The Meaning and Importance of Constitution
Constitution is the collection of those basic principles and laws
which explain the rights of the citizens, powers of different
departments and their mutual relations. The constitution is the backbone
of any country. The country is like a trust for the life, and
protection of people of the country. It protects the rights of citizens
and proves helpful in running the system of a country in an organized
way.
Government of India Act 1935
Government of India Act, 1935 was enforced with little changes and
amendments at that time when Pakistan was newly born. The aim was to run
the government temporarily till the constitution is made. India Act was
prepared by English and this could not fulfill our needs according to
our national requirements and interests.
Objective Resolution
The first step towards constitution making in Pakistan was taken in
March 1949 when our first legislative council sanctioned Objective
Resolution. Liaquat Ali Khan was the Prime Minister of Pakistan. This
resolution is the base of our constitution, it is said that Allah is the
supreme power and citizens of Pakistan will use it within limits of
Quran and Sunnah. No constitution can be practiced in Pakistan which
goes against the injunctions of Islam. It is the duty of the government
to make arrangements for the Muslims of Pakistan to lead their lives
according to the rules of Quran and Sunnah.
Preparation of Constitution
It was hoped that the constitution will be mae within one and a half
years after the sanction of Objective Resolution but unfortunately it
could not happen. There were other reasons along with the murder of
Liaquat Ali Khan. First Legislative Assembly made committee named the
Committee of Basic Principles. Instead other sub-committees were also
formed. But objective was not achieved and the process of constitution
making became very slow.
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