unit, declares Major General Iskandar Mirza, Home Minister of Pakistan. (Resources: ibd).
1965: American diplomats are free to contact any politician and record his opinion on vital issues relating to Pakistan. Government takes notice and asks them to refrain from such activities. (Source: Ibd).
1972: Indian cabinet approves Simla Agreement. Though, it is a big achievement of PPP Government but, Bhutto faces serious probles. Simla Agreement is being criticized in Punjab and Sindh is burning due to language riots. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1996: 15-party’s opposition alliance finalizes pla

 

27^th July

1843: The Government of India asks Sindh Governor to furnish with sketch of the country between Sabzalkot and Rohri showing the several district possessions of ex-Rulers and their value and indicating also the several Pargnas if any, belonging to Mir Ali Murad Khan and those attached to ‘Turban’ so as to enable Governor-General to decide what portion of the country be assigned to the Nawab of Bahawalpur. (Govt. of India’s Letter No 258).
1857: The Bombay Government is taking into consideration two proposals regarding improvement of communication in Sindh. Lieutenant-General Jacob is insisting on Trunk road from Shikarpur to Karachi, whereas another proposal is to construct bridge over Indus. The Sindh Commissioner favours the construction of bridge. (Source: Commissioner’s letter No.184).
1929: A Conference of a new party, called ‘the All-India Muslim Nationalist Party’ is held at Allahabad under the presidency of Moulana Abul Kalam Azad. The object are to promote among Muslims a spirit of Nationalism, to develop a mentality above communalism, and to inspire greater confidence in Indian National Ideas (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1929).
1941: J.B.Kriplani, (Sindhi) General Secretary of the Congress, laid emphasis on the aspect of construction work by Satyagarahis as well as by those Congressmen, who did not sign the pledge, in the course of a circular issued to the several Congress Committees in the country. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1941).
1952: Anti-Qadyani demonstration in Lahore is teargassed.They were demanding resignation of Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Chowdri Zafarullah Khan and declaring Qadiyanis as a minority. (Source: Newspapers).
1955: One-Unit scheme to be executed within two weeks, declares Iskandar Mirza. (Source: ibd).
1972: Sindhis have never opposed Urdu. History is witness to their hospitality during the days of large scale migration of Muhajreen from India, Z.A.Bhutto advocates Sindhis non-aggressive approach and deplores language riots. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1973: Jamait-i-Islami opposes recognition of Bangladesh, and JUI demands making Hamood-u-Rahman Commission Report public. Bhutto is being encircled by opposition (Source:Newspapers)).
1984: Majlas-i-Shora of Zia regime approves Qisas, Diyat Ordinance. (Source: ibd).

 

28^th July

1909: Anjuman Momenin of Karachi requests Rais Ghulam Muhammad Bhurgri to head the Anjuman as its President. (Source: The Daily Sindh Gazette, Karachi)
1920: Responding the call of Sindh Khilafat not to co-operate with the Government, following Khilafat workers of Larkano District tender their resignation from Government service. They are: Allah Bux (Primary Teacher, School Mangwani), Jahan Khan , Muhammad Hussain; Imdad Ali ; Hout Khan; Soomar; Haji Ahmad,; Mureed Ahmad; Muhammad Bux (All from Police Department, Kambar), Muhammad Musa (Kotwal, Kambar), Noor Muhammad (Kotwal, Kambar). Sirai Muhammad Khan Gopang and Sirai Allahdino Siyal resigned as member of the Kambar Municipality.(Source: Newspapers). 
1934: 4th Sindh Azad Conference is held at Karachi and it is presided over by Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah. The object of the Conference is to make the public opinion in favour of the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency.(Source: The Daily Sindh Gazette,Karachi). This may kindly be noted that prior to this three Conferences were held on 18th of April, 1932 (At Karachi with Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi in chair), on 15th of November, 1932 (At Hyderabad with Allama Yousif Ali of Punjab in chair) and on 26th of April, 1934 (At Sukkur with K.B.Pir Bux in chair).
1969: Swat, Dir and Chitral are annexed to West Pakistan (Source: ibd).
1977: All political leaders including Z.A.Bhutto and Moulana Mufti are released. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto Family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

 

29^th July

1843: Captain Young is appointed as Judge Advocate for Sindh. (Source: Governor-General’s letter/order No.267).
1849: Major Jacob informs the Sindh Commissioner that the boundary between the territories of His Highness the Khan of Kelat and Mir Ali Murad Khan Talpur of Khairpur has been settled by arbitration to the satisfaction of the parties concerned. (Source: Jacob’s letter No. 160).
1857: The Collector of Shikarpur furnishes a statement to the Sindh Commissioner showing the sums released from the ferries between Sukkur and Rohri and between Sadar Bazar and Peer Subra. This may kindly be noted that in those days ferries were the source of transportation and communication between places cited above. (Source: The Collector’s letter No.241). 
1948: NWFP Muslim League blames the provincial Government that it is not taking the notice of anti-country activities of Khan Abdul Ghafar Khan. (Source: Newspapers).
1954: K-2, the world’s second highest mountain is conqured by an Italian expedition led by Professor Desio. (Source: Newspapers). What a difference is between professors of other countries and professors of my province, and attitude/policies of other Governments and Governments of this countries !
1960: President Ayub lays the foundation stone of the Mausoleum of the Quaid-i-Azam at Karachi. (Source: ibd).
1972: G.M.Syed terms Language Bill against the interests of Sindh and Sindhis. (Source: Newspapers).
1973: Pir Pagaro is elected president of combined Muslim League. Mumtaz Doultana and Sardar Shoukat Hayat are expelled from party for siding PPP. (Source: ibd).
1977: Hearing starts regarding the petition of Ahmad Raza Kasuri about murder of his father. (Source: ibd).
1996: Fifteen new federal minister and ministers of State including Asif Zardari take oath of their offices.

 

30^th July

1857: The Collector of Upper Sindh request Sindh Commissioner for approval and sanction of the construction of a cause way at Rohri. The estimated cost is told as Rs.3,300 and it is pointed out that expenditure be met partly from the Ferry Fund and partly from municipal funds. (Source: The Collector’s letter No.242)
1920: The Hyderabad District Congress Committee decides by 17 to 10 votes to recommend the principle of Non-Co-Operation to the Special Indian Congress. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Sindh Congress’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1954: Tribunal constituted to probe into anti-Qayani riots completes it job. The report is submitted to the Punjab Government. (Source: Newspapers).
1969: Government relaxes restrictions on activities of political parties which can hold indoor meetings of Working Committees and Conventions also. (Source: ibd).
1978: Bhutto Government demaged name, fame and democratic norms of the country, polls after accountablity, says Lt. General Chishti. (Source: ibd).
1993: Pakistan has the technical capacity to manufacture a nuclear device. Caretaker Prime Minister Moeen Qureshi tells Vice President of U.S.A in Washington. (Source: ibd).
1996: Transport strike to protest against imposition of new taxes paralyses life in Pakistan. (Source: ibd).

 

31^st July

1920: Traffic Manager of Railways is approached by ‘Hijrat Committee’ to hire special train for Sindhi migrants . The Committee is asked to furnish information about the numbers of passengers, date of departure and other information. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi)
The Daily Al-Wahid is in trouble and is not in position to pay required amount of Security. Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi sold jewellery of his wife in Rs.50 to contribute towards fund. (Source: ibd)
1966: Six opposition parties evolve a common program for the restoration of Democracy. Meeting is held at Rawalpindi with Noor-ul-Amin in chair. (Source: Newspapers)

 

 

JUNE EVENT DATES

 

 

1^st  June

1939: Moulana Habibur Rahman, the Ahrar leader, speaking at the U.P Ahrar Political Conference at Meerut, assertes that the cry of ‘Islam is in dander’raised by the Muslim League is baseless ans is intends to mislead the ignorant Muslim masses for the selfish end of those who claimed to be the leaders of the community.
1950: Lahor Newspapers and press protest against decisions of the Central Press Advisory Board.
1953: It is public holidy in Pakistan, because the country is celebrating Tajposhi anniversary og the Queen Elizbeth.
1954: Pakistan’s first people’s luxuary train ‘Punjab Express’ steams out of Karachi bound for Rawalpindi.
1956: Governor’s rule is lifted and Abu Hassan Sarkar’s Government is restored in East Pakistan.
1960: Third Governor of West Pakistan (in five years) Malik Amir Ahmad Khan ,Nawab of Kalabagh takes oath.
1962: Soviet Union awards Lenin Prize to Faiz Ahmad Faiz on account of his literary contribution. 
1963: Fifty thousand people lost their lives in East Pakistan due to cyclon.
1972: The POWs issue will be discussed after Pakistan recognizes Bangladesh, says Abdul Samad Azad, Foreign Minister of Bangladesh.
1973: Wali Khan doubts that PPP is creating East Pakistan-like conditions in Balochistan.
1977: Imposition of Martial law is contrary to the present constitution: Lahore High court Judgment.
1988: Nawaz Sharif becomes Chief Minister of Punjab.

 

2^nd  June

1838: Colonel Pottenger send request to Mir Noor Muhammad Khan that some boats coming from Punjab had been stopped and plundered at place called ‘Bakee Pattung’ by sepoys of Mir Ali Murad son of Mir Sobdar Khan and that act was direct breach of treaty . it was in interests of both the Governments that measures should be taken without delay for the punishment of the culprits.
1904: Philosopher , Social worker & Man of letter Diwan Dayaram Gidumal establishes ‘The Industrial Association’ at Hyderabad so as to promote home-industry and enhance industrial know-how.
1917: The Citizens’ Association of Hyderabad celebrates its second anniversary. It is presided over by Seth Harchandrai Vishindas and speakers of the occasion are Karamchand Gurmukhdas, Gopaldas Jhamatmal,Jethmal Parsram and Santdas Mangharam.
1929: 8th Annual Session of the Sindh Students’ Conference starts under the presidency of G.N.Gokhale.
1939: Twenty influential Muslim leaders, including the Premiers of Bengal and Punjab, suggest voluntary renunciation by Shias and Sunis of the right claimed by them to public recitation of the Tabarra and Madah-e-Sahaba, respectively. Such rennunciation, the leaders urge, would offer a reasonable basis for an honouable settlement.
1948: Pakistan Newspapers’ Editors Council (PNEC) condemns Government restrictions on ‘Al-Waheed’ and ‘Sindh Observer’.
1950: More than 2031000 migrants have reached from India to Sindh. Very serious differences are emerged between Sindh and Central Governments. General impression in Sindh is taking place that they are being converted into minority and their social setup is being destroyed with intentions.They are not against migration of vicitimised Indian Muslims, but there should be equal distribution and settlement amongist all provinces.
1951: Reforms Committee recommends Provincial status for Balochistan.
1955: For the first time perhaps in the history of Pakistan, a lady is hanged in Gujrat Jail for murder.
1958: Feroz Khan Noon, Prime Minister of Pakistan blames Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan that he is opposing ‘One-Unit’ because, he wants to create ‘Pakhtonistan’.
1966: Opposition demands lifting of Emergency and condemns ‘Tashkant Declaration’.
1971: India is training 30,000 anti-Pakistanis from East Pakistan, discloses Pakistan.
1973: Pir Pagaro wants to see me killed, blames Jam Sadiq Ali, Sindh Minister for Local Bodies.
1979: Ghous Bux Bizenjo is elected President of newly formed Pakistan National Party (PNP).

 

3^rd  June

. 1936: Lahore merchants express their apprehension about Pandit Nehru’s Socialist doctrine and vainly endeavoured to persuade him that his propengada is inopportane.
1947: The Transfer of power plan is accepted by big parties and their leaders. It is announced and broadcasted by All-India Radio.
1948: It is beginning of unique era and provinces those took part in the Pakistan Movement are mishandeled politically. Ex-Premier of the United Bengal, Hussain Shaheed Sarwardi is arrested. Investigations into 56 allegations leveled against Ex-Chief Minister of Sindh, Muhammad Ayub Khuhro are started.
1949: Now Pakistan has its onw currency, therefore the coin of One Rupee of united India will not be curreny more in the country.
1956: PMAs of the West Pakistan Assembly to get Rs.300 per month as allowance.
1963: Two killed in Lahore riots, military is called to maintain law and order situation.
1970: Stage is set to abolish ‘One-Unit’. Government completes its paper work.
1971: Ayub is responsible to create critical conditions in East Pakistan with the result that people were pushed to anti-Pakistan camp. Says Z.A.Bhutto.
1977: PNA & PPP Government talks start. Section 144 is withdrawn and leaders are released.

 

4^th  June

1843: The Government of India approves the plan of Sindh Governor, Chales Napier regarding re-opening the ancient communications between the Indus and Nara.
1857: The Government of Bombay allows Sindh Commissioner to provide accommodation to Port Officer at Manora.
1924: A big public meeting and party meeting of Sindh Jamiat-Ul-Ulema is held at Sukkur with Moulana Taj Mahood Amroti in chair.
1936: Sindh Labour Party is formed at Karachi and Dr.Tarachand Lalwani is elected its president.
1939: Sj.Subhas Chandra Bose, addressing the Pabna District Political Conference at Hetampur says that the Forward Block in Congress is the product of historical necessity and it has been born at the right time and in the proper manner. If this task had been postponed or delayed, the internal crisis of the Congress Party might have appeared at a time when the external crisis was overtaking us.
1947: The Working Committee of the All-India Muslim League discusses and accepts the plan fot the transfer of power.
1948: Khan Abdul Ghaffar is arrested and the Government justifies its action against Hussain Shaheed Sahawardi on the plea that he wanted to include East and West Bengal in Indian Union.
1949: Punjab Communist Party demands Government not to support Burma.
1955: Major General Iskandar Mirza, Interior Minister, joins Pakistan Muslim League.
1960: Moula Bux Soomro is disqualified to take part in politics for six years.
1963: Therhi, the village in Khairpur witness terrible clashes between two rival religious groups. Sixty six are injured and some number is killed.
1968: National Assembly adopts ‘ Ex-States’ Nawabs’ Pension Bill’. Ex-Ruler of Khairpur to get Rs.100000 Annual pension.
1970: Mumtaz Doultana believes that some political parties of Pakistan are getting foreign financial support and he demands action against them.
1972: Thirteen prisoners are killed and more 35 injured in police firing in Sukkur Central Jail.

