Pakistan
Studies 2nd Year Class Intermediate Short Questions Answers 2014
26.When was the Zakat System introduced in
Pakistan?
Ans..The Zakat System was introduced in the
country through the Zakat and Ushr Ordinance on June 20,1980.According to this
ordinance,zakat fund would be established to collect these sorts of gifts and
it was compulsory for every sahib-e-nisab Muslim whetehr male or female to pay
zakat by deducting it from his or her account in the bank.
27.Name the first casts of Hindu Society?
Ans.The Hindu Society was divided into the
following four casts:
(i) Brahman
(ii) Khatri
(iii) Vaish
(iv) Shooder
28.Which caste is respected the most in the
Hindu Society?
Ans.The Brahman’s are considered the most
superior in the Hindu society.
29.What are the works given to the Khatris?
Ans.The occupation of Khatris was to fight and
defend the country.
30.What is the occupation of Vaish?
Ans.The people of the Vaish caste are
farmerstraders ,industrialist and artisans.
31.What was the occupation of Shooder?
Ans.The people of Shooder caste were considered
the lowest of other casts.They had to serve the other castes,i.e they were
slaved.
32.How did Urdu language came into being?
Ans.The Mughal army consisted of people belonging
to different communities of India and speaking different languages. By
intermingling of these people,a new language by the name of Urdu came into
existance.
33.Name the Sufi’s who worked for the spread of
Islam in South Asia?
Ans.The Sufi’s and Saints who worked for the
spreading of Islam in South Asia are:
(i) Hazrat Data Ganj Baksh
(ii) Khuwaja Moeenuddin Chishti
(iii) Hazrat Mujaddid Alif Sani
(iv) Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalander
(v) Hazrat BahaUddin Zakaria
34.What do you mean by “Ideology of Pakistan”.?
Ans.Pakistan came into existence of the basis of
one ideology and this ideology refers that Islam is the religion of all the
Muslims and this Islamic ideology is the idiology of Pakistan,
35.Which province did not have any constitution
during the British rule?
Ans.The British had made North West Frontier
Province as “Non-Constitutional Land”.
36.When did Partition of Bengal take place and
benefited from it?When and had did the annulment of partition took place?
Ans.The Partition of Bengal took place in 1905
and this was the first right step taken by the British towards the intrests of
Muslims,but the narrow-minded Hindus could not bear this and due to thier
opposition the annulment of partition took place in 1911.
37.Why did the Muslims not accept the Nehru
Report?
Ans.In the Nehru Report,the Hindus did no
respect the rights and intrests of Muslims and not fulfilled the promises made
by them.Therefore,the Muslims did not accept the Nehru Report.
38.Why didQuaid-e-Azam presented his fourteen points?
Ans.Quaid-e-Azam presented his fourteen points
in reply to the Nehru Report.
39.Why did the round table conference failed?
Ans.The Round Table Conference failed due to the
narrow-mindedness and negative attitude of the Hindus.
40.Write down the points of the Indian
Independence Act of 1947?
Ans.The important points of Indian Independence
Act are:
(i) The legislative supremacy of the two
dominions.
(ii) The legislatures of the two Dominions were
given full powers to make laws having extra-territorial jurisdication.
(iii) The British Government was to have no
control over the affairs of the Dominions.Provinces or any part of the
Dominions after 15th August,1947.
41.What were the important points of third June
Plan?
Ans.The important points of third June Plan was
are as follows:
(i) India was to be divided into Hindustan And
Pakistan.
(ii) Pakistan was to comprise the Muslim
majority areas with a right to secede from the rest of India.
(iii) The Muslims majority areas would be
demarcated by a Joint Boundary Commission.
(iv) Bengal would be partitioned into Muslim and
Hindu majority areas.
42.Which party formed the Government of Britain
when the sub-continent was partitioned?
Ans.The Labour Party ruled the Government of
Britain when India was partitioned.
43.Write the name of some Muslim Leaders who
worked during the Pakistan Movements?
Ans.(i) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
(ii) Nawab Salim Ullah
(iii) Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk
(iv) Nawab Waqar-ul-Mulk
(v) Sir Agha Khan
(vi) Allama Iqbal
(vii) Quaid-e-Azam
44.During the World War II,what promise did the
British Government made towards the people of sub-continent?
Ans.The British Government promised the people
of sub-continent that India will be partitioned after the end of the Second
World War.
45.How many Resolutions did the U.N passed
regarding Kashmir problem?
Ans.The Security Council of United Nations
passed two Resolutins on 17th August,1948 and 5th January,1949.
46.What did Quaid-e-Azam said about Radcliff
Commission?’
Ans.The Quaid-e-Azam remarked about Radcliff
Commission or Radcliff award:
“The award was a parting Kick of the British
Government.”
47.What was the percentage of Muslims in Jammu
and Kashmir according to the census of 1941?
Ans.According to the census of 1941,the Muslim
population in Kashmir was 96% and in Jammu,it was 70%.
48.What do you know about Mohammad Ali Bogra
Formula?
Ans.In the period of third Prime
Minister,Mr.Mohammad Ali Bogra,great efforts were made for the preparation of
the constitution in the light of the recommendations of the committee he was
able to prepare a draft bill of the constitution which is known as “Mohammad
Ali Bogra’s Formula”.In this formula,it was suggested to give equal
representation to East and West Pakistan.
49.When was the objective resolution passed?
Ans.The objective resolution was passed on 12th
March,1949 in the Constituent Assembly.
50.Which event took place in the history of
constitution making of Pakistan 1955?
Ans.It was hoped that after Mohammad Ali Bogra
Formula,a constitution would be made in the country but in 1954,the Governer
General dismissed the Constituent Assembly and in 1955,a new constituent
Assembly was elected which started the work of constitution making.
51.How long did the 1956 constitution last?
Ans.The constitution of 1956 lasted for only two
and a half years.On 7th October,1958,the army took over the Government.
52.According to the constitution of 1962,name
the council that was established to point out the non-Islamic things.
Ans.The Council which was established to point
out the non-Islamic things is known as “Islamic Ideology Council”.
53.How long did the constitution of 1962 last?
Ans.This constituted lasted for 7 years.On 25th
March,1969,Ayub Khan resigned and gave the power to the army.General Yahya Khan
dismissed the 1962 constitution and enforceed Martial Law in the country.
54.When was the legal frame work Order issue?
Ans.The legal frame work Order was issued on
March 30th,1970.The said order contained the fundamental principles of the
constitution to be framed by the elected assembly as well as the number of
seats in National and Provincial Assembly for the General Elections to be held.
55.When were the Shariat Courts formed and where
is its head office?
Ans.Shariat Courts were established in 1979 and
its head office is at Islamabad.
Role of Allama Iqbal in The Creation of Pakistan
Prelude
Allama Mohammad Iqbal was born on 9th
November 1877 in Sialkot. After seeking early education, he was admitted to
Government College Lahore, where he obtained M.A. degree in Philosophy. He left
for England for higher studies in 1905. In 1907, he obtained the Degree of
Doctorate (Ph.D.) from Munich University.
Iqbal's Role in Pakistan Movement
Following are some key areas where Allam Iqbal's
role led to Pakistan's creation.
Iqbal's Idea about Nationhood
Allama Iqbal was the greatest philospher and
poet of the present era. Alongwith this, he possessed a view about political
affairs. He awakened the feeling of Muslim Nationhood among the Muslims of
India through his poetry and told them about the propaganda of West about
Muslims.
When the Hindu philosphers presented this
philosphy that a nation is born throughout the country and when Maulana Hussain
Ahmed Madni seconded it, then Iqbal reacted strongly towards it. His thinking
and poetry reflect the Two Nation Theory and his poetry awakened the feeling of
Islamic nationality among the Muslims of India. This sense of a single unity
was a major factor in the creation of Pakistan.
Iqbal's Political Life
Allama Iqbal made his debut in politics when he
was elected as the member of Punjab's Legislative Assembly in 1926. During the
elections of 1937, when Quaid-e-Azam started the reconstruction of the Muslim
Leaague, Allama Iqbal stood besides him. He not only supported Quaid-e-Azam and
the Muslim League wholeheartedly, but he also respected Quaid-e-Azam's point of
view.
Iqbal and Two Nation Theory
Allama Iqbal firmly believed that the Muslims of
India have a separate identity and to protect this identity, the establishment
of a separate homeland for the Muslims of India was necessary. On 28th March
1909, he rejected the invitation from the secular party "Minswa
Lodge" highligting the fact that:
"I have been a keen supporter of this
theory that religious differences in this country should end and even now I
practise this principle. But, now I have started to believe that separate
national identity for the Muslims and the Hindus is necessary for their
survival."
In 1930, in the Annual Session of Muslim League
at Allahbad, Iqbal said:
"India is a continent of human groups
belonging to different races, speaking different languages and professing
different religions. Their behaviour is not at all determined by a common race
conciousness. I therefore, demand the formation of a consolidated Muslim state
in the best intrest of India and Islam."
Pakistan's Sketch
Allama Iqbal's Presidential Adress at Allahbad
in 1930 determined the political path of the Muslims of sub-continent. In his
adress, he in clear words said:
"I would like to see the Punjab, North-West
Frontier Province, Sindh and Balochistan been combined into a single
state".
He
further stated that:
"The formation of a consolidated North-West
Indian Muslim State appears to be the final destiny of the Muslims, at least of
the north west India."
Thus, Iqbal demanded a sovereign independent
Muslim state even before the Muslim League demanded it in Pakistan's
Resolution.
Ideology of Pakistan and Iqbal
Iqbal was strictly against nationalism. He
considered all the Muslims to be a part of One Ummah. For him, a Muslim in any
part of the world was part of a brotherly relation. He considered nationalism
to be a coffin for the Muslim Umma.
Thus, highlighting the limitations and
disadvantages of nationalism, Iqbal gave the philosphy of a
"Millat-e-Islamia" and this philosphy became the basis of Pakistan's
ideology.
Conclusion
In short, the personality of Allama Iqbal has
left indelible marks in history. He tried to awaken the Muslims of India
through his philosphy, poetry and politics. He gave the idea of independence to
the Muslims of India. Iqbal died on 21st April, 1938. He was buried infront of
the "Badshahi Mosque" in "Huzori Bagh."
Ideology of
Pakistan
DEFINITION
OF IDEOLOGY
Science of ideas,visionary speculations,manner
of thinking ,characteristic of a class or individual,ideas on the basis of some
economic,social or political theory or system is called Ideology.It contains
those ideals,which a nation strives to accomplish in order to bring stability
to its nationhood.Defining ideology ,George Lewis says:
"Ideology is a plan or program which is
based upon philosphy".
IDEOLOGY OF PAKISTAN
Pakistan is an Ideological state and the
ideology of Pakistan is an Islamic ideology.Its basic princple being:
"The only sovereigner is Allah".
Islam acted as a nation building force before
the establishment of Pakistan.Ideology of Pakistan basically means that
Pakistan should be a state where the Muslims should have an opportunity to live
according to the faith and creed based on the Islamic principles.They should
have all the resources at the disposal to enhence Islamic culture and
civilization.Quid-e-Azam once said:
"Pakistan was created the day the first
Indian national entered the field of Islam".
From the above statement ,it is clear that
Ideology of Pakistan is an Islamic one.
TWO NATION CONCEPT
The fundamental concept of Ideology is that
Muslims should get a separate identity.They should have a separate state where
they could live according to Islamic rules and principles ,profess their
religion freely and safeguard Islamic tradition .On one occation Quid-e-Azam
said:
"The Muslims demand Pakistan where they can
rule in accordance with their own system of life ,their cultural development
,their traditions and Islamic laws."
Thus,this fundamental concept of Ideology led to
the concept of two nations in the Sub Continent and resulted in the formation
of Pakistan.
FACTORS CREATING THE IDEA OF A SEPARATE HOMELAND
Ideology of Pakistan was created when Muslims of
Indo-Pak Sub Continent developed a specific atitude of mind that they are
different from Hindus.This was due to the injstices done to the Muslims by
British and Hindus.Some of these are:
1.Anti
Muslim Campaign
Friendsmania.net
The Hindus and British joined hands to destroy
the faith,belief,costoms and national importance of Muslims because Muslims
rebillion was creating much problem for both.
2. In-acceptance
of British Rule
Muslims had been ruling the Sub Continent
for ages.Therefore,they could not resist any power over them,When Britsh came
to rule the Sub Continent ,Muslims were the only nation who opposed
them.Thus,in order to gain power,British had to crush the Muslims collectivity.
3.Hindus
Betrayed Muslims
In the beginning ,Hindus appeaared to be on
Muslim's side,but later on their hostility was exposed as they opposed various
steps taken by British Government which purely benefited for Muslims.
4.Refusal
of Muslim identity
British wanted to implement parliamentary
system in Sub Continent in which the majority was the power and authority.Due
to Hindu majority it was probablethat if British left India undivided,it would
fall under the Hindus rule.Further more ,Hindus did not accept the separate
identity of Muslims and thus,there were no chances of freedom even after the
British rule.
5.War of
1857
In 1857,Muslims and Hindus tried to expel
the British out of India but failed .Later due to Hindu conspiracies,Muslims
were held responsible for it and hence were crushed further by Britishers.
6.Sir
Syed's Idea
Sir Syed for the first time put down the
idea that Muslims are a separate nation.He convinced Muslims to unite
themselves in order to have a separate social and political identity.
BASIC
POINTS OF IDEOLOGY OF PAKISTAN
1.Muslims are different Hindus in every aspects,their culture
,civilization,customs and religion all are entirely different.
2.The Muslims need a free state for protection
of their separate where they can live in accordance with their faith,belief and
follow the Islamic codes.
IMPORTANCE
OF IDEOLOGY IN NATIONAL LIFE
Ideology is a motivating force for a
nation,which is striving hard to bring stability and homogeneity to its nation
hood.Its provide the binding force to the scattered groups in a societyand
bring them close to each other on a common platform.Ideologies impel their
adherence to follow a joint linked action for the accomplishment of their
goal.Ideologies give shape to the revolutions and create new cultures and
civilizations.They stress on their adherents to insist on the realization of
their ideal throught total transformation of society.An urgent agreement with
each other on the ideals is most vital pre-requisite of an ideology.
CONCLUTION
The fundamental concept of ideology of Pakistan
is that Muslims are a separate nation having their own culture,literature
,religion and way of life.They cannot be merged in any other nation.They should
be able to develop their culture and religious traditions in an Islamic State
and they should be able to create a true Islamic society for themselves.
Thus the ideology of Pakistan which developed
through the period of Mohammad Bin Qasim and others and followed by political
leaders like Quid-e-Azam was materialized in 1947.
Pakistan
Resolution
PREAMBLE
Pakistan Resolution was the turning point in
the history of Pakistan.It provides a way to the Muslims,leading to the
destination of a complete independence.
ATTITUDE OF HINDUS
Hindus clearly stated that they would not
tolerate another community in India by saying:
"India belong to the Hindus and if Muslims
wish to live in India,they should Hinduism."
The Hindus tried to destroy Muslim identity by
introducing Hindi as a medium of education.
CONGRESS
OPERATION
The congress neglected the Muslim in every field and
supported the Hindus.It did not recognize Muslim as a considerable party in
India.In his address Nehru stated that: "There are only two parties in the
country,the congress and the british." According of Quaid-e-Azam :
"The sole aim and object of the congress is
to annihilate every other organization in the country."
PARTITION
PROPOSALS
By 1937,the political conditions of Sub
Continent compelled the Muslim political leaders to seriously consider the
partition of India.The idea of Indian partition was not a new one,a number of
partition proposals had been forwarded previously by many Muslim leaders like
Syed Ahmed Shaheed,Mohammad Abdul Qadir,Allama Iqbal,Syed Jamal Uddin Afghani,Abdul
Halim Sharar e.t.c.
PROPOSAL
GIVEN BY ALLAMA IQBAL
The most reasonable proposal was given by
Allama Iqbal.The poet,philospher,while delivering his presidential address at
the annual session of the Muslim League at Allahbad in December 1930 said:
"India is a continent of Human Beings
belonging to different languages ,having different religion,therefore,I demand
the formation of separate Muslim State for the Muslims of India."
CHAUDRY REHMAT ALI'S SCHEME
Chaudry Rehmat Ali proposed his scheme of partition
of India.He declared:
"North of India is Muslim and we shall keep
it Muslim.Not only that ,we will make it a Muslim State....?"
He coined the word "Pakistan" in which
'P' stands for Punjab,'A' stands for Afghanistan,(N.W.F.P) 'K' for Kashmir ,'S'
for Sindh and 'tan' stands for Baluchistan.The word Pakistan means "The
land of Pure".
THE PAKISTAN RESOLUTION
In 1940,the annual session of Muslim League was
held at Lahore in Minto Park (Iqbal Park).Under the chairmanship of
Quaid-e-Azam and a resolution was passed on 23rd March,1940.The Resolution was
moved by Bengal Chief Minister Maulvi Fazlul Haq and seconded by Chaudry
Khaliq-uz-Zaman.It stated that:
"No Constitution plan would be workable in
this country or acceptable to Muslims unless it is designed on the following
basic principles,viz,that geographically contigous units are democrated into
regions which should be so constituted,with such territorial adjustment as may
necessary,that the areas in which Muslims are numerically in majority as in the
North-Western and Eastern zones of India,should be grouped to constitute
independent states in which the constituent units shall be autonomous and
sovereign...adequate,effective and mandatory safeguards should be specifically
provided in the constitution for minorities for the protection of their
religion ,cultural,economic,political,administrative and other rights."
