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Submitted To: Mr. Tahir Mehmood

Submitted By: Usman Qasim (1015)

Discipline: BBA (HONS.)

Semester: 7th
Campus: Main Campus Hajvery gulberg3

Submission Date: 19 – 06 – 10
IDEOLOGY OF PAKISTAN
PAKISTAN’S IDEOLOGICAL FOUNDATION
QUAID-I-AZAM AND IDEOLOGY OF PAKISTAN
CONCLUSION

IDEOLOGY OF PAKISTAN
Ideology may be the most difficult, but the most often used concept in the social sciences, and
one that has endless sub meanings in both academic and every day discussion.1The concept of
ideology in commonly traced back to French Philosopher Autoine Destull De Tracy who is
thought to be the first to the term in print.He used the used the word ideologies during French
Revolution and defined it as the science of ideas meaning thereby as the study of the origin,
evolution and nature of ideas. Modern ideologies in the contemporary world signify certain
values, norms, objectives, goals, institutions and structure. Ideologies portray consistent
program, line of action and provide dynamism and inspiration for putting these into executive.
An ideology bears potentialities to meet the needs of the changing circumstances and capability
of adaptation and adjustment.4The need for an ideology arises out of men compulsive striving to
give some sort of structure and meaning to his experience. Beyond life’s apparent uncertainty
and chaos he seeks some sort of scheme, a plan, and an order. Ideology provides man with the
means to do so by giving him approved models of action, goals, ideals and values.

PAKISTAN’S IDEOLOGICAL FOUNDATION

Ideology Keeping in view the ideological dimensions, it is clear that every nation state has her
own which provides objectives, vision and justification to the nation state. No doubt, Pakistan
was achieved on the basis of Two Nation Theory; the propelling slogan during the struggle for
Pakistan was to establish a distinct identity of Muslim as a nation. Islam was used as a
motivating force to rally the Muslim to the cause of Pakistan politically. And the method to
achieve the goal was not a religious movement but political struggle.