 

5^th  June

1838: Colonel Pottenger writes to Mir Rustam Khan informing him that Government of India will not make any application to Maharaja Ranjeetsing for restoration of Muzaree district and Rojhan until Moulvi Naseeruddin was seized and his followers driven out of Sindh.
1916: The meeting of the ‘Karachi Citizens’ Association’ is hold to chalk out annual schedule of its activities. It is also decided to raise ‘ Gokhale Memorial Fund’.
1945: The Council of the Sindh Muslm League passes resolution urging the All-India Muslim League to revise its policy and transfer control of the Assembly Party from the Central Parliamentary Board to the Provincial leagues.
1947: The Viceroy of India invites seven leaders and discuss with them the setting up of a ‘Partition Committee’.
1950: Nine members of PNEC resign in protest and demand resignation of Pir Ali Muhammad Shah Rashdi as its chairman.
1954: Five hundred thirty two politicians and political activists are arrested in East Pakistan. This action is followed by soon after the imposition of the Governor rule.
1959: Pakistan and Iran exchange instruments of ratification on the boundary agreement.
1960: Fatima Jinnah demands constitution for the country. We must not set an example of a nation without constitution, she says. 
1970: Shaikh Mujeeb is elected as the President of Wast Pakistan Awami League. The stage is set for a big change.
1973: International Court of Justice takes up case of transfer of POWs and India boycotts the proceedings.
1977: Curfew is withdrawn from Karachi and Hyderabad. Both cities played anti-PPP role and indicated big division of hearts and minds.
1989: Pakistan mourns the death of the greatest revolutionary leader of our times- Imam Khumeni of Iran.
1993: The ANP and PML file a writ petition in Peshawar High court challenging the dissolution of the NWFP Assembly.

 

6^th  June

1942: Martial Law was imposed in eastern part of Sindh to curb Hur Movement on 1st of June 1942, and Sindh Press started opposing this act of high handed ness besides advising people to avoid un-due differences with martial law authorities. Monthly ‘Touheed’, Karachi, edited by Moulana Din Muhammad Wafai has touched the matter in course of its editorial, today.
1955: The Egyptian Minister Colonel Anwar Sadat arrives in Karachi to join with Prince Masaud of Arabia in helping to resolve Pakistan-Afghanistan problems.
1956: The survey of property-less Indian Muslim migrants starts so as to help them in accordingly.
1969: Martial law authorities of West Pakistan releases students arrested and convicted recently. Most of released students were from Hyderabad and Rawalpindi.
1977: Two hundred forty one people were killed and more than 1195 in anti-PPP Government movement launched by PNA.

 

7^th  June

1843: Mir Hussain Khan writes to the Court of Directors from Sasoor jail that I am separated from my country and relations, particularly from mother, who, worn out with years, can not have long to live, and the few remaining years of her life will be shortened by separation from me; my betrothed too, and her parents, will grive for me, and I therefore hope that, with accustomed kindness and justice, you will, on duly considering my case, restore me with honour and dignity to my country and relations.(Reference: ‘Correspondence related to Sinde’, London)
1912: Young Husband, Commissioner, inaugurates ‘ Tahilram Khemchand Dharamshala’ in Karachi. Tahilram was eminent personality of Karachi. He entered Karachi Municipality in 1887 and became its president in 1896. He breathed his last at the age of 42 years. This Dharamshala has been named after him in recognition of his valuable services. It is situated at Harris road , costed 35 thousand rupees and is designed by Mea Sham Lee.(Reference: The Sindh Daily Gazette, Karachi, dt. 8.6.1912)
1919: Lal Ramditomal, Zamindar and Hon. Magistrate, Mirpurkhas sends telegram to the Bombay Govrnment showing his displeasure with Amir of Afghanistan on having unreasonable severed longstanding cordial relations with British Government. (Reference:Gazette Notification of Government of Bombay of same date)
1931: While addressing largely public meeting in Bardoli, Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan says that the Hindus are the elder brothers, the Muslims are the younger brothers. The elder brother should take care of the younger brother. The two brothers shold march hand in hand towards the goal. (Reference: Indian Annual Register, Vol.1, 1931)
1933: Headed by Dr. Rabindranath Tagore, an influential body of leaders sends a cable to the Premier, the Lord President of the Council and Secretary of State urging the release of political prisoners. (Ref: Indian Annual Register, Vol.1.1933).
1947: All-India Muslim League and All-India Congress prepare a rough blue-print of the new states of Pakistan and India. (Ref: History of Freedom Movement)
1956: Red Shirt party is declared unlawful in west Pakistan (Ref: Newspapers)

1965: Noornal Amin is elected as the leader of opposition (Ref: Newspapers)
1966: Ten people are killed and several injured by police firing in the Narayangang area of East Pakistan. Violence erupts due to strike call by Awami League (Ref: Various Newspapers)
1972: Moulana Moudoodi completes ‘Tafhim-ul-Quran’. The work was started in 1942.
1977: Martial law is withdrawn from Karachi, Hyderabad and Lahore. PNA and PPP Government agree to hold polls in October, 1977. (Reference: Various Newspapers)
1979: PNA will extend cooperation to Zia-ul Haq, says Mufti Mahmood (Ref; Various Newspapers)
1992: Nine innocent people are killed in Jamshoro in the name of clean-up operation. Sindh border with India is cealled. (Ref: All Sindhi Newspapers)

 

8^th  June

Part1

1843: Mir Hussain Ali Khan writes from Sassor to the Court of Directors. It is a short statement of his history, that gives an account of betrayal British and un – friendly attitude with Sindh Rulers. He ends his petition with request that ‘restore me with honour and dignity to my country and relations. In return for which kindness I will obey and serve to British Govt. as long as I live.’
1850: The Sindh Govt. decides to built Travellers bunglows at Karachi and at places between Karachi and Thatta and Sanitorium at Karachi. Rough designs and estimates aresubmitted to the Govt. of Bombay for approval and sanction.

Part2

1950: Pir Ali Muhammad Shah Rashdi resigns as the President of PNEC, and chapter is closed for Sindhis tohead and lead Journalists’ community in the country.
1953: Thousands of people have sent appeals to the Governor – General for reviewing of the judgmentin Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case. 
1956: Mirza Mumtaz Hussain Qazilbash, ex – minister Khairpur State is inducted in West Pakistan cabinet. kazi Fazul-u- Ullah, Mir Ali Ahmad Talpur and Abdul Sattar Pirzado are already ministers there.
1965: Second National Assembly under the 1962 Constitution, comes into existance.
197!: U.K recalls British Dy.High Commissioner from Dhaka.
1971: Eleven people are killed when police open fire on the labour procession in Karachi.
1989: Awami National Party snaps alliance with PPP. Negotiation with IJI start.
1991: Fifty passengers are killed in Rawalpindi bound Tezgam’s collision with a goods train at Ghotki.

 

9^th  June

Part 1

 1910: Prof. T.L.Vaswani leaves for Barlin to participate in ‘World Congress of the Free Christainity and Religious progress’.<Ref: ‘Chronology of Events relating to Sindhi Hindus’, by Dr.Pathan)
1936: Several persons are killed following a clash between tribal chieftains and their followers accross the NWF border (Ref:Indian Annual Register, Vol- 1, 1936)
1947: The Council of the All-India Muslim League adopts resolution accepting as a compromise the British Government’s plan for the partition of the Punjab and Bengal and conferment of Dominion Status. (Ref: Indian Annual Register, Vol- 1, 1947).
1950: The Govt. orders for survey and protection of historical records. It is four years after country comes into existence. Where as British Govt. of Sindh took steps during early years for preservation of not only records but Archeological sites also.

 

Part 2

 1954: The Punjab Govt. constitutes a Judicial Committee to resolve problems relating to migration. (Source: Newspapers) 
1958: Service tenure of Commandar-in-Chief Ayub Khan is extended for more two years. (Ref: ‘Friends, but not Masters’)
1960: Evacue property in the province is taken by the West Pakistan in its control (Source: Newspapers)
1970: Agartala plan was brain-child of Ayub Khan and Shaik Mujeeb, says Wahid-u-Zaman of PML-Q (Source: Newspapers)
1992: Nine people killed in the name of ‘Operation Clean-up’ at Tando Bahawal were Haris, and not terriorists, admits Sindh Chief Minister. (Source: Newspapers)

 

10^th  June

 Part. 1

1916: ‘Sindh needs Autonomy’ is the topic of lecture, followed by discussion, today. The NGO of Karachi, the Karachi Citizens’ Association has arranged the program for creating political awarness and making minds to launch Movement for separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency. Idea about separation was given by the British Commercial community, promoted by Hindu leader Harchandrai Vishindas and translated by Sindhi Muslim Upper class and rigoriously opposed by Sindhi Hindus including Harchandrai Vishindas. (Source: various issues of the ‘Kosid’ and the ‘Daily Gazette’ & Dr.Pathan’s ‘Chronology’.
1949: Sindh Hari Committee decides to observe ‘Mai Bhakhtawar Day’ on 22th of June. (Source: Newspaper)

 

Part. 2

 1970: ‘Pakistan Muhajir Mahaz’ is formed at Karachi with Aims & Objects to protect rights of Muhajiren in changing situation (Source: Newspapers)
1971: Soviet Premier call for creating condusive conditions for return of millions of Bengalis who have flooded into India (Source: leading Newspapers)
1972: President Bhutto offers to pull out from CENTO & SEATO immediately if India renonuces her defence aggrement with Soviet Union. (Ref:’Source-material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat).
1974: Bangladesh, once part of Pakistan, becomes member of U.N.O.
1977: No any deadlock in talks. We are moving towards positive results, say PNA & PPP. Some where this positive approach is giving birth to a big even & move, that will take place within a month.

 

11^th  June

Part1

 1917: In the election , Karachi Citizens’ Association elects it following office – bearers: Harchandrai Vishindas (President), Wadhomal Udharam & Mir Ayub (V.Ps), Durgdas B.Advani & R.K.Sidhva (Hon.Secretaries), Dr.D.G.Advani (Public Health Incharge), Jeramdas Doulatram (Education Incharge). Jamshed Mehta, Abdul Rahman, G.G.Chagla, Framroze and seven others are taken as members of the Managing Committe. (Source: A Chronology of the British Sindh, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute)
1927: Harchandrai Vishindas while giving an interview to a representative of ‘The Hindu’ reiterates his opposition to the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency. Irony of fate is that he was the first Sindhi politician, who projected the idea of separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency ! (Source: Janab Guzaryam Jan Seen, by G.M.Syed)

 

Part.2

  1943: The Congress decides to contest the bye – election to the Frontier Assembly and the Peshawar Municipal elections. (Source: Indian Annual Register, Vol -1)
1948 : Sindh Muslim League Council asks Assembly members and ministers to resign in protest, if, the Federal Govt. seems to be determined to separate Karachi from Sindh.. In real, it was a some sort of face-saving, Karachi stood snached and no body resigned. (Source: Newspapers).
!949: Tribal Confederation boycotts ‘Baluchistan Advisory Committee’ constituted by the Pakistan Government. (Source: Ibd)
1954: Arbab Abdul Ghafoor of NWFP Awami league is arrested under section 40 of the FCR. It is irony of fate that pololitical leaders of NWEP, Sindh and Bengal (East Pakistan) got very tough time at early stage. (Source:Ibd)

 

12^th  June

   1856: Lieutenant Chapman prepares plan for a project connecting River Indus with Karachi by a navigable canal. (Source: Superintending Engineer’s offive letter No 1555).
1928: Sindh observes ‘Bardoli Day’. Sindh Congress and its branches organized meetings and took out processions and highlighted the role of Gandhi in violation of Salt law.
1934: Sindh Peoples Party is formed with following office-bearers: Shahnawaz Khan Bhutto (President), Allah Bux Khan Soomro (V.President), Miran Muhammad Shah (V.President), Hatim Alvi (General Secretary),G.M.Syed (Joint Secretary)- (Source: Minutes of the first meeting, avaiable with Gul Hayat)
1947: The Partition Committee meets and discuss the terms of reference of various Expert Sub-Committees and Boundary Commission. (Source: Documents on Freedom Movement)
1963: President Ayub proposes federation consisting of Pakistan, Iran , Afghanistan and Turkey. (Source: Newspapers)
1973: CENTO urges India for release of Pakistani Prisoners of War (POWs) without further delay.(Source: Ibd).
1974: Thirty-nine Sindhi writers and poets disassociate themselves from Pakistan Writers’ Guild. (Source: Biographies and Interviews of concerned Writers And Poets)
1979: PNA demands general elections before local bodies polls. (Source: Newspapers)

 

13^th  June

  1843: The Governor-General of India writes to Secret Committee telling that Major Outram has been sending me his notes but he never read before. Therefore, he do not know that what happened between Talpur Rulers and Charles Napier, and the role was played by Major Outram. (Source: “Correspondence related to Sinde”.-Papers presented to Parliament in 1843)
1844: The Government of India intends to establish dispensaries as an experimental measure at Shikarpur, Sukkur, Hyderabad and Karachi. Charles Napier, the Governor of Sindh is asked to submitt specific propositon, the plan and cost of buildings. (Source: Letter No.359 of the Govt. of India).
1943: The meeting of the Council Muslim League is held at Karachi with Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in chair. G.M.Syed and Yousif Haroon are appointed as President and Secretary of the Sindh Muslim League respectively. (Source: Al-Waheed, Daily and other Newspapers).
1949: East and West Punjab Governments held meeting to discuss large scale kidnappinf of women. (Source: Newspapers).
1954: Arrests of political workers and leaders is condemned. Most of arrested were opposing One-Unit Scheme. (Source: Ibd).
1959:I have not killed Dr.Khan on my own, but, I was asked for the action, says Atta Muhammad, main accused in the murder. (Source: Newspapers).
1962:President Ayub’s cabinet takes oath. Muhammad Ali Bogra, Abdul Munam Khan, Z.A.Bhutto, Khan Habibullah Khan, Fazal Qadir Choudri and Waheed-u-Zaman are new ministers. (Source: Ibd).
1964: Pakistan will not take dictation from U.S.A. Her military aid to India is serious matter for Pakistan, says Foreign Minister, Z.A.Bhutto. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’ , compiled by Gul Hayat).
1973: NWFP Government indicates imposition of ban on ANP, if the party is inclined to work against the integration of Pakistan.
1977: PPP Government and PNA, both are hopeful of positive results of talks.

