BAHRIA UNVERSITY

Pakistan Studies (PAK 101)

Assignment - 04

Name: Syed Ahad Ahmad

Enrollment No: 03-134212-087
Class: BSCS-(7A)
Instructor: Mehak Yaseen
Date: 21/12/2024

Bahria University, Lahore Campus.

Department of Computer Science.
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Q1: Write a Detailed note on the following term

A) Aims and Objectives of the creation of Pakistan

Answer:

Aims and Objectives of the Creation of Pakistan

The creation of Pakistan on the 14th August in 1947 was therefore the culmination of a
whole century of political struggle launched by Muslims of the subcontinent under the
bannerheads of great men such as Allama Iqbal, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, and Quaid-e-Azam
Muhammad Ali Jinnah for a separate homeland where they should be able to live, according to
their religious and cultural values. Below is a comprehensive discussion of the goals and
objectives that led to the formation of Pakistan:

1. Preservation of Muslim Identity

 Religious Freedom: The most important reason behind the creation of Pakistan was to
provide a homeland for Muslims where they could enjoy their religion. Muslims in
British India suffered a lot because of their religion, as the Hindus dominated them, and
hence, Pakistan was created with the purpose of preserving religious values.
 Cultural Preservation: The Muslim lifestyle, the customs, traditions, and the festivals
were entirely different than those of the Hindus. The establishment of Pakistan had the
purpose of protecting those cultural aspects from being eclipsed or absorbed into the
Hindu culture.
 Distinct Nationhood: This new nation was based on the Two-Nation Theory that
Muslims and Hindus belonged to two different nations. Therefore, Pakistan was to save
the Muslim identity from the political and cultural dominance.

2. Establishment of a Separate Homeland

 Geographic Necessity: There were some regions that included Punjab, Bengal, Sindh,
Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. There were more Muslims present here, and
Pakistan aimed at forming a separate homeland there where they could govern
themselves.
 Escape from Persecution: In the united India, Muslims dreaded becoming victims of
persecution under Hindu rule. Therefore, the Pakistan project became a solution for the
guarantee of their rights and future.

3. Political Safeguards for Muslims

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  Freedom from the Domination of Hindus: As Muslims were underrepresented in
government, civil services, and legislative bodies in a predominantly Hindu India,
Pakistan was formulated to ensure that Muslims were no longer politically subjugated.
 Representation and Governance: The goal was to give Muslims the ability to govern
themselves and be totally involved in political decision-making free from the fear of the
Hindu majority dominating them.
 Protection of Democratic Rights: Pakistan wanted to create a state in which Muslims
would be able to enjoy democratic rights and elect leaders according to their values and
aspirations.

4. Economic Empowerment of Muslims

 Economic Inequalities: People of Muslim faith were badly economically

underprivileged as access to education, job provisions, and resources were mostly
unattainable for Muslims in British India. Pakistan was built as an entity through which
they would work toward acquiring economic prosperity.
 Industrial and Agricultural Development: Taking over the natural resources in
Muslim-majority areas was part of the vision by Pakistan to promote industrialization and
modernize its agricultural sector with a view to enhancing living standards for its people.
 Equitable Distribution of Wealth: Pakistan aimed at establishing an economic system
guided by Islamic principles of distributive equity and social justice so that exploitation
of Muslims in the colonial era of India should not repeat.

5. Social Justice and Equality

 Islamic Welfare State: The main objective was to create a welfare state that had the
principles of Islam at its core, ensuring justice, equality, and fairness for every citizen.
 Eradication of discrimination: Pakistan intended to have a caste-free society just like
Hindu-majority India, in which people irrespective of social or economic class would not
be discriminated against.
 Protection of Minority Rights: Though Pakistan was established for Muslims, the
vision of its leaders was a state in which non-Muslims would be free to live and practice
their religion with equal rights.

6. Preservation of Islamic Values

 Implementation of Islamic Laws: It implemented the laws of Islam in Pakistan for the
betterment of a society to maintain a country which was well-established according to the
principles and laws of Islam, while maintaining its moral and ethical system.

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  Promotion of Islamic Education and Knowledge: The state promoted an education
system which could promote Islamic teachings along with modern sciences, thereby
fostering balanced development of its citizens.

7. Freedom from British Colonial Rule

 Ending of Suppression: The demand for Pakistan was also part of a much larger struggle
for the liberation of Indians, regardless of their religion, who were suppressed by the
British for nearly two hundred years.
 National Sovereignty: In building Pakistan, Muslims wanted a sovereign state in which
they would be able to chart out their own political, economic, and social futures without
any external interference.

8. Revival of Islamic Civilization

 Recovering Glory: Creating Pakistan was also a golden chance to regain the glorious
heights of Islamic civilization through advancement in education, culture, science, and
technology.
 Unity of the Muslim Ummah: Pakistan dreamed of assuming a significant role in the
unity of the global Muslim community and became a ray of hope for the downtrodden
Muslims across the globe.

9. Protections of Minority Rights

 Jinnah's Vision: Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah talked about the safety of
minorities' rights while delivering his speech on the 11th of August 1947, he said, "All
inhabitants of Pakistan that is Mohammaden as well as non-mohammadans alike, will
have equal rights.
 Religious Harmony: Pakistan intended to provide a religiously tolerant and friendly
atmosphere for different religious groups.

10. Social and Educational Development

 Eradication of Illiteracy: The primary importance of education for Pakistan was to

make the Muslims abreast with other nations in science, technology, and industry.
 Focus on Women's Development: The vision of Pakistan leaders was a society in which
women would be fully engaged in national development and could enjoy education and
equality.
 Modernization in education: The objective was an integrated education system that put
together modern scientific knowledge along with Islamic teachings.

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11. Economic Independence

 Control Over Resources: Pakistan tried to achieve control over its own resources, such
as the fertile lands and mineral deposits, to make it independent economically.
 Avoiding Exploitation: A way to avoid exploitation was through ending the economic
exploitation Muslims in British India had faced. This was mainly seen in agriculture and
industry.

12. Linguistic and Cultural Development

 Promotion of Urdu: Urdu promotion was a way for Pakistan to be set up and for the
promotion and development of Urdu. The language has been termed to be a unifying
factor among Muslims.
 Protection of Regional Languages: Apart from Urdu, the rich cultural and linguistic
diversity of Pakistan's regions was also to be preserved and promoted.

Conclusion

The vision of Pakistan was the aspiration of the Muslims of the Indian subcontinent to
lead a life with dignity, freedom, and equality. This was a state that should be governed
according to the principles of Islam, wherein justice, social welfare, and protection of individual
as well as collective rights shall be ensured. The foundation of these objectives has so far
inspired the people toward a brighter and more prosperous future.