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS OF QUAID-E-AZAM
The Quaid-e-Azam delivered a historic address at
this moment highlighting the distinct national character of the Muslims of
India.He said:
"Musalmans are not a minority at is
commonly known and understood.One has only got to look around even
today,According to the British map of India,out of 11 provinces,4 provinces
where the Muslims dominate more or less are functioning not with standing the
decision of the Congress High Command to non cooperate and prepare fore civi
disobedience .Musalmans are nation according to any definition of a nation and
they must have their homelands,their territory and their state.We wish to live
in peace and harmony with our neighbours as a free and independent people.We
wish our people to develope to the fullest our
spritual,cultural,economic,social and political life in a way that we think
best and in consonance with our own ideals and according to the genius of our
people."
MUSLIMS ACCEPTANCE AND HINDUS REJECTION OF THE
RESOLUTION
The Resolution was unanimously accepted by the
Muslims who had assembled the meeting plan in a large number.The Hindu readers
and newspaper raise a hue and cry after the Resolution.They refused it and
referred to the partition as "Vivesection of Motherland".
Gandhi
said that :
"Dividing India was like dividing a
cow."
Quaid-e-Azam warned the Hindus that:
"If the Hindus tried to get the whole of
India they would loose the whole,but if they gave one-third to the Muslims they
would get two-thirds."
IMPORTANCE
OF PAKISTAN RESOLUTION
The Pakistan Resolution is a land mark in the
history of the Muslims of India.This famous Resolution results in the creation of
Pakistan.The acceptance of Pakistan Resolution strengthned the Two Nation
Theory which was the basis of Muslim struggle for Independence.
CONCLUTION
Pakistan Resolution was a demand for the
protection and safeguard of the national identity of the Muslims.With the
passage of Pakistan Resolution,the Muslims began to acquire new hope and
confidence in their destiny.The Resolution infused high spirits among the
Muslims who were now determined to fight to the last minute for the
accomplishment of Pakistan.
TWO
NATION THEORY
Meaning
of Two Nation Theory
The Two Nation Theory in its simplest way means
the cultural,political,religious,economic and social dissimilarities between
the two major communities.Hindus and Muslims of the Sub Continent.These
difference of out look ,in fact,were greatly instrumental in giving rise to two
distinct political ideologies which were responsible for the partition of India
into two independent states.
THE BASIS
OF THE CREATION OF PAKISTAN
The Two Nation Theory was the basis of the
struggle for creation of Pakistan which held that Hindus and Muslims are two
separate Nations.They in spite of living together for centuries could not
forget their individual cultures and civilization.Al-Beruni recorded his ideas
in 1001 A.D in his famous book "Kitab-ul-Hind" as:
"The Hindus society maintained this
peculiar character over the centuries.The two socities,Hindus and Muslims,like
two streams have sometimes touched but never merged,each following its separate
course."
There are a few factors which split the
inhabitants of the Sub Continent into two Nations.Let us examine each of them
separately.
1.Religious
Differences
The Hindus and Muslims belong to different religions.Islam
preaches Tawheed (oneness of Allah) and believes in equality of man before
law.Muslims are the believers of God,The Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) the Holy Book
Quran and hold a cohesive approach towards life.
Hinduism,on the other hand is based on the
concept of multiple Gods.Their society follows a caste system and is divided
into four classes and have a very narrow approach towards life.
2.Hindu
Nationalism
A number of Hindu nationalist movements,which
emerged from time to time in the Indian history ,added fuel to the fire by
playing up the tension and antagonism which already existed between the two
communities.
The Hindu nationalist leaders totally ignored
the great contribution made by the Muslims in the indian society by way of
promoting education and other social activities.Their writings and ideas flared
up the communal discord between Hindus and Muslims to further pollute the
political condition.
3.Cultural
Differences
Muslim followed the Islamic culture while
Hindus inherited a self build culture.The Hindus burnt their dead bodies while
Muslims burred them.Hindus considered the 'Mother cow' as a sacred animal and
worshiped it while Muslims slaughtered it.they performed 'sati' while Muslims
abhorred this tradition .The Hindus and Muslims did not intermarry nor they
inter-dine.
4.Social
Differences
The two communities of the Sub Continent differ
in their social life as well.The clothes,the foods,the household utensils,the
layout of homes,the words of salutation,the gestures and every thing about them
was different and immediately pointed to their distinctive origin.
5.Economics
Differences
After 1857,the Muslim economic was crushed
and all trade policies were framed in such a way so as to determent the Muslim
condition .They were thrown out of Government services and the their estates
and properties were confiscated,while the Hindus were provided with ample
opportunities to progress economically.
6.Educational
Differences
The Hindus had advanced in the educational field
because they quickly and readily took the english education.While Muslims did
not receive modern education which heavily affected their economic conditions.
7.Political
Differences
The political differences between the Hindus and Muslims have
played an important role in the developement and evolution of Two Nation
Theory.
(i) Hindi
Urdu Controversy
In 1867,Hindus demande that Urdu should be
written in Hindi Script instead of Persian script.This created another gap
between Hindus and Muslims.
(ii)
Congress Attitude
The Indian national Congress was founded in
1885.It claimed to represent all communities of India but oppressed all Muslim
ideas and supported the Hindus.
(iii)
Partition of Bengal
In 1905,the partition of Bengal ensured a
number of political benefits for the Muslims,but the Hindus launched an
agitation against the partition and partition was annulled in 1911.
8.Language
The Muslimsand Hindus wrote and spoke two
different languages .The language of the former was Urdu and it was written in
Arabic Script.On the other hand ,the Hindi language was spoken by Hindus and it
was written in Sanskrit.Urdu and Hindi language had the difference in
writing,thoughts of poetry,arts,painting and words of music.Even this small
difference lead to a stirring conflict between the two nations.
Sir syed Ahmed Khan-The Pioneer of Two Nation
Theory
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan,the pioneer of two nation
theory,used the word 'two nation' for Hindus and Muslims after being concinced
of the Hindus and Congress hatred,hostility and prejudice for the Muslims.
The entire freedom movement revolved around the
two nation theory which was introduced by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan.He considered all
those lived in India as one nation and was a great advocate of Hindu-Muslim
unity.Speaking at the meeting of Indian Association he said:
"I
look to both Hindus and Muslims with the same eyes and consider them as my own
eyes.By the word 'Nation' I mean only Hindus and Muslims and nothing
else,We,Hindus and Muslims live together on the same soil under the same government.Our
intrests and problems are common,and therfore,I consider the two factions as
one nation."
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan did his best to make the
Muslims realize their differences ewith the Hindus with regard to
religions,social and language national and international identity and for this
purpose he diverted attention of the Indian Muslims towards a new idea of
"Two Nation" or "Two entities."
After Hindi-Urdu controversy Sir Syed felt that
it was not possible for Hindus and Muslims to progress as a single nation.He
said:
" I
am convinced now that Hindus and Muslims could never become one nation as their
religion and way of life was quite distinct from each other."
TWO
NATION THEORY IN THE VIEW OF ALLAMA IQBAL
Allama Iqbal was the first important figure who
propounded the idea of separate homeland on the basis of two nation theory.He
firmly believed in the separate identity of the Muslims as a nation and
suggested that there would be no possibility of peace in the country unless and
untill they were recognized as a nation.In the annual session of Muslim League
at Allahabad in 1930,he said:
"India
is a continent of human beings belonging to different languages and professing
different religions...I,therefore,demand the formation of a consolidated Muslim
state in the best interests of the Muslims of India and Islam."
QUAID-E-AZAM'S
STATEMENT ON TWO NATION THEORY
The most clear and emphatic exposition is found
in Jinnah's statement and speeches.He expounded the two nation theory in such
detail that most Muslims and even some Hindus came to believe in its truth.He
declared:
"
Muslims are not a minority,They are one nation by every definition of the word
nation.By all canons of international law we are a nation."
Quaid-e-Azam
reiterated that Hindus and Muslims could ever evolve a common nationality was
on idle dream.They are a totally different nation .They have an unbridgeable
gulf between them and they stand miles apart in regards to their ideals,culture
and religion.In 1973,he said:
"Hindustan
is neither one country,nor its inhabitants one nation.This is Sub Continent
which consist of many nations of which the Hindus and Muslims are two major
nations."
CONCLUTION
The Muslims apprehended that they would lose
their identity if they remained a part of Hindu society.They also came to
realize the above mentioned differences between them and the Hindus and hence
demanded separate electorate on the ground that they were different nation from
Hindus.
Hence it is right to say that this theory i.e
two nation theory is the basis of the creation of Pakistan because without this
as a base,Pakistan would not come into being on 14th August ,1947,and we would
not be breathing freely in this open air of Pakistan.
Fourteen Points of Quaid-e-Azam
INTRODUCTION
In 1928,an All Parties Conference was
convened to solve the constitutional problems of India.A committee was set up
under Pandit Lal Nehru.That committee prepared a report which is known as
"Nehru Report".This report demanded "Dominion Status" for
India.Separate electorates were refused and the reservation of seats for the
Muslims of Bengal and Punjab was rejected.In this report,not a single demand of
the Muslims was upheld.
Since Nehru Report was the last word from Hindus
therefore Mr.Jinnah was authorized to draft in concise term the basis of any
future constitution that was to be devised for India.Originally these demands
were Fourteen in number and so they popularly came to be known as
"Jinnah's Fourteen Points".
In March 1929 ,at the annual session of All
india Muslim league,he declared his famous fourteen points.
JINNAH'S
FOURTEEN POINTS -1929
1.Federal System
The form of the future constitution should be
federal with the residuary powers rested in the provinces.
2.Provincial
Autonomy
A uniform measure of autonomy shall be
granted to all provinces.
3.Representation
of Minorities
All legislative in the country and other
elected bodies shall be constituted on the definite principles of adequate and
effective representation of minorities in every province without reducing the
majority in any province to a minority or even equality.
4.Number
of Muslim Representative
In the central legislative ,Muslims
representative shall be not less than one -third.
5.Separate
Electorates
Representative of communal groups shall continue
to be by means of separate electorates as at present provided it shall be open
to any community,at any time to abandon its separate electorate in favour of
joint electorate.
6.Muslim
Majority Provinces
Any territorial re-distribution that might
at any time be necessary shall not in any way,effect the Muslim majority in
Punjab,Bengal and N.W.F.P.
7.Religious
Liberty
Full religious Liberty,liberty of
belief,worship and observance,association and education shall be guaranted to
all the communication.
8.Three-Fourth
Representation
No bill or resolution shall be passed in any
legislative or any other elected body if three-fourths of the members of any
community in that particular body oppose such a bill.
9.Separation
of Sind
Sind should be separated from Bombay Presidency.
10.Introduction
of Reforms in N.W.F.P and Baluchistan
Reforms should be introduced in the North-West
Frontier Province and Baluchistan on the same footing as in other provinces.
11.Government
Services
Muslims should be given adequate share along
with other Indians in the services of State.
12.Protection
of Muslim's culture and Language
The constitution should embody adequate
safeguard for the protection of Muslim culture,language,religion and civilization.
13.One-Third
Muslim Ministers
No cabinet,either central or provincial be
formed.Without being a proportion of at least one-third Muslim Ministers.
14.Constitution
No change shall be made in the constitution
of state except with the concurrence of State constituting the Indian
Federation.
The reasonable and moderate demands contained in
the fourteen points,were rejected by the Hindus leaders which considerably
widened the gulf between the two communities.
IMPORTANCE
OF JINNAH'S FOURTEEN POINTS
A comparison of the Nehru Report with the quaid-e-Azam's
Fourteen Points shows that the political gap between the Muslims and the Hindus
had really widened.Fourteen points of Quaid-e-Azam became principles for
Muslims of India.These points made it clear to Hindus and British Government
that Muslims of India.Those points made it clear to Hindus and British
Government that Muslims wanted their own identity without influence by
Hindus.Fourteen Points not only revived Muslim League but also directed them on
a new way.These points prepared the Muslims of India for a bold step to
struggle for freedom.
The importance of these points can be judged by
the fact that these points were presented in the Round Table Conference of
1930.
As a result,these points became the demands of
the Muslims and greatly influenced the Muslims thinking for the next two
decaded till the establishment of Pakistan in 1947.
Salient Features of
Pakistani Culture
DEFINITION OF CULTURE
Culture may be defined as behaviour perculiar to human
beings,together with material objects used.Culture consists of
language,ideas,beliefs,customs,codes,institution,t ools,techniques,works of
arts,ceremonies and so on.According to Allama Iqbal:
"Culture
encompasses all the mental,Spiritual and Physical activities of a Nation.It
includes the basic beliefs and faith,values and literature ,aart and
architecture,music and mode of dress,manners and customs prevalent in a given
Society."
PAKISTANI
CULTURE IS A ISLAMIC CULTURE
Pakistan is an ideological Islamic State.Its
very existence is due to Islam,so the Pakistani culture is primarily based on
the Islamic way of life.All other ingredients of culture are inspired by
Islam.Pakistani culture is highlighted by its grandeur,simplicity,firm
convictions and noble deeds and ideas.
SALIENT
FEATURES OF PAKISTANI CULTURE
The main characteristics of Pakistani culture are as follows:
1.Religious
Uniformity
Pakistan came into existence to provide its
people a system of life based on Islam.The people ,in spite of some differences
of languages,customs and traditions commonly follow one religion of Islam.This
is the religion,which is practiced by all people of Pakistan.
2.Language
A number of languages are spoken in
Pakistan.Some of them are Punjabi,Sindhi,Pushto and Baluchi.But Urdu is spoken
and understand in all parts of Pakistan.Being the official language,it is the
media of communication between all regions of Pakistan.
3.Literatur
and Poetry
Literature is an important aspects of our
cultural life.Most of our poets reflect Islamic code and trend in their
poetry.They gave the message of love and brotherhood.Simlarity of thoughts
amongst poets and writers of all regions is an important factor of our cultural
life.
4.Dress
and Diet
Dress is an important manifestation of
culture.The regional dresses of Pakistan under go changes in the light of local
traditions,economic conditions,way of living and wealth in the region.But in
all provinces people generally wear Shalwar Qameez.
Our eating habits,foods and social etquette are
stricktly in conformity with Islamic principles.
5.Mixed
Culture
Pakistani culture is a mixed culture
although majority of people are Muslims by birth and faith .But there is great
influence of Hindu and British culture on the present Pakistani society.
6.Male
Dominated Society
In Pakistani culture the male member of the
family enjoys the key position.Family is headed by a male member and in most
cases,he is the soul sources of income for other members of the family.
7.Arts
and Architecture
The iconoclasm of Islam has given a
characteristic form and pattern in the use of elwgant designs,based on
geometric figures and floral forms borrowed from nature.The Shah Jahan
Masjid,Shalimar Garden,Badshahi Masjid,Shahi Qila and many such graceful
buildings are a living proof of the exellent Mughal architecture.
8.Handicrafts
Embroidery,Leather works,glazed pottery,wood
work,carpet making,metal crafts,ivory are the essential parts of our
culture.Pakistani craftsmen are considered as the best in their
craftsmanship.They are known for the high quality works which is very popular
in foreign countries.
9.Recreational
Activities-Sports
The recreational activities all over the
Pakistan are common.The games like wrestling,hockey ,cricket,football,squash,Kabaddi
etc are popular in every part of our country.These games reflect our cultural
identity.
10.Education
Education contributes a great deal in
developing national character.Educational system plays a vital role in the
formation of culture,unity and solidarity of a nation.it is,therefore,important
that the entire syllabi right from the lower to higher level should be placed
in accordance with the ideology of Pakistan.
11.Religious
Festivals
Festivals play an important part of our
culture.Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Azha are our two main religious festivals .They
are celebrated with great happiness throughout the country.
12.Ulema,Mushaikh
and Sufi Poets
Ulema,Mashaikh and Sufi Poets occupy an honoured
place in our cultural aspect of life.Sufis like Lal Shahbaz,Data Ganj
Baksh,Shah Abdul Lateef,Sachal Sarmast,Hazrat Sultan Bahu and Waris Shah
rendered meritorious services for the spread of Islam in the Sub Continent.
CONCLUTION
Culture which includes religion,literature
art,architecture,dresses,music,manners and customs has its roots in the Islamic
culture.Islam has described the rights and duties of every individual.Even in
drinking,eating and dressing,we have to observe certain rules prescribed by
Islam.So it may be said that Pakistani culture represents the true picture of
Islamic culture.
Non-Aligned Movement
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PREAMBLE
Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) is an important world
organization of the third world countries who do not wish to be aligned with
any of the big powers.The NAM can be defined as:
"The international forum of the people of
the third World who openly condemn and negate the lust for creating the spheres
of influence by the super powers and thus is an important and effective organ
against Colonialism and imperialism."
REASONS FOR THE FORMATIONS OF NAM
The World War ll devided the world into two
power blocs.The Western bloc being headed by U.S.A and the socialist bloc being
governed by U.S.S.R.
These two super powers involved in cold war
creating great problems for the smaller nations and under developed
countries.The best policy for such states would have been to isolate themselves
from the cold war of the super powersand fully concentrate on their
economic,social and cultural uplift .NAM is an organization to help these
nations to exist.
BANDUNG CONFERENCE
A meeting of those countries of the World who
had no alignment with any super was held in Bandung(Indonesia) on April
24,1955.It was held to discuss the problems faced by Afro-Asian countries which
was mainly to avoid the "Tug of War" of the super powers.
