Bhurgari

Bhurgri (Sindhi: ڀرڳڙي) is a Baloch tribe which lives in various provinces of Pakistan.

Bhurgari
Regions with significant populations
Major: Sindh,Punjab and Balochistan
Languages
Lassi, Sindhi, Siraiki, Balochi
Religion
Muslim
Related ethnic groups
Talpur
Leghari

History – Origin

The tribe itself is of Baloch origin, having come into Sindh in the late 17th century from the Sulaiman Ranges. The tribe has played a very important role since the start of the Baloch Talpur dynasty's reign, having held important roles in their governance and later on partaking in the wars against the British. The Battle of Meanee and Dubbo are these wars.[1] [2]

Important Settlements
  • Ghulam Nabi Bhurgri, Shadadkot, Sindh. A historic settlement of the tribe. The settlement is right on the border between Balochistan and Sindh.[3]
  • Kot Ghulam Muhammad Bhurgri. A very important settlement of the tribe. The majority of the tribe lives in the city or the areas and villages adjacent. The tribe has held the power in these areas since the reign of the talpur, and to this day holds most of the agricultural land. The Palace of Raees Ghulam Muhammad Bhurgri is also situated in this area.
  • District Dadu also has a major presence of the tribe.

Notable people
  • Raees Ghulam Muhammad Khan Bhurgri (Barrister),(1878–1924) One of the Pioneers of Freedom Movement of PAKISTAN.[4]
  • Abdul-Majid Bhurgri, First person to develop Sindhi Computing Solution.[5][6]
  • Abdul Ghafoor Bhurgri,(1 Jan 1921 – 10 Feb 2015) Former Provincial Revenue & Culture Minister Sindh, EX- MPA, Writer, Senior Lawyer, Father of Hero of Sindhi Computing (Abdul Majid Bhurgri).[7][8]
  • Raees Ghulam Mustafa Khan Bhurgri, Politician & former MPA Sindh Assembly[9][10][11]
  • Raees Khair Mohammad Khan Bhurgri, (Died on 6 June 2013)[12] EX- MPA, Renowned landlord in Sindh.[13]
  • Nabi Bux Khan Bhurgari Member Provincial Assembly of Sindh from 1972 to 1977[14]
  • Raees Noor Ahmed Bhurgri, Pakistan Peoples Party MPA from PS PS-49 Mirpurkhas-III, Sindh Assembly.[15]
  • Raees Jameel Ahmed Bhurgri (21 February 1952 – 21 September 2015)[16] Former MPA Sindh Assembly[17]
  • Zahid Ali Bhurgri, EX- MPA, Sindh & Former Provincial Minister for Fisheries.[18]
  • Lieutenant Colonel Shahida Akram Bhurgri, of the Pakistan Army Medical Corps is also known to be the First Ever Lady Doctor from Sindh to get commissioned in Pakistan Army. Prior to her, there were no Female Doctors from sindh in Pakistan Army.[19]
  • Raees Akhtar Inayat Bhurgri, Secretary Sports and Youth Department[20] Special Secretary Sindh Education Department, Former Secretary, Mining and Mineral Department Sindh,[21] Former Additional Secretary Health Department Sindh, former secretary Sindh Public Service Commission,[22] former secretary Sindhi Language Authority.
  • Dr. Afsana Bhurgri (1 April 1963 – 15 May 2019), Social and Political activist who was active in Sindh, and former vice-president of the Sindh Doctors Association UK.[23]
  • Abdul Hamid Bhurgri, Additional Advocate General Sindh High Court,[24][25]
  • Shahana Bhurgri, A social activist and the president of the Sindh Sartiyoon, an Ngo based in Sindh, Pakistan which works for upliftment of the people. She also runs a charitable school through the Sindh education foundation.[26]


See also

Bhurgri Road, Parsi Colony Saddar Karachi, Near Muhammad Ali Jinnah Road Karachi, Karachi City, Sindh[27]

References
  1. https://www.smiu.edu.pk/pdf/Makers-of-Modern-Sindh-Feb-2020.pdf
  2. "The Tribes & Castes of Shahdadkot Taluka, Sindh 1701-2013 - [PDF Document]".
  3. "Settlements, Villages & Towns of the Shahdadkot Taluka UnderKalhora, Talpur & British Periods 1701-1947 - [PDF Document]".
  4. "Freedom Fighter". Archived from the original on 2 March 2013. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
  5. First person to develop Sindhi Computing Solution
  6. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 December 2013. Retrieved 13 February 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. "Writer Abdul Ghafoor Bhurgari passes away". Dawn.com. 11 February 2015.
  8. EX- MPA Sindh Assembly
  9. http://www.pas.gov.pk/uploads/downloads/mpas_4th_assembly.pdf
  10. http://www.pas.gov.pk/uploads/downloads/mpas_2nd_assembly.pdf
  11. "Flashback: One Unit: A dark chapter in our history". 16 October 2011.
  12. Dr Mansoor Ali [@MansoorBhurgri] (6 June 2013). "Mehram_Alert Head of Bhurgri's & Famous personality of Sindh Raees Khair Mohammad Bhurgri Passed away." (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  13. EX- MPA Sindh Assembly
  14. http://www.pas.gov.pk/uploads/downloads/mpas_5th_assembly.pdf
  15. "Welcome to the Website of Provincial Assembly of Sindh".
  16. "PPP MPA Jameel Bhurgari passes away in Karachi". 21 September 2015.
  17. "Welcome to the Website of Provincial Assembly of Sindh".
  18. MPA, Sindh Assembly
  19. //bpakistani.com/2016/11/24/role-of-women-in-Pakistani-society/
  20. "Services General Admin Department Govt of Sindh".
  21. "Sindh Mines & Mineral Development Department Government of Sindh > Contact US".
  22. "Contact Information".
  23. https://www.sdauk.org/vice-president-of-sdauk-passed-away-on-15th-may-2019/&usg=AOvVaw1uNvITh9N9DduJ-16q7Y25&cshid=1564342778790
  24. "LAW Department Government of Sindh". Archived from the original on 14 March 2015. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  25. Additional Advocate General, Sindh High Court Archived 6 November 2014 at the Wayback Machine
  26. https://sef.org.pk/wp-content/uploads/2017/download_page/school%20Data/_SEF%20Assisted%20Schools%20(SAS)%20-%20SEF.pdf
  27. "Bhurgri Rd · Parsi Colony Saddar, Karachi, Karachi City, Sindh, Pakistan".
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