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

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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.