MAIN FEATURES OF NAM OR PANJSHILA PRINCIPLES
The declared principles of NAM are:
1.Respect of Independence and Sovereignty
To respect each others sovereignty,territorial
integrity and independence.
2.Avoid Aggression
To refrain from acts of aggression or use of
force against any states.
3.Non interference
Non interference in others international
affairs.
4.Recognization of Equality and Liberty
To recognize the equality and liberty of all the
Nations.
5.Peace
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To live in a peaceful atmosphere.
OBJECTIVE OF NAM
1.To promote good will and cooperation among the
Afro-Asian countries.
2.To consider social,economic and cultural
problems of all participants.
3.To consider the problems like radicalism and
coloniasm.
4.To access the position of Afro-Asian states
and their people in the world.
SUMMIT CONFERENCES OF NON-ALIGNED MOVEMENTS
First Summit Conference
It was held at Belgrade (Yugoslavia) in 1961 in
which 25 nations took part.The rules for obtaining membership of NAM were
drafted.
Second Summit Conference
It was held at Cairo(Egypt) in 1964.
Third Summit Conference
It was held at Lusaka (Zambia) in 1970.51
countries participated in this conference.
Fourth Summit Conference
It was held at Algiers (Algeria) in September
1973.In this conference the membership of Pakistan and China was opposed by
India.
Fifth Summit Conference
It was held at Colombo (Srilanka) in
August,1976.86 countries participated in this conference.
Opposition of radicalism and expansionism was
declared .Arab cause was supported and USA was critisized for its annexation
over Vietnam and Cuba.
Sixth Summit Conference
It was held at Havana (Cuba) on 3rd
September,1979 to 9th September,1979.Pakistan attended this meeting for first
time as a member of NAM.
Seventh Summit Conference
It was held at Delhi (India) in March 1983.101
countries participated in this conference.Arab cause,Palestine War,South
African and Namibian struggle were discussed.USA was criticized for assisting
Israel.
Eighth Summit Conference
It was held at Harare (Zimbabwe) on 1st
September 1986.Afghanistan Problem,Iran Iraq War,Palestine and Namibian issue
were discussed.
Ninth Summit Conference
It was held at Belgrade (Yugoslavia) on 4th
September,1989.
PAKISTAN -AS THE MEMBER OF NAM
Pakistan joined NAM in 1979 although it
participated actively in the 1st Conference and attende the 5th conference as
an observer.This was due to the fact that Pakistan was a member of SEATO and
CENTO .Pakistan got rid of these organizations after the war with India(1965)
and the debacle of East Pakistan (1971) when the sponsors of SEATO and CENTO
did not came to help it.
Today, Pakistan participates actively in the
programs of NAM and advocates affectively the problems relating to its member
countries.Pakistan placed the case of foreign interference in Afghanistan in
the Session of the 7th conference and was able to get most of the members
confirm Pakistan stand on the problem and its equitable solution.
CONCLUTION
The NAM re-affirmed the inalienable right of all
states to apply and develop their programs for peaceful uses of nuclear energy
for economic and social developement.
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Islamic
Provisions of Constitution of
1973
INTRODUCTION On 7th April,1972 the national
assembly of Pakistan appointed a committee to prepare a draft of the permanent
constitution of Pakistan.A bill to provide a constitution was introduced by the
committee in the Assembly on February 2,1973.The Assembly passed the bill on
19th April,1973 and at last the constitution came into force on 14th August
1973.
The present constitution (1973) provides for the
protection and preservation of Islamic Concept of life.It also attempts to
propagate and implement the basic teachings of Islam.
ISLAMIC
PROVISIONS OF 1973 CONSTITUTION
The following are the Islamic provisions of 1973
constitution based on the principles of Holy Quran and Sunnah.
1.Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Pakistan shall be known as "Islamic
Republic of Pakistan".
2.State Religion
Islam shall be the state religion of Pakistan.
3.Sovereignty Belongs to Allah
Sovereignty over the entire Universe belongs to
Almighty Allah and the authority bestowed by him on men is a sacred trust which
the people of Pakistan will exercise with the limits prescribed by Quran and
Sunnah.
4.Definition of a Muslim
The constitution also gives the definition of a
Muslim.A person who believes in Tauheed or Oneness of Allah,and in the prophet
hood of Hazrat Mohammad (P.B.U.H) as the last prophet of Allah has described as
aMuslim.
5.A Muslim to be a President and Prime Minister
The constitution laid down that only Muslims
shall be elected president and Prime Minister of Pakistan.Non non-Muslim could
hold these offices.
6.Islamic way of life
Steps shall be given to enable the Muslims of
Pakistan to order their lives in accordance with the fundamental principles and
basic concepts of Islam.
7.Promotion of Social Justice and Eradication of Social Evils
The State shall take necessary steps for
prosecution of social justice and eradication of social evils and shall prevent
prostitution,gambling and taking of injurious
drugs,printing,publication,circulation and display of obscene literature and
advertisements.
8.Teachings of Holy Quran
The state shall try to make the teachings of
Holy Quran and Islamiat compulsory to encourage and facilitate the learning of
Arabic language.
9.Strengthing Bond,with Muslim World
The state shall endeavour to strengthen
fraternal relations among Muslim countries in order to promote Islamic unity.
10.Council of Islamic Ideology
There is a councel of Islamic Ideology which
shall guide the government in respect of Islamic teachings,their implementation
and propagation.Its chairman and members are appointed by President.Although
its advice is not binding on the government yet it is not easy for any
government to ignore or over rule its suggestion or opinion regarding any law.
11.Error Free Publication of Quran
The government shall endeavour to secure correct
and exact printing and publishing of the Holy Quran.
12.Oath to Project and Promote Islamic Ideology
The federal and Provincial Ministers,the Speaker
and Deputy Speaker of the National and Provincial Assemblies,the chairman of
the Senate and the Governors and Chief Ministers of the Provinces also take
oath to preserve and protect the Islamic Ideology.
13.Ahmadi's A Non Muslim Minority
According to the second amendment of 1973
constitution,the Qadiani group or the Lahori group who call themselves
"Ahmadi's " were declared as Non-Muslim minority.
CONCLUTION
The 1973 constitution enlisted the main
principles of State Policy Maximum efforts were made to improve the character
of this constitution.Like other constitutions,1973 constitution of Pakistan
also provides for the protection,propagation and enforcement of Islamic
Ideology.
Initial Difficulties at the Establishment of Pakistan
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PREFACE
The emergence of Pakistan,after a long and
ardous freedom movement,was infact a great victory of the democratic idea of
life.The Indian Muslims happily and valiantly laid down their lives and
properties to achieve a destination in which they saw the fulfillment of their dreams
of living an independent life fre from Hindu or British dominance.Quaid-e-Azam
on 15th August ,1947 said:
"My thoughts are with those valiant
fighters in our cause who readily sacrificed all they had,including their
lives,to make Pakistan possible."
INITIAL DIFFICULTIES OF PAKISTAN
From its very inception,Pakistan faced a large
number of problems.Some of the initial difficulties were:
1.Choice of Capital and Establishment of
Government
The first problem that Pakistan had to face was
to choose a capital to form a Government and to establish a secretariat,Karachi
was chosen as the capital of Pakistan.Quaid-e-Azam took the office of the
Governor General ,Liaqat Ali Khan was appointed as Prime Minister and a Cabinet
of experienced persons was selected.Arrangements were to be made to bring the
officials who had opted for Pakistan from Delhi to Karachi.
2.Unfair Boundary Distrbution
A boundry commission was set up under a British
Chairman,Sir Cyril Redcliff.He misused his powers and handed over Muslim majority
areas like Gurdaspur,Ferozpur,Jullander to India hence providing them a gateway
to Kashmir.Quaid-e-Azam called it:
" An unjust,incomprehensible and even
perverse award."
3.The Massacre of Muslim Refugees in India
On the birth of Pakistan,Hindus and Sikhs became
more furious.In a planned move,Muslim properties were set on fire and they were
compelled to leave Bharat for Pakistan with nothing but their lives.Millions of
refugees were killed before they reached Pakistan.Many migrants were looted and
had to be provided boarding immediately as they reached Pakistan.
4.Division of Military and Finantial Assets
In order to embarrass Pakistan financially
,India did a lot of dishonesty in the matters of Pakistan which were concerned
with its benefits.Pakistan was promised to get Rs.750 million but the Bharat
Government refused to give .Pakistan received only 200 million .Pakistan also
did not receive the due share of the military assets.This dishonest attitude
put Pakistan into great difficulties.
5.Canal Water Dispute
Most of the river flowing in Pakistan have their
origin in India.In 1948,india stopped water supply to Pakistani canals to
damage the Pakistani agriculture.However on 9th September ,1960 on agreement
called "Indus Basin Treaty" was signed between the two countries.
Kashmir Dispute
Kashmir dispute is the most important and
unsolved problem.Kashmir is the natural part of Pakistan becaouse at the time
of partition 85% of the Kashmir's total population was Muslim.The Hindu dogra
rule ,who was secretly with the Govenment of Indiadeclared Kashmir as a part of
India.Pakistan has continously insisted that Kashmir must get their right of
self determination but due to non-coperation of India,Kashmir issue still
remain unsolved.
7.Constitutional Problem
The constituent assembly failed to frame a
constitution even in eight years.Lack of a permanent constitution created
,chances of unsrupulous interference in democratic progress of Pakistan.
8.Annexation of Princely States
All Indian princely states were given the right
to link up with either of dominions.However,the fate of following states
remained undecided.
Junagadh
The Muslim Nawab governing junagadh favoured in
acceding to Pakistan.But Indian Government sent Army troops towards Junagadh
and occupied the stste by force in November,1947.
Hyderabad Deccan
Hyderabad Deccan was the largest and richest
state ruled by Muslim ruler Nizam who decided to remain independent.But
pressure tactics began to be applied by Indian Government and Mount Batten
.India attacked Hyderabad on 13th September 1948 and forcibly annexed this
state to India.
9.Electrcity Problem
Due to transfer of Muslim majority areas to
Bharat and unfair demarcation,electricity system of West Punjab was disrupted
,because all power stations were at Mundi,a predominantly Muslim majority
area,gifted to Bharat but Quiad-e-Azam said:
"If we are to exist as a nation ,we will
have to face the problems with determination and force."
CONCLUTION
Pakistan came into being as a free Muslim state
in quite unfavourable circumstances .It had no resources ,it had no
resources,it had to build up its administrative machinery from a scratch.But
Supreme efforts were made by the Quiad-e-Azam and his colligues to grapple with
the situation .His golden principles "Unity " "Faith" and
"Discipline" gave way to Pakistan for a bright future of a strong and
well developed country .In his last message to the nation on 14th August
1948,he told the nation:
"The foundation of your state have been
laid and it is now for you to build and build as quickly and as you can."
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Role of Muslim League in the Creation of Pakistan
INTRODUCTION
Anti partition agitation staged by Hindus made
it clear to the Muslims that they must have a separate political
Organization.In December,1906 Muslim Leaders from all over the Sub Continent
assembled in Dacca to attend the all India Mohammadan to establish a central
political organization for Muslims called the "All India Muslim League"
.The Muslim League was established with the primary aim of the protecting the
political rights of Indian Muslims and presenting their demands and problems
before the British Government.
FOUNDATION OF MUSLIM LEAGUE
The success of Simla Deputation made it imperative
for the Muslims of the Sub Continent to have their own political organization
.In 1906 ,the Muslims of India founded a political party of their own known as
"All India Muslim League."
CAUSES OF MUSLIM LEAGUE'S FOUNDATION
The partition of Bengal by the British
Government in 1905 greatly embittered the relations between Hindus and
Muslims.The partition ensured a number of political benefits for the Muslim but
the Hindus reacted towards the partitions of Bengal in a hostile and violent
manner .This made it clear that the Hindus were not willing to give Muslims
their due share.This violent protest of the Hindus convinced the educated
Muslims that they could be redeemed only if they created their own political
force and their own leadership.
AIMS OF MUSLIM LEAGUE
The aims of Muslim league are given below:
1.To safe guard and protect Muslims intrests and
to convey their demands to British Government.
2.To create a feeling of respect and good will
in Muslim for the British Government.
3.To promote brotherhood between the different
nations of India.
ROLE OF MUSLIM LEAGUE
The role played by All India Muslim League in
the creation of Pakistan is summarized under:
1.Minto-Morley Reform Act -1909
The Muslims under the able leadership of the
Muslim league now began to press for the separate electorate for the
Muslims.The authorities accepted their demand in Act,called "The
Minto-Morley Reform Act",in 1909.
2.Lucknow Pack-1916
In November 1916,two committees of League and
Congress met at Calcutta and drew an agreement draft of political reform for
India called "Lucknow Pact".Through this pact the Congress recognized
the separate status of Muslims.
3.Simon Commission
In 1927,Simon Commission was sent to India under
the chairmanship of Sir John Simon to settle Muslim Hindu differences.It was
rejected because there was no indian member on the commission.
4.Jinnah's Fourteen Points-1929
The Quaid-e-Azam refused to accept the
Nehru-report.In order to protect the Muslim's point of view on the political
issues of South Asia,he prepared a draft of guiding principles consisting of 14
points,popularly known as "Jinnah's Fourteen Points."
5.Allama Iqbal's Allahabad Address-1930
In 1930,in his presidential address at annual
session of League at Allahabad,Iqbal proposed the formation of a separate
Muslim State by combining Northern and South Western Muslim majority region in
Sub Continent.
6.Day of Deliverance
On 22nd December ,Muslim League observed
"Deliverance Day" to thank God for resignation of Congress Ministers.
7.Pakistan Resolution -1940
The attitude of the Hindus made it clear that
the Hindus and Muslims were two separate nations.On March 23rd,at the Annual
session of Muslim League at Lahore,the famous resolution ,commonly known as the
Pakistan Resolution was passed.It presented by Maulvi Fazlul Haq.Quiad-e-Azam
said in his address:
"By all means Muslims are one nation and
they need a separate homeland where they could live their spiritual ,cultural
,economical,social and political lives independently."
8.Cripps Mission-1942
Sir Stafford Cripps was sent by the British
Government to India,to discuss with Indian leaders,the future Indian
Constitution.His proposal was rejected by both the Congress and the League.The
Congress characterized them as "a post-dated cheque on a failing
bank" Jinnah said that:
"If these were accepted "Muslims would
become a minority in their majority provinces as well."
9.Gandhi Jinnah Talks-1944
Gandhi held talks with Jinnah to discuss about
the future of India,but no fruitful results came out of it because Gandhi did
not accept Muslims as a separate nation."
Louis Feisher wrote:
"The wall between Jinnah and Gandhi was the
Two Nation Theory ."
10.Simla Conference -1945
Lord Wavell called a conference at Simla.The conference
failed to achieve any purpose due to one sided attitude of Lord Wavell.In this
conference ,Quaid-e-Azam made it crystal clear that the Muslim League can
represent Muslims of India.
11.General Elections-1945-1946
Elections for the central and provincial
assemblies were held in 1945-1946 in which Muslim League won 30 seats of
central legislative meant for Muslims and 430 seats out of 495 in the
provincial legislative.Quiad-e-Azam said on this occassion:
"I have no doubt now in the acheivement of
Pakistan.The Muslims of India told the world what they want.No power of world
can topple the opinion of 10 crore Muslims of India."
12.Cabinet Mission-1946
Cabinet Mission a visited India in 1946 and
submitted its recommendations to the Britishers.As a result Interium Government
was formed but Congress and League couldn't co-operate amongst themselves.
13.Delhi Convention-1946
Quaid-e-Azam called a convention of all the
Muslim League members at Delhi.At the convention every member took the pledge
to under go any danger for the attainment of national goal of Pakistan.
14.3rd June Plan -1947
Lord Mount Batten prepared the plan for
tranference of power according to the wish of people.He emphasized on the
partition of the country and told that it was the only solution of the Indian
political deadlock.Both League and Congress accepted the plan.
CONCLUSION
Muslim League thus got its object and Pakistan
was created on 14th August 1947.In short we can say that the creation of
Pakistan is the result of the ceaseless efforts of the Muslim League and the
great heroes which dedicated their lives for the creation of Pakistan.If there
were be no Muslim League the fate of the Muslims of the Sub Continent could not
be changed.
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Political Events From
1940 to 1947
INTRODUCTION
The era from 1940 to 1947 is the era of rapid
changes.Many important events in the most prominent among them.In the past,the
demand of Pakistan was not raised clearly.It was due to Muslim achievements in
this period that now we are living in a sovereign and independent state.The
political events from Pakistan Resolution to the establishment of Pakistan are
summarized under:
1940
23rd March-Pakistan Resolution
The attitude of the Hindus made it clear that
the Hindus and the Muslims were two separate nations.On March 23rd ,at the
annual session of Muslim League at Lahore,the famous resolution,commonly known
as the Pakistan Resolution was passed.It was presented by Maulvi Fazlul
Haq.Quiad-e-Azam said in his address:
"By all means Muslims are one nation and they need a separate homeland
where they could live their spiritual,cultural,economical,social and political
lives independently."
8th August -August Offer
It was proposed to enlarged governor general
councils to include members from political parties.War Advisory Committee was
also launched.Both league and Congress rejected the offer.
1942
12th -15th April-Civil Disobedience Movement
28th session of League was held at Madras in
which a resolution was adopted on Civil Disobedience Movement launched by
Congress.
23rd March-Crisp Mission
Sir Stafford Cripps was sent by the British
Government to India,to discuss with Indian leaders,the future Indian
Constitutions.His proposal was rejected by both the Congress and the League.The
Congress Characterized them us "a post-dated cheque on a failing
bank."Jinnah said that if these were accepted "Muslims would become a
minority in their majority provinces as well."
