Introduction
Constitutional history of Pakistan opened with objective
Resolution. It was the first constitutional document of Pakistan. It
provided foundation or base of constitution development in Pakistan. Later on,
it was included in Preamble of all three constitutions of Pakistan. Now it is
part of Constitution of Pakistan 1973
Objective Resolution 1949
The Constitution Assembly on 12th March 1949
passed objective resolution. It was first step toward constitutional
development. It was passed by majority of the Assembly.
Importance
The objective resolution presents a model of the combination
of the western and Islamic democratic values. It served as preamble of the
constitution.
Silent Features or Constitutional Status or Importance of Objective Resolution
Following are the features/status/importance of objective
resolution
Sovereignty
It has been decide in Objective Resolution that sovereignty
belongs to Allah alone.
Federation
It has been settled that Pakistan will be a federation.
Fundamental Rights
Objective Resolution has provided guarantee for fundamental
rights for people of Pakistan and it has decided that no Law, which is against
the Fundamental Rights will be made.
Independence of Judiciary
Objective Resolution has admitted that judiciary will remain
independent for Providing of justice easily.
Rights of Minorities
It has been decided in Objective Resolution that adequate
Provisions will be made for rights and protection of minorities.
Development of Backward Areas
It was declared that development of Backward Areas of
Pakistan will be made soon.
Defense of Pakistan
It was declared that defense of the country will be made
strong.
Religious freedom of Minorities
All minorities shall be given religions freedom. They have
right to live according to the teaching of their religion.
Welfare State
Objective Resolution has decided that Pakistan will be a
welfare state, which will work for prosperity of its own people and for
promotion of international peace.
Territories of Pakistan
The objective resolution also provides the territories of
Pakistan. The following territories include in Pakistan.
- The Punjab
- The Balochistan
- The Sindh
- The N.W.F.P
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.
Conclusion
To conclude that Objective 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. The constitution 1973 of Pakistan also adopted it as preamble. But
through amendment in 1985, it become an operative part of constitution in
Article 2-A.
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