 

14^th  June

  1916: The Young Amils’ Association of Karachi elects its Managing Committee composing of Durgdas B.Advani, Hotchand Chdomal, Khanchand Parmanand; Chandiram Manikraj; Bulchand Khemchand; Gobindram Dharamdas; Shamdas Partabrai; Khanchand Gopaldas; and Rewachand Wasanmal. (Source: Annual Report of the Association).
1948: Army is responsible to protect people and the country, says Quaid-i-Azam, while addressing military officers in Quetta.(Source; Quaid-i-Azam Papers)
1949: Prime Minister, Liaquat Ali Khan visits Muhajir Camp at Wah and assures them very support. (Source: Newspapers).
1950: Karachi and Tahran are connected with Radio Telegram service (Soure: Ibd).
1955: Accused in Rawalpindi Conspiracy case are granted bail. Sajjad Zaheer, Faiz Ahmad Faiz and others get relief. (Source; Ibd)
1961: Government of Pakistan takes over Associated Press of Pakistan-APP (Source: Ibd).
1970: All-Pakistan Suni Conference demands declaring of Socialism and Communism as unlawful (Source: Ibd).
1972: Urdu is made an official language in Punjab (Source: Ibd).
1973: Balochistan ANP defers its Civil Disobedience Movement in response to Wali Khan’s intervention. (Source: “ Source-Material on ANP’. Compiled by Gul Hayat).
1978: A Division Bench of the Sindh High Court holds Benazir’s detention illegal (Source: “Source-Material on Bhutto Family’ , compiled by the Gul Hayat Institute).
1982: Pakistan Mourns demise of King Khalid of Saudi Arabia (Source: Newspapers).

 

15^th  June

   1836: Colonel Pottenger is active in Sindh, he meets Mir Noor Muhammad Khan Talpur at Hyderabad so as the matter regarding establishment os British Agent in Sindh be discussed. (Source: Colonel Pottenger’s letter No.48, sent to the Government of India).
1857: The Collector of Hyderabad submitts Annual report of Hyderabad Municipality for the year 1856-57 to the Commissioner of Sindh. (Source: Letter No.849 of the Collector of Hyderabad)
1914: Shriman Mahatma Munshiramji, Governor of the Guru Kula Kangri, Hardwar delivers his lecture on the topic of ‘Our Educational Needs’ at Khalikdina Hall. Yesterday, on the invitation of Arya Samaj, he delived lecture on the topic ‘What is Arya Samaj?’. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi)
1918: The Direcot of Criminal Intelligence, Simla reports to the Government that alarmist rumours were rife in Sindh that an invasion of India from Persia was imminent and that many Sindhi Hindus were migrating to Native States. (Source: ‘ Source-Material on Sindhworkis’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1920: The Citizens’ Association of Shikarpur elects its office-bearers and they are: Diwan Vishindas Jethmalani (President), Seth Gonshamdas Naraindas Rajpal (Chairman of the Managing Committee),Balwantsing Likaram (Secretary) and Ramchand H.A (Joint Secretary).- (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi) .
1948: Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan is arrested on charges of advising his partymen not to attend ‘Independence Day ‘ function. (Source: Various Newspapers).
1951: Lt. Colonel Sidik Raja and Major Khowaja Mumahhad Yousif become approvers in the Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case in which Sajad Zaheer, Faiz Ahmad Faiz and others are accused. (Source: Ibd).
1952: Pakistan recognises Shah Farooq as King of Eygpt and Sudan (Source: Ibd).
1970: Islamic Socialism is big threat to Islam and people must join hands to oppose its preaching in Pakistan, Jamhori Party advises people. (Source: Newspapers).
1992: General Officer Commanding Hyderabad is replaced, sequel to confession of killing nine innocent persons in Tando Bahawal (Source: All major Newspapers of that date).

 

16^th  June

  1939: Sj.Subhas Chandra Bose, in a Press interview at Lahore, says that times are so opportune that we shall be committing political suicide if we do not avail ourselves of opportunities by taking the intiative and forcing the issue of Purna Swaraj /Complete freedom.(Source: The Indian Annual , Vol-1, 1939).
1942: ‘We are not going to walkout of India right in the middle of the war, though we have no wish to remain there for any imperialistic reasons’, says Sir Stafford Cripps in interview in London. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-1, 1942).
1947: M.A.Jinnah in a statement, appeals to every Muslim to contribute to the ‘Pakistan Fund’ to be set up and utilized for various tasks connected with the partition including referendum in two areas- Sylhat & NWFP- and to the work of the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan.[It is amazing to note that no any reference is made about the utilization of this Fund in the History of the Muslim League]. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-1, 1947).
1948: Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan is sentenced to three years rigorous imprisonment . (Source: ‘Source-Material on ANP’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1949: Sindh Government agrees to provide the Federal Government with one lac tons of Wheat. (Source: Newspapers).
1950: Moulana Moudoodi favours Jagirdari System and indicates participation of his party in contesting polls. (Source: Ibd).
1952: State Unions of Balochistan are merged in the Balochistan Province. (Source: Ibd).
1957: G.M.Syed, the leader of West Pakistan Awami Party holds talks with Moulana Abdul Hameed Bhashani of East Pakistan (Source: Ibd).
1977: PNA-PPP Government accord will be signed after my Middle East visit, says Z.A.Bhutto, Premier of Pakistan. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1988: Zia-ul-Haq promulgates ‘Shaiat Ordinance’. Muftis to advise courts and Ulema to be appointed as judges. (Source: Ordinance).
1991: Federally funded ‘Tameer-i-Watan’ program is announced. MNAs are entitled to initiate development schemes worth Rs.10 million per year. (Source: Newspapers).

 

17^th  June

  1842: British Agents are very much in the political and social affairs of Sindh and Balochistan. Differences are witnessed between Khan of Kalat and other Chiefs such as Beejar Khan Darya Khan. Negotiations are initiated by British (Government of India) Agents and progress is reviewed and discussed in their correspondance. (Source: Letter No. 69 from Assistant Political Agent to Political Agent, Sindh).
1939: Punjab Government issues a communique containing a warning that firm action, including the enforcement of the Criminal Law Amendment Act, would be taken, if necessary, against the organizers of Kisan Satyagraha in Lahore. (Source: Indian Annual Register, Vol-1, 1939).
1948: Quaid-i-Azam, the Governor-General of Pakistan leaves for Ziarat to experience his Eleventh Hour of his life. Liaquat Ali Khan, the prime Minister, get chance to lookafter affairs regarding governance till Jinnah breath his last. Major decisions relating to governance are taken by the Prime Minister during Quaid’s stay at Ziarat. (Source: Newspapers).
1951: In a meeting of migrants at Lahore, it is decided to convene ‘Muajreen Convention’ so as to discuss the problems being faced by Muhajreen and apprise the Government of their difficulties. (Source: Ibd).
1953: Punjab Government withdraws ‘Panahgeer Allowance’ with immediate effect. (Source: Newspapers).
1960: Archeologists claim that they have discovered a Mosque at Bhanbhore site. (Source: Ibd).
1965: President of Pakistan, Ayub Khan and Prime Minister of India give their consent to the Run n of Kachh boundary agreement.
1977: Agreement between PNA and PPP Government must bear stamp of the Government of Saudi Arabia, demands Moulana Shah Ahmad Noorani. (Source: Newspapers).
1988: All Parties’ Conference held at Lahore rejects ‘Shareat Ordinance’ promulgated by Zia-ul-Haq. (Source: Newspapers).
1991: Four are killed when Bolan Mail is attacked by armed men at Madaji Railway Station. (Source: Newspapers).
BIRTH & DEATH DATES AND EVENTS (17th of June)
BIRTHS:Shaikh Wahid Bux ‘Shahid’ (Butt Sirai/Educationist & Poet/1919), Roop Kumar ‘Ghayal’ (Amirj > Bairagarah/Poet/1930), Fatih Muhammad Chang ‘Rahi’ (Poet//1949),Chandarseen Nawani (Ahmadabad/Artist/1952),Abdul Malik Memon (Shikarpur/Writer/1953), Shanta Ahuja (Baroda/Actress/1960), Ibrar Chandio (Mehar/Writer/1964), Abdul Rauf Nourangzado (Khoorwah/Writer/1966),Shanaz Shoro (Writer/1969),Jawaid Sindhu (Rustam/Writer/1974) 
DEATHS:Mir Ghulam Ali Khan Talpur (1812), Moulana Muhammad Yaqub Pechoho (Hamayoon/Religious Scholar/1837)
EVENTS: 
1842: British Agents are very much in the political and social affairs of Sindh and Balochistan. Differences are witnessed between Khan of Kalat and other Chiefs such as Beejar Khan Darya Khan. Negotiations are initiated by British (Government of India) Agents and progress is reviewed and discussed in their correspondence. (Source: Letter No. 69 from Assistant Political Agent to Political Agent, Sindh).
1939: Punjab Government issues a communique containing a warning that firm action, including the enforcement of the Criminal Law Amendment Act, would be taken, if necessary, against the organizers of Kisan Satyagraha in Lahore. (Source: Indian Annual Register, Vol-1, 1939).
1948: Quaid-i-Azam, the Governor-General of Pakistan leaves for Ziarat to experience his Eleventh Hour of his life. Liaquat Ali Khan, the prime Minister, get chance to look after affairs regarding governance till Jinnah breath his last. Major decisions relating to governance are taken by the Prime Minister during Quaid’s stay at Ziarat. (Source: Newspapers).
1951: In a meeting of migrants at Lahore, it is decided to convene ‘Muajreen Convention’ so as to discuss the problems being faced by Muhajreen and apprise the Government of their difficulties. (Source: Ibd).
1953: Punjab Government withdraws ‘Panahgeer Allowance’ with immediate effect. (Source: Newspapers).
1960: Archeologists claim that they have discovered a Mosque at Bhanbhore site. (Source: Ibd).
1965: President of Pakistan, Ayub Khan and Prime Minister of India give their consent to the Run n of Kachh boundary agreement.
1977: Agreement between PNA and PPP Government must bear stamp of the Government of Saudi Arabia, demands Moulana Shah Ahmad Noorani. (Source: Newspapers).
1988: All Parties’ Conference held at Lahore rejects ‘Shareat Ordinance’ promulgated by Zia-ul-Haq. (Source: Newspapers).
1991: Four are killed when Bolan Mail is attacked by armed men at Madaji Railway Station. (Source: Newspapers).

 

18^th June

  1921: Aman Sabha is started at Thatta with Ghulam Hussain pensioner as its President and Harchandrai Tailram as its Vice President. The Sabha will hold public meetings so as to ask people not to participate in any movement launched by Khilafat or Congress party. (Source: Daily Gazette, Karachi)
1932: For the first time Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai’s anniversary is celebrated by the Government. Three day celebrations stat today. Activities consist of Literary Conference, Zamindars’ Conference, Coopreative Conference; Exhibitions of Home Industry and Agriculture and Musical/Singing Sitting. (Source: Report of the Mela Committee).
1943: Field Marshal Sir Archibald Percival Wavell is appointed Viceroy and Governor-General of India in succession to the Marquis of Linlithgow. (Source: Indian Annual Register, Vol-1, 1943).
1947: Punjab Assembly party leaders- Iftkhar Mamdot, Lala Bhin Sen Sachar and Sardar Swarn Singh agree formula regarding Punjab partition. (Source: Newspapers).
1949: Moulana Shabir Ahmad Usmani appeals people and Government to help in establishment of Urdu College in Karachi. (Source: Newspapers).
1958: Mir Ghulam Ali Talpur and other politicians suggest referendum as only option to resolve disputed issue of One-Unit. (Source: Newspapers).
1966: Z.A.Bhutto resigns as the Foreign Minister of Pakistan due to differences with the President on Tashkank agreement. (Source: Ibd).
1978: Karakoram Highway is opened for trafic. (Source: Ibd).
1985: Hamdard University is established in Karachi. (Source: Newspapers).
1988: U.S Peace Crops Volunteers’ team is on Pakistan visit for first time in 21 years. (Source: Ibd).
1993: After Afghanis, now Bosinians get shelter on the invitation and offer of the Government of Pakistan. Their first batch of 226 refugees reach Pakistan as desired and allowed by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. (Source: Ibd).

 

19^th  June

1847: The Collector of Karachi is directed not to interfer in the affairs of Karachi town as all magistraterial duties would be performed by the Police authorities. (Source: Govt.’ letter No. 2057).
1842: Differences are erupted over the ownership of some villages between Mir Ali Murad Khan and Mir Rustom Khan. Today, Mir Ali Murad Khan asks Lieutenant Brown that his case be taken up by the British Government and he would be willing to abide by their decision (Source: Letters No. 57, 127)
1850: Brigadier-General forwad to Commissioner for approval a plan and description of the military limits at Khan Garag [Jacobabad]. (source: His office letter No.821).
1917: The Larkana District Local Board approves Annual grants to following Schools: Sindh Madressah, Karachi-Rs.2500, D.J.Sindh College, Karachi-Rs.1000, Technical School Sukkur- Rs.100, A.V.School, Tilti-Rs.250, Larkana Madressah-Rs.2500, Mehar Madressah-Rs.500, A.V.School, Dadu-Rs.600, Girls School, Sehwan-Rs.100.
1932: The Muslim Majorty of Sindh observes ‘Sindh Separation Day’. (Source: ‘Sindh ji Siyasi Jidojhid’).
1947: Muslim League High Command selects Karachi as the capital of Pakistan. Other proposals discussed were Lahore and Dhaka. (Source: History of the All-India Muslim League).
1954: Pakistan informs the Soviet Union of her decision to impose reciprocal restricitions on the movement of Soviet Diplomats in Pakistan (Source: Newspapers).
1968: The Agartala Conspiracy trial begins in Dhaka . The Special Tribunal is headed by Justice S.A.Raman (Source: Newspapers),
1996: Nawaz Sharif gives strike call to protest against the budget, terming it highly inflationary. (Source: Ibd).

 

20^th  June

  Part.1

  1943: M.A.Jinnah, replying to an address presented to him by the Karachi Muslim Chamber of Commerce, says that unless a nation is economically well organised and powerful, it can not, progress in any spare. The economic side is the very foundation of a nation. (Source: Indian Annual Register, Vol-1, 1943).
1947: Bengal Assembly members decide that the province should be partitioned. (Source: Newspapers)
1959: Anjuman Taraqi Pasand Musanfeen is declared unlawful. (Source: The Government Notification)
1964: Total number of people those lost their lives in cyclon, that hit Hyderabad Division is more than 600. (Source: Newspapers)
1974: Ban is imposed on political activities of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan (Source: Newspaper) contd

Part.2

  1970: The Land Commisison is a abolished by the West Pakistan Govt. The Governor issuer orders. (Source: Newspapers)
!977: Z.A.Bhutto proposes Muslim countries Defence pact.
(Source: Ibd)
1992: Curfew is clamped on six areas in Karachi. Six are killed in clash among rival MQM groups. (Source: Newspapers).
1993: Altaf Hussain wanted me dead, says Major Kaleem of the F14 when examined as Prosecution witness by Special Public Prosecuter before Special Court for STA.