8th Ugust-Quit India
Congress initiated it against British,it was
"open rebellion" due to which many people were killed League raised a
slogan of "Divide and Quite India".
1943
27th December-Action Committee
It was formed to prepare and organized Muslims
of India for coming struggle for acievements of Pakistan.
1944
9th September-Gandhi Jinnah Talks
Gandhi held talks with Jinnah to discuss about
the future of India,but no fruitful results came out of it because Gandhi did
not accept Muslims as a separate nation.
"The wall between Jinnah and Gandhi was the Two Nation Theory."
1945
25th June-Simla Conference
Lord Wavell called a conference at Simla.The
conference failed to achieve any purpose due to one sided attitude of Lord
Wavell.In this conference ,Quiad-e-Azam made it crystal clear that the Muslim
League can represent Muslim of India.
2nd December General Elections
Elections for the central and provincial
assemblies were held in 1945-1946 in which Muslim League won 30 seats of
central legislative meant for Muslims and 430 seats out of 495 in the
provincial legislative .Quiad-e-Azam said on this occasion:
"I have no boubt now in the acheivement of Pakistan.The Muslims of
India told the world what they want .No power of world can topple the opinion
of 10 crore Muslims of India."
1946
24th March-Cabinet Mission
Cabinet Mission visited India in 1946 and
submitted its recommendations to the Britishers .As a result Interium
Government was formed but Congress and league couldn't co-operate amongst
themselves.
8th-9th April-Delhi Convention
Quaid-e-Azam called a convention of all Muslims
Leaguue members at Delhi.At the convention every member took the pledge to
under go any danger for the attainment of national goal of Pakistan.
16th August-Direct Action Day
League withdraw its acceptance of Cabinet
Mission and Direct Action Day was observed peacefully throughout India,except
in Culcutta,where riots broke out.
1947
3rd June -3rd June Plan
Lord Mount Batten prepared the plan for
transference of power according to the wish of people.He emphasized on the
partition of country and told that it was the only solution of the Indian
political deadlock.Both League and Congress accepted the plan.
18th July-Indian Independence Act
In july ,the British parliament passed the
Indian Independence act which was enforced promptly.The Muslims of the Sub
Continent finally succeeded in carrying out an independent Islamic State for
Muslims.
14th August -Transfer of Power
The transfer of power ceremony was held in
Karachi.On August 15,Quaid-e-Azam was sworn in as Governer General of Pakistan
and Mr. Liaqat Ali Khan was appointed his Prime Minister.
"That was the culmination of a long struggle which the Muslims of the
South Asian Sub Continent had weged for a separate homeland in the name of
Islam."
Organization of Islamic Conference -O.I.C
INTRODUCTION
The organization of Islamic conference is the
symbol of Islamic brother hood and fraternity.It is the biggest and the most
active organization of Muslim countries.It was established in 1969 so that the
scattered strength of Muslims may be united and unity among the Muslim
countries may be strengthened.
MEETING OF THE HEADS OF THE ISLAMIC STATES
The Zionists set fire to the Holy Mosque
"Al-Aqsa" on 21st August ,1969 which greatly infuriated the Muslims
all over the World.Strikes were observed throughout the Muslim world .The
Muslims felt that effective steps should be taken to protect the Muslims from
the aggression of the non-Muslim forces.Thus the Arab Foreign Ministers of
Saudi Arabia and Morocco of making arrangement to hold an Islamic Summit
Conference.After meeting in Jeddah,a seven member committee was formed to take
necessary steps for holding the Islamic Summit Conference.
SUMMIT
CONFERENCES OF THE O.I.C
First Islamic Summit Conference
Date and Place
The first Islamic Summit Conference was held in
Rabat (Morocco) from september 22nd to 25th in 1969.
Participants
24 heads of states participated in this
conference.
Decisions
1.The incidents of burning of the Masjid Al-Aqsa
was discussed.
2.Middle East situation.
3.Emphasis was laid on the need for maintaining
close relations among Muslim countries.
Second Islamic Summit Conference
Date and Place
The second Islamic summit conference was held in
Lahore (Pakistan) from february 22nd to 24th in 1974.
President
The Present of the Conference was Z.A.Bhutto.
Participants
40 delegations and a delegation of the Palestine
Liberation Organization participated.
Decisions
Following decisions were taken in the coference.
1.Middles East problem especially Palestinians
issue.
2.It was demanded that Israeli troops should be
withdrawn from occupied Arab Territory.
3.A commitee was set up to find ways and means
to eliminate poverty ,disease and ignorance.
4.S.S.C also set up MUslim Itehad Fund and
Islamic Development Bank.
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Third Islami Summit Conference
Date and Place
The third Islamic Summit Conference was held at
Taif (Saudi Arabia) in January 1981.
Participants
38 Muslim countries participated.
Decisions
1.The Conference paid special attention to the
intervantion in Afghanistan ,Palestine problems,Jerusalam and Iraq war.
2.It was decided to create Islamic Center for
Trade Exchange and to set up an Academy for Islamic Fiqah.
Fourth Islamic Summit Conference
Date and Place
The fourth Summit Conference was held at
Casablanca (Morocco) in January ,1984.
Participants
45 Muslim countries participated.
Decisions
1.Various international problems like Iran Iraq
war,Kashmir Issue,Lebanon problem etc were discussed.
2.Decisions were taken for the safeguard of the
rights of the Palestine people.
3.Decisions about Egypt's re-entry in the O.I.C
was also taken.
Fifth Islamic Summit Conference
Date and Place
The fifth conference was held in Kuwait in
January 1987.
Participants
44 Islamic countries participated.
Decisions
As usual a few resolutions were passed and more
or less the same issues were dealt with.
Sixth Islamic Summit Conference
Date and Place
This Conference was held in December 1991 at
Dakar (Senegal).
Participants
45 countries participated in this Conference.
Decisions
Resolutions were passed on many problems like
Kashmir,Afghanista,Palestine etc and serious concern was also expressed on
American threat of military action against Libya.
Seventh Islamic Summit Conference
Date and place
This conference was held in Casablanca (Morocco)
in December,1994.
Decisions
The President of Summit,King Hasan of
Morocco,stressed the need for strengthening Islamic Soldarity and unity of the
Islamic Ummah in an atmosphere of brother hood and concord.
The conference also expressed its determination:
"To the project the correct image of Islam reflecting the spirite of
'Ijtehad'based on the general principles of Shariah".
Benazir Bhutto said:
" Even Worse,our enemies now seek to justify aggresion against the
Muslim peoples by portraying Islam as an intolerant doctrine of violence and
terror."
CONCLUTION
All the summit conferences clearly shows that
hte prime objective of O.I.C is to promote greater harmony and co-operation
amongst the Muslim world and to protect their intrest in International
system.It is also aimed at the Islamic countries and to create co-operation
amongst them in these spheres.The O.I.C also stood for the fraternal feelings
which had existed for centuries amongst the Muslims of the World.
Foreign Policy of
Pakistan
INTRODUCTION
No country today can think of a life independent
of other nations.Every country has to develope relations with other countries
so as to meets its requirements in economical,industrial and technological
fields.It is thus necessary for every country to formulate a sound foreign
policy.Pakistan is an important third world country in its developmental
stage.It also has formulated her foreign policy keeping in mind its geoghraphy
,politics and economics.
DEFINITION
OF FOREIGN POLICY
Foreign Policy can be defined as :
"Relations between sovereign
states.It is reflection of demestic politics and an interraction among
sovereign states.It indicates the principles and preferences on which a country
qant to establish relations with another country."
PAKISTAN'S FOREIGN POLICY IN LIGHT OF QUAID-E-AZAM'S WORDS
The father of the nation,Quaid-e-Azam defined
Foreign Policy towards other countries of the world in 1948,as follows:
" Our Foreign Policy is one of friendliness and good-will towards all
the nations of the world.We do not cherish aggressive designs against any
country or nation.We believe in the policy of honesty and fair play in national
and international dealings and are prepared to make our outmost 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 of the United Nations Charter."
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BASIC GOALS OF PAKISTAN'S FOREIGN POLICY
1.Maintenance of territorial integrity.
2.Maintenance of its political independence.
3.Acceleration of social and economic
development.
4.Strengthening its place on the globe.
5.Keeping cordial and friendly relations with
all countries.
GUIDING PRINCPLES OF PAKISTAN'S FPREIGN POLICY
Following are the principles of Pakistan's
Policy:
1.Protection of freedom and soveregnity
Pakistan came into being after great sacrifices
of million of Muslims ,like any other country,she also considers with deep
regard the need for preservation of its independence and does not allow any
country to harm its freedom .Therefore,the principle of protection of
independence and sovereignty is the corner stone of Pakistan's Foreign Policy.
2.Cordial Relations with Muslim Countries
Pakistan always tries to establish cordial and
friendly relations with Muslim countries.It has always moved its concern
against Israel,India and U.S.S.R capturing Palestine,Kashmir and Afghanistan
respectively.She has shouldered high responsibilities and used her influence
for safeguarding the rights of the Muslims.Pakistan is also an active member of
the Islamic Conference.
3.Non Interference in Internal Affairs of Other ountries
Pakistan has sought to establish normal and
friendly relations with all countries especially its neighbouring countries,on
the basis of universally acknowledge the principle of national sovereignty,non
use of force,non-interference in the internal affairs of state.
4.Implementation of U.N Charter
Pakistan's policy is to act upon UN Charter and
to support all moves by the UN to implwmwnt it.Pakistan has been the member of
UN since the year of its birth.
5.Promotion of World Peace
Pakistan policy is to promote peace among
nations.It has no aggresive designs against any country.Neither does it support
any such action.Pakistan has always held that the international disputes should
be settled through negotiations rather than non-battlefield.
6.NON-ALIGNMENT
Pakistan follows the policy of Non-Alignment i,e
to keep away from alignment with any big power bloc and avoids taking sides in
the cold war.It has also given up its association with SEATO and CENTO and was
included in NAM in 1979.
7.Support for Self-Determination and Condemnation of Racial Discrimination
Pakistan is a staunch supporter of the right of
self-determination and has been in the fore front of efforts to eliminate
colorialism.It has advocated the right of self determination of Kashmir.
CONCLUTION
The guiding principles of Pakistan's Foreign
Policy are rooted in the country's Islamic ideology,its rich cultural heritage
and historical experience.As an Islamic and non-aligned country,Pakistan supports
Islamic caouses and firmly upholds the above mentioned principles,which hold
out the promose of a just and equitable world order in which nations can live
in peace and security.
Justification of the demand
of Pakistan
INTRODUCTION
Hindus and Muslims had lived peacefully together
in India for centuries,but after the British invation in South Asia and their
undue support to Hindus,life became very difficult for Indian Muslims.In fact,
the Muslims were a separate nation who always adhered to their religious
identity.The British and the Hindus in spite of their great efforts could not
put a wedge into the Muslim unity and their national image and religious
identity.
THE
BASIS OF THE CREATION OF PAKISTAN
The two nation theory was the basis of the
struggle for the creation of Pakistan which held that Hindus and Muslims were
to separate nations.On one occation ,Quaid-e-Azam said:
"Hindus and Muslims though
living in the same towns and villages,had never been blended into one nation.They
were always two separate entties."
There were a few factors which split the
inhabitants of the Sub Continent into two nations.Let us examine each of them
separately.
1.Religious Differences
Hindus and Muslims belong to different
religions.Muslims believe in the Tawheed (Oneness of Allah )
and equality of men.On the other hand ,Hindus
believe in multiple Gods and Hindu society is divided iinto four different
classes.Thus there lies the basic difference between Hindu and Muslim way.
2.Cultural Differences
Hindus and Muslims followed different social
customs and traditions.The Hindus burnt their dead bodies while Muslims
buriedthem.Hindus considered the 'mother cow' as a sacred animal and worshipped
it while Muslims slaaughtered it.
3.Educational Differences
The Hindus had advanced in the educational field
because they readily and quickly took to the English education .The Muslims did
not recieve modern education ,which heavily affected their economic condition.
4.Language
Muslims and Hindus wrote and spoke two different
languages .'The language of Muslims was Urdu and it was written in Arabic
script.On the other hand ,Hindus spoke Hindi and it was written in
Sanskrit.Even this small difference led to a stirring conflict between the two
nations.
THE POLICY OF CONFLICT
By the biginning of twenteeth 20th century,the
even had taken a new turn.The Hindus and British had
joined hands to destroy the Muslims
morally,socially,economically and politically.They reseved all higher civil,
judicial and military appointments for Britishers only while Muslims were
debarred from all official positions.The Islamic educational system was
replaced by British one.Then Muslims were forced to change their religion to
Christanity and were compelled to send their children to co-educational
institutes and abandon pardha.
ATROCITIES OF CONGRESS ON MUSLIMS
After formation of Congress Ministers Muslims
had to bear their opressive and tyrannical rule.Muslims were forbidden to eat
beef.Those who sloughtered 'Mother Cow' was killed.Islam was humiliated
,prayers and Azans were interrupted. Hindi was made the official language.In
addition to these ,they launched a scheme called "Vidya Mandir
Scheme" to convert non Hindus to Hindus.Congress clearly stated:
"India belongs to the Hindus and if Muslims wish to live in India,They
should accept Hinduism."
According to Nehru three coloured flags were
hoisted to prove that:
"There are only two parties in the country .The Congress and the
British."
HINDU MUSLIM RIOTS
The Hindu Muslim riots increased during the
Congress rule throughout the country.The Hindus were free to make the Muslims
victims of their high handedness.The houses of Muslims were set on
fire.Massacre of the Muslims became the routine of the day.
CONCLUTION
On the basis of above mentioned factors and
bitter attitude of British and Congress the Muslims apprehended that they would
lose their entity if they remained a part of Hindu society.Therefore they
quitted Congress and demanded separate land on the ground that they were different
nation from Hindus.Accrding to Quaid-e-Azam:
"The Muslims demanded Pakistan where they can rule in accrdance with
their own system of life,their cultural development ,their traditions and
Islamic law."
IDEOLOGY
OF PAKISTAN AND QUAID-E-AZAM
Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah,the great
leader of Muslims of Sub Continent gave practical shape to the ideology given
by Allama Iqbal. He He had a strong believe in Hindu Muslim unity and was of
the opinion that both Hindus and Muslims should launch joint efforts to get rid
of British rule.
After joining Muslim league in 1913,he continued
with his efforts to bring about Hindu Muslm unity but he was greatly
disappointed to see the prejudicial attitude of the Congress and Hindus towards
the Muslims.Following are some extrcts from the speeches and statements which
he delivered from time to time for explaining the ideology of Pakistan.
ADDRESS AT SECOND ROUND TABLE CONFERENCE IN 1913
Quaid-e-Azam believed that Congress and Hindus
would never recognize the rights of Muslims.He declared while representing the
Muslims in the Second Round Table Conference in 1913: "The Hindu Muslim
dispute must be settled before the enforcements of any system or
constitution.Untill you do not give guarantee for the safeguard of the Muslim
intrests,untill you do not win their (Muslims) co-operations,any constitution
you enforce shall not las for even 24 hours."
QUAID-E-AZAM
AND TWO NATION THEORY
Quiad-e-Azam was a firm advocate of two nation
theory which became the ideological basis Pakistan.He considered the Muslims as
a separate nation.He said:
" Pakistan was created the day
the first Indian National entrerd the field of Islam".
He difined the two nation theory as:
" The Muslims are a nation by
every right to establish their separate homeland.They can adopt any means to
promote and protect their economic social,political and cultural
intrests."
ADDRESS
ON 23RD MARCH,1940-PAKISTAN RESOLUTION
At the historic session of the Muslim League at
Lahore,he said:
"The mussalmans are not a minority.They are a nation by any
definition.By all canons of International lwa we are a nation".
In his presedential address at the annual
session of Muslim League at Lahore in 1940,he said:
"India is not a nation,nor a country.It is a Sub Continent of
nationalities.Hindus and Muslims being the two major nations.The hindus and
Muslims belongs to two different religions,Philosphies,social customs and
literature.They neither intermarry nor interdine and they belong to two
different civilization which are based mainly on conflicting ideas and
conceptions.Their aspects on life and of are different.It is quite clear that
Hindus and Muslims derive their inspiration from different sources of history."
ADDRESS
ON MARCH 8 ,1944
While addressing the students of Muslim
University,he said:
"Hindus and Muslims through
living in the same town and villages,had never been blended into one
nation.They were always two separate entities."
QUAID-E-AZAM AND MILLAT-E-ISLAMIA
Quaid-e-Azam emphasized on the Islamic idology
as being the basis of the struggle for Pakistan because he believed that only
Islam was the unifying force of the Muslim Millat.He said:
"What relationships knits the
Muslims into one hole ,which is the formidable rock on which the Muslim edifice
has been erected,which is the sheet anchor providing base to to the Muslim
Millat,the relationship,the sheet anchor and the rock is Holy Quran."
ADDRESS AT ISLAMIA COLLEGE PESHAWAR
In 1946,Quaid-e-Azam declared:
"We do not demand Pakistan
simply to have a piece of land but we want a Laboratory where we could
experiment on Islamic principles."
ADDRESS ON 18TH JUNE 1945
In his message to the frontier Muslim student
Federation,he said:
"Pakistan only means freedom and independence but Muslims
Ideology,which has to be preseved which has come to us as a precious gift and
treasure and which we hope,others will share with us."
