Pakistan Objectives Resolution 1949:

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

1. Sovereignty:

The Sovereignty over the entire universe belongs to Allah Almighty and the authority. He has delegated to the state of Pakistan, through its people for being exercised within the limitation prescribed by him is a sacred trust.

2. 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 teachings of Islam.

3. Islamic Values:

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

4. Islamic Way of Life:

The Muslims shall be enabled to order their lives in the individual and collective spheres by the teachings and requirements of Islam as set out in the Quran and the Sunnah.

5. Federal Government:

The territories now included in or in 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 be autonomous with such boundaries and limitations on their powers and authority as may be prescribed.

6. Fundamental Rights:

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

7. Development of Backward Areas:

Adequate provisions shall be made to safeguard the legitimate interests of minorities and backward and depressed classes.

8. Protection of Minorities:

Adequate provision shall be made for the minorities to profess and practice their religions and develop their cultures.

9. Independence of Judiciary:

The independence of the judiciary shall be fully secured.