 

 21^st June

  1916: Sawami Devananda delivers his first lecture, to be followed by series of lectures on the request of ‘Hindu Shewak Mandal’ of Karachi. (Source: Daily Gazette, Karachi).
1920: NGO of Shikarpur, Citizens’ Association of Shikarpur elects its officer-bearers. They are Diwan Vishindas Jethmilani (President), Seth Ghanshamdas Rajpal (Chairman Managing Committee), Balwantsing Lokram (Secretary)and Ramchand of H.M.Academy (General Secretary).
1943: A resolution conveying warm greetings to the heroic Red Army and Soviet people is passed at a meeting of Sindh-Baluchistan Communist Party. The second anniversary of Soviet-German war is celebrated. (Source: Indian Annual Regiter, Vol-1, 1943)
1955: Muhammad Ayun Khuhro, Pir Ali Muhammad Shah Rasdi, Mir Ghulam Ali Talpur, Haji Moula Bux Soomro, Seromal and Yousif Haroon are elected as members of the Constituent Assembly (Source: Newspapers).
1960: Abdul Qadir Sanjrani from Sindh is inducted in West Pakistan cabinet. (Source: Newspapers).
1962: Moulvi Farid Ahmad, politician from East Pakistan demands Friday instead of Sunday as holiday. (Sourece: Ibd).
1964: Z.A.Bhutto is awarded ‘Hilali-i-Pakistan’ for his valuable services regarding reshaping of country’s foreign policy. (Source: “Source-Material on Bhutto family’’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1968: Some of accused in Agartala Conspiracy case confess that they were planing for an independent East Pakistan (Source: Newspapers)).
1980: Zakat system is introduced in Pakistan. There will be compulsory deduction of Zakat from Bank deposite. (Ibd).
1988: Supreme Court strikes down registration of political parties clause. Decision is given in Benazir Bhutto’s petition on Party Act. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1992: Major Arshad pleads guilty of killing nine persons in Tando Bahawal. Confession made before an army court of inquiry. (Source: Newspapers).

 

22^nd  June

  1836: Colonel Pottenger sends report to the Government of India apprising it of the health condition of Mir Noor Muhammad Khan who was ill since days. (Source: His letter No.56).
1948: India introduces permit-system for who so ever from Pakistan will visit India. It was to curb the return of Indian Muslim migrants to India. (Source: Newspapers) 
1949: NWFP Government impose ban on migration of Pathans to Sindh (Source: Newspapers).
1950: Khan M.Akram and Shaikh Muzaffar, both editors from Multan resign from Journalist Association headed by Pir Ali Muhammad Shah Rashdi. Pakistan journalism was the first sector that accepted and promoted ‘provincialism’ and other negetive influences.(Source: Interview with Pir Ali Muhammad Shah Rashdi, by Dr.Pathan).
1966: Z.A.Bhutto gets unprecedented wellcome as a Hero at Lahore Railway station. He had left Government due to differences with President Ayub on Tashkent Agreement. (Source: “Source-Material on Bhutto family”, compiled by Gul Hayay Institute).
1969: Pakistan Democratic Party is formed with the merger of four parties namely Awami League (Nasrullah Group), National Democratic Front, Nizam-i-Islam and Justice Party. (Source: Newspapers).
1972: In protest against economic policy of PPP Government, Stock Market start starts strike that will be observed for two days. (Source: Newspapers).
1978: Z.A.Bhutto appoints his daughter Benazir Bhutto as PPP Chairperson (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family”, Compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

 

23^rd  June

  1832: The Bombay Government allows Colonel Pottenger to assemble army for routing out free-booters in eastern Sindh. (Source: Letter No.154)
1843: Lieutenant Gordon, in charge of the ex-Amirs of Sindh recommends to the Secretary to the Governor of Bombay that allowance should be made to Amirs/detained Talpurs as under:
Provisioning 13 ex-Amirs and 98 attendants (Rs.8.000), Monthly wages to servants (Rs.3000), Clothing (1500), Establishment of carriages, horses etc (Rs.2500), Mir Nasir Khan of Hyderabad (Rs.2800), Mir Rustam Khan of Khairpur (Rs.2500), Mir Sobdar Khan (Rs.2500), Mir Muhammad Khan (Rs.2000), Mir Hussain Ali s/o Mir Mir Muhammad (Rs.1400), Mir Muhammad Khan (Rs.600), Mir Yar Muhammas (Rs.400), Mir Nasser Khan of Khairpur (Rs.700), Mir Hussain Ali s/o Mir Nasser Khan of Hyderabad (Rs.500),Mir Abbas Ali s/o Mir Nasser Khan of Hyderabad (Rs.300), Mir Fatih Khan s/o Mir Sobdar Khan (Rs.500), Mir Muhammad Ali s/o Mir Sobdar Khan (Rs.300) and Mir Ali Bux s/o Mir Rostam Khan (Rs.500)- (Source: ‘Correspondence related to Sinde’)
1922: The meeting of Aman Sabha- anti Khilafat & Congress-is held at Tando Muhammad Khan with K.B.Jam Mitta Khan in chair. About 20 landlords, Pirs and Mukhis address the meeting and ask people not to join any agitation against the Government. Moulvi Abdul Aziz is awarded Turban and Longi for his services in this regard. This meeting is attended by the Deputy Collector and Mukhtiarkar of Shadadpur, Diwan Kirpaldas,Dyaram Ghanomal,Seth Radha Kirshin,Shamdas, Diwan Wadhomal and Diwan Tekchand. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi).
1934: R.K.Christia, a Sindhian lady is awarded the degree of Ph.D by the London University. She got education in D.J.Sindh College and served in ‘Women College’, Lahore. She did Ph.D on the topic of ‘Action of Bacteria on the corrosion of metals’.(Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi).
1948: Pakistan Government takes over the administration of Karachi from Sindh Government. Most of Sindhi politician are happy and take it as their service to Pakistan, but majority of Sindhi believe it as fall of Karachi. (Source: Newspapers).
1956: Government of Pakistan decides to celebrate 23rd March as a national day. This decision is taken nine years after the creation of Pakistan! (Source: Newspapers).
1988: Pir Pagaro offers PML leadership to President Zia. (Source: Ibd).

 

24th  June

  1843: Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro was the first Sindhi ruler, who granted permission to British people to establish factory in Sindh and a factory was established in Thatta. When sindh was occupied by Napeir on behalf of the Government of India, Munshi Petamberdas and his cousion claimed that the building of the factory was their property. Where as Captain Wallace suggested that it shuld be converted into a travellers’ bungalow and Rs.one be charged for occupying it for a day. (Sourse: Captain Wallace’s letter to Major Outram).
1916: Hasanand Sunderdas Pamnani had opened ‘Saat Sri Dharamdas Shewa Mandal’ at Rohri so as to render social services, hold religious classes and teach Sanskrit. Two lectures were arranged in a month. Karamchand Hingorani, who was officer of education Departmeny (Assistant D.E) at Larkana, used to give his lectures. Today, he gives his lecture also. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi).
1920: Khilafat Conference is held at Jacobabad with Moulana Taj Mahmood Amroti in chair. The high handedness of Jacobabad administarion is condemend at large and homage is paid to Khilafat leaders and workers of the District Jacobabad for being victimized at the hands of the Government. Pro-Government elements and landlords are warrned not to play in hands of anti-Islam & anti-people Government and avoid from violating norms & rights of society and Motherland. (The Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi).
1940: Moulana Muhammad Sadiq of Khada and Foujdar Umar Khan recorded their statement and evidence before the Masjid Manzilgah Inquiry court at Karachi. (Source: Inquary Report).
1948: An agreement is signed between Sindh Government and Pakistan Government regarding the settlement of migrants in Sindh. (Source: Newspapers).
1954: Mir Bandh Ali, Qazi Abdul Manan; Syed Noor Shah; Syed Ghulam Hyder Shah; Ahmad Kham and Najamuddin are inducted in Sindh cabinet. One of the most important event is taking place today. Iftkhar Hussain Mamdot, who was dismissed as the Chief Minister of Punjab, is sowrn in as the Governor of Sindh. (Source: Ibd).
1955: India and Pakistan announce ‘Water dispue agreement’. (Source: Newspapers).
1960: Any more violation of air space by or from Pakistan will be responded with iron hand and tough time, U.S.S.R warns. (Source: Newspapers).
1970: Islami Mutahida Mahaz is formed . It consists of Jamat-i-Islami, Jamiat-i-Ulema Pakistan; Pakistan Jamhoori Party anf Ahal-i-Hadith. (Source: ‘Source-Material on JUP’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1992: Salim Shahzad, Vice chairman of the MQM is arrested and FIR is lodged against Altaf Hussain (Source: Newspapers).
1996: Army is called out in Rawalpindi in a wake of Jamat-i-Islami’s march towards Islamabad protesting against the budgetary proposals. Source: ‘Source-Material on JI’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

 

25^th  June

  1844: The Government of India transmit copy of a letter from the Secret Committee to Sindh Governor and requesting him to ascertain whether it was the desire of the ex-Amirs of Sindh to leave Sindh and join their husnands. This may kindly be noted that ladies declined to leave Sindh for the purpose of residing with their husbands. (Source: Government of India’s letter No.451). 
1856: Govrnment is interested to preserve and document Antiquities of Sindh. The Commissioner, Sindh requests Government of Bombay for appointment of Captain henre of the 1st European Regment as Photograper on the pay of Rs.300.(Source: Commissioner, Sindh’s letter No.289).
1945: Acharya J. B.Kriplani, General Secretary of the Congress addressing a press conference on the ‘Wavell proposal’ at Lucknow, says if the coalition at the centre was to be based on Hidu-Muslim parity than elements other than Muslim League and Congress should also have been invited in the leaders’ conference. (Source: Indian Annual Register, Vol-1, 1945).
1927: Seth Harchandrai Vishindas presides over a public meeting held in the Khalikdina Hall, which passes a strongly worded resolution against the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency. This may kindly be noted that he was the first Sindhi politician who promoted the idea of separation of Sindh from from Bombay Presidency. (Source: The Daily Gazette,Karachi).
1953: British do not want to see democracy in Pakistan, says Moulvi Tamizuddin, the first president of the Pakistan Constituent Assembly. (Source: Newspapers).
1954: Justice Muneer Ahmed famous for his decision in favour of the Government in Tamizuddin case, is appointed as Chief Justice of Pakistan (Source: Ibd).
1955: Report on the murder of Liaquat Ali Khan is released. It suggests that there is no evidence whatsoever to suggest that any political motive was behind the act. (Source; Newspapers).
1966: Pakistan and Afghanistan will be connected with Railway. An agreement is signed by both countries. (Source: Newspapers).
1970” Presidential Order abolishing One-Unit can not be challenged in any court, new Ordinance is promulgated. (Source: Newspapers).
1972: Simla Agreement will be discussed and approved by the National Assembly, Z.A.Bhutto intends to take representatives into confidence. (Source: “Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1990: Mohen-Jo-Daro International Airport is innagurated. (Source: Newspapers)

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26^th  June

  1857: The Collector of Shikarpur is asked by the Commissioner to submit report about ‘ferries service’ started between Sukkur and Rohri and Sadar Bazar and Pir Subra. ( Source: Sindh Commissioner’s letter No 1092).
1929: Sir Sankaran Nair criticises status and work of the Simon Commission., says that members of its Central Committee had no knowledge of either the views of the members or of the lines on which they were likely to report. (Source: Indian Annual Register, Vol-1, 1929).
1940: The meeting of the Primary Muslim League of Goza is held with Moulvi Ghulam Muhammad Buriro in chair. The meeting congratulates the All-India Muslim League for adopting of ‘Pakistan Resolution’ at Lahore. (Source: Daily Al-Waheed, Karachi)
1947: The Sindh Legislative Assembly, at a special sitting, decided by 33 votes that Sindh should join the new constituent Assembly (Source: Indian Annual Register, Vol-1, 1947).
1950: Sindh Chief Minister announces Carpet Industry for Rohri. Where as Punjab Chief Minister announces Engineering college in Mulatan. What difference it makes? (Source: Newspapers).
1977: PNA handed over its draft of demands to the Government and demands response as soon as possible. (Source: Ibd).
1991: Thirteen people including four women and seven children of a family are slaughtered in Lahore (Source: Newspapers).
1992: MQM top brass including Azim Tarq is arrested. (Source: ‘Source-Material on MQM’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1994: Country-wide strike is observed by Traders. The Business community is not happy with economic and financial policies of the Government. (Source: Ibd).

 

27^th  June

  1832: Colonel Pottenger is appointed as Political Agent for Sindh affairs. (Government of India’s letter).
1856: The Government intends to disaband ‘Baloch Regment” in Sindh. Collectors of Shikarpur and Sukkur are asked to give comments. (Source: Sindh Commissioner’s office letter No.64).
1933:Kumari Amrait Kaur, Mrs. Hamid Ali and other ladies addressing All-India Women’ Conference express strong dissatisfaction with the ‘White Paper’ Proposal for women’s franchise. They advocated equal rights to all citizens without any sex-bar and failing adult suffarage they urge that women’s vote should be based on simple literacy. (source: Indian Annual Register, Vol-1, 1933).
1957: The One-Unit is now of two years, but still political parties and some politicians are opposing it. Todat, Republican Party strongly oppose and condemns the imposition of it. (Source: Newspaper).
1959: Auction of evacue property stars in Karachi (Source: Ibd).
1960: Divisional Councils under Basic Democracy system start functioning in West Pakistan (Source: Pakistan Year Book)’
1965: Permier Harold Wilson of Britian sends a draft agreement to India & Pakistan on Rann of Kuch dispute. (Source: Newspapers).
1972: Z.A.Bhutto, President of Pakistan leaves for Simla.(Source: “Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1973: National Assembly Special body suggests Friday as weekly holiday (Source: Newspapers).
1977: Government will not receive and accept new draft from PNA, says Abdul Hafiz Pirzado

 

28^th  June

  1943: The Governor of Sindh apprise the Government of India of situation and his action taken upon the subject/issue of lands appertaining to the ‘Turban’ conceded to Mir Ali Murad Khan , as well as those belong to mir Rustam Khan which he had resigned to Mir Ali Murad Khan. (Source: Sindh Governor’s letter).
1844: Persian Chiefs request Government of Bombay Agha Khan be permitted to join them at Bampoor. This may be noted thar Sir Agha Khan had moved application for permission to visit Iran and other countries.He was treated as Persian Prince in those days. (Source: Bombay Government’s letter No.1967/139)
1921: The Sindh Swaraj Society is fored with Rais Ghulam Muhammad Bhugre as its President and Santdas Mangharam as Secretary. The Society is formed with double objects of combating official high handedness on one side and the evil aspects of Non-Co-Operation on the other. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi).
1933: The meeting of Peoples Party is held at Karaci with Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto in chair and matters relating to its organization are discussed. (Source: ‘Source Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1940: All the District Local Boards in Sindh are asked by the Government to contribute towards ‘War loan Fund’ (Source: Official Directive).
1942: In his paper ‘Harijan’, Mahatma Gandhi writes under the heading ‘The Hurs in Sindh’, as under:
“I have no doubt if I could have gone to Sindh, I might have been able to do some thing. I have done such things before, not without success. But I am too old for such missions. What little energy I have, I am storing up for what promises to be the last fight of my life”. (Source: “Harijan”)
1992: All MQM MNAs and MPAs resign in protest against army clean-up operation. (Source: Newspapers).