CONCLUTION
The above sayings and statements largely prove
that Quaid-e-Azam wanted a establish an Islamic system as a code of life
because he believed that it was the sole objective of the Pakistan Movement.
Pakistan Studies Fill in the
Blanks
1.The last viceroy of united India was
_______.(Lord Mount Batten)
2.______ is known as Bab-ul-Islam.(Sindh)
3.The first O.I.C summit was held in ___________
in _______. (Rabat,Morocco)(1969)
4.The second O.I.C summit was held in ________
in _________.(Lahore,Pakistan)(1974)
5.The third O.I.C summit was held in _______ and
________
in________.(Makkah)(Taif,Saudia Arabia)(1981)
6.The fourth O.I.C summit was held in ________
in ______.(Casablanca,Morocco)(1984)
7.The fifth O.I.C summit was held in _______ in
_______.(Kuwait)(1987)
8.The sixth O.I.C summit was held in ________ in
______.(Dakar,Senegal)(1991)
9.The seventh O.I.C summit was held in _______
in _______.(Casablanca)(1994)
10.The eight O.I.C summit was held in
___________ in _______.(Tehran,Iran)(1997)
11.The highway linking China and Pakistan is
called
__________.(Shahrah-e-Karakoram)
12.Pakistan became the member of U.N on
____________and ___________ Opposed
it.(30th December 1947)(Afghanistan)
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13. _____________ are the two most important
food crops of Pakistan.(Wheat and Rice)
14.The Objective Resolution was put forwarded by
___________ in________.(Liaqat Ali
Khan)(1949)
15._________ and ________ are two famous Pushto
poets.(Khushal Khan
Khatak)(Rehman Baba)
16.The State Bank was inaugurated by _________
in __________.(Quaid-e-Azam)(July
1948)
17.The first constitution of Pakistan came into
force on __________ and cancelled in _______.(23rd March 1956)(1958)
18.The second constitution of Pakistan was
promulgated on __________.(1st March 1962)
19.The third constitution of Pakistan was
promulgated on _________.(14th August 1973)
20.Pakistan's second Governer General and 2nd
Prime Minister was _______.(Khawaja Nazimuddin)
21.The Government of Pakistan imposed the system
of Zakat in the year _____ and it is collected at ______.(1980)(1/3 %)
22.Quaid-e-Azam joined Muslim League in the year
_____.(1913)
23.The Simla delegation was headed by
___________.(Sir Agha Khan)
24.Pakistan's largest heavy engineering complex
is situated at _______ ,Built with the help of ____.(Texila)(China)
25.The highest peak of Pakistan is _____.(K-2)
26.Sui gas was found in the year _____.(1952)
27.__________ was the chairman of boundary
commission.(Sir Red Cliff)
28.The growth rate of Pakistan is _____.(3%)
29.The Lucknow Pact was signed between Muslim
League and _______ in the year ____.(Congress)(1916)
30.The first President of All India Muslim
League was _______.(Sir Agha Khan)
31.Quaid-e-Azam proposed his 14 points in the
year _____.(1929)
32.The United Nations was founded in
_________.(24th October 1945)
33.The first meeting of the Muslim League took
place in the year ____ at _______.(1908)(Karachi)
34.The Cripps Mission visited India
in______.(1942)
35.___________ Was the first Governer General of
Pakistan.(Quaid-e-Azam)
36.The Cabinet Mission came to India in the year
______ A.D and had ___ members.(1946)(three)
37.R.C.D (Regional Co-operation for development
)was established in______.(1964)
38.Quaid-e-Azam Gave his 14 points in reply to
________.(Nehru Report)
39.Mount Batten announced his plan on
_________.(3rd June 1947)
40.The first independent ruler of Muslim India
was ________.(Qutub uddin Aibak)
41.Allama Iqbal gave his historical address in
the year _____ A.D at _____ .(1930) (Allahbad)
42.Quaid-e-Azam appealed on _________ to observe
day of Deliverance or Yaum-e-Nijat /Tashakkur.(22th december 1939)
43.___________ has 4 divisions.(Sindh)
44.__________ was the first President of
Pakistan.(Iskander Mirza)
45.Participation of Bengal took place in the year
______A.d And cancelled in _____ A.D.(1905)(1911)
46.The two biggest hydraulic dams of Pakistan
are _______ and _______.(Tarbela)(Mangla)
47.Pakistan was recognized as a republic in the
year _____.(1956)
48._____________ Translated the Holly Quran in
Persian.(Hazrat Shah Wali Ullah)
49.Moen jo Daro was built _______ years ago
through a thought plan.(4000)
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50.The Muslim League was founded in _______ at
_____ due to the movement of _______ .(1906) (Dhaka) ( Nawab Saleem Ullah Khan)
51.All India Congress was founded by
____________ in the year _________ A.d.(Allan o.Hume)(1885)
52.The first Prime Minister of Pakistan was
___________.(Liaqat Ali Khan)
53.The First World War started in _______.(1914)
54.The second World War ended in ______. (1945)
55.Urdu is a Persian word it means ______.(Camp)
56.First Muslim General _____________ invaded
Sindh.(Mohammad Bin Qasim)
57.The highest court of Pakistan is
__________.(Supreme Court)
58.The Aligarh Movement was started by
________.(Sir Syed Ahmed Khan)
59.Quaid-e-Azam remained member of both Muslim
League and Congress for __ years.(9)
60.Badshahi Mosque was built by __________ at
Lahore.(Aurangzeb Alamgir)
61. Sindh was separated from Bombay presidency
in the year _____A.D.(1936)
62.First Round Table Conference took place in
London in _______ A.D.(1930)
63.Second Round Table Conference took place in
London in ______ A.D.(1931)
64.General Zia Ul Haq took office in ____
A.D.(1977)
65.Quaid-e-Azam was born on ___________.(25th
December 1876)
66.___________ and ____________ are the two
building found in Pakistan that were built by Mughal Empire.(Badshahi
Mosque)(Shahi Qila)
67.Pakistan's two important agricultural crops
are _____ and _____.(Cotton)(Rice)
68.Allama Iqbal was born at _________.in
________.(Sialkot)(1877)
69.The last Mughal Emperor of India was
_________.(Bahadur Shah Zafar)
70.Pakistan's largest steel mill is at ________
formed by the cooperation of ________.(pipri(Karachi)(Russia)
71.There are ___ natural regions of Pakistan.(4)
72.The Mosque built by ________ is at
Thatta.(Shah Jahan)
73.The duration sixth five -years plan is
______.(1985-1990)
74.According to the 1972 census the literacy
rate in Pakistan was _____ which grew to _____ in 1981.(21.7%)(26.2%)
75.The true name of Hazrat Mujaddid Alif Sane
was _______.(Shaikh Ahmed)
76.In the 1945 Muslim League won ____ Muslims
seats in the central Assembly.(30)
77.The British Parliament passed the Indian
Independence law in _________ or made the Indian participation plan into a
law.(July 1947)
78.The script of All Pakistani languages is
similar and it is based on ______ (Quranic Script)
79.Sind Madarsa-ul-Islam was founded by
___________.(Hasan Ali Afandi)
80.Pakistan earns its biggest share of foreign
exchange from _____.(Cotton)
81.In _______ ,________ helped Pakistan in
making arrangements to hold the Islamic Summit Conference.(1974)(Shah Faisal)
82.The first General elections of Pakistan were
held in the year______.(1971)
83.SAARC abbreviates for __________ .(South
Asian Assocition for Regional Cooperation)
84.________ founded Muslim League's braneli at
London in _____.(Syed Ameor Ali)(1908)
85.All Pakistani languages contain lots of words
of ______ and _______.(Arabic)(Persian)
86.Immediately after Independence from the
British India forcefully annexed _______.(Hyderabad)
87._______ and ________ occupied a large
territory of Kashmir.(Dakkan)(Junagarh)
88.The _____ nuclear exploitation showed the
true face of Indian agression.(1974)
89.Congress started "Leave India
Movement" in the year ______.(1942)
90.In_____,________ defeated the Marhatas at the
battle field of Pani Patt.(1761)(Ahmed Shah Abdali)
91.The first Mughal Emperor was _____.(Babar)
92.The Mughal Emperor Akbar introduced the
_________.(Deen-e-Elahi)
93.Pakistani languages are greatly influenced
from _______.(Arabic)
94._________ and _________ are two important
Sindhi poets.(Shah Abdul Latif)(Sachal Sarmast)
95.Two palces famous for wooden crafts are
______ and ______ in Pakistan.(Hala)(Kashmor)
96.The Indus Basin Treaty was signed between
Pakistan and India in the year ____.(1960)
97.Sindh Muslim League passed a resolution in
_______.(1938)
98.Nizam-e-Mustafa movement was carried in the
year ____.(1977)
99.The Hindu Society is divided in ___ casts.(4)
100.Pakistan's _____ population live in rural
areas.(70%)
101.The first Muslim League Government was
formed in Sindh in ______.(1943)
102.Masjid Mahabat Khan is situated at _________.(Peshawar)
103.Masjid Wazir Khan is situated at
________.(Lahore)
104.Simla Delegation met _______ in 1945.(Lord
Wevell)
105.In year ____ the Simla delegation headed by
Sir Agha Khan met ______.(1906) (Lord Minto)
106.Liaqat Ali Khan born in ______ and become
the secretary general of Muslim in _____.(1895)(1936)
107.Waris Shah wrote _________.(Heer Ranjha)
108.The total area of Pakistan is _________
sq.km and total population according to 1981 census is _____________
million/crores.(796096)(83782000)
109.Pakistan exploded its first atomic bomb at
_______ in the year ______.(Chaghi)(May 1998)
110.Moen-jo-Daro is the province of ______.(
Sindh).
111.The period of first five year plan was
_________.(1955-1960)
112.Pakistan joined the non -Aligned Movement in
in the year ______.(1979)
113.The first conferences of NAM was held at
______ in _______ and the second at _______.(Belgrade)(1961)(Cairo)
114.The fort of Lahore (Shahi Qila) was built by
________.(Jehangir)
115.Sind was conquired by Mohammad bin Qasim in
the year ______.(712)
116.The head of the state is called _______ and
head of the Government is called _______.(President)(Prime Minister)
117.The Secretariate of O.I.C is at ________
(Saudi Arabia) and RCD at ________.(Jeddah)(Tehran)
118.RCD is called now ________ .(R.E.C (Regional
Economic Council)
119.The desert land of Sindh is called _______
and that Bahawalpur is called ________.(Thar)(Cholistan)
120.The first Saint to came South Asia
______________ is most important of all.(Hazrat Ali Hajveri)
121.Hazrat Amman Marvandi is known as
_________.(Lal Shahbaz Qalandar)
122.In ______ Cripps mission was
presented.(1942)
123.In 1945-1946 elections Muslim League won
____ seats in central and _______ in provincial assembly.(all)(90%)
124.In ______ Lord Wavell proposed the formation
of a temperary government consisting of the political parties of United
India.(1945)
125.According to 3rd June 1947 plan plebiscite
was held in __________ and ________.(N.W.F.P)(Silhoute)
126.In the North of Kabul river Khyber Pass is
situated which is _____ km long.(53)
127.In the 1973 constitution ________ was
recognized as state religion.(Islam)
128.In Pakistan ____ languages are spoken.(30)
129.__________ is the sufi poet of Pushto
poetry.(Rehman Baba)
130._________ is considered as first poet of
Pushto.(Ameer Karoro)
131.For a developing country like Pakistan
____________ is very important.(Nuclear Power)
132.U.N has _______ members.(159)
133.The five principles passed by the
Non-Aligned countries are called _______.(Punj Shilla)
134.The members of R.C.D are _________,________,
and ________.(Pakistan)(Iran)(Turkey)
135.In __________ separate elections principle
was accepted.(1909)
136.Sir Syed founded scientific society in
________.(1862)
137.The Khilafat conference meeting held at
Karachi in ______.(1921)
138.The fundamental principle of our foreign
policy is ________________.(friendship with the nations of the world)
139.Sir Syed brought out the digest
"Tehzib-ul-Akhlaq" in _______.(1870)
140.The first central office of Muslim League
was established at ________.(Aligarh)
141.The word Pakistan was proposed by
______________ in a pamphlet named _______ .(Choudri Rehmat Ali)(No and Never)
142.The first constituent assembly of Pakistan
was dissolved in the year ______ and _______ was its speaker.(1954)(Mir Maulvi
Tamizuddin)
143.Under the constitution of 1973 the National
Assembly consists of ______ Muslim members and the Senate consist of ____
members.(207)(87)
Pakistan Study Short Questions and Answers
1.Who was the first president of Islamic
Republic of Pakistan?
Ans.The first President of the Islamic Republic
of Pakistan was Iskandar Mirza.
2.Of which organization is UNICEF the the
abbreviated forms?
Ans.UNICEF is one of the specialized agencies of
united nations and dis the abbreviated form of "United Nations
International Children Emergency Fund."
3.Which Institution was inaugurated by
Quaid-e-Azam in July 1948?
Ans.The State Bank of Pakistan was inaugurated
by Quaid-e-Azam in July 1948.
4.Name the rivers on which the Mangla Dam and
the Tarbela Dam are built.
Ans.Tarbela Dam is built on River Indus and
Mangla Dam is built on River Jhelum.
5.Name two famous poets of Pushto language.
Ans.The famous and popular poets of Pushto
language are:
(i) Kazim Khan Shaida
(ii) Rehman Baba
6.Who are the famous poets of Sindhi language.
Ans.The famous and popular poets of Sindhi
language are:
(i) Syed Abdul Karim Mohammad Hashim
(ii) Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai
(iii) Sachal Sarmast
(iv) Pir Mohammad
(v) Makhdoom Noah
(vi) Makhdoom Ahmed Bhitai
7.Who are the famous poets of Punjabi language?
Ans.The names of famous poets of punjabi
language are given below:
(i) Sultan Bahu
(ii) Bullah Shah
(iii) Shah Hussain
(iv) Waris Shah
(v) Madho Lal Hussain
(vi) Ghulam Farid
8.Was the constitution of 1962 of presidential
or parlimentary type?
Ans.The constitution of 1962 introduced the
presidential form of Government.
9.Name the natural regions of Pakistan.
Ans.Pakistan is divided into six natural
regions.
(i) Northern Mountain Range
(ii) Mountains of Western Frontier
(iii) Plateau of Potowar and Salt Range
(iv) The Plateau of Baluchistan
(v) Upper Indus Plain
(vi) Lower Indus Plain
10.Write the objectives of U.N.O.
Ans. The main aims and objectives of United
Nations (UNO) are:
(i) The first and foremost aim of U.N.O is to
prevent war and mantain peace in the world through collective efforts.
(ii) To create good will among the nation of the
world through economics,social,political dn humanitarism means.
(iii) To eraclicate the evils of caste,colour
and creed by means of education.
(iv) Cultivation of friendly relations among the
people on the basis of equality and the principle of self-determination.
(v) Preservation of human rights and fundamental
freedom all over the world.
11.Of which organization is R.C.D the
abbreviated from?What is it new name?
Ans.R.C.D is the abbreviated form of
"Regional cooperation Developement".The new name is E.C.O (Economic
Cooperation Organization).
12.Describe briefly the causes that led to the
creation of All Muslim League?
Ans.Following are the causes of the formation of
All India Muslim League:
(i) Congress-A Hindu Organisation:
Hume laid
the foundation of Indian National Congress in 1885,But Congress by its policy and propaganda proved itself a Hindu
Organisation.
(ii) UnHappy Events of partition of Bengal:
Hindu's attitude towards Muslim intrest and the
partition of bengal had exposed Hindu feelings beyond any doubt.
(iii) Safeguard for Urdu:
Urdu-Hindi controversy was one of the causes of
the creation of Muslim League.
(iv) Propaganda against Islam:
Some Hindu leaders had raised the slogan
"India is for Hindus only".They started propaganda against Islam and
Muslims.
13.Whwn,Where and with whom did the members of
the Simla Delegation go to meet?
Ans.On 1st Oct.1906 ,a Muslim deputation
consisting of 35 representative met the Viceroy Lord Minto at simla and
presented some demands of Muslims.The viceroy gave a patient hearing to the
demands of the Muslims presented by the Simla Delegation and he promised to
give athetic consideration to the demands of Muslims and assured them that the
intrests of the Muslims would be safeguard.
14.When and why was the Khilafat Movement
started?Who were the leaders of the Movement?
Ans.After the first world war ,the fate of
Ottoman Turkish Empire (Khalifa) was sealed.The Turkish Sultans had claimed to
the Caliphs of the Muslim World.The general impression among the Muslims was
that the Western Powers were waging a war against Islam to rob it of all its
powers.Muslims of South India took up courage and started "Khilafat
Movement in 1919,its aim was to:
(i) To save Khilafat
(ii) To protect Holy Cities from non-Muslim
control
The
leaders of Khilafat Movement were:
(i) Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar
(ii) Maulana Shaukat Ali
(iii) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
15.What do you know about the regional languages
of Pakistan?
Ans.The general elections for the central
lagisleture Assembly were held in India in December ,1945.The Muslim League won
86.6% of the total Muslim seats.Out of total 102 seats in the central Assaembly
,the Muslim league won 30 seats.
17.Write names of the member countries of the
SAARC organization.
Ans.The following are the member countries of
SAARC:
(i) India
(ii) Pakistan
(iii) Bangladesh
(iv) Sri Lanka
(v) Nepal
(vi) Bhutan
(vii) Maldives
18.When and which treaty was signed between
India and Pakistan with respect to canal water dispute?
