Objective Resolution
 

The Objective Resolution:
On March 7, 1949, after the five days debate by the members of both the treasury and the opposition benches, the Objective Resolution was presented in the Constitutional Assembly by the Liaquat Ali Khan. Therefore, the Objective Resolution, ultimately, passed on March 12. The main features of the Objective Resolution are given below:
1. Sovereignty of the world belongs to Allah alone.
2. Authority should be delegated to the State through its people under the rules set by Allah.
3. Constitution of Pakistan should be framed by the Constitution Assembly.
4. State should exercise its powers through the chosen representatives.
5. Principles of democracy, equality, freedom, and social justice, as ensured by Islam should be followed.
6. Muslims shall live their lives according to the teaching of Quran and Sunnah.
7. Minorities can freely profess and practice their religion.
8. There should be Federal form of government with the maximum autonomy for the units.
9. Fundamental rights should be given to all the citizens of the state.
10. It would be duty of the state to safeguard the interest of minorities, backward and depressed classes.
11. Judiciary should be independent.
12. Sovereignty and Integrity of the territory of the country was to be safeguarded.
13. 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.