 

29^th  June

  1849: Major Jacob inform Sindh Commissioner that boundary between the territories of Khan of Kalat and those of Mir Ali Murad Khan are settled. This be kept in mind that Fort of Rajhan and Mamool at first were in undisputed possession of Mir Naseer Khan of Hyderabad and after the conquest of Sindh, confusion took birt and there was dispute between Mir Ali Murad Khan and Khan of Kalat and it was settled by Jacob. (Source: Jacob’s letter No.160).
1945: The leaders’ conference held in Simla is adjourned so as the delegates can avail the opportunity of consultations. It is aimed at to find common factors of interests and as can give proposals for transfer of power. (Source: Indian Annual Register, Vol-1,1945).
1947: Balochistan decides to join Pakistan. This may be kept in mind that Bengal and NWFP will double minded on the subject. Punjab, provided platform for Lahore Resolution, but it was Sindh that two times its Assembly decided to join Pakistan. (Source: Newspapers).
1977: It is decided in the meeting of PNA-PPP that assemblies will be dissolved on 10th of July. Talks are in progress. But, Martial Law is imposed four days before that date. (Resource: Newspaper).

 

30^th  June

   1857: Sindh Commissioner is requested by his subordinate offiers concerned that a cause way be constructed at Rohri . It will cost Rs.3300, therefore expenditure be met partly from the Ferry Fund and partly from Municipal funds. (Source: The Collector, Upper Sindh’s letter No.242).
1922; Seth Suderdas Valabhdas presides over a public meeting held by the District Congress Committee of Larkano. Speakers throw light on the life & achievement of Dadabhai Nauroji. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Sindh Congress’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1929: Meetings of sympathy for Bhagatsing and Dutt are held in Sindh and day is observed as a special prayer Day. (Source: Newspapers).
1932: The meeting of Sindh Muslim leaders is held at Karachi at G.M.Syesd’s residence. It is resolved that if K.B.Khuhro is not proceeding to London on or before 5th of July, to present there the case of separation of Sindh, than Syed Miran Muhammad Shah will replace him. This may kept in mind that The election for the chairmanship of the Larkano School Board was due and K.B.Khuhro intended to take part. It gave impression that perhaps he may not procced to London. (Source: ‘Rihan’, by G.M.Syed).
1947: Demarcation and partition of Bengal and Punjab is announced by the Boundary Commission. (Source: Newspapers).
1956: The army is asked to take over control and administration of Food in East Pakistan. (Source: Ibd).
1962: Bill seeking formation and regulation of political parties is introduced in National Assembly of Pakistan. (Source: Newspapers).
1965: Paistan and India sign an agreement for an immediate cease-fire in Rann of Kachh. (Source: Newspapers).
1970: Fifteen years of ‘One-Unit’ system ends.Merged provinces into West Pakistan are restored.(Source: Ibd).
1972: Indra and Z.A.Bhutto meet in Simla without aides. (Source; ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1977: The meeting is held between Prof. Ghafoor Ahmad of PNA and Pirzado of PPP to discuss the PNA proposals. (Source: Ibd).
1992: Nawaz Sharif Government decides to part away with MQM, defends army Clean-up Operation. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Nawaz Sharif and his party’, compiled bu Gul Hayat Institute).
1993: Nawaz Sharif gets it approved from parliament to impose federal rule in Punjab. Opposition, particularly care-taker Chief Minster Manzoor Watto alleges that Nawaz Sharif intends to capture Governor House and C.M.House. (Source: Ibd).

 

 

MAY EVENT DATES

 

 

1^st May

1848: The Govt.of India asks the Governor of Sindh to prepare details alongwith schedule of pensions and grantes givenby Ex – Rulers as they can be continued if loyality and sincerity with British Govt. is proved.
1850: His Highness Mir Ali Murad Khan Talpur is not happyand satisfied with proceedings and findings of the Commission appointed by the Govt. for probing his involement in making changes in the Treaty of Nounihar.
1886: Workers demandin ‘Eight hours as working hours’ are fired upon by police in Chicago. This ugly event is yearly condemned as ‘May Day’. The first ever May Day in Pakistan was observed in 1972.

 

2^nd May

missing

 

3^rd May

Part 1

1841: Govt. of India asks Major Outram, its Political Agent for lower Sindh, to furnish report alongwith his opinion on the petition of Abbaju Thakor of Nagar Parkar regarding his claim on some villages. It is interesting to note that though, Sindh is still ruled by Talpurs but, matters are decided by others.
1850: Sindh Administration decides that Bugti Dato Mundrani, presently prisoner in Shikarpur jail must not be released in the greater interest of peace.
1851: The Sindh Commissioner requests the Bombay Govt. for permissiom and sanction of the erection of Bunglows on various places for travellors coming by Indus from Punjab, Bombay and England so as to ensure their protection.

Part 2

1957: Pakistan defends and justifies its association with SEATO and other treaties of friendship.
1962: Pakistan and China agree to negotiate the demarcation of their common borders.
1963: Nearly 500 million dollars will be provided for the Tarbela Dam Project. An International agreement is signed in Washington.
1969: Gen. Yahya sends condolence message to Indira Gandhi/India on death of Indian President Dr.Zakir Hussain.
1973: Alleged conspiracy to subvert discipline and loyalty of Pakistan Army & PAF Personnel. More officers are held.
1989: MQM ministers resign from Sindh Cabinet. Protest against confinement of Altaf Hussain and others. Demand to change Hyderabad administration is also not meet.

 

4^th May

1839: Lieutenant Leckle writes to Colonel Pottenger informing him that British fleet has been detained at Sehwan under orders of Sindh Rulers.
1845: It is beginning of the imposition of treaty by the British on Mir Ali Murad Khan Talpur, ruler of the Khairpur state. He raises objections but, all in vain. His friends of yesterday are behaving as his masters. Very un-trustworth role is being played by them.
1921: A public meeting is held at the Eidgah ground of Karachi. It is presided over by Muhammad Khan, whereas is addressed by Lalchand Amardinomal Jagtiani, Durgdas B.Advani; Manilal Vyas; Chunirai Virbhdas;Jetley; Sundardas Valabhdas and others. The meeting congratulates Sawami Govindanand and other victimized leaders and workers of the Non-Cooperation Movement on their patriotic work and sacrifiece. It is decided that ‘Dedanta Ashram’ of Sawami Govindanand will be looked after by a committee during his absence because of being in jail.
1927: Judgment in the case of a pamphlet containg objectionable material and use of ugly language against Holy Prophet (PBUH) is delivered by Justice Kunwar Dalipsing of the Lahore High Court. The accused Rajpal, the publisher of that pamphlet is set free. The same pamphlet with same was later on translated and published by Nathoram in Sindh. He was killed in court by Ghazi Abdul Qayoom in Karachi.
1930: Sir Shafi and M.A.Jinnah are in Sukkur and are invited by Haji Abdullah on lunch. M.A.Jinnah was there to plead case of Pir of Pagaro.
1938: A letter written by Syed Budhal Shah appears in the issue of Al-Waheed, in which he has criticised the role being played by G.M.Syed in the Sindh Legislative Assembly. He terms anti-Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah activities of G.M.Syed as line of action designed by Hindu politicians.
1947: M.A.Jinnah, Liaquat Ali and Gandhi meet the Viceroy and discuss with him the communal situation in the Frontier, Asam,Bengal and Punjab.
1954: Pakistan Government rejects the Russian protest made on March 27, against US-PAK Military cooperation.
1971: PPP Chief, Z.A.Bhutto, calls for transfer of power to the elected representatives before the next budget.
1977: PPP Government charges Asghar Khan of subverting armed force’s loyalty by writing ‘open letter to officers’.
1989: Jam Sadiq Ali is granted interim bail in Hur murder case. 1839: Lieutenant Leckle writes to Colonel Pottenger informing him that British fleet has been detained at Sehwan under orders of Sindh Rulers.
1845: It is beginning of the imposition of treaty by the British on Mir Ali Murad Khan Talpur, ruler of the Khairpur state. He raises objections but, all in vain. His friends of yesterday are behaving as his masters. Very un-trustworth role is being played by them.
1921: A public meeting is held at the Eidgah ground of Karachi. It is presided over by Muhammad Khan, whereas is addressed by Lalchand Amardinomal Jagtiani, Durgdas B.Advani; Manilal Vyas; Chunirai Virbhdas;Jetley; Sundardas Valabhdas and others. The meeting congratulates Sawami Govindanand and other victimized leaders and workers of the Non-Cooperation Movement on their patriotic work and sacrifiece. It is decided that ‘Dedanta Ashram’ of Sawami Govindanand will be looked after by a committee during his absence because of being in jail.
1927: Judgment in the case of a pamphlet containg objectionable material and use of ugly language against Holy Prophet (PBUH) is delivered by Justice Kunwar Dalipsing of the Lahore High Court. The accused Rajpal, the publisher of that pamphlet is set free. The same pamphlet with same was later on translated and published by Nathoram in Sindh. He was killed in court by Ghazi Abdul Qayoom in Karachi.
1930: Sir Shafi and M.A.Jinnah are in Sukkur and are invited by Haji Abdullah on lunch. M.A.Jinnah was there to plead case of Pir of Pagaro.
1938: A letter written by Syed Budhal Shah appears in the issue of Al-Waheed, in which he has criticised the role being played by G.M.Syed in the Sindh Legislative Assembly. He terms anti-Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah activities of G.M.Syed as line of action designed by Hindu politicians.
1947: M.A.Jinnah, Liaquat Ali and Gandhi meet the Viceroy and discuss with him the communal situation in the Frontier, Asam,Bengal and Punjab.
1954: Pakistan Government rejects the Russian protest made on March 27, against US-PAK Military cooperation.
1971: PPP Chief, Z.A.Bhutto, calls for transfer of power to the elected representatives before the next budget.
1977: PPP Government charges Asghar Khan of subverting armed force’s loyalty by writing ‘open letter to officers’.
1989: Jam Sadiq Ali is granted interim bail in Hur murder case.

 

5^th May

1848: It is fifth year of British rule in Sindh but, it is worried about frontiers and law & order situation there. Therefore Bombay Government is requested that levy of one hundred horse-men be approved, sanctioned and put under Major Jacob, Political Superintendent Upper Sindh.
1852: Detailed genological tree of Talpur family reigning at Hyderabad is prepared by the Collector of Hyderabad for submission to the Sindh Commissioner.
1857: COLLECTORS OF KARACHI, HYDERABAD AND SHIKARPUR AND POLITICAL SUPERINTENDENT OF UPPER SIND INTIMATE THE COMMISSIONER OF SINDH THAT SINDHI HAS BEEN UNIVERSALLY ADOPTED AS THE LANGUAGE OF RECORD IN ALL DEPARTMENTS, EXCEPT THE JAGEER. 
1931: The Archbishop of Canterbury, presiding at the Church Missionary Society gathering at Albert Hall, says that national movement in India is passing through every region and class. Every now in Britain recognises that it was wrong to denounce or suspect and still more wrong to attempt to suppress the movement.
1924: Shewa Mandli- an religious-oriented NGO of Hindus of Garhiyaseen celebrates its 5th anniversary.
1926: ‘The Amature Dramatic Society of Jacobabad’ stages drama ‘Sachi Patri’ at Larkano. The earning was later on donated to ‘Gau Shala’ of Jacobabad.
1939”: A.K.Fazul Haq, the Premier of the Bengal opens the All-Bengal Moslem Literary Conference in Calcutta. He observes that the field of Bengali Literature offers a platform on which Hindus and Muslims can work togather unitedly.
1940 The Muslim League Conference is held at Gatahar of Taluka Kambar. Pir Syed Allahdino Shah Rasdi and Rais Qurban Ali Khan Buriro took active part and key role in organizing this event.
1977: PNA proposes to Z.A.Bhutto 32-point plan for resolution of the crisis.

 

6^th May

1927: Sindh Commissioner inagurates ‘The Karachi Muslim Gemkhana’ at Karachi. It is second Gemkhana in Karachi by Muslims, first was of Bohra community. Inagurated building costed Rs.30900/ and the fund was collected with donation of Haji Abdullah Haroon, Ghulam Ali Chagla, Yousif Ali Alvi, Agha Abdul Ghafoor, Usman Salih Muhammad,Tayab Ali Mandiwala and K.B.Abdul Sattar.
1931: Largely attended meeting of Karachi Muslims is held under the presidentship of Moulana Muhammad Sadiq of Khada in which it is resolved that all Sindh Muslims were agreeable to ‘Sindh Pact’ which enunciated ‘Joint Electorates’, ‘Sindh Separation’ and ‘weightage for minorty’.
1939: Subash Bose clarifies his postion about tendering his resignation as the President of the All-India Congress.He says ‘Self-respect, honourand duty towards my country demanded that I should not surrender before will and wish of Mahatma Gandhi, but resign after having made all possible attemps to reach an honourable compromise’.
1940: Judicial Enquary Committee starts recording statements and collecting evidences on the Sukkur riots during the Movement for Restoration of Masjid Manzilgah. This may kindly be noted that 109 statements were recorded in Sukkur and Karachi within two months. 
1945: Indian Seamen and Workers observe May Day at the Indian Workers’ Centre in London. S.Qureshi, Secretary of the centre says that ‘we rejoice at the victory of the Red Army – the army of liberation. We hope one day this gallant army will cursh imperialism as it curshed Fascism on the continent’.
1947: Gandhi meets Jinnah at the latter’s residence. The interview lasted nearly three hours. The ‘Pakistan’ demand is discussed . The two leaders also discuss steps to more effectively carry on joint peace appeal issued by them.
1961: The Constitution Commission, headed by Justice Shahabuddin, submits its proposals to the president. The president wants to give country the Constitution of the President and by the President.
1963: Indian Foreign Minister Swarn Sing proposes the permanent division of Kashmir alongwith existing cease-fire-line. Pakistan rejects the proposal.
1971: India holds up three foreign ships carrying Wheat from U.S.A to East Pakistan.
1972: The Governor of Balochistan, Ghous Bux Bezenjo, orders Urdu to be the official language in the province.
1990: Bomb blast in Karachi-bound Tezgam. 11 killed and 43 injured.
1992: Jamait-i-Islami quits IJI alliance. Blasts government’s Afghanistan policy.