Ans.The water dispute had its origin in the
partiton of Punjab.It came to light on April 1,1948,when India cut off the flow
of canal water to West Punjab in Pakistan,causing a great threat of famine and
loss of corps in West Punjab.
With the Intervention of World Bank,On September
19,1960,an agreement was concluded between the countries which is known as
"Indus Basin Treaty".The treaty was signed by President Ayub Khan
from Pakistan side and by Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru from India in 1961.According
to this agreement the Chenab,Jhelum and the Indus rivers were allocated to Pakistan
and three Eastern rivers Sutluj,Bias and Ravi were given to India.
19.When and where as the first session of the
All India Muslim League held?
Ans.The first session of the All India Muslim
League was held at Karachi on 29th and 30th December,1907.
20.When and Who dissolved the first constituent
Assembly of Pakistan?
Ans.The first constituent Assembly of Pakistan
was dismissed by then the Governor General Ghulam Mohammad on Oct. 24th,1954.
21.When and Where was Allama Iqbal born?
Ans.Allam Iqbal was born on 9th November 1877 in
Sialkot.
22.Name any two cash crops of Pakistan?
Ans.Cash crops supply raw material to
industries,Foriegn exchange is also earned through export of these corps.The
cash-crops of Pakistan are:
(i) Cotton
(ii) Sugar-Cane
23.How many administrative divisions are there
in Sindh?
Ans.There are four administrative divisions in
Sindh.
24.Name the main Industries of Pakistan?
Ans.The main Industries of Pakistan are:
(i) Textile Industries
(ii) Cement Industries
(iii) Paper Industries
(iv) Sugar Industries
(v) Steel Industries
(vi) Fertilizer's Factories
25.On what date was the day of deliverance
observed as announced by the Quaid-e-Azam ?
Ans.When the Congress ministers,resigned in
October,1939,the Quaid-e-Azam appealed to the Muslims of India to observe a
"Deliverance Day" On Dec. 22,1939 and expressed their relief at the
terminatio of Congress rule which had been too hostile during the last two
years.He also appealed that the Day should be observed peacefully.The Deliverance
Day was observed peacefully throughout the country.
26.When was the Zakat System introduced in
Pakistan?
Ans..The Zakat System was introduced in the
country through the Zakat and Ushr Ordinance on June 20,1980.According to this
ordinance,zakat fund would be established to collect these sorts of gifts and
it was compulsory for every sahib-e-nisab Muslim whetehr male or female to pay
zakat by deducting it from his or her account in the bank.
27.Name the first casts of Hindu Society?
Ans.The Hindu Society was divided into the
following four casts:
(i) Brahman
(ii) Khatri
(iii) Vaish
(iv) Shooder
28.Which caste is respected the most in the
Hindu Society?
Ans.The Brahman's are considered the most
superior in the Hindu society.
29.What are the works given to the Khatris?
Ans.The occupation of Khatris was to fight and
defend the country.
30.What is the occupation of Vaish?
Ans.The people of the Vaish caste are
farmerstraders ,industrialist and artisans.
31.What was the occupation of Shooder?
Ans.The people of Shooder caste were considered
the lowest of other casts.They had to serve the other castes,i.e they were
slaved.
32.How did Urdu language came into being?
Ans.The Mughal army consisted of people
belonging to different communities of India and speaking different languages
.By intermingling of these people,a new language by the name of Urdu came into
existance.
33.Name the Sufi's who worked for the spread of
Islam in South Asia?
Ans.The Sufi's and Saints who worked for the
spreading of Islam in South Asia are:
(i) Hazrat Data Ganj Baksh
(ii) Khuwaja Moeenuddin Chishti
(iii) Hazrat Mujaddid Alif Sani
(iv) Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalander
(v) Hazrat BahaUddin Zakaria
34.What do you mean by "Ideology of
Pakistan".?
Ans.Pakistan came into existence of the basis of
one ideology and this ideology refers that Islam is the religion of all the
Muslims and this Islamic ideology is the idiology of Pakistan,
35.Which province did not have any constitution
during the British rule?
Ans.The British had made North West Frontier Province
as "Non-Constitutional Land".
36.When did Partition of Bengal take place and
benefited from it?When and had did the annulment of partition took place?
Ans.The Partition of Bengal took place in 1905
and this was the first right step taken by the British towards the intrests of
Muslims,but the narrow-minded Hindus could not bear this and due to thier
opposition the annulment of partition took place in 1911.
37.Why did the Muslims not accept the Nehru
Report?
Ans.In the Nehru Report,the Hindus did no
respect the rights and intrests of Muslims and not fulfilled the promises made
by them.Therefore,the Muslims did not accept the Nehru Report.
38.Why didQuaid-e-Azam presented his fourteen
points?
Ans.Quaid-e-Azam presented his fourteen points
in reply to the Nehru Report.
39.Why did the round table conference failed?
Ans.The Round Table Conference failed due to the
narrow-mindedness and negative attitude of the Hindus.
40.Write down the points of the Indian
Independence Act of 1947?
Ans.The important points of Indian Independence
Act are:
(i) The legislative supremacy of the two
dominions.
(ii) The legislatures of the two Dominions were
given full powers to make laws having extra-territorial jurisdication.
(iii) The British Government was to have no
control over the affairs of the Dominions.Provinces
or any part of the Dominions after 15th August,1947.
41.What were the important points of third June
Plan?
Ans.The important points of third June Plan was
are as follows:
(i) India was to be divided into Hindustan And
Pakistan.
(ii) Pakistan was to comprise the Muslim
majority areas with a right to secede from the rest of India.
(iii) The Muslims majority areas would be
demarcated by a Joint Boundary Commission.
(iv) Bengal would be partitioned into Muslim and
Hindu majority areas.
42.Which party formed the Government of Britain
when the sub-continent was partitioned?
Ans.The Labour Party ruled the Government of
Britain when India was partitioned.
43.Write the name of some Muslim Leaders who
worked during the Pakistan Movements?
Ans.(i) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
(ii) Nawab Salim Ullah
(iii) Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk
(iv) Nawab Waqar-ul-Mulk
(v) Sir Agha Khan
(vi) Allama Iqbal
(vii) Quaid-e-Azam
44.During the World War II,what promise did the
British Government made towards the people of sub-continent?
Ans.The British Government promised the people
of sub-continent that India will be partitioned after the end of the Second
World War.
45.How many Resolutions did the U.N passed
regarding Kashmir problem?
Ans.The Security Council of United Nations
passed two Resolutins on 17th August,1948 and 5th January,1949.
46.What did Quaid-e-Azam said about Radcliff
Commission?'
Ans.The Quaid-e-Azam remarked about Radcliff
Commission or Radcliff award:
"The award was a parting Kick of the
British Government."
47.What was the percentage of Muslims in Jammu
and Kashmir according to the census of 1941?
Ans.According to the census of 1941,the Muslim
population in Kashmir was 96% and in Jammu,it was 70%.
48.What do you know about Mohammad Ali Bogra
Formula?
Ans.In the period of third Prime
Minister,Mr.Mohammad Ali Bogra,great efforts were made for the preparation of
the constitution in the light of the recommendations of the committee he was
able to prepare a draft bill of the constitution which is known as
"Mohammad Ali Bogra's Formula".In this formula,it was suggested to
give equal representation to East and West Pakistan.
49.When was the objective resolution passed?
Ans.The objective resolution was passed on 12th
March,1949 in the Constituent Assembly.
50.Which event took place in the history of
constitution making of Pakistan 1955?
Ans.It was hoped that after Mohammad Ali Bogra
Formula,a constitution would be made in the country but in 1954,the Governer
General dismissed the Constituent Assembly and in 1955,a new constituent
Assembly was elected which started the work of constitution making.
51.How long did the 1956 constitution last?
Ans.The constitution of 1956 lasted for only two
and a half years.On 7th October,1958,the army took over the Government.
52.According to the constitution of 1962,name
the council that was established to point out the non-Islamic things.
Ans.The Council which was established to point
out the non-Islamic things is known as "Islamic Ideology Council".
53.How long did the constitution of 1962 last?
Ans.This constituted lasted for 7 years.On 25th
March,1969,Ayub Khan resigned and gave the power to the army.General Yahya Khan
dismissed the 1962 constitution and enforceed Martial Law in the country.
54.When was the legal frame work Order issue?
Ans.The legal frame work Order was issued on
March 30th,1970.The said order contained the fundamental principles of the
constitution to be framed by the elected assembly as well as the number of
seats in National and Provincial Assembly for the General Elections to be held.
55.When were the Shariat Courts formed and where
is its head office?
Ans.Shariat Courts were established in 1979 and
its head office is at Islamabad.
56.When was the intrest-free banking system
introduced in the country?
Ans.On 1st January,1981,an intrest-free banking
system was introduced in the country.According to this system ,the account
holder was made a partner with the bak in its profit or loss by sharing it
according to his investments in the bank.
57.Under what circumstances did General
Zia-ul-Haq took control of power on 5th July 1977.
Ans. The elections held in the country were not
fair.The people started the Nizam-e-Mustafa Movement.The Government held
discussion but no results were obtained.As a result,the army on 5th July 1977
took control of the power.
58.Give the location of Pakistan.
Ans. Pakistan is geographically located between
23.45 to 36.45 North Latitude and about 61 to 75.5 East longitude in South Asia
.The country is sorrounded by Bharat in East,Afghanistan in the North West,Iran
in the West and the Arabian Sea in the South.
59.How much is the area of Pakistan?
Ans. The total area of Pakistan is 796096 square
kilometers.
60.What does the word "Doab" mean?
Ans.The land or space between two rivers is
known as "Doab".
61.Give a brief account of the seasons in
Pakistan?
Ans.There are four seasons in Pakistan:
(i) Summer-From May till September
(ii) Winter-From November till February
(iii) Spring-The season of March and April
(iv) Autumn-September and October
62.Write down the names of some important
departments of Government of Pakistan.
Ans.The important departments of Government of
Pakistan are as follows:
(i) Foreign Office
(ii) Defence Department
(iii) Interior Ministry
(iv) Finance Department
(v) Education Department
(vi) Health Department
(vii) Communication Department
63.How does the Government controll the affairs
of F.A.T.A (Federally Administered Tribal Areas)?
Ans.The Federal Government through its appointed
agent keeps in touch with the leaders of Tribal Areas and Controls the system
of these areas.The shol are comes under the control of jirgah.This is a council
comprising of the religions and experienced people of these tribes.
64.What do you mean by Culture?
Ans.Culture is the history of the society and
reflects its social past.Culture means behaviour peculiar to its human
beings.Culture consists of languages,literature,ideas,beliefs,customs,habits,
codes,dress,diet,art,moral,institution,laws,etc.
65.From which areas did civilized life begin?
Ans.Human civilization started from those areas
where water,air and other geographics conditions were in much condition for
life.Therefore,fertile valley of rivers include Dajla Dafrat(iraq) ,valley of
Nite (Egypt) and Indus valley (Pakistan).The evolution of population started
from these areas and civilised life began.
66.The land of Pakistan is famous of which
civilizations?
Ans.The lanf of Pakistan is proud to have the
birth of the historical civilization of the valley of Indus.This civilization
was at its peak about four or five thousand years ago.
67.Which land do you mean by Indus Valley?
Ans.Indus Valley means those areas which are
situated near the River Indus and its neighbouring Rivers.Its present name is
Pakistan.
68.What do you mean by Gandhara Art?
Ans.The areas of Punjab and N.W.F.P which at
present situated near Rawalpindi and Peshawar were in the old days given the
name of Gandhara Civilization.About two and half thousand years ago,this
civilization was at its peak whose art and culture especially art of painting
and stone carving are famous.
69.Write down the names of certain important
buildings of Muslim Era.
Ans.(i) The fort of Agra
(ii) Taj Mahal,Agra
(iii) Shahi Qila,Delhi
(iv) The tomb of Jehangir,Lahore
(v) Badshahi Masjid ,Lahore
(vi) Masjid Wazir Khan ,Lahore
(vii) Jamia Masjid,Thatta
70.What do you mean by imperialist system?
Ans.The Britishers brought an imperialist
system.The Imperialist system means that local cultural and social agencies
should be so bound by a political structure that they loose their
identification.
71.When did the Muslims invade South Asia?
Ans.Muslims invaded South Asia in 712 A.D.When
Mohammad bin Qasim defeated the army of Raja Dahir and established an Islamic
Welfare State.
72.Which artist did Humayun brought back from
Iran?
Ans.Humayun brought back to artist Mir Syed Ali
Tabrezi and Khawaja Abdul Samad from Iran.
73.Which type of painting flourished during the
era of Jehangir?
Ans.Jehangir had great intrest in the art of
painting.He claimed that he can identify a painter by seeing his paintings in
this era,this art was at its peak beautiful pictures of flowers
,paints,animals,birds and natural scenes were made.The pictures of war fighting
are magnifitient examples of realistic art.
74.Who was the first musician of the Muslim era?
Ans. Amir Khusro was the first musician of the
Muslim era.He invented many rags in music.
75.What did the extremist Hundu Movements wanted
to do against the Muslims?
Ans.Hindu extremist Movement such as
Shoodhi,Shungthan and Arya Samaj wanted to convert Muslims to Hindus and wanted
diminish the separate identity and culture of the Muslims so that the Muslims
could leave India.
76.What message did the Allama Iqbal gave to the
Muslims of the sub-continent?
Ans.Allama Iqbal gave the message to the Muslims
of India that they should develop the feeling of Islamic brotherhood and Jihad
so that they could become independent.
77.What did Quiad-e-Azam said about the
objective for the creation for Pakistan?
Ans.Quaid-e-Azam described the main objective of
the creation of Pakistan in the following words:
"We have not demanded Pakistan only to get
a piece of land,but our aim was to get a laboratory where we could practise the
principles of Islam."
78.Pakistani culture is a mixed culture.Comment.
Ans.Pakistani culture is a mixed culture .There
is still some impact of foreign traditions in our society.We have adopted
Western music and their style of living.Although majority of the people are
Muslims ther is a mixed culture of Hindus,Britishers and Muslims.
79.The basis of Pakistani culture is on
Islam.Comment.
Ans.Pakistan was established so that the Muslims
could lead their lives according to the teachings and principles of
Islam.Pakistani culture is predominantly an Islamic culture.Pakistan inspite of
the differences of religion,language and customs commonly follow the religion
of Islam.
80.What are the Pakistani arts?
Ans.Pakistani arts include the following:
(i) Stone Carving
(ii) Carpet Making
(iii) Embriodery
81.How many languages are spoken in Pakistan?
Ans.In Pakistan,about 30 small and big languages
are spoken.These include Urdu,Sindhi,Pushto,Punjabi,Baluchi,Kashmiri and Brahvi.
82.What were the different names of Urdu in its
different periods?
Ans.In the beginning Urdu was given the name
Hindavi,Hindi and Hindustani.Later on,it was given the name Urdu-e-Moalla and
Rekhta.And now it is given the name Urdu.
83.When did Pushto language begin?
Ans.Pushto is a language of N.W.F.P .The people
speaking these languages are called Pukhtoon or pushtoon.This language started
about 5000 years in Afghanistan.Bakhtar or Bakht.Due to this it was given the
name Bakhto which later became Pukhto or Pushto.
84.Whom began Sindhi language in Arabic script?
Ans.Abul-Hasan Sindhi began Sindhi language in
Arabic script.
85.Which things are distinct in Punjabi
literature?
Ans.Folk tales are very popular in Punjabi
literature.The poets gave these tales into poetic forms.These tales incude
romances like Hir Raanjha,Sassi Panhu and Sohni Mahiwal.
86.Write down the names of famous Baluchi tales?
Ans.The famous tales of Baluchi language are:
(i) Chakar Khan
(ii) Hamal Rando -Hanaz
(iii) Berang-o-Grahan
(iv) Nazshah Hured Dahanni
87.Name three classical poets of Urdu.
Ans.The three classical poets of Urdu are:
(i) Mir Taqi Mir
(ii) Mirza Ghalib
(iii) Mir Dard
88.Who is considered as the first poet of
Pushto?
Ans.Amir Karore is considered the first poet of
Pushto.
89.Which languages influence Sindhi language?
Ans.Sindhi language is influenced by
Darawdi,Sanskrit,Greek,Turkish,Pushto and other languages.
90.'Shah -jo-Risalo' is the poetic collection of
which poet?
Ans.Shah -jo-Risalo is poetic collection of
famous Sindhi poet Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai.
91.Which Civilization does Punjabi language has
a link?
Ans.Punjabi has its links with Hadmai or Draudi
civilization.
92.Name the different styles of of speech of
Punjabi?
Ans.The different style of speech of Punjabi
language are Mulsani,Saraiki,Shahpure,Potohari etc.
93.Name three classical poets of Punjabi.
Ans.Three classical poets of Punjabi are:
(i) Shah Hussain
(ii) Bulleh Shah
(iii) Sultan Bahu
94.Who wrote Heer Ranjha?
Ans.Hir Ranjha was written by Waris Shah.
95.Which is the famous book of Hashim Shah?
Ans.The famous tale of Hashim Shah is Sassi
Panhu.
96.Which language does Baluchi link to?
Ans.Baluchi languages has its link with Aryan
Languages.
97.Write down the different style of speeches of
Baluchi?
Ans.The two styles of speeches of Baluchi are:
(i) Mehrani
(ii) Sulemani
98.Name the ascents of Kashmiri?
Ans.Kashmiri has many ascents.These are
Sulemani,Hindki,Gandro and Gami but Gandro leads all the ascents.
