International Conference on History of Sindh 1843-1999

PIR HUSSAMUDDIN RASHDI

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON

HISTORY OF SINDH 1843-1999

Department of General History, Faculty of Social Sciences University of Sindh, Jamshoro

On 18– 19 October 2008

Phone #  022-2771681-9, Ext. 2020 Fax. 022-2772002

Theme:    History of modern Sindh and  Historiography in modern Sindh

     

PIR HUSSAMUDDIN RASHDI INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HISTORY OF SINDH

1843-1947

      

           TOPICS OF THE CONFERENCE

  1. British Conquest of Sindh Parliamentary Debates.

  2. Charles Napier in Sindh: Challenges and Achievements.

  3. Bartle Frere and the  Making of Modern Sindh.

  4. Sindh ruled by Commissioners: Challenges and Achievements.

  5. Annexation of Sindh with Bombay Presidency: Critical analysis.

  6. All India Congress in Sindh.

  7. Sindh Muhammad Association.

  8. Khilafat Tehrik and Sindh.

  9. Hijrat Tehrik and Sindh.

  10. Separation of Sindh from the Bombay Presidency :  Political struggle.

  11. Working of Political Parties and Provincial Autonomy in Sindh.

  12. Hur Tehrik and Martial Law in Sindh.

  13. Pakistan Movement: Contribution of Sindh with Special  Reference to Quaid-e-Azam Muhamamd Ali Jinnah.

  14. G.M. Syed's role in the  Organization and Popularity of Muslim League in Sindh.

  15. G. M. Syed, and his differences with Jinnah.

  16. Pir Ali Muhammad Rashdi & Pakistan Movement.

  17. British Administration in Sindh: Consequences on Sindhi Society.

  18. The beginning of Modern Education in Sindh.

  19. The construction of Sukkur Barrage and its impact on the socio-economic conditions of Sindh.

  20. Masjid Manzligah riots – a step towards Pakistan Movement.

  21. Haji Abdullah Haroon and Sindh Politics, life and achievements.

  22. Rais G.M. Bhurgri : A Veteran leader, Life and Achievements.

  23. Land Revenue Policy of the  British Rulers.

  24. Role of Sindh in the  War of 1857.

  25. Economic conditions in Sindh during the  British Period.

  26. British Historiographers on Sindh.

  27. Source material on Sindh about the  British Period in the British Libraries.

  28. Development of Press in British period.

  29. Role of Al-Wahid in the  Pakistan Movement.

  30. New discoveries of Archaeological / Historical sites in Sindh during British period.

PIR HUSSAMUDDIN RASHDI INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HISTORY OF SINDH

1947-1999

 

TOPICS OF THE CONFERENCE

  1. Struggle for  Pakistan and Sindh.

  2. Sindh Ministries before imposition of One Unit in 1956.

  3. Sindh: Experiences  under One Unit 1956 set-up.

  4. Movement against One Unit - Role of G.M. Syed.

  5. The gigantic  role of Hyder Bux Jatoi in the  restoration of  Sindh as an autonomous Province of Pakistan.

  6. Disintegration of One Unit and the establishment of Sindh Province.

  7. Z.A. Bhutto: Emergence of New Sindh.

  8. Gen. Zia-ul-Haq :  His Sindh Policy.

  9. Sindh under Benazir Bhutto (two periods).

  10. Nawaz Sharif and Sindh : A critical study.

  11. A Critical study of the Movement for the Restoration of Democracy (1983) in Sindh.

  12. Development and influence of the  Print and Electronic Media today.

  13. Various Constitutions of Pakistan and status of Sindh, with special references to the  Constitution of 1973.

  14. Dacoits in Sindh – more than a law and Order problems.

  15. Kotri and Guddu Barrages and allotment of Lands to non Sindhis: Impact on the Economic life of the poor people of Sindh.

  16. Renaissance of Sindh : Role of various literary Institutions.

  17. Apathy and loss of Official Record of Sindh during the last sixty years.

  18. Political Parties and Sindh Case.

  19. N.F.C. Awards and Sindh Case.

  20. Declining standard  of Education in Sindh: Causes and remedies.

  21. An appraisal of the nationalist groups and parties in Sindh.

  22. Sindh Politics:  Influence of Punjabi, Pakhtoon and Muhajir Rabita Council.

  23. Emergence of M.Q.M and  its impact on the politics of Sindh.

  24. Demographic changes in Sindh: Emerging  problems of Sindhi Society.

  25. Sindh- Punjab Water Dispute: Brief history and future options.

  26. Modern Historiography of Sindh: Philosophy and trends.

  27. Development of Historiography of Sindh after 1947.

  28. New discoveries of Archaeological / Historical sites in Sindh from 1947 to 1999.

  29. Dilapidated conditions of Historical monuments in Sindh.

  IMPORTANT DATES

Submission of Abstract

September 30th, 2008

Announcement of Acceptance

October 5th, 2008

Submission of Full Papers

October 10th, 2008
  • An abstract should not exceed 300 words.

  • Send name of concerned department/institution, mailing address, email address, mobile number with abstract.

  •  Abstracts/Articles will be accepted in Sindhi, Urdu, or English language.

  • Send to :

Looking forward for your participation and cooperation.

 

With best regards.    

                                                                                        

Pro. Dr. Iqbal Ahmed Panhwar

Dean Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Sindh

Ph# +92-22-2772039

Email: dean@social.usindh.edu.pk

 

Pro. Dr. Muhammad Qasim Soomro

Chairman, Department of General History, University of Sindh

Ph# +92-22-2771681 EXT: 2020

Email: chair.gh@social.usindh.edu.pk

 

Prof. Dr. Ghulam Muhammad Lakho

Conference Secretary

Ph# +92-22-2923030

Email:  gm.lakho@usindh.edu.pk 

 

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