 

7^th May

1917: Elections are held for the Home Rule League branch of Rohri in which Lakhasing Adocate and Chandiram are elected as the President and Secretary respectively.
1926: The Sindh National College Amature Dramatic Society of Hyderabad stages drama ‘Dagabaz Dunia’ written by Lilaram Makhijani.
1935: The meeting of the ‘Anjuman Islam’,Sukker is held under the presidency of Rahim Bux (Vice President of the Sukkur Municipalty). The meeting is attended by Agha Nazar Ali, Muhammad Ismail; Moulvi Abdullah; Gul Muhammad and Naimatullah. The meeting resolved to send congratulation message to the Government on the eve of Silver Jubilli celebrations of King Emperor and assure the Government loyalty and sincerity on behalf of the members of the Animan.
1945: Germany surrenders unconditionally to Allies. The war in Europe ends. This may kindly be kept in mind that Royal Indian Navy took very effective role in the war and Indian merchant seamen toiled to maintain the traffict of the sea.
1946: Sindh Congress observes ‘Bhulabhai Desai Day’.
1961: Seven-member cabinet committee is formed to review the constitutional proposal.
1972: Pakistan&China sign a new border trade agreement.

 

8^th May

1843: The Governor –General of India directs Sindh Governor, Chales Napeir to adopt extreme measures of reprisals against hill tribes on the right bank of Indus.
1850 : The Commission is constituted to investigate the matter of certain interpolations made in the treaty of Naunihar by His Highness Mir Ali Murad Khan . His Highness was involved to prove him guilty for the act.
1918: Home Rule League and Congress and Karachi Citizens’ Association jointly protest against the action of Government for cancellation of Passport to the Home Rule League deputation proceeding to England.
1920 The Sindh Khilafat Committee directs its branches to collect donation and membership fee and send its half to the Sindh Khilafat.
1926: Sindh Commissioner directs all Municipalties not to invite political leaders and organize functions on the expenses of municipalties. Who so ever member will insist, will has to pay the expenditure to be occurred on events.
1929: A public meeting is held at Kambar by the local branch of the Khilafat Committee under presidentship of Mian Ghulam Muhammad. Moulana Abdul Karim Chishti and Mian Ali Muhammad in their speeches advises people to take part in politics. The meeting opposed imposition of the Council to carry on the administration of the Khairpur state. It was termed as interference in the affairs of an independent state. The Jacobabad events relating to Hindu- Muslim conflicts were also deplored at large and people of Jacobabad were appealed not go give anti-social forces chance to divide Jacobabad into Hindu Muslim camps.
1933: Mahatma Gandhi announces the suspension of the Civil disobedience movement for a month. The sensational statement is made following consultation with and approval of Acting Congress President.
1939: Subash Bose declares his plan at a meeting held at Howrah. He referres to the formation of a new party within Congress and says that differences between the ‘Forward Blo’ and the ‘Official Blo’ within Congress are two fold. First the Forward Bloc desires to work the existing progress not with reformist or moderat mentality but with a revolutionary mentality’ , secondly , it has an advance program of its own
1948: In a largely attended political convention, held at Karachi, with Khan Abdul Ghafar Khan in chair, Peoples’ Party is formed to provide platform to the common people of the country. More than 62 eminent politician participated. G.M.Syed was the Chairman of the Reception Committee.
1950: Kazi Faulullah is sworen in as the Chief Minister, Sindh. He replaces Yousif Haroon.
1970: Heads of States of Pakistan, Turkey, and Iran, in joint telegram to the Amrecian President Nixon and Soviet Premier Alexi kosygin, urges them to exercise their influence towards towards the settlement of the Middle East question.
1972: 1972: NWFP’s official language will be Urdu, says Moulana Mufti Mahmood. The statements of Mufti and Bizenjo were not outcome of their love for Urdu but reflected their anti-ppp mentality and on the eve of language dispute in Sindh, such type of statements damaged the harmony between Sindhi and Muhajirs.
1973: Sindh United Front Chief G.M.Syed is arrested under DPR.
1977: Z.A.Bhutto promises all efforts for settlement. Announces Chief Election Commissioner Justice Sajjad Ahmad Jan’s departure on leave.

 

9^th May

1843: The Government of India approves administrative measures and actions taken by the Sindh Governor, Chales Napier. He is allowed to appoint six additional Collectors and start construction of bunglows in various districts at the cost of Rs.200 each for the use of the Collectors and Dy. Collectors.
1857: The Bombay Government intends to start postal service between Karachi and Bombay via Bhooj and asks Sindh Commissioner to offer his comments and feedback.
1884: At a meeting of the ‘Sindh Sabha’, a proposal is made by Wali Muhammad Hassan Ali that the municipal electorate should be formed into communal wards so as to provide for separate electorates for Muslims and Hindus. This proposal is strongly opposed by Deyaram Jethmal and such type of differences paved way to divide Sindh into Hindu- Muslim camps.
1920: Jacobabad witnesses a big political event today when the largely attended public meeting is held by the District Khilafat Committee.
1931: ‘The Punjab,Sindh & Frontier Hindu Conference’ isld in D.A.V. College Hall Lahore under the presidency of Bhai Parmanand . The Conference adopts resolution against the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency. This resolution is moved by Prof. Chablani and supported by one Sindhi and another Punjabi Hindus.
1933: ‘The latest action of Mahatma Gandhi in suspending Civil disobedience is a confession of failure’ Subahsh Bose and Patel say in a joint statement. The statement proceeds: ‘ We are clearly of opinion that Gandhi as a political leader has failed’.
1958: The Pakistan Republican Party Chief, Dr. Khan Sahib is assassinated in Lahore. Alleged assassian Atta Muhammad is arrested.
1963: The External Affairs Minister Z.A.Bhutto opposes partition of the Kashmir valley or its joint control by India and Pakistan.
1982: Political curbs to be lifted if the number of political parties is reduced, says Zia.
1988: Thirty-one are killed and 120 injured in sporadic clashes in Karachi. Curfew is imposed in affected areas.

 

10^th May

1948: After removing from Chief Ministership, Muhammad Ayub Khuhro is prohibited from leaving Pakistan and and drawing amount from Banks without prior permission of the Government. He was accused of creating prolems in settling Muhajreen in Sindh.
1950: The Sindh Government has decided to shift SindhUniversity from Karachi to Hyderabad, says Agha Ghulam Nabi Khan Pathan, Education Minister.
1951: Government orders for arrest of Communist leaders and workers through out Pakistan.
1952: International Muslim Conference held at Karachi advises Muslim countries to get rid of political and economic influence of U.S.A and U.K
1955: The Governor-General of Pakistan was very much right in dissolving the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan. His action was legal. The Federal Court gives its decision.
1958: Allama Mashrqi is arrested alongwith his close partymen.
1960: If Peshawar is used as a base by U.S.A to attack or violate Russian air space, it will cost Pakistan very drastic resluts, USSR warns Pakistan.
1964: First ever Inter-continental hotle of Pakistan is inaugurated by the President Ayub in Karachi.
1973: Zulfqar Shah Jamot, Khalifo Aqil, Ghous Ali Shah and Pir Muhammad wassan and others are arrested.

 

11^th May

1843: Mir Yar Muhammad Khan writes to the Governor-General of India requesting him to release him with permission to return back to Sindh as he was inocient and was not engaged in any activity against British.
1948: The construction work on federal offices and residential quarters starts in Karachi.
1953: Martial Law court announces Death penalty for Moulana Moudoodi and Moulana Abdul Sattar Niazi for heading anti-Qadyani Movement and creating law and order sitation more critical in Punjab.
1954: Agha Ghulam Nabi Khan ,Ex-Sindh Minister is disqualified for three years.
1962: U.S Government agrees to provide Pakista loan of 45 million for the purpose for purchase of industrial items from U.S.A. Perhaps our Sindh province has not still given birth to conduct research on the loan and its province-wise utilization.
1964: Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Z.A.Bhutto meets UNO Secretary-General and apprise him of the outstanding Indo-Pak disputes.
1973: Nine opposition leaders belonging to UDF (United Democratic Front) are arrested.
1975: It is the first time in the history of Sindhi literature that ban is imposed on 36 books and periodicals of Sindhi language under Press and Publication Ordinance. It is amazing to note that it includes Child Literature also. This drastic action is taken by PPP Government.
1977: The National Assembly adopts a bill declaring Friday the weekly holiday.
1991: The IJI Government presents the amended Shariat Bill in National Assembly. The opposition including PDA,JUI and ANP reject bill in toto.

 

12^th May

1843: The Sindh Governor recommends the case of Mecleod for his appointment as the Collector of Customs with salary of Rs.800 per month and the case is approved by the Govt of India.There is a road in Karachi, after this man.
1920: The Central Khilafat Committee presents Memorandum to the Viceroy of India in Simila. It is also signed by Khilafat leaders from Sindh such as Seth Haji Abdullah Haroon, Moulana Taj Mahmood Amroti, Munshi Aminuddin, Asadullah Shah, Dr. M.A.Ahmad, Moulana Muhammad Sadiq of Khada, Shaikh Abdul Majeed, Muhammad Khan, Jan Muhammad Junijo, Moulana Abdul Ghafoor Jecobabadi, Abdul Kaliq Morai, Pir Rashidullah Shah and others.
1929: Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi forms “Sindh Muslim Voters Association” so as awareness can be created to vote and elect true, sincere and dedicated candidates in election.
1935: Indian State and Broadcasting Service, Mombai, already broadcasting Sindhi Programs, to broadcasted Sindhi Classical songs sung by Vishni Jagtiyani.
1948: Shaikh Karamat Ali, Education Minister for the Govt of West Punjab is found traveling without Ticket in Karachi Mail.The train was checked by Special team at Khaniwal Railway Station.
1949:” We do not believe in any ISM,my Govt is working for creating FREE SOCIETY”, says Liaqut Ali Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan. His speech is broadcasted from Cairo Radio Station.
1951: The opening of Karachi University is announced.
1957: Moulana Bhashani announces to observe Protest Week against Price- hike in the country.
1960: ” We are bound morally to satisfy USSR. The investigation is being conducted to see that either USA aircraft used Peshawar Base to attack Russian Jet”, says Z.A.Bhutto,the Federal Minister.
1970: The National Assembly adopts bill abolishing Sardari System in the Pakistan.

 

13^th May

1843: Mir Muhammad Nasir Khan writes to Governor-General that he , in 1838,helped Sir John Keane, in purchase of provision at Sabzalkot and Rs.8000 are still outstanging. That amount be paid to me. The letter starts with words:”MAY Nawab Governor Sahib Bahadoor, the august and elevated, the possessor of promp and grandur, the selected of the world, the phoenix of the age, be preserved.”
1856: “Sind Kossid’, periodical of Karachi, edited by Briggs, in course of its editorial protest against the reluctance of Bombay Government to connect Karachi with Aden and Syez by Steam communication. It pleads that Steam communication would benefit the whole of North- Western India, including the Punjab.
1949: Prime Minister of India refutes allegation that his country is intereferieng and indulging in NWFP affairs.
1950: Jodhpur-Sindh border is closed to block undue influx of people from India.
1953: Death sentence awarded to Moulana Moudoodi and Moulana Niazi is converted into imprisonment of 14 years, Punjab C.M.L.A issues orders.
1958: Government takes administrative steps and asks the Settlement Commissioner to provide help to Muhajreen, either it is be given in cash and kind, or morally in resolving their settlement problem without any delay.
1966: The Dhaka High Court asks the East Pakistan Government to clarify and justify its position on the arrest of Shaikh Mujeeb-u-Rahman and other Awami League leaders.
1971: It is announced that 147 anti-state and terrorists are killed in East Pakistan.
1974: Resolving the the Kashmir issue issue can only bring peace and progress in the region, says Z.A.Bhutto, Prime Minister of Pakistan during his address in the Great Peoples’ Hall in Peking.
1975: Pir Pagaro disassociate himself and his party from PNA

1977: No question of resigning as Prime Minister on the wish of a few opposition leaders, however, referendum can hold to get the decision of the people, says Z.A.Bhutto, Prime Minister of Pakistan.
1990: The Senate of Pakistan passes enforecement of Shaiat Bill, that became very disputed since its introduction in the National Assembly.
1992: Detained MNA Asif Ali Zardari is brought to Islamabad to attend National Assembly session.

 

14^th May

1832: Colonel Pottenger has concluded treaties with Talpur Rulers of Hyderabad and Khairpur and today he sends origional signed copies of those treaties to his Government.
1914: A big religious function is held in the Memon Masjid of Gadi Khata of Karachi with Moulvi Abdul Karim Dars in Chair. It is organized by ‘Anjuman Guldastai Ghous”.
1944: The metting of the Sindh Muslim league is held in Karachi District Local Board Hall to elect new office-bearers. G.M.Syed is elected as President un opposed. Where as Ghulam Hyder Shah becomes General Secretary as Yousif Haroon withdraw in his favour on the advice of G.M.Syed.
1948: Khan Abdul Samad Khan is arrested.
1950: Resentment prevails in political circles of Sindh on the unending influx of migrants from India.
1951: Balochistan is attacked by Afghanistan. Pakistan lodges protest.
1952: Saadat Hussain Manto is released on bail.
1955: Various issues including Kashmir is discussed between Prime Minsters of Pakistan and India , in the meeting held in New Delhi.
1965: Sukkur Power Station starts functioning.
1971: Lt.General A.A.K.Niazi, Major General B.M.Mustafa,Major General Ch.Nisar Ahmad and Major General Khadim Hussain are appointed as Zonal Martial Law Administrators for Zone B, D,E & F respectively.
1977: Curfew is imposed in Multan. Joint session of the Parliament express confidence in Z.A.Bhutto.

