Pakistan Objective Resolution 1949

     

On March 12, 1949, the Constitutional Assembly adopted a resolution moved by Liaquat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan. It was called the "Pakistan Objective Resolution ". This resolution occupied the prime importance in the formulation of the constitution. The main points of this resolution are as under:

Sovereignty:  

The sovereignty over the entire universe belongs to Allah Almighty and the authority. He has delegated to the state of Pakistan, though its peoples for being exercised within the limits prescribed Him is a sacred thing.

Islamic Legislation:

The Constitution of Pakistan shall be formulated in the light of Quran and Sunnah and no legislation will be done repugnant to the teaching of Islam.

Islamic Values:

The principles of democracy, freedom, equality, tolerance and social justice as enunciated by Islam shall be fully observed.

Islamic Way of Life:

The Muslim shall be enabled to order their lives in the individuals and collective spheres in accordance with the teachings and requirements of Islam as set out in the Quran and Sunnah.

Federal Government:

The territories now include in or in the accession with Pakistan and such other territories as may hereafter be included in or accede to Pakistan shall form a federation wherein the units will autonomous with each boundary and limitations on their power and authority as may be prescribed.

Fundamental Rights:

There shall be guaranteed fundamental rights including equality of status, of opportunity and before the law, social, economic and political justice, and freedom of thoughts expression, beliefs, faith, worship and association, Important subject to law and public morality.

Development of Backward Areas:

Adequate provinces shall be made for the minorities to profess and practice their religion and develop their cultures.

 The importance of Objectives:

The Objectives Resolution occupies a special importance in the Constitutional history of Pakistan. Through this Resolution, it was declared that the establishment of the Islamic Society in the light of Quran and Sunnah was the real purpose of the country so that the purpose of creation of Pakistan was fulfilled. That's why this Resolution is included in all the three constitutions of Pakistan(1956,1962,1973)as a preamble.