SINDH in history today (17th June).
SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (17th JUNE)
17th June BIRTH DATES 1. Shaikh Wahid Bux ‘Shahid’ (Butt Sirai/Educationist & Poet/ birth 17th June 1919), 2. Roop Kumar ‘Ghayal’ (Amirj > Bairagarah/Poet/ birth 17th June 1930), 3. Fatih Muhammad Chang ‘Rahi’ (Poet// birth 17th June 1949), 4. Chandarseen Nawani (Ahmadabad/Artist/ birth 17th June 1952), 5. Abdul Malik Memon (Shikarpur/Writer/ birth 17th June 1953), 6. Shanta Ahuja (Baroda/Actress/ birth 17th June 1960), 7. Ibrar Chandio (Mehar/Writer/ birth 17th June 1964), 8. Abdul Rauf Nourangzado (Khoorwah/Writer/ birth 17th June 1966), 9. Shanaz Shoro (Writer/ birth 17th June 1969), 10. Jawaid Sindhu (Rustam/Writer/ birth 17th June 1974)
17th June EVENTS 1842: British Agents are very much in the political and social affairs of Sindh and Baluchistan. 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 communiqué 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 breathe 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: Ibid). 1953: Punjab Government withdraws ‘Panahgeer Allowance’ with immediate effect. (Source: Newspapers). 1960: Archeologists claim that they have discovered a Mosque at Bhanbhore site. (Source: Ibid). 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).