 

15^th May

1906: A Box of the cordile is exploded in the polygon building of the Hyderabad Fort, and sets it on fire. At 8.30 a terrific explosion shook the town and at the same time tons of bricks and stone are hurled in all direction, killing eight persons on the spot and wounding a large number.
1919: Nawab Qaisar Khan Magsi of Larkana offers his support to the Government that was facing some trouble given by Afghanistan. He announces to put services of 50 people at the disposal of the Government and those will fight agaist Afghanistan on behalf of Britsh Government.
1920: The Viceroy of the India in Notification No 3042 express his sympathy with Indian Muslim and declares that though, due to natur of terms of treaty with Trukey, Indian Muslims will be hurt to extend but, he is confidient that Indian Muslims will prove their loyalty with Crown and will not be irritated with terms.
!931: A meeting of Religious Muslim Scolars is held at Badin and the branch of Jamiat-ul-Ulema, Sindh is opened with following as its founder office-bearers: Moulana Ghulam Ali (President), Moulana Abdul Wahab (Vice President), Moulana Ahmad Malah (Sectertary) and Haji Abdullah (Treasurer).
1946: A public meeting is organized by the local branch of the Muslim National Party at Jacobabad, Ali Muhammad Makrani, Vice President of the party presiding. Sopeeches of lives and achievements of Aslam Achakzai and Allah Bux Soomro are made and resolution on Hindu-Muslim unity and Freedom Movement are adopted. Muhammad Amin Khoso, Agha Muhammad Shafi, Muhammad Momin Kalim, Choithram Dembha, Pesumal and Kodomal also spoke on the occasion.
1948: Special Tribunal consisting of Justice A.Rashid and Justice Shahabuddin is constituted for trial of Muhammad Ayub Khuhro, Ex-Chief Minister of Sindh.
1951: Tribunal comprising of Justice Abdul Rahman, Justice Aminuddin & Justice Muhammad Sharif is constituted to hear Rawalpindi Conspiracy case.
1953: Sindh Assembly supports Qazi Fazulullah to form Sindh Government.
1955: Home Minister Major General Iskandar Mirza holds talks with his Indian counterpart .
!956: Government is not bound to accept recommendation of Pakistan Muslim League on the political crisis in West Pakistan, says Prime Minter Muhammad Ali.
1971: Uprising has been defeated for ever. However, some events of creating law and order are some times reported, says General Tikka, Governor of East Pakistan.
1977: Acting President of PNA, Pir Pagaro is house arrested for three days.

 

16^th May

1841: Camels are plunderd and Lieutenant Clarke is killed on Murri hills. Murris are giving tough time to British officers.
1940: Munshi Abdul Ghafoor empolyee of The District Local Board Larkano, who proceeded to 9 month without pay leave and went Lahore to join movement launched by Khaksar Tahreek and was arrested there, is released from jail after completing his 5 month term of imprisonment.
1952: Sindh Journalists’ Association condemns the promulgation of Security Act and terms it as violation of Human-rights.
1954: Majorty of Sindh Assembly members resign from Pakistan Muslim League.
1961: Karachi is connected with Jeddah by Radio Telephone Service.
1965: G.Allana earns the title of ‘Poer Lareate’ .
1974: Sindh Government retires 65 officers on corruption charges and dismisses other 225 of their services.
1977: Middle East leaders meet Z.A.Bhutto and PNA leaders to minimize tension and pave way for talks.

 

17^th May

1917: Miss K.Vealle delivers lecture on the topic of ‘Theosophy & Hiduism’. The program is organized by Young Amil’s Association of Karachi.
1920: A public meeting is held at Mithyani with Pir Turab Ali Shah in chair. Moulvi Fazul Muhammad and Moulvi Karim Bux deliver their speeches on the importance of Khilafat and ask people to participate in Khilafat Movement. The function is arranged by Mian Muhammad Sidiq and Khair Muhammad, both Zamindars of Mithyani.
1922: It has been notified that Haji Khamiso Gul Muhammad has been elected as a member of Legislative Council of the Governor of Bombay by the Karachi District Muhammadan Ruler Constituency in place of Muhammad Abid Abdani who breathed his last.
1924: Anjuman Taraqi-ay-Urdu establishes Book Store in Karachi.
1926: Syed Miran Muhammad Shah appears for the oral examination in the office of Judicial Commissioner Sindh for the post of Sub Judge, but he is not selected.
1950: The number of Muslim migrants from India those have reached in Pakistan/Sindh recently, is 103600. None of them will be sent back to India, says Ishtiaq Qureshi, State Minster.
1951: Accused and arrested in Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case, Maj.General Akbar, Begum Nasim Akbar, Faiz Ahmad Faiz, and Sajjad Zaheer are shifted to Lahore Jail.
1954: Communists are behind unrest and uprising in East Pakistan, says Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali.
1960: If Peshawar is attacked by Russia, Atom Bombs can be dropped on her major cities, says AyubKan, the President of Pakistan. He also lodges protest with U.S.A for using of U2 from Peshawar Base to make USSR Jet target.
1972: Abdul Hamid Jatoi is arrested on account of providing shelter to criminals.
1969: Boundary demarcation in Rann Kutch is completed in accordance with International Tribunal Award.

 

18^th May

1832: Colonel Pottenger informs his Government that Mir Naser Khan of Mirpur makes overtures for a separate treaty on favouring terms but he refuses to do anything without the knowledge of Mir Murad Ali of Hyderabad and without orders of Governor –General.
1922: Sindh Congress observes ‘Gandhi Arrest Day’. Meetings are held and processions are taken out.
1926: ‘Amature Dramatic Society’ of Jacobabad stages drama ‘Sachi Patri’ at Larkana. The income will be donated to Gaoshala of Jacobabad.
1936: ‘Civil Liberties Union’ is formed in Sindh with Jamshed Mehta as its founder president.
1950: The PeshawarUniversity comes into existence.
1952: Qadianis’ Convention at Karachi is rampaged.
1962: The former chief justice Justice Muhammad Munir is appointed Law Minister of Pakistan.
1971: U.N.O Secretary-General U Thant issues worldwide appeal for aid to the East Pakistani Refugees, now in India.
1975: Arrested defunct NAP leaders to remain at Sihala, Supreme court orders.
1986: PML(N) decides to remove Syed Fakht Imam from the National Assembly speakership.
1991: Dr.Qadir Magsi disassociate himself from Jeay Sindh and announces his own party.
1992: Overspending on military can led to disintegration . Benazir calls for arm-cut agreement with India.
1994: U.S.A to send its technical proposal for ‘ non-interusive nuclear inspection’ . Step is aimed at verifying that Pakistan does not possesses any nuclear weapon.

19^th May

1845: The draft of treaty between His Highness Mir Ali Murad Khan and Government of India is sent by Charles Napier with remarks that all lands held by Mir Ali Murad Khan in north of Rohri belong to him by gift and those in the south of Rohri are his by right.
1849: The Government of Bombay approves Rules for (Civil) Justice for Sindh as proposed by the Sindh Commissioner.
1916: The lecture program is organized by ‘ The Young Amil’s Association of Karachi that is chaired by Vazirmal, Registrar of the Judicial Commissioner and lecture is delivered by Achalsing Awani on the topic of ‘ Deti Leti and Amil Marriage’.
1920: Moulana Muhammad Sadiq of Khuda is sharing account and details of Jacobabad Khilafat Conference in public meeting at Karachi. Muhammad Hussain, one of from audience breathes his last as the story of political sorrows and longings was unbearable and terrible for him. Is it not a tragedy of our history that leaders are given undue place in the pages of history and common workers are ignored at all. Who knows Muhammad Hussain and his attachment with ideology?
1848: India will not welcome back those who have left India and migrated to Pakistan on their own. They are not Idian citizens more, declares Indian Government.
1951: Seth Fida Alibhai, Sardar Baz Muhammad Jogezai and Yahya Bhakhtiar resign as members of the ‘Balochistan Council’ constituted by the Government of Pakistan.
1952: Fifty-two persons are arrested in Karachi on account of attacking ‘Ahmadi/Qadyani Convention’ held there.
1953: Sindh Muslim League must comply with instructions of the Pakistan Muslim League on Cabinet- making/formation task, says Khuwaja Nazimuddin PML President.
1958: Muslim League, Nizam-i-Islam Party and Jamait-i-Islami form an alliance for the next general elections. 
1960: Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan is disqualified from taking part in politics.
1977: imposition of Martial law by PPP Government is challenged by PNA in Lahore High Court.
1991: Terrorist kill 4 inocent people in Hyderabad.
1996: Cabinet Committee on Privatisation approves sale of Bankers Equity Ltd tp LTV Consortium.

 

 

20^th May

1847: Boundary survey of Rohri distric is completed and Farrington, Dy.Collector of Rohri forwards a sketch of the District and town of Rohri to the Government of Sindh.
1852: Every Department starts submitting its Annual Reports to the Government. Today Report about working of Police is submitted to the Commissioner, Sindh.
1920: Haji Abdullah Haroon, Moulana Taj Mahmood Amroti and Hakim Shamisuddin Ahmad Kazi are elected as President, Vice President and Joint Secretary respectively of the Sindh Khilafat Committee. It has also been notified by the Khilafat Committee that so many Managers of Deni Madressahs have declared that in future they will not accept or request for financial aid for their Madressahs and Schools from the Government. Some of them are: Khalifo M.Usman of Mured Machhi (Mirokhan), Moulvi Muhammad Hassan of Sujawal Gopang, Moulvi Din Muhammad of Buthi; Moulvi Muhammad Alam of Mahboob Tunyo; Moulvi Muhammad Azam of Pind, Merokhan; Mulan Imran of Tando Ali Murad; Moulvi Khair Muhammad of Chhto Joyo; Moulvi Fatih Muhammad of Hasil Jamali; Moulvi Qadir Bux of Drib Chandio and Hafiz Abdul Ghani of Bhanbho Chandio.
1922: A public meeting is arranged by Aman Sabha of Tando Bago under chairmanship of K.B.Mir Ghulam Muhammad.It is attended by Keswandas, Mukhi Hiromal; Bhai Topanmal; Edanmal and Tourmal. Moulvi Abdul Aziz Pro-Government Moulvi is specially invited to share his knowledge about Khilafat and advise people not to take part in any agitation launched by Khilafat Committee.
1947: Bazim-i-Mushaera of Larkano arranges Poetic Sitting. The Poetry presented was later on published in ‘Adeeb Sindh’.
1951: Major General Nazir Ahmad is arrested in connection with Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case.
1956: Chief Minister of East Pakistan is not allowed by the Speaker of East Pakistan Provincial Assembly to present Budget.
1968: Pakistan has given notice to U.S.A for termination of lease of the American Communications Unit at Badaber, near Peshawar, the National Assembly is told.
1973: PPP government is the modern shape of dictatorship. It is neither in the interest of democracy, nor in the interest of people, blames Asghar Khan.
1977: Four killed and 16 injured in anti-government riots is Sialkot. Curfew is imposed. Unrest prevails in Karachi and Lahore.
1978: Z.A.Bhutto’s appeal against Lahore High Court judgment is hearing by the full bench of the Supreme Court.

 

21^st May

1943: Motomal Dhanrajmal and Kishan Jewatram, both students of Larkana Municipal High School are arrested under Section 34 a (6) and 38 a (1) of the Defence of India Rules. Both are caught red-handed with political literature against the British Government and were found addressing students’ gathering to change their loyality and insisting them to take part in the Freedom Movement.
1949: The ban previously imposed by the Government on ‘Rajb Gathering’ in Pir Jo Goth is withdrawn.
1950: I am in favour of making Urdu as Medium of instructions, says Sindh Education Minister, Agha Ghulam Nabi Pathan.
1953: Pirzado Abdul Sattar is sworn in as the Chief Minister of Sindh.
1955: Malik Feroz Khan Noon’s ministry is dismissed in Punjab. He is replaced by A.Hamid Dasti.
1958: Allama Mashrqi and other accused in Dr.Khan Sahib’s murder are handed over to police for judicial lock-up.
1962: Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan to remain House-arrested till further orders, notifies the Government.
1975: Agricultural college Tando Jam and Engineering college Jamshoro are upgraded as universities with effect from next financial year.
1977: Islamic Foreign Ministers’ Conference, held in Libya, criticises the reported foreign intrigues in Pakistan.
1979: Islamisation as conceived by Zia starts. An Ordinance to check obscenity in films is promulgated.
1990: Colonel Qadafi assures all help to meet aggression against Pakistan. Talks are held between Benazir and him in Libya.
1993: Pakistan will not sign Non-Proliferation Treaty unilaterally, says Pakistani Forerign office Department.

 

22^nd May

Part1

1843: The importance of Shikargahs of Sindh is realized by the Governore. Therefore he wants to establisha Department so as to derive profit from the timber and to make Shikargah a great source of revenue.
1851: The Collector Karachi decides for erection ofMarket and with his efforts Empress Market is erected on the place where some revolutionaris were blown up with Cannon in connection with involment in events of 1857.
1920: The Sindh Khilaft Committe sends share of Rs.15000 to Moulana Muhammad Ali Johar through All -India Khilafat Committee. The amount is to be utilized on sending Khilafat Deputations to other countries.

Part2

1948: Karachi shall be the capital of Pakistan, resolve the Constituent Assembly.
1949: The Working Committee of the Punjab Muslim League demands resignation of the Non – Muslim Governor Sir Francis Mudie. He was replaced in August that year.
1953: Pir Ali Muhammad Shah Rashdi, Kazi Akbar, Ali Nawaz Khan Mahar and Kazi Abdul Manan are inducted in Sindh Cabinet.
1963: President Ayub joins Convention Muslim League.
1992: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif asks India not to interfere in Sindh. He claims that Al – Zulfikar connection with PPP will soon be made public.Justifies Operation in Sindh.
1993: Taj Muhammad Jamali resigns as the Chief Minister of Balochistan

 

23^rd May

1843: Charles Napier apprises the Governor-General of India about Darbar, that he conducted at Hyderabad. He reports that 8,000 chiefs, with their followers attented it. He had pardoned all Jagerdars who had not made their salam before and that the Jager of those fell in battle had been given to their children subject to the payement of rent. The result of the greatest assembly of about 20,000 men was very gratifying. Wali Chandio was presented with a gold cimetar for his loyality and fidelity.
1932: More than 600 people are participating in a meeting held at Malir of Karachi, in the garden of Haji Pir Bux Baloch. The meeting is presided over by Sardar Jam Bijar Khan, First Class Jagerdar and in this meeting ‘Malir Zamindar Association & Bus Service’ is formed. It is decided to purchase 12 buses and start Bus Service in Karachi.
1952: City Magistrate of Delhi issues warrants against Yousif Haroon, Pakistani High Commissioner in Australia.
1955: Fatima Jinnah warns people in power that foreign influence is overshadowing democracy in the country. Uprising will take birth, if civil rights are restored without fail.
1972: Z.A.Bhutto assures full support and protection to traders, bankers and industrialists. Addresses their gathering in Karachi.
1977: Pakistan Communist Party takes re-birth. It was declared unlawful in 1953 and ban on the party was withdrawn in 1971.
1996: IMF demands lowering of the budget defict and introduction of General Sales Tax besides, Agricultural Income Tax as loan conditionalities.

