The Meaning and Importance of
Constitution
Constitution is the collection of
those basic principles and laws which explain the rights of the citizens,
powers of different departments and their mutual relations. The constitution is
the backbone of any country. The country is like a trust for the life, and
protection of people of the country. It protects the rights of citizens and
proves helpful in running the system of a country in an organized way.
Government of India Act 1935
Government of India Act, 1935 was
enforced with little changes and amendments at that time when Pakistan was
newly born. The aim was to run the government temporarily till the constitution
is made. India Act was prepared by English and this could not fulfill our needs
according to our national requirements and interests.
Objective Resolution
The first step towards constitution
making in Pakistan was taken in March 1949 when our first legislative council
sanctioned Objective Resolution. Liaquat Ali Khan was the Prime Minister of
Pakistan. This resolution is the base of our constitution, it is said that
Allah is the supreme power and citizens of Pakistan will use it within limits
of Quran and Sunnah. No constitution can be practiced in Pakistan which goes
against the injunctions of Islam. It is the duty of the government to make
arrangements for the Muslims of Pakistan to lead their lives according to the
rules of Quran and Sunnah.
Preparation of Constitution
It was hoped that the constitution
will be mae within one and a half years after the sanction of Objective
Resolution but unfortunately it could not happen. There were other reasons
along with the murder of Liaquat Ali Khan. First Legislative Assembly made
committee named the Committee of Basic Principles. Instead other sub-committees
were also formed. But objective was not achieved and the process of
constitution making became very slow.
Secondary Legislative Assembly
On 21st December, 1954 Governor-general
of Pakistan Ghulam Mohammad dissolved the Legislative Assembly and the
elections of second Legislative Assembly in 1955 were held in an indirect way.
This new assembly started the work of constitution making once again.
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