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Objective resolution
1. Introduction:
Liaquat Ali Khan the first prime minister of Pakistan presented a resolution on
12th March 1949 in the legislature. it is called objectives resolution.
2. Objectives resolution 1949:
The constitution assembly on 12th March 1949 passed objectives resolution. it
was first step toward constitutional development. it was passed by majority of
the assembly.
3. Importance:
The objective resolution present a model of the combination of the western and
Islamic democratic values. it served as preamble of the constitution. 4.
Salient/Important features of objective resolution:
Important features of objectives resolution are as under:
(i) Sovereignty Of Allah:
Allah is the sole ruler of the universe. the sovereignty belongs to Almighty
Allah.
(ii) Subjugation of Islamic Principles:
It embodied the Islamic conception of the state to serve as the foundation and
basis of the Islamic State.. The resolution began in the name of Allah.
(iii) Islamic way of Life:
Efforts will be made to adopt Islamic way of life in the country and opportunities
will be provided to Muslims to live according to the teaching of Islam.
(iv) Religious Freedom of Minorities:
All the minorities shall be give religious freedom. Then have right to live
according to the teaching of their religion.
(v) Federal Form of Government:
The territories included in Pakistan and those that affiliate with Pakistan
will make a Federation.
(vi) Fundamental Rights:
Basic rights will be available to all the people of Pakistan.
(vii) Freedom of Judiciary:
The independence of judiciary was recognized and it was also one of the
important objective of the resolution.
(viii) Defence of Pakistan:
It was declared that defence of the country will make strong.
(ix) Development of Backward Areas:
Special measures will be taken for the development of Backward areas.
(x) Democratic Principles:
Pakistan will be a democratic country.
(xi) Equality of Citizen:
All citizens will be considered equal.
5. Conclusion:
To conclude I can say that; Objectives resolutions provided basic principles
for constitution making. In the Islamic republic of Pakistan. It was passed by
the majority in the Assembly. It is in accordance with the spirit of Islam.
