Objective Resolution
After
the death of Quaid-e-Azam on 11th September 1948, the responsibility of framing
the constitution fell on the shoulders of the first Prime Minister, Liaquat Ali
Khan. This resolution was passed by the First Constituent Assembly in March
1949 under the leadership of Liaquat Ali Khan.
Salient Features of Objective Resolution
The
salient features of the Objective Resolution are as follows:
Sovereignty
Belongs to Allah
The
resolution clearly laid down that sovereignty over the entire universe belongs
o Almighty Allah alone and the authorities to be exercised by the people of
Pakistan as a sacred trust.
Federal
System
Federal
System of Government will be introduced in Pakistan.
Golden
Principles of Islam
Principles
of democracy, equality, freedom and social justice as laid down by Islam shall
be fully observed.
Supreme
Authority of the People
The
sovereignty of the state will be established through the elected representative
of the people.
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.
Protection
of the Rights of Minorities
The
rights and interests of the minorities to freely profess and practice their
religion will be protected.
Equal
Rights to Citizens
All
citizens will enjoy their rights on the principle of equality.
Development
of Under Developed Areas
All
efforts will be made for the development and progress of the under developed
areas.
Independence
Judiciary
Judiciary
will be independent.
Objective Resolution and Liaquat Ali Khan
While
introducing the resolution in the Constituent Assembly, Liaquat 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 will
equal validity because one of the greatest contributions of Islam has been the
equality of 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 Liaquat 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 all citizens
irrespective of their race and creed are also aspects of faith with us.”
Basic Principles Committee
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.
Conclusion
All the above mentioned principles were present 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 guide line for the future constitutions of
Pakistan which were passed in 1956, 1962 and 1973. It consisted of such
principles which revealed that character of constitution shall be Islami
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