Objective Resolution
PREAMBLE
Pakistan is the first nation in the
world whose creation was based on the religious motives. It was because of this
reason that the popular and famous slogan of “Pakistan ka matlab kia? LaIllaha
Illallah.” Was the main basis of the demand of Pakistan. Byte at the very
outset of its establishment, it had no Islamic constitution of its own, so
according to the Independence act of 1947,the Government of India act 1935,with
certain amendments was adopted by Pakistan. However, a new constitution was to
be framed for the country since the old act 1935 did not contain everything
required for an independent Islamic State.
FIRST
CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY
In order to establish a society based
on the Islamic principles, a constituent assembly was formed in 1947 with
Quid-e-Azam as its leader. The responsibility of making a constitution of
Pakistan rested on constituent assembly.
However, with the death of Quid-e-Azam on 11th September 1948, the responsibility of framing the constitution fell onto the shoulders of the first Prime Minister, Liaqat Ali Khan.
However, with the death of Quid-e-Azam on 11th September 1948, the responsibility of framing the constitution fell onto the shoulders of the first Prime Minister, Liaqat Ali Khan.
OBJECTIVE
RESOLUTION
This resolution was passed by the
First Constituent Assembly in March 1949 under leader ship of Liaqat Ali Khan. It
contained those objectives on which the future constitution was to be based as
stated by the founder of the nation, Quid-e-Azam in February 1948, said:
“The constitution of Pakistan will be democratic and based on the
fundamental laws of Islam….Islam and its ideology has taught us the lesson of
democracy.”
SALIENT
FEATURES OF OBJECTIVE RESOLUTION
The salient features of the objective
Resolution are as fellows:
Sovereignty Belongs to Allah
The resolution clearly laid down that
sovereignty over the entire Universe belongs to Almighty Allah alone and the authorities
to be exercised by the people of Pakistan are a sacred trust.
1. Federal
System
Federal system of Government will be
introduced in Pakistan.
2. Golden
Principles of Islam
Principles of Democracy, equality, freedom
and social justice as laid down by Islam shall be fully observed.
3. Supreme
Authority of the People
The sovereignty of the state will be
established through the elected representative of the people.
4. Life
According to the Teachings of Islam
The Muslims shall be provided with
opportunity to order their lives in accordance with the teachings and
requirements of Islam.
5. Protection
of the Rights of Minorities
The Rights and interests of the
minorities to freely profess and practice their religion will be protected.
6. Equal
Rights to Citizens
All citizens will enjoy their rights
on the principle of equality.
7. Development
of Under Developed Areas
All efforts will be made for the
development and progress of the under developed areas.
8. Independence
Judiciary
Judiciary will be independent.
OBJECTIVE
RESOLUTION AND LIAQAT ALI KHAN
While introducing the resolution in
the constituent assembly, Liaqat Ali Khan said:
” The ideals that promised the demand for Pakistan should form the corner stone of the state. When we use the word ‘Democracy’ in the Islamic sense it pervades all aspects of life. It relates to the system of government and to our society with equal validity because one of the greatest contributions of Islam has been the equality of all men”
” The ideals that promised the demand for Pakistan should form the corner stone of the state. When we use the word ‘Democracy’ in the Islamic sense it pervades all aspects of life. It relates to the system of government and to our society with equal validity because one of the greatest contributions of Islam has been the equality of all men”
IMPORTANCE OF
THE OBJECTIVE RESOLUTION
This resolution is of fundamental
importance in the history of constitutions making in Pakistan because from the
first constitution of 1956 till the constitution of 1973 (present constitution)
whatever constitution was framed it was based on this objective resolution. It
contains those steps and principles which were to be taken for the fulfillment
of the basic aim of the freedom struggle that is the establishment of an Islamic
society in Pakistan. Hence, it is a significant document in the constitutional
history of Pakistan.
When Liaqat Ali Khan visited America,
in the course of his speech at New Orleans, he said:
“We believe in God and his supreme sovereignty because we believe that
civic life must have an ethical content and a higher purpose .But democracy, social
justice, equality of opportunity and equality before the law of citizens irrespective
of their race and creed are also aspects of faith with us.”
BASIC
PRINCIPLES OF COMMITEE
After passing the objective
resolution, the constituent assembly of Pakistan set up a “basic Principle Committee”
to spell out proposals for the constitution in accordance with the guidelines
contained in the objective resolution.
CONCLUTION
All the above mentioned principles
were presented in the objective resolution that is why this resolution is
considered an important event in the constitutional history of the country. It
was accepted by all classes of people. It provided a guideline fot the future
constitutions of Pakistan which were passed in 1956, 1962, & 1973. It
consisted of such principles which revealed that character of constitution
shall be Islamic.
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