Pak Studies Notes

 Objective Resolution 1949

The Objectives Resolution was the first constitutional document that proved to be the 

‘foundation’ of the constitutional developments in Pakistan. It provided parameters and sublime 

principles to the legislators. It made the constitution-making process easy task setting some 

particular objectives before them that would be acceptable to the people of Pakistan who had 

suffered a lot under the Hindu-dominated majority. The Resolution was moved by Liaquat Ali 

Khan, the then Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and approved on March 12, 

1949.

Features of the Objectives Resolution

1. Sovereignty over the entire universe belongs to Almighty Allah alone.

2. The authority which He has delegated to the state of Pakistan through its people for 

being exercised within the limits prescribed by Him is a sacred trust.

3. Constitution will be framed for sovereign, independent state of Pakistan.

4. The state shall exercise its power through the representatives of the people.

5. Principles of Democracy, freedom, equality, tolerance and social justice as enunciated 

by Islam will be fully observed.

6. Muslims shall be enabled to organize their lives in accordance with the teachings and 

requirements of Islam as set out in the Quran and the Sunnah.

7. Minorities to have freedom to freely profess and practice their religions and develop 

their cultures.

8. Provisions for safeguarding the legitimate interests of minorities, backward and 

depressed classes.

9. Pakistan shall be a Federation with autonomous units. State’s sovereignty and 

territorial integrity will be protected.

10. People of Pakistan should prosper and attain their rightful place in the comity of 

nations and make contribution towards international peace and progress and happiness of 

humanity.

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