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Objective Resolution

The Objective Resolution was presented by Pakistan's first Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan in 1949 and passed by the Constituent Assembly. It established Pakistan's ideological foundations by declaring sovereignty belongs to Allah alone, but is delegated to the state to be exercised through democratic principles and within the boundaries of Islam. It aimed to build an Islamic democratic welfare state where fundamental rights and freedoms are guaranteed for all citizens, including religious minorities. The Objective Resolution provided guidance for subsequent constitutions and became a permanent part of the constitution in 1985.

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Objective Resolution

The Objective Resolution was presented by Pakistan's first Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan in 1949 and passed by the Constituent Assembly. It established Pakistan's ideological foundations by declaring sovereignty belongs to Allah alone, but is delegated to the state to be exercised through democratic principles and within the boundaries of Islam. It aimed to build an Islamic democratic welfare state where fundamental rights and freedoms are guaranteed for all citizens, including religious minorities. The Objective Resolution provided guidance for subsequent constitutions and became a permanent part of the constitution in 1985.

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Q) what is objective resolution and importance of objective resolution?

Ans. Pakistan came into being on 14th August 1947. At the time of creation of
Pakistan There was no any constitution in Pakistan. So Quaid-e-Azam enforced All
India Act 1935 with certain amendments in the country for the smooth functioning
of the state.
Objective Resolution (1949):
The first prime Minister of Pakistan, Liaquat Ali Khan presented the Objective
Resolution in the First Constituent Assembly on 7 march, 1949, which was passed
on March 12th 1949.Salient Features of the Objective Resolution
The salient features of Objectives Resolution are as follows:
Sovereignty of Allah
Sovereignty belongs to Allah Almighty alone, but He has delegated it to the state of
Pakistan, and through its people to be exercised as sacred trust within the limits
imposed by Him.
Islamic Democracy
State will exercise its power and authority through the elected representatives of the
people and Islamic democracy will be exercised in the century.
Islamic Principles
The Islamic principles of democracy, freedom, equality, tolerance and social justice
shall fully be followed.
Islamic ways of living
The Muslims shall be enabled to live individually and collectively in accordance
with the teaching of Quran and Sunah.
Protection to Minorities
Adequate provisions shall be made for the minorities to profess, propagate and
practice their religions and develop their cultures and
traditions.
Federal from of Government
Pakistan shall be a federation, in which provinces will enjoy autonomy within the
constitutional limits.
Fundamental Rights
Fundamental rights of freedom, equality, and property, expression of thought,
belief, worship and association shall be guaranteed to all the citizens of Pakistan.
Free Judiciary
Judiciary shall be independent and will work without any political and economic
pressure.
National language
Urdu will be the national language of the country.
Protection of Boundaries of Pakistan
Protection of water, land and Air boundaries will be protected. It will be the
responsibility of the Government the take suitable steps for this purpose.
Source of law
It was mentioned in the Objective Resolution that source of law in Pakistan is Holy
Quran and Sunnah. No Law can be formed in Pakistan which is against Holy Quran
and Sunnah.
Development of Backward Areas
It was mentioned in the Objective Resolution in 1949 that remote or backward area
should be developed equally to other developed areas
of the country.
Answerable Government
It was mentioned in the Objective Resolution in that Pakistan would be free &
independent state. Government of the Pakistan would be bound to make the
decisions according to the public opinion and answerable to the people.
Democratic System of Government
In 1949, it was declared that democratic system of Government would be
established in Pakistan according to the Islamic concepts.
National Development:
It was also declared in 1949 that the people of Pakistan would be completely
independent. Government should provide equal opportunities to the people, for
economic and social development of the people. Government will take all possible
steps in this regard.
Importance of objective resolution:
The Objective Resolution is one of the greatest steps after independence. The
objective of establishment of Pakistan has been achieved by the Muslims of
South Asia through this resolution.
Objective resolution declared Allah Almighty sovereign of the universe. While in
Western democracy, sovereignty is in the hands of people. It also declares that
people use authority given by Allah within limits defined. Muslims are free to live
according to their Quran and Sunnah.
Minorities are also free to live according to their religion
The approval of Objective Resolution led the representatives of Muslims to adopt
the golden principles of democracy instead of theocracy. They built up an
Islamic state above all the geographical, racial and national limitations
In 1985, President General Zia-ul-Haq made it permanent part of constitution by
an amendment in Constitution
In Objective Resolution it was declared that minorities should be protected.
minorities were given their due rights and respect in the benign society of
Pakistan.
It provided a guide line to make a constitution that how the constitution will be
formed and what will be their nature.
Provided a framework for the future constitution of Pakistan
 It becomes permeable of 1956, 1962 and 1973 constitution

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