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Liaquat Ali Khan and the Objectives Resolution

Liaquat Ali Khan and the Objectives Resolution

The Objectives Resolution is a short text with seven key points.

Learn the date and the seven points in order.

Seven points.

1 · Liaquat Ali Khan (book p. 7)

The book calls Liaquat Ali Khan the right-hand man of the Quaid رحمۃ اللہ علیہ and the first Prime Minister of Pakistan.

His biggest duty was to draft the constitution. The book says that despite modern secular influences he held that Islamic teachings, the base of the ideology of Pakistan, must be put into force.

He guided the drafting of the Objectives Resolution. It became the guiding principle for later constitutions.

2 · The Objectives Resolution (book p. 7)

Liaquat Ali Khan presented it in the first Constituent Assembly. It was approved on 12 March 1949.

Point 1, sovereignty of Allah Ta'ala: all rule over the universe belongs to Allah Ta'ala. Power given to Pakistan is a sacred trust, used by the people's representatives within His limits.

Point 2, Islamic principles: democracy, freedom, equality, tolerance and social justice as Islam defines them will be put in force.

Point 3, Islamic way of life: Muslims will be able to order their lives, alone and together, by the Quran and Sunnah.

Point 4, minorities: non-Muslim minorities will be free to follow their religions and develop their cultures. The rights of backward classes will also be protected.

Point 5, federal system: provinces will have autonomy within limits set by the constitution.

Point 6, fundamental rights: freedom of thought, expression, belief, worship and association for all citizens.

Point 7, independent judiciary: courts will work without any pressure.

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Notes, short questions and MCQs

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Liaquat Ali Khan and the Objectives Resolution

The Objectives Resolution is a short text with seven key points.

Learn the date and the seven points in order.

Seven points.

1 · Liaquat Ali Khan (book p. 7)

The book calls Liaquat Ali Khan the right-hand man of the Quaid رحمۃ اللہ علیہ and the first Prime Minister of Pakistan.

His biggest duty was to draft the constitution. The book says that despite modern secular influences he held that Islamic teachings, the base of the ideology of Pakistan, must be put into force.

He guided the drafting of the Objectives Resolution. It became the guiding principle for later constitutions.

2 · The Objectives Resolution (book p. 7)

Liaquat Ali Khan presented it in the first Constituent Assembly. It was approved on 12 March 1949.

Point 1, sovereignty of Allah Ta'ala: all rule over the universe belongs to Allah Ta'ala. Power given to Pakistan is a sacred trust, used by the people's representatives within His limits.

Point 2, Islamic principles: democracy, freedom, equality, tolerance and social justice as Islam defines them will be put in force.

Point 3, Islamic way of life: Muslims will be able to order their lives, alone and together, by the Quran and Sunnah.

Point 4, minorities: non-Muslim minorities will be free to follow their religions and develop their cultures. The rights of backward classes will also be protected.

Point 5, federal system: provinces will have autonomy within limits set by the constitution.

Point 6, fundamental rights: freedom of thought, expression, belief, worship and association for all citizens.

Point 7, independent judiciary: courts will work without any pressure.

Key terms

Constituent Assembly
The assembly that writes the constitution.
Objectives Resolution
The 1949 resolution with seven key points, a guide for later constitutions.
Federal system
Provinces with autonomy inside the constitution.
Fundamental rights
Basic freedoms every citizen is guaranteed.

Short questions with model answers

  1. Q1. Book MCQ (i): who presented the Objectives Resolution of 1949?

      Liaquat Ali Khan. (Book p. 7.)

    • Q2. Write the seven points of the Resolution in short.

        The sovereignty of Allah Ta'ala; Islamic principles; Islamic way of life; minority rights; federal system; fundamental rights; independent judiciary. (Book p. 7.)

      Common mistakes

      • ✗ “The Resolution was approved in 1947.”

        ✓ No. The book says 12 March 1949.

      • ✗ “The Resolution leaves minorities out.”

        ✓ No. Point 4 gives non-Muslim minorities freedom of religion and culture.

      MCQs

      1. 1. Book MCQ (i): the Prime Minister who presented the Objectives Resolution 1949 is:

        1. (a) Liaquat Ali Khan
        2. (b) Khawaja Nazimuddin
        3. (c) Muhammad Ali Bogra
        4. (d) Chaudhry Muhammad Ali
        Show answer

        (a) Book p. 7: Liaquat Ali Khan presented it.

      2. 2. Point 4 of the Resolution is about:

        1. (a) rights of minorities
        2. (b) the army
        3. (c) trade
        4. (d) schools
        Show answer

        (a) Book p. 7 lists it as point 4.

      3. 3. Which point says courts work without pressure?

        1. (a) independent judiciary
        2. (b) federal system
        3. (c) Islamic way of life
        4. (d) sovereignty of Allah Ta'ala
        Show answer

        (a) Book p. 7: point 7.

      4. 4. The Resolution was approved on:

        1. (a) 12 March 1949
        2. (b) 14 August 1947
        3. (c) 23 March 1940
        4. (d) 12 March 1930
        Show answer

        (a) Book p. 7 gives 12 March 1949.

      Quick revision

      • Liaquat Ali Khan: first Prime Minister.
      • Approved 12 March 1949.
      • Seven points: from the sovereignty of Allah Ta'ala to an independent judiciary.

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