99.Write down the salient features of the
foreign policy of Pakistan.
Ans.The following are the fundamental principles
of Pakistan's foreign policy.
(i) Protection of freedom and sovereignity.
(ii) Close relations with Muslim countries.
(iii) Keeping away from big power politics.
(iv) Support for self-determination.
(v) Implementation of United Nations Charter.
(vi) Promotion of Peace and Friendship.
(vii) Non-Alignment.
100.Pakistan is the member of how many
international organizations?
Ans.Pakistan is the active member of the following
international organizations:
(i) United Nations Organisations.
(ii) Non-Aligned Movement(N.A.M)
(iii) Organization of Islamic Conference (O.I.C)
(iv) Economic Cooperation Organizatio(E.C.O)
101. When was the foundation of United Nations
Laid?
Ans.The foundation of United Nations(U.N.O) was
laid on 24th Oct.1945.
102.Name the organs of U.N.O?
Ans.The organs of U.N.O are:
(i) General Assembly
(ii) Security Council
(iii) Economic and Social Council
(iv) Trustee-Ship Council
(v) Secretariat
(vi) International Court of Justice
103.Name the agencies of U.N.
Ans.Ther are several specialized bodies are:
(i) UNICEF-United Nations Internation Children
Emergency Fund.
(ii) UNESCO-United Nations
Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organisations
(iii) FAO-Food and Agricultural Organisation
(iv) WHO-World Health Organisation
(v) ILO-International Labour Organisation.
(vi) WB-World Bank.
104.What is the objective of Non-Aligned
Movement?
Ans.The main objective of Non-Aligned Movement
was not to join any of the big powers and to keep away from big power politics.
105.When was the foundation of R.C.D laid?
Ans.In July 1964,Iran,Pakistan and Turky with
mutual understanding laid the foundation of R.C.D (Regional Cooperation of
Development).Now,Its new name is Economic Cooperation Organization(E.C.O).
Location and Climate of
Pakistan
GEOGRAPHICAL
LOCATION
Pakistan is situated in continent of Asia
between 23.30 degree and 36.45 degree latitude (North) and 61 degree and 75.45
degree longitude (East).India is situated on Pakistan's Eastern border,China
lies to the Nort-East while Afghanistan is situated in North-West.In North only
a narrow belt of 15 miles in Afghanistan ,called "Wakhan"separates
Pakistan from Russia to the West lies Iran and in the South is the Arabian Sea.
AREA AND POPULATION
The total area of Pakistan is 796096 sq.km. and
its population is about 130 million according to 1998 census.
Pakistan comprises of four provinces
,viz,Sindh,Baluchistan,the Punjab and the N.W.F.P.Islamabad is the Capital of
Pakistan.
IMPORTANCE
OF PAKISTAN'S LOCATION
The following discussions throws light on the
importance of Pakistan's location;
1.Situation
Pakistan is situated in a region of great
economic,political and military importance.Among its neighbouring countries are
China and Russia which are reckoned to be among the countries recognized as
super powers.
2.Karachi as an Important Port
The industrial progress of the Western countries
depends upon the oil of the Gulf States.This oil is carried through Arabian Sea
and the Indian Ocean.Karachi is an important port of the Arabian Sea.The
foreign policy of Pakistan can,therefore,affect and movement.
3.As a center of the Muslim World
Pakistan is situated in the center of Muslim
world.To the west of Pakistan,starting from Afghanistan and Iran lies a chain
of Muslim countries passing through Asia and terminating at the Eastern coast
of the Atlantic Ocean i.e the Middle East,Gulf and Africa.To the East of
Pakistan,starting from Bangladesh lies another chain of Muslim countries while
to the North there are six Muslim countries which gained independence from
Russia in 1991.
4.Control Over Warm Water
The seas of Russia are mostly snow capped and
are not fit for navigation for the larger part of the year.To take active part
in international trade,Russia dreams to have control over the warm water of the
Indian sea.But Pakistan is a hurdle in its way and thus enjoys an important
position in the scene of international trade.
Position in Third World Countries
Pakistan is a great supporter of the unity of
the third World countries.
CLIMATE OF PAKISTAN
Climate is an average or general conditions of
temperature,humidity,atmospheric pressure,rainfall of a place.The climate of
Pakistan,on the whole is dry and extreme.It means that the summers are extrmely
hot and winters are extrmely cold and there is a little rainfall during the
year.
SEASONS OF PAKISTAN
There are the following four seasons in
Pakistan:
1.Summer-May to mid September.
2.Winter-November to February
3.Autumn-September to November
4.Spring-March and April
CLIMATIC REGIONS OF PAKISTAN
In Pakistan climate varies from place to
place.Pakistan may be divided into the following four regions according to
climate:
The North and North Western Mountainous Area
This region consists of the North and the
North-Western Mountianous areas.This region has a very severe winter and the
temperature falls bellow the freezing point.In this area the winter seasons
remains from six to eight months.On the other hand ,summers of this region are
very pleasant.
The Upper Indus Plain
Below the Northern Mountainous Area is the upper
Indus plain.In this area the summer is very hot.The Months of May,June and
first week of July are very hot because in this period there is no
rainfall.However,the climate here becomes pleasant when rain falls in July.The
Winter season of the upper Indus Plains is very pleasant but it does not last
long.
The Coastal Areas and the Lower Indus Valley
The temperature of the coastal areas and the
lower indus valley does not rise due to sea land breez.In this region rain does
not fall,however due to blowing of sea breez humidity is found in the air.Sea
breez keeps the climate pleasant.There is not much difference in the temperature
of different months in this region.
The Plateau of baluchistan and the Thar Desert
In Summer,the temperature of the plateau of
Baluchistan and the Thar desert rises.Most of the Mountainous regions of
Baluchistan are dry and hot.The Winter season is very severe in Baluchistan and
sometimes snow falls in certain parts.
The Roll of
Quaid-e-Azam
PRELUDE
The services and dynamic leadership of
Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah in the Pakistan Movement need no
introduction.In this movement,the personality of Quaid-e-Azam and his immense
struggle made the thought pall of the foundation of Pakistan easy and
finally,the Muslims of India were successful in reading their destination for
which they underwent a long journey under the Quaid.
THE SERVICES OF QUAID-E-AZAM
1.Politics
During his stay in London,Mhammad Ali Jinnah
throughly studied the British Parliament.He also remained the private secretary
Dadabhoy Noorogi.He became the member of Indian National Congress in 1906 till
1909.Due to these activities his political understanding and his abilities in
law had become a Universal truth. Therefore, when the elections of Legislative
council took place under Minto-Morley Reforms,so the Quaid-e-Azam become the
member of Council from Bombay.This was Quaid-e-Azam's first step in politics.
2.Ambassador of Hindu Muslim Unity
Quaid-e-Azam was called the "Ambassador of
Hindu Muslim Unity",because he thought it was important for the
independence of Sub Continent that there is complete unity among the Muslim and
Hindus.In 1913,when he became the member of Muslim League,he made hectic
efforts for the unity.
3.Lucknow Pact
In 1916,the joint session of the Muslim League
and congress was held in Lucnow.On this historical occasion,an agreement was
signed between the Muslims and Hindusleaders which cpuld lay the foundation of
Hindu Muslim unity,this agreement is known as Lucknow pact.The man who was
behind this was Quaid-e-Azam.
4.Quaid-e-Azam's Fourteen Points
In 1928,Pundit Moti lal Nehru,presented a report
which turned down all the Muslims demand.On the reply of Nehru
report,Quaid-e-Azam made a chart of minimum demands of Muslims and it was known
as" Quaid-e-Azam's Fourteen Points".This was the certainly the right
answer to the Nehru report.
5.Presidentship of Muslim League
In 1933,Quaid-e-Azam was elected as the
permanent President of Muslim League due to which he permanently came back to
India in October 1935 and remained busy in the reconstruction of Muslim League.
6.Government of India Act (1935) and Elections of 1937
Quaid-e-Azam made some speeches in favour of
Government of India act (1935),due to which the British Government accepted
this act.According to Indian Act the provincial elections were scheduled in
1935.Quaid-e-Azam travelled throughout the country for the elections campaign
so that he could unite the Muslims opinion but his efforts did not proved to be
successful.The Muslims suffered defeat even in Muslim majority
areas.However,Quaid-e-Azam remained hard as rock during these difficult times.
7.Popularity of League and Jinnah
When the Muslims of majority provinces observed
the rational attitude of the Congrss,they tried to make the Muslim League
effective and influential.Therefore,Punjab,Bengal and Sindh became near to
Jinnah and the Muslims of these areas decided to work under the Muslim League.
8.Pakistan Resolution
On 23rd March 1940,the historical session of the
Muslim League was held under the chairmaship of Mr.Jinnah at Minto
Park,Lahore.At this historical occasion a resolution known as Pakistan
Resolution was passed in which the Muslims demand for the first separate
independent homeland.
9.Jinnah -Gandhi Talks (1944 )
Gandhi held talks with Jinnah to discuss about
the future of India,but no fruitful results came out of its because Gandhi did
not accept Muslims as a separate nation.
Louis Feisher wrote:
"The wall between Jinnah and Gandhi was the Two Nation Theory."
10.Simla Conference-1945
Lord Wavell called a conference at Simla.The
conference failed to achieve any purpose due to one-sided attitude of Lord
Wavell.In this conference Quaid-e-Azam made it crystal clear that only the
Muslim League can represent Muslims of India.
11.General Elections -1945-1946
Elections for the central and provincial
assemblies were held in 1945-1946 in which Muslim League won 30 seats of
central legislative meant for Muslims and 430 seats out of 495 in the
provincial legislative .Quad said this occasion:
"I have no doubt now the acheivement of Pakistan.The Muslims of India
told the world what they want.No power of world can topple the opinion of 10
crore Muslims of India."
12.Formation of Pakistan
On 14th August ,1947,Pakistan came into being as
a separate self-governing Dominion and the Quaid became the first Governer
General of Pakistan.
13.Problems of Pakistan and Jinnah
The problems which the Quaid-e-Azam had to face
as Governer General of Pakistan were not only due to the happinings in East
Punjab and to provide shelter for the millions of refugees.What immensely
increased the difficulties of the new state was the fact that it had yet to
organize itself.
DEATH OF THE GREAT LEADER
It was due to immense hard work for the Muslims
that his health failed.The great leader breathed his last on 11th september
1948 and was buried at Karachi.His demise was mourned not only by Pakistan but
by the whole world.
Nehru Report
BRIEF
ACCOUNT
In November 1927,the British Government
appointed a statutory commission head by Sir John Simon to inquire into the constitutional
affairs of the country.Since ,no Indian was present in this commission,the
Indians did not welcome the Simon Commission.When the members of this
commission were talking about the political situation of India.,the Congress
called on all parties conference in Bombay on May 19,1928.The Muslim League
boycotted this conference.The all parties conference appointed a committee
headed by Pandit Moti Lal Nehru to submit a report after considering the
principles of a constitution for India.The committee recommended a proposal
generally known as "Nehru Report".
IMPORTANT POINTS OF NEHRU REPORT
The main points of Nehru Report are as fellows:
1.The Nehru committee demanded repudiation of
separate elections.
2.It demanded the Form of Government at the center
would be Federal with substantial powers invested in the control of Government.
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4.It recommended the one-third Muslim
representation at the central legislative.
5.The committee demanded interdiction of
reforming Baluchistan and N.W.F.P provinces.
6.The foreign affairs,defense and army should be
placed under the control of parliament and viceroy.
7.Unitary form of the Government to establish in
the center.
8.Hindi should be the official language.
CONCLUTIONS FROM NEHRU REPORT
1.Nehru's Recommendations were aginst the
intrest of the Muslim Community.
2.The Muslims could not surrender their right to
separate eloctorates.
3.The principles of non-reservation and joint
electorates were to make their position in Punjab and Bengal provinces.
REACTIONS TOWARDS NEHRU REPORT
The Nehru Report projected the Hindu leadership
mentality ailed at the digestion of the Muslim nation under the cover of one
nation in the India-Pakistan Sub Continent.
Since the report was totally against the
Muslims,therefore,Muslim league and and other Muslim parties of the country
rejected it.Quaid-e-Azam said:
"As a young man he had been a keen owner of grey hounds,but he had
never grey hounds deal with hare as the Hindus proposed to deal with the
Muslims."
IN A NUT SHELL
Thus,the Nehru Report reflected the
hostility,mental level and attitude of the Hindus towards the Muslims of
India.All its proposals were made disregarding the intrests of the Muslims.
Cultural Heritage of
Pakistan
INTRODUCTION
In the developement of any nation.Its
cultural heritage and its glorious past plays a vital role and serves as a
source of inspiration and pride for t=its people.Our country Pakistan is
accordingly proud of its cultural heritage.
DEFINITION
OF CULTURE
Culture may be defined as behaviour peculiar
to human beings,together with material objects used.Culture consists of languge
,ideas,beliefs,customs,codes,institution,tools,tec hniques,works of
arts,ceremonies and so on.According to Allama Iqbal:
"Culture
encompasses all the mental,spiritual and physical activities of a nation.It
includes the basic beliefs and faith,values and literature,art and
architecture,music and mode of dress,manners and customs prevalent in a given
society."
PAKISTANI
CULTURE IS A ISLAMIC CULTURE
Pakistan is an Ideologic Islamic State.Its
very existence is due to Islam,so the Pakistani culture is primarily based on
the Islamic way of life.All other ingredients of culture are inspired by
Islam.Pakistani culture is highlighted by its grandeure ,simplicity,firm
convictions and noble deeds and ideas.
ARCHAELOGICAL
HERITAGE
Pakistan has been the cradle of civilization
that dates back more than five millenium.Over the centuries,through successive
waves of migrations from the North West,as well as by internal migrations
across the Sub Continent,Aryans,Persians,Greeks,Arabs and Mughals came and
settled in the region and have left behind the archaelogical sites in Pakistan
which is now being preserved.A brief review of the different civilizations
which flourished and then perished with the passage of time is as under:
Moen- jo-
Daro
Moen-jo-Daro is situated at a distance of
some kilometers from Larkana.A civilization fourished there some 4000 years
ago.It was discovered by Sir John Marshall in 1922.Moen jo Daro stands as most
spectacular of all the excavate cities of the Indus valley civilization.It is
strange that at its glory,it was a beautiful city with brick walled
houses,pillared halls,markets,baths,lanes,streets and public places.Every house
had walls,drains and bathrooms inside it.
Harappa
Harappa is situated in the city o
Sahiwal.Scientist and archaelogists believe that Harappa also belongs to the
Indus valley civilization.Remains of this city were excavated in the 1920.
Gandhara
It is comparratively a new civilization,the
regions comprising Northern Punjab,Peshawar valley and Eastern Afghanistan was
known as Gandhara.For a long time it remained the meeting place of various
ancient cultures,as it was rule by many rulers.A distinctive art which is known
as Gandhara Art took place from here and flourished during the 2nd and 3rd
century of Christian era.Thousand monastries and stupas were widely built here
Buddha's figures,shapes and monastries all made prominent features of Gandhara
Arts.
Buddhist
Remains
The Buddhist era ushered in some 500 years
B.C.The Buddhist monastery Takht-i-Bahi is in N.W.F.P .It dates 2-5 century
old.Some mounds were also found near Peshawar which represent Kanishka's mighty
Pakistan.An impressive complex of Chapels,Stupas,quadrangles and monk's cells
are also found.The great Buddhist civilization now forming the heritage of the
present Pakistan culture.
Taxila
It was excavated in recent times near
Rawalpindi.Taxila is the most popular name in history.It came into prominence
during the Persian occupation.At its zenith,the city was the nucleus of
religious and cultural activities.
Thatta
The main town of Thatta is famous for specimens
of Indo-Muslim architecture in the Sub Continent.Noteable among them is the
great mosque built by Shah-Jahan.The principle monuments of Thatta are located
on the Makli Hill.
ARCHITECTURAL
HERITAGE
Lahore Fort
It is also known as Shahi Qila.It was built
by Akbar.The main structure inside the fort are the Moti
Masjid,Diwan-e-Aam,Maktab Khana,the Shish Mahal and Nawlakha.The Hathi and
Alamgir gates are also remarkable constructions.
Badshahi
Mosque
It was built by Aurangzeb.Its architecture
is similar to the Jamia Masjid Delhi.The mosque has been built with red stones
while the domes are in marble.
Jahangir
Tomb
This tomb wasbuiltby Shsh Jahan.It is known
as a fine building of Lahore.
Shalimar
Garden
It is situated on the Grand Trunk Road and is a
magnificent remnant of Mughal Grandeur.The garden constitutes of three
terraces,one above the other.Besides there is an elobrate and beautiful
reservoir,water channels and fountains.
Masjid
Wazir Khan
It is situated in Kashmir Baazar inside the
walls of the old city.It was built by Nawab Wazir Khan who was a viceroy of
Punjab under Shah Jahan.
Golden
Mosque
It is situated near the Masjid Wazir Khan
.It was built during the rule of Mohammad Shah and it is also a very beautifull
piece of architecture.
Mahabat
Khan Mosque
This Mosque was built by a Government of
Peshawar.Mahabat Khan,duringShah Jahan's region.It has afine massive structured
with lofty minarets.
The Fort
of Bala Hasar
This fort was built on raised plateform 92
feet from the ground level.There are two gardens near the fort.
