SINDH in history today (28th September). By. Dr.Pathan

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (28th SEPTEMBER)

Selection of Events from two Centuries of Sindh History, in Chronological order and with analytical interpretation. Research by Dr.Pathan EVENTS 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