QUAID-I-AZAM AND IDEOLOGY OF PAKISTAN

Of the great people in history there have been some who created their own place and grand
tradition of leadership, which reflected their special genius. To their class belongs Quaid-i-Azam
Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan. He did not have greatness thrust upon him; he
achieved greatness through the cultivation of his talents and faculties and the building up of a
character marked by sincerely, honestly, hard work and devotion Muslim’s cause.
Quaid-i-Azam, the father of Pakistan, was a realist who never permitted his vision to be obscured
by emotionalism. He was an ardent Muslim. He was a state man and a true leader who always
spoke in simple and straightforward manner. Some of his significant qualities were his
independence of thought, courage, integrity, ability and perseverance.8 Quaid-i-Azam
Muhammad Ali Jinnah envisioned Pakistan as a modern democratic state to be run strictly on the
basis of merit and where all citizens will be equal before the law. Jinnah’s Ideas about what the
new state should be like were very clear, as can be sear from his speeches and statements. Before
the establishment of Pakistan, the first public picture if Pakistan that Jinnah gave to the world
was in the course of an interview in New Delhi (1946) with the correspondent of Reuter’s news
agency the new state would be modern democratic state, with sovereignty having equal rights of
citizenship, regardless of their religious, caste and creed.
Hence the first element of the ideology of Pakistan as laid down by Quaid-i-Azam is that
Pakistan is an ideological state not theocratic state. February 19,1948.Quaid-I-Azam proclaimed:
“Make no mistake Pakistan is not a theocracy or anything like it. Islam depends from us the
tolerance of other creeds and we welcome in closest association with us all those who of
whatever creed are themselves willing to play their part as true and
loyal citizens of Pakistan.”
On another occasion Jinnah categorically states: The great majority of us are Muslims. We
follow the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W). We are members of the brotherhood of
Islam in which all are in equal right, dignity and self-respect. Consequently, we have a special
and a very deep sense of unity. But make no mistake: Pakistan is not a theocracy or anything like
it.”
August 11,1947. Jinnah, in his memorable speech to the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan stated
the principle on which the new state was to be founded. He said: “You may belong to any
religion or caste or creed – that has nothing to do with the business of the state…We are starting
with this fundamental principle that we are citizens of one state… in the course of time Hindus
would cease to be Hindus and Muslims would cease to be Muslims, not in the religious sense,
because that is the personal faith of the each individual, but in the political sense as citizens of
the state.”
Pakistan is a result of democratic political movement; it is great reality that after passing historic
Lahore Resolution, Quaid-i-Azam Struggled to get the support from Muslims on the question of
Pakistan; fruits came when All India Muslim League showed remarkable victory in the election
of 1945-46.Hence the second element of Ideology of Pakistan is democracy.
In February 1948,in his broadcast speech to the people of the United States, Mr.Jinnah said: The
constitution of Pakistan has yet to be framed by the Pakistan Constituent Assembly. I do not
know what the ultimate shape of this constitution is going to be, but I am sure that it will be of a
democratic type, embodying the essential principles of Islam. Today they are as applicable in
actual life as they were thirteen years ago. Islam and its idealism have taught us democracy. It
has taught equality of men, justice and fair play to everybody. We are the inheritors of these
glorious traditions and are fully alive to our responsibilities and obligations as framers of the
future constitution of Pakistan. In any case Pakistan is not going to be theocratic state to be ruled
by priests with a divine mission. We have many non-Muslims i.e. Hindus, Christians And Parsis
…but they are all Pakistanis. They will enjoy the same rights and privileges as any other citizen
and will play their rightful part in the affairs of Pakistan.
Earlier, in1943, Jinnah in his presidential address to the Delhi session of the All India Muslim
League said: I have no doubt in my mind that a large body of us visualizes Pakistan as people’s
government. It will be a people’s government. Here I should like to give a warning to the
landlords and capitalists who have flourished at our expense by a system which is no vicious,
which is no wicked and which makes so selfish that it is difficult to reason with them. The
exploitation of masses has gone into their blood. They have forgotten the lesson of Islam. Do you
visualize that millions have been exploited and cannot get one meal a day? If that is the idea of
Pakistan, I would not have it.”
Federalism is the Third element of Ideology of Pakistan. As it is considered the best form of state
in which federating units enjoy the maximum autonomy with constitutional guarantee; especially
this system is very beneficial for the states having multi lingual, multi ethnic and multi cultural
and diverse geographical entities. Quaid-I- Azam realized the stratification and geographical
distance between the country populations. It is, therefore, projected the federal form of state. He
said: The theory of Pakistan guarantees that federating units of the national government would
have all the autonomy that you will find in the constitutions of the United States of America,
Canada and Australia. …But certain vital powers will remain vested in the central government
such as the monetary system, national defense and other federal responsibilities. Each federal
state or province would have its own legislative, executive and judicial systems, each of the three
branches of the government being constitutionally separate.”
Islam provides ideals and tools for the edifice of economic system. This system is based on
balanced economic order alongwith protection human rights. This is the Fourth element of The
Ideology of Pakistan.
Quaid-I-Azam fully realized that there was no room for exploitation and making society: the
economic system of the West has created almost insoluble problems for humanity and to many
of us it appears that only a miracle can solve it from the disaster that is now facing the world. It
has failed to do justice between man and man, and to eradicate friction from the international
field. On the contrary, it was largely responsible for the world wars in the last half century. The
Western world, in spite of its advantages of mechanization and industrial efficiency, is today in a
worse mess than ever before in history. The adoption of Western economic theory and practice
will not help us in
achieving our goals of creating a happy and contented people.”
On March 19,1944.Mr.Jinnah categorically stated: I warn the communists to keep their hands off
Muslims. Islam is the guide and complete code for their life. They do not want any isms.”
In his speech at the opening ceremony of the State Bank of Pakistan on July 01,1948,he
proclaimed: We must work our destiny in our own way and present to the world an economic
system based on true Islamic concepts of equality of man and social justice. We will thereby be
fulfilling our mission as Muslims and giving the humanity message of peace which alone can
save it and would secure the welfare, happiness and prosperity of mankind.”
The fifth element of the Ideology of Pakistan is the strong defense. Armed forces play important
role in nation building. They are responsible of national security and play active and effective
role during the course of national and natural calamities and disasters. Quaid-I-Azam was firm
believer of strong defense and professional Armed Forces.
In his Address to the 2-15 Punjab Machine Gun Regiment, Peshawar, on April15, 1948,he said: I
am confident that you will live up to your traditions when you are called upon to defend your
country and the safety and security of your nation. You will, I am sure, hold aloft the banner of
Pakistan and maintains its honour and prestige as a great nation.”
In his famous address to the Officer of Staff College Quetta, on June14, 1948,Quaid-I-Azam
explained the responsibilities of the defense forces. He said: I have gathered that the spirit of the
Army is splendid, the morale is very high and what is very encouraging is that every officer and
soldier, no matter what the race or community to which he belongs is working as a true
Pakistani.”
The sixth element of the Ideology of Pakistan is Foreign Policy of friendliness on equality basis.
The basic tenets of the foreign policy of the new state of Pakistan were outlined by the Quaid-I-
Azam on August15; 1947:Our objective should be peace within and peace without. We want to
live peacefully and maintain cordial and friendly relations with our immediate neighbors and
with world at large. We have no aggressive designs against any one we stand by the United
Nations Charter and will gladly make our contribution to the peace and prosperity of the world.
Prefiguring the doctrine of non-alignment, the Quaid-I-Azam, in his broadcast talk to the people
of the United States of America in Febuary1948 said: Our foreign policy is one of friendliness
and goodwill towards all the nations of the world. We do not cherish aggressive designs against
any country or nation. We believe in the principle of honesty and fair play in national and
international dealings, and are prepared to make our contribution to the promotion of peace and
prosperity among the nations of the world. Pakistan will never be found lacking in extending its
material and moral support to the oppressed and suppressed people of the world and in upholding
the principles of the United Nations Charter.”

CONCLUSION
Ideology is set of ideas that reflect the course of action and vision of the state. No
Doubt, Pakistan movement became a national movement on the basis of two-nation theory. It
was the sole stand of the founder of Pakistan that Muslims are a separate nation and due to the
political and constitution crisis, there is possibility of denial of the muslims’rights. Therefore,
separate Muslim state was inevitable. There is why Quaid-I- Azam envisioned Pakistan modern
Muslim democratic state.