 

24^th May

1838: Colonel Pottenger writes to Mir Noor Muhammad Khan informing him that he has been appointed as Resident in Sindh and Captain Mellwill as his assistant by the Government of India.
1851: Major Jacob, Political Superintendent, Upper Sindh Frontier, suggest to the Commissioner of Sindh that if reseonable amount of assistance is given to Bugtis, it would help us to allow them to retire to their former country.
1844: Government of India advise Sindh Administration that restore and maintain ancient supermacy of Thakurs and Chiefs of Thar District over people so as to get their assistance in law & order situation in that area and create loyal class there.
1921: Jairamdas Doulatram, Dr.Choithram Gidwani and Kisomal alongwith Khilafati leaders address a big public meeting at Badin and advise people to take part in Non-Co-Operation Movement religiously.
1922: Moulvi Abdul Aziz of ‘Hyderabad Latifi Madressah’ exhorts the people in the public meeting organized by the Badin Aman Sabha. Loyality songs are sung and leaflets of the Publicity Committee are distributed. Dalpatrai, Dingomal (Secretary of Aman Sabha), Khemchand Ambratrai spoke on the occasion.
1941: District Sukkur Muslim League Conference is held at Sultankot under presidentship of Makhdoom Mureed Hussain of Multan. It is largly attended big show of the party there.
1949: Prime Minister of Pakistan, Liaquat Ali Khan disapproves Punjab Muslim League’s demand about replacing of non-muslim Governor of Punjab.
1950: Fifty thousand Indian Muslim Migrants have reached Pakistan with in last five months, it is announced by the Government. This may kindly be noted that number of migrants raised later on and it was not so high in early days.
1954: Parliament to debate the motion of Mian Iftkharuddin that Military-aid pact singed between U.S.A and Pakistan will not be in grater interests of the country.
1963: Pak-Afghan talks start in Iran. Pakistani team is headed by Z.A.Bhutto, Foreign Minister .
1968: Air Force station Maripur is renamed as “Masroor Air Force Station”.
1971: Awami League intended to arrested me, discloses President Yaya Khan.
1977: Riaz-ul-Khatib, Saudi Ambassador meets Bhutto and Mufti in connection with resolving political differences between them.

 

25^th May

1835: Colonel Pottenger writes to Government of Bombay acknowleding receipt of a copy of their letter to Muhammad Rahim Shirazi relating to opening the trade by the Indus anf informing that the best time of the year for navigation was in end of February, March and April as the southerly winds blew regularly. 
1843: Further information about Hyderabad Darbar is sent to the Government of India by Charles Napier. He writes that nearly all chiefs had made their Salam and that Right Bank of the Indus was as obedient as the left.
1895: The weekly ‘Aftab Sindh’ is founded at Sukkur by Haji Abdul Rahman Memon with Shamisuddin ‘Bulbul’ as its editor. The paper defended Islamic cause in Upper Sindh for years.
1900: Kotri bridge is opned and it was first important communication link not only in Sindh but very important for Punjab also.
1919: Shiva Mandli is formed in Garhi Yaseen. This NGO of Hindus remained active and functional for years. 
1948: India and Pakistan agree to start trade on Barter System.
1952: Protest Day against ‘Security Act’ is observed by various Journalists’ organizations throughout country.
1955: Pakistan to provide protection to interests and investing institutions of U.S.A in country. Agreement is signed in Washington.
1956: East Pakistan political situation is discussed in the Federal cabinet meeting.
1960: The Presidential cabinet approves the prelimnary Master Plan for the new capital in Islamabad.
1969: G.M.Syed and Mumtaz Doultana discuss ‘One-Unit’ issue in their meeting.
1971: Pakistan lodges protest with India against threat of armed conflict with Pakistan by Indian Prime Minister.
1992: Law enforcing agencies cordon off all exit and entry points of Sindh Capital.

 

26^th May

Part1

1843: The Governor – General of India directs to the Governor of Sindh that Karachi be made Capital of the British Sindh and Water for Karachi be obtained from the Ghizree hills and measures be adopted for communication between Karachi and Hyderabad.
1849: Lord Bishop of Calcutta is granted custody of churches and burial grounds.
1895: Weakly ‘Aftab Sindh’ is founded by Haji Abdul Rahman Memon at Sukkur. Rais Shamsuddin ‘Bulbl’ is first editor. The played role in encountering propangda by Arya Samaj and Christanity.
1930: Ayub Khuhro compiles ‘Sufferings ofSindh’. That proved to be better Presentation in favour of separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency.

Part2

1949: Pakistan demand plebiscite in Hyderabad Dhakan.
1950: Journalists take out protest procession in Larhore against Pir Ali Muhammad Shah Rashdi, the president of PNEC.
1953: U.K’s pro – Indian policy on Kashmir issue is compelling Pakistan to revise herrelations with that country, say Prime Minister Bogra.
1956: Maj. Gen. Iskandar Mirza, president of Pakistan, imposes President’s rule in East Pakistan.1958: Russia doubts misuse of U.S.A base in Pakistan against her integration. Pakistan denies it.
1975: Opposition is violating 6th Feruary Agreement, say Z.A.Bhutto.
1977: Acceptance of our basic demands have paved way for opposition – Govt. talks, says Pir of Pagaro, Acting President of PNA.
1979: BegamNusrat Bhutto is elected as PPP Chairperson.

 

27^th May

1843: The Governor-General of India directs Charles Napier that ‘ The separation of the women from Amirs appears so extraordinary and unnatural……It is essential to our character, that they should be treated with all respect and honor’.
1950:Who so ever Sindhi Hindu migrant desires to return back to Sindh, will be accepted. Government of Pakistan agrees.
1953: The decision of Tribunal regarding the Rawalpindi Conspiracy case is challenged in the Federal Court by accuesed in the case.
1959: Dr.Raziuddin Sidiqui takes over as the Vice Chancellor of Sindh University.
1964: Pakistan mourns death of Indian Prime Minister Pandit Nehru, who breathed his last today.
1969: Budget for the next financial year will be presented by the President and Governors.
1971:Divisional and Taluka Councils are dissolved in Sindh.
1976: Federal Minister for Industries & Kashmir affairs, Syed Qaim Ali Shah lays foundation stone of 1oo kw Radio station at Khairpur.
1977: PNA is doing Table Work for talks with the Government, it is announced by the party spokeman.
1987: Former Balochistan Governor, Mir Ghous Bux Raisani and his five guards are killed in Karachi.
1990: Forty five in Hyderabad and Twenty two in Karachi are killed. Curfew is imposed .
1980:High Courts are bar

 

28^th May

1917: The Citizens’ Association of Hyderabad elects its office-bearers, and they are Rais Ghulam Muhammad Bhurgri (President), Mukhi Jethanand (Vice President), Gopaldas Jhamatmal (Hon.Secretary),Sarnanad (Join Secretary), Dharamdas Belaram (Treasurer).
1921: A public meeting is held by Non-Co-Operators at Sukkur. Moulana Taj Mahmood Amroti and Veromal Begraj are the important speakers of the event.The meeting is arranged in the Wara/building of Bhai Nanumal, because Anti-Non-Cooperators were determined to disturb the meeting if it is held in any open ground.
1931: Moulvi Sir Muhammad Yaqub contacts Sindhi leaders to organize Muslim League in Sindh. Pir Ali Muhammad Shah Rashdi, who was the Secretary of the Sindh Muhammadan Association accepts his appeal and starts work on the agenda. 
1944: Bazim Mushira of Larkano arranges Poetic Sitting with Ghous Bux in Chair.
1948: The crisis of power-politics ends in Punjab with resignation of Mian Mumtaz Doultana and Shoukat Hayat.
1950: Moulana Moudoodi, who was arrested for making objectionable speech on Kashmir is released.
1953: Malik Sikandar Khan, Pir Ghulam Rasool Shah, Shafqat Hussain Shah, Mir Ahmad Khan Talpur are appointed Parliamentary Secretaries by Chief Minister, Pirzada Abdul Sattar.
1955: Election for the Constituent Assembly will be held on 21st of June. Province-wise seats are allocated. Punjab 21 (20 Muslims + 01 Non-Muslim), East Pakistan (40 (31 Muslims+ 09 Non-Muslims), Sindh 05 (04 Muslims+ 01 Non-Muslim), NWFP 04, Karachi, Khairpur and Balochistan 01 for each.
1957: Five thousand acres of land in Ghulam Muhammad Barrage is on the disposal of the Government for distribution.
1963: U.S.A is taking interest to help Pakistan in construction of Tarbila Dam.
1964: Z.A.Bhutto attends the funeral ceremony of Indian Prime Minister Pandit Jawahrlal Nehru. Though , he attended so many such type of funeral ceremonies, but no body attended his funeral ceremony, even Wife Nusrat Bhutto and daughter Benazir Bhutto.

 

29^th May

Part1

1843: The Governor of Sindh informs the Govt. of India that a servant of Mir Sher Muhammad has been executed for murdering a man. Perhaps this is the first ever execution taking place in Sindh.
1857:Mir Amir Bux son of Mir Faiz Muhammad Talpur is offered Govt. service as requested by him.
1927: The Resolution adopted by the All – India Congress is discussed in the meeting of the Sindh Provincial Hindu Sabhaheld at Hyderabad. It was also decided to launch public awareness movement in favour of anti -separation.
1930: In the meeting of Sindhi Muslim politicians held in Karachi with Sir Shahnawaz Khan Bhutto, it is resolved to hold Sindh Azad Conferences in District Head Quarters so the case and cause of the s[…]

Part2

1950: Crack down on farmers starts in Multan. So many are arrested to give them tough time for conflicting their Landlords.
1952: Hassan Mahmood forms first ever Muslim League Ministry in Bahawalpur State. Sardar Muhammad Ajmal Laghari and Rao Hafiz -u- Rahman are taken as ministers.
1962: Begam G.Allana and other six ladies are elected as National Assembly members.
1963: Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to re- establish diplomatic relations.
1973: National Assembly disapproves demand for trial of the Ex – President Gen. Yahya Khan.
1979: Begam Nusrat Bhuttoand Benazir Bhutto are released
1988: President Gen. Zia dissolves National Assembly and removes Junijo cabinet. Prime Minister Junijo was on foreign visits. He found every thing changed as he landed at Islamabad !

 

30^th May

1843: The Govrnment of India accord permission to the Governor of Sindh for appointment of Dy.Collectors in Sindh.
1848: Sepoys of Baggage Crops committed offence out of the Cantonment limits of Shikarpur and they faced trial conducted by Police authorities. Today, the Sindh Commissioner sends report to the Government of Bombay.
1931: All-India Khilfat Conference openes at Bombay under the presidency of Moulana Abdul Majid Badauni. Delegate comprising of eminent Khilafat leaders from Sindh is participating.
1941: Juma Khan ‘Gharib’ presides over Poetic Sitting jointely organized by Bazim Mushaera of Larkano and Sindhi Sudhar Society.
1948: 2-day Hari Conference held at Ratodero elects new office-bearers of the Hari Committee, and they are: Hyder Bux Jatoi (President), Moulvi Muhammad Maaz (V.P-1), Abdul Wahid Soomro (V.P-2), Abdul Ghafoor Jan Sarhandi (V.P-3),Abdul Qadir M.Khan (General Secretary)and Moulvi Azizullah Jarwar (Joint Secretary). Following were elected as members of the Working Committee: Ghulam Dastgir and Hakim Din Muhammad (From Larkano), G.M.Syed and Shoukat Ali (From Dadu), Osto Muhammad , Rais Brohi and Khudadad Bhatti (From Nawabshah/Benazirabad), Syed Muhammad Shah Amroti and Moulvi Taj Muhammad Khoso (from Sukkur), Moulvi Sher Muhammad and Sawami Nagdev (From Jacobabad),Allah Bachayo Jarwar , Muhammad Alam Kerio and Ghulam Muhammad Bam (From Hyderabad), Jan Muhammad Pali, Ghulam Muhammad Laghari, Mir Muhammad Talpur and Muhammad Ismail Abbasi (From Tharparkar). 
1951: Main accused in the Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case, Rtd.Major General Akbar is produced before the court headed by Justice Muhammad Sharif.
1966: No other country, but only Pakistan can resolve the Kashmir issue.
1972: Abdul Hamid Khan Jatoi is released and re-arrested . Every thing in politics is fair!
1974: Twenty-five thousand Biharis are allowed to migrate and majority of them will be opt for Karachi.
1988: Muhammad Khan Junijo terms action of Zia-ul-Haq as arbitary and against the fundamentals of the democratic process. Today, Provicial Assemblies and Cabinets are also dissolved by the President.
1990: Twenty-four killed as terrorists go on rampage in Karachi. More thirty-four persons are killed as a missile hit New Karachi.
1993: No-Confidence Motion move is initiated by 37 PDA members against Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Muzaffar Shah.

 

 

31^st May

1916: Swami Dayanand delivers his lecture on the topic of the ‘Yoga Practice’. The event is organized by the ‘Young Amils’ Association of Karachi.
1927: The Sindh Natural History Society is formed at Karachi.38 are enroled as members on the first day. Later on the Society published ‘The Journal of Sindh Natural History Society’ and it became the basic source material on the Natural History of Sindh.
1931: The weekly ‘Al-Amin’ edited by Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi gives account of sorrows and longings of Khilafat activists of Jacobabad. The paper reports that Sardar Rasool Bux has been awarded 12 months imprisonment, Sepoy Muhammad Daud has been beaten bu S.P, Jacobabad and Government offices have refushed to accept applications written by Munshi Khuda Bux. They all played vital role in the Khilafat Conference of Jacoabad.
1932: Conviction figures about Congress leaders through out India is made public. It reveals that in the month of January 14800, in February 17800,in March 6900, in April 5200 and in the month of May 1932, total 3800 leaders and workers were convicted.
1943: Sindhi Sudhar Society and Bazm Mushara of Larkano jointly arrange Poetic Sitting. The selection from the poetry presented in the Mushera was published in Adeeb Sindh, literary Journal of Larkano.
1951: Gold and other valuable minerals are found/discovered in Balochistan.
1961; Soviet experts are in Pakistan so as to help the country in oil exploring.
1964: President of Pakistan, General Ayub declares that Pakistan would never agree to a federation or confederation with India as a solution of the Kashmir dispute.
1965: Muhammad Khan Junijo and Jam Mir Ghulam Qadir are inducted in the ministry of the West Pakistan.
1968: Consequent upon closer of Suez Canal, U.S.S.R opts for diplomatic methods to get trade route through Afghanistan and Pakistan. The present war like situation of that trade route area indicates the fight for control over the trade route.
1972: President Bhutto and King Hussain discuss situation in Middle East and the South East Asia.

1973: The PPP Government has hatched conspiracy to kill me and my family, claims Pir Pagaro. The editor of Daily paper ‘Mehran’, and eminent poet Syed Sardar Ali Shah ‘Zakir’ is arrested under DPR>
1985: NWFP Assembly adopts unanimous resolution on the lifiting of Martial Law.
1989: Punjab Chief Minister is happy on talks with MQM. PNA and MQM to support each other in side and outside assemblies.
1992: Pakistan has informed U.N.O of massive Indian infiltration in Sindh, says Nawaz Sharif. But no body had informed any one including U.N.O of massive and unending migration in Sindh from India!!!

 

 

 

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.