"The Constitution of Pakistan: Exploring the Preamble, Objective Resolution, and Article 2-A"

“The Constitution of Pakistan: Exploring the Preamble, Objective Resolution, and Article 2-A”

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In this educational video, we will explore the Preamble of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, which was adopted in 1973. We will also delve into the Objective Resolution and Article 2-A, two important aspects of the Constitution.

We will start by examining the Preamble, which outlines the fundamental principles and objectives of the Constitution. It declares Pakistan to be an Islamic Republic and emphasizes the importance of democracy, freedom, equality, and social justice.

Next, we will discuss the Objective Resolution, which was passed by the Constituent Assembly in 1949. This resolution laid the foundation for the Constitution of Pakistan and declared that the state would be based on Islamic principles, while also protecting the rights of minorities and ensuring equal citizenship for all.

Finally, we will explore Article 2-A, which was added to the Constitution in 1985. This article declares that Islam is the state religion of Pakistan and that all laws and policies must be in accordance with the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah.

By the end of this video, you will have a comprehensive understanding of the key principles and values that underpin the Constitution of Pakistan, and the important role of Islamic principles in shaping its laws and policies.

Preamble
Whereas sovereignty over the entire Universe belongs to Almighty
Allah alone, and the authority to be exercised by the people of Pakistan
within the limits prescribed by Him is a sacred trust;
And whereas it is the will of the people of Pakistan to establish an
order;
Wherein the State shall exercise its powers and authority through
the chosen representatives of the people;
Wherein the principles of democracy, freedom, equality, tolerance
and social justice, as enunciated by Islam, shall be fully observed;
Wherein the Muslims shall be enabled to order their lives in the
individual and collective spheres in accordance with the teachings and
requirements of Islam as set out in the Holy Quran and Sunnah;
Wherein adequate provision shall be made for the minorities freely
to profess and practise their religions and develop their cultures;
Wherein the territories now included in or in accession with
Pakistan and such other territories as may hereafter be included in or
accede to Pakistan shall form a Federation wherein the units will be
autonomous with such boundaries and limitations on their powers and
authority as may be prescribed;
Wherein shall be guaranteed fundamental rights, including equality
of status, of opportunity and before law, social, economic and political
justice, and freedom of thought, expression, belief, faith, worship and
association, subject to law and public morality;
Wherein adequate provision shall be made to safeguard the
legitimate interests of minorities and backward and depressed classes;
Wherein the independence of the judiciary shall be fully secured;
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Wherein the integrity of the territories of the Federation, its
independence and all its rights, including its sovereign rights on land, sea
and air, shall be safeguarded;
So that the people of Pakistan may prosper and attain their rightful
and honoured place amongst the nations of the World and make their full
contribution towards international peace and progress and happiness of
humanity;
Now, therefore, we, the people of Pakistan;
Conscious of our responsibility before Almighty Allah and men;
Cognisant of the sacrifices made by the people in the cause of
Pakistan;
Faithful to the declaration made by the Founder of Pakistan,
Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, that Pakistan would be a
democratic State based on Islamic principles of social justice;
Dedicated to the preservation of democracy achieved by the
unremitting struggle of the people against oppression and tyranny;
Inspired by the resolve to protect our national and political unity
and solidarity by creating an egalitarian society through a new order;
Do hereby, through our representatives in the National Assembly,
adopt, enact and give to ourselves, this Constitution.

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