HERITAGE
IN FINE ARTS
Paintings
The art of painting has developed slowly in the Muslim of
South Asia.In the beginning decorative paintings and embroidery were made on
the walls and ceilings of buildings.The Mughal rulers were very fond of
paintings.The traditional art of painting occupies a prominent place in the
people of Pakistan.Abdul Rehman Chughtai,Haji Mohammad Sharif,Jamil Nagshare
are the most distinguished painters.
Calligraphy
The Muslim took a keen intrest in the
promotion of calligraphy.Its main reason is their deep love with Holy
Quran.During this period many kinds of calligraphy progressesd.The mosques
constructed during early and medieval periods of Islam were decorated with
masterpieces of calligraphy.
Music
The Mughal contributed a great deal to the
promotion of music and Pakistan has inherited musical traditios that go far
back in history.Ameer Khusro and Tansain are famous musicians of the historical
era.
Architecture
and Sculpture
The Muslim art of architecture was unique in
every aspects.The architecture and all the miniature arts including
carving,sculpture,mosaic works,tile works and paintings were called upon to
build new mosques and places.
CONCLUTION
In the developement of Pakistan society,its
cultural heritage has played a vital role.Pakistani nation is justly proud of
the historical period which brings with nearly 4th century B.C and continued
with the advent of Islam in Sub Continent in 8th century A.D.
"Our
cultural heritage expresses courage ,patients and hard life.They all are in
connection with life which is a fundamental part of Islamic teachings."
Allama Iqbal's Presidential Address-1930
PRELUDE
On December 30,1930 the annual meeting of
the All India Muslim League was held at Allahabad.Allama Iqbal presided over
the meeting .On this occation he delivered his famouse historical aadress which
proved to be a milestone in the proceeding to make a demand for an independent
Muslim State.
MAIN
POINTS OF THE ADDRESS
1.N.W.F.P Sind,Punjab and Baluchistan should
be combined in one state.
2.The Muslims are entirely a different nation
from Hindus .Their way of living and social manners are totally different from
the Hindus.Their religion is entirely different in nature from other
relations.Thus the Muslims should get a state of their own in the area of
Muslim majority where they may be able to cultivate their own religious and
moral traditions.
IMPORTANCE
OF THE ADDRESS
Iqbal's speech at the League session created a mild flutter
but generally it was not taken seriously.Though he had,in detail explained the
basis leading to demand a separate homeland.He mentioned that Islam was not
simply the name of a few creeds,the oral recognization of which would make our
ideal Muslim.It had given its followers,the concept of a particular and unique
political society which covered all the phases of their life.
Even though the Muslims of South Asia were
disorganized and lay scattered in different parts of the region,yet their
central position was the same.They had the same culture,the same history and
same civilization.These elements gave similarity and agreement to all the
Muslims of the Sub Continent on the one hand and made them quite distinct from
the Hindus on the other.
In his
Presidential address ,Allama Iqbal said:
"I
would like to see the Punjab,North west frontier province,Sind and Baluchistan
amalgamated into a single state.Self government within the British empire
without the British empire,the formation of a consolidated North West Indian
Muslim State appears to me to be the final destiny of the Muslims at least of
north west India."
CONCLUSIVE
SENTENCES
It is on his Allahabad ddress that Allama
Iqbal is known as the dreamer of Pakistan.His address proved to be a milestone
in the history of the Sub Continent and the creation of Pakistan.
Role of Urdu In National Integration
INTRODUCTION
Language is the only media by which one can express his ideas
and feelings.It plays a vital role in building the character of an indivdual as
well as a nation.languages brings closer each other and it creats a sense of
harmony among the people.
Pakistan has several regional languages chief of
them being Pushto,Punjabi,Sindhi,Baluchi and Kashmiri.
URDU-NATIONAL
LANGUAGE OF PAKISTAN
After Independence Quaid-e-Azam said in
clear cut words that the National language of Pakistan would be Urdu.He said:
"Let
me make it clear that the national language of Pakistan is going to be Urdu and
no other language.Without one state language no nation can remain tied up
solidity together".
EVOLUTION
OF URDU
Urdu evolved over a period of centuried by
cultural comacts between local people of north of Sub Continent and Muslims of
Arabia,Iran and Turkey.The base of this language is Prakrit,an Aryan
language.The script of Urdu is modified form of Persian.Urdu is a word of
Turkish language and its literal meaning is camp.
QUALITIES
OF URDU
1.Great Power of Assimilation
The splendour of Urdu is Turkish and its charm
is Persian in its base .The vitality of Urdu lies in its ability to adopt words
from other languages in such a way as if they originally belonged to it.The
chief reason for its country wide popularity was its power of
Assimilation.According to Sir Syed Ahmed Khan:
"....Still now Urdu has great affinity for
many other words and ideas which increases its beauty."
2.Source
of National Indentity
National language is the identity of a
nation.When we are abroad we are identified as Pakistani because of our
national language.That is why,every nation gives out respect and importance to
national language.
RICH
TREASURE OF PROSE AND POETRY
The urdu language possesses a very valuable
treasure of poetry and prose.The poets and writers have contributed their most
in its development.Maulana Shibli Nomani,Maulana Hali,Deputy Nazir Ahmed ,Mirza
Ghalib,Ameer Khusro and many others adopted this language in their poetry and
writings.Sir Syed wrote for the re-awkening of the Muslims of sub
Continent.According to Abdul Haq.
"It
is Sir Syed due to whom Urdu has made such a great progress within a period of
only one century."
IMPORTANCE
OF URDU IN NATIONAL LIFE
Certain points which expresses the
importance of Urdu in national life are given below:
1.Means
of Brotherhood and Unity
People of Pakistan are one nation,therefore
their thinking,aims and objectives are common.Their progress and prosperity
depends upon their unity and brotherhood.An important factor for achieving this
unity and brotherhood is Urdu.
2.Source
of Expression
Urdu has become a source of
expressin,feelings,thoughts and aspiration.People of two different areas can
easily understood each other ideas and thoughts by Urdu.
3.Means
of Communication and Co-ordition
Urdu serves as a means of communication ans
is a binding force between all the four provinces of Pakistan.People living in
different provinces realize that in spite of speaking different languages,they
are joined together by one national language which is the heritage of all.
4.Medium
of Instruction
Urdu language is the medium of instruction
in most of the educational institutions of Pakistan.History,Islamic
Studies,Political Science and other subjects are taught upto M.A level in
Urdu.Lectures on Islamic education and religion are also delievered in Urdu
throughout Pakistan.
URDU-AN
IMPORTANT PART OF OUR CULTURAL HERITAGE
Urdu grew in popularity and by the later Mughal Period and
the advent of the British,it had been adopted by the Muslims and the Hindus
alike.It would not be wrong to say if it is said that:
"Urdu
is a part of our cultural Heritage"
CONCLUTION
Being the National language of the
country,it is the binding force in different parts of Pakistan.The officers
have adopted Urdu language in their official work and the Government has
published a dictionary containing Urdu terms for the office work.The Urdu
Development Board and "Anjuman-e-Taraqqi-e-Urdu" are trying to give
Urdu a place in society and it is hope that Urdu would find its place in
society within short period of time.
Regional Languages of Pakistan
Introduction
Pakistan is a multi-lingual country. No less than 24
languages and dialects are spoken by the people of Pakistan. There are five
regional languages. Punjabi, Sindhi, Pushto, Baluchi, Brahvi and Kashmiri.
These languages are rich in literature, poetry, folk songs, spiritual quotes of
their respective saints and contribute greatly to the culture of Pakistan.
The regional languages, though distinct from
each other in their forms, dialects and expressions of thoughts, have several
common factors in them. They cultivate in them love, respect and a firm
adherence to the Pakistan Ideology.
Punjabi
Punjabi is the language of the province
'Punjab'. It links back to the Aryan language Prakrit. However, with time, the
vocabulary of Punjabi language became a mixture of Persian, Arabic and Turkish
words. It has different dialects in different parts of Punjab like 'Saraiki'
and 'Potohari'. But the basic language remains the same.
Panjabi is rich in mystical and romantic poetry.
The highly imaginative and artistic exquisite literature, mostly in verses has
two forms. One is "Lyric Poetry," which includes Bait, Kafi-si-harfi,
Bara Mah and Satwara. The other one is "Narrative Poetry," which is
composed of various rhythms and meters. Examples are Qissa Noor Namah, Gulzar,
Jang Nama and Vaar.
Famous
Punjabi Poets
Some of the famous poets of Punjabi language
include:
* Baba Farid Shakar Ganj Baksh
* Shaikh Ibrahim Farid Sani
* Madhu Lal Hussain
* Sultan Bahu
* Bhullay Shah
* Ali Haider
* Waris Shah
Sindhi
Sindhi is one of the important regional
language of Pakistan. It appears that Sindhi was spoken in the Indus Delta from
time immemorial. It is said that the language of the people of Moen-jo-Daro
contained elements of present era Sindhi language.
The origin of this language is not exactly
known. However, travelers like Al-Beruni have told us about the original script
of the language. Chach Nama is an authentic document that proves that the
dialect of Sindhi language was the same in the 12th century, as it is today.
With the advent and influence of Arabs in the subcontinent, Sindhi changed its
forms and adopted maximum words of Arabic as well as Persian and Turkish.
Famous
Sindhi Poets
Some of famous Sindhi poets are following:
* Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai
* Sachal Sarmast
* Makhdoom Noor
* Shah Inayat
* Bedil
* Sabit Ali Shah
* Kazi Kazah
Steps
taken to grow Sindhi
Various steps have been taken to develop
Sindhi. Organizations like 'Sindhi Literary Board' and Bazm-e-Talib-ul-Maula
were set up. Several newspapers are being published in Sindhi. These include
Kawish, Ibrat, Naw-e-Sindhi and Khadim-e-Watan besides a number of weeklies.
Baluchi
Baluchi is the regional language of
Baluchistan. It is the least developed of all the regional languages. It was
spread by Baluchi tribes that migrated from Iran.
The history of Baluchi literature may be divided
into four periods:
* Early Medieval Period - 1430 to 1600
* Later Medieval Period - 1600 to 1850
* Modern Period - 1850 to 1930
* Contemporary Period - 1930 to date
Literature produced by earlier poets is not in
records, as it was preserved traditionally in the memories of the people. No
newspapers or books were published in Baluchi up till 1940. After partition,
however Baluchi literature received a little boost. It was due to the efforts
made by various organizations and due to establishment of TV stations. At
present, Baluchi literature is on the road to development.
Types of
Baluchi
There are two types of Baluchi namely:
* Sulemani
* Makrani
Famous Poets of Baluchi
Some of the most literary figures of Baluchi
are:
* Azad Jamaldini
* Ulfat Naseem
* Abdul Qadir Shahwani
* Malik Mohammad Ramzan
* Mir Aqil Maingal
Well known poets of Baluchi language are:
* Jam Darag
* Shah Mureed
* Shahdab
Pushto
Pushto is the regional language of the
N.W.F.P. and tribal areas. It belongs to the East Iranian group of languages
and contains many Persian, Arabic, Greek and Pehlevi words.
Steps taken to enhance Pushto
Although Pushto is an old language but its
literature is comparatively a new one. After independence education spread
rapidly and Pushto literature received a great boost. The Pushto Academy
Peshawar, some other literary societies and educational institutions such as
Islamia College Peshawar helped develop Pushto literature.
Famous Pushto Poets
Some of the well known poets of Pushto language
are:
* Amir Karoro
* Khushal Khan Khatak
* Rehman Baba
* Sher Shah Soori
* Saif Ullah
* Kazim Kazim
Brahvi
Brahvi is the next spoken language of
Baluchistan. In fact, it is said to be spoken by a greater number of people
than Baluchi. The Brahvi language is said to be one of Dravidian family of
languages. It has borrowed heavily from Sindhi, Persian, Arabic and English. It
remains in an unexplained isolation among the Indo-Iran dialects.
Brahvi literature has a vast treasure of
folklores. It's script has been borrowed much from Pushto script. Malik Dad was
a great poet and a learned personalty of Brahvi language.
Kashmiri
Kashmiri is the language of the people of
the Indian-occupied Kashmir and Azad Kashmir. This language has been derived
from Sanskrit. Kashmiri is generally spoken in Muslim families of the valley.
It contains many Turkish, Arabic and Persian words. It is written in the
Persian script.
Kashmiri, like all the regional languages of
Pakistan, had its early literature in the form of poetry. It began with the
composition of folk songs and ballads.
Kashmiri Literary Figures
Famous authors of Kashmiri language are:
* Sh.Nooruddin
* Khatoon Lillah Anifa
* Baba Nasiruddin
* Ghani
Conclusion
The regional languages of Pakistan, i.e.,
Punjabi, Sindhi, Pushto, Brahvi and Baluchi are the most modern Pakistani
languages. They have several common features and their literature bears the
same eternal message for mankind. Government has been doing its best to develop
the regional languages and introduction of regional TV channels is a positive
step for promotion of regional languages.
Steps
towards Islamization in Pakistan taken by the Government
Prelude
Pakistan is an ideological state that was
founded on the principle that Muslims would lead their lives according to
Islam. All the laws made and implemented in this country have been designed
keeping in view the teachings of Holy Quran and Sunnah. Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad
Ali Jinnah said:
"It
is my belief that our salutation lies in following the golden rules of conduct
set for us by our great law given by the Prophet (P.B.U.H.) of Islam. Let us
lay the foundation of our democracy on the basis of truly Islamic ideals and
principles. Almighty Allah taught us that the decisions in the affairs shall be
guided by discussion and consultation."
All the constitutions that have been implemented
in our country (1956, 1965 and 1973) have Islamic Provisions. The Government of
Pakistan has taken the following steps to introduce Islamic Laws in Pakistan:
1. Hudood
Ordinance
Hudood Ordinance was introduced in the country
in 1977. In the light of Hudood Ordinance, various punishments were prescribed
for different crimes. The word Hudood means the punishment which has been
prescribed in the light of Holy Quran.
According to the Hudood Ordinance manufacture,
export, import and use of alcohols has been prohibited. Any person found guilty
is liable of punishment of 30 lashes and 5 years imprisonment.
The second Hadood Law is concerned with the
crime of theft.
The third Hadood law is meant for adultery
(Zina-bil-Raza) and rape (Zina-bil-Jabar), whose punishment is stoning the
adulter to death.
2. Zakat
and Ushr Ordinance
Zakat and Ushr Ordinance was promulgated in
the country on June 20, 1980. According to the ordinance, Zakat Fund was
established to collect zakat donations. It was made compulsory for every
Sahib-e-Nisab Muslim to pay Zakat by depositing 10 percent of money in one's bank
account.
Ushr is the tax levied on yield of agricultural
land in cash or kind. According to Ushr Ordinance, every owner who ploughs and
cultivates land was made bound to deposit 10 percent of his earnings in cash or
kind, as Ushr.
3.
Establishment of Federal Sharia Courts
Federal Sharia Courts were established by
the government, which was considered a highly important step. These courts
decide various issues brought before it in the light of Holy Quran and Sunnah.
Any citizen can challenge any law of the country in the Sharia Court where one
has to prove that a certain law is against the teachings of Islam. If proved,
the law can be declared as unislamic and removed.
4.
Interest Free Banking
In January 1981, interest free banking was
introduced in Pakistan. According to this system, the account holder partners
with the bank in profit and loss and shares risk according to one's investment
in the bank.
5.
Teaching of Islamic and Pakistan Studies
The University Grants Commission instructed all
the universities and education boards to introduce Islamic and Pakistan Studies
as compulsory subjects. They were introduced in intermediate, graduation and
post graduation course, so that our education system becomes compatible with
the ideology of Pakistan.
6.
Establishment of Islamic University
Sharia faculties have been established in
various universities for the promotion of Islamic teachings. The function of
Jamia-e-Bahawalpur was streamlined and an Islamic University was established in
Islamabad.
7. New
Education Policy
In April 1979, a new education policy was
introduced on the basis of Islamic concepts and the ideology of Pakistan. In
the light of the new policy, women universities were to be set up in Lahore and
Karachi.
8. Anti
Islamic Literature
A ban has been put on the printing,
distribution and sales of all kinds of literature that is likely to propagate
against the ideology of Pakistan or that gives rise to provincial, lingual or
sectarian violence.
9.
Nizam-e-Salat and Azan
Nizam-e-Salat was promulgated to persuade
general public and government employees to pray five times a day. Also,
arrangements for Azan on radio and television were made.
Conclusion
The above steps taken by the government
towards Islamization in the country will certainly lead the nation to progress
and prosperity as prescribed by the Holy Quran and Sunnah.
Ideology of Pakistan in The light
of Statements of Allama Iqbal
PRELUDE
Allama Iqbal the poet,philospher and a great
thinker with the help of his poetry tried to awaken the Muslims of the
sub-continent.He believed the separate identity of Muslims as a nation.
In 1930,Allama Iqbal presented his mature
political opinion on the political fate of Indian Muslims in his presedential
address at Allahbad at the annual session of Muslim League.He said:
"I am fully convinced that the Muslims of India will ultimately have to
establish a separate homeland as they could not live with the Hindus in the
United States."
He also said:
"India is a continent of human beings belonging to different
races,speaking different languages and professing different religions
....,I,therefore demand the formation of a consolidated Muslim state inthe best
intrest of India and Islam."
He stressed onthe formation of a separate state
by saying:
"I would like to see the Punjab,NorthWest Fronties Province,Sindh and
Baluchistan amalgamated into a single state self-government witin the British
Empire or without the British Empire ,the formation of a consolidated
North-West Indian Muslim state appears to me to be the final destiny of the
Muslims at least of NorthWest India."