Pakistan resolution, resolve of a person Quaid-e-Azam’s vision and courage shaped Pakistan’s destiny and enduring struggle.

2026-03-22 - 20:41

PAKISTAN Resolution is a landmark in the history of the Muslims of South Asia. It declared the true goal of a separate homeland for Muslims in the North East and North West. It gave new energy and courage to the Muslims who gathered around Muhammad Ali Jinnah for the struggle for freedom. Pakistan Resolution, undoubtedly, is the most important event that changed the course of Indian history and left deep marks on world history. It was a most significant movement in recent world history. The resolution was led by a physically frail person, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, who, before and after the passage of this resolution, remained engaged in encounters with grave events despite his ailing health. His name, no doubt, has been bracketed among those souls who changed the global map. Pakistan came into being seven years after this resolution. Now, 77 years have passed, but the Muslims of Pakistan are still in a state of struggle to achieve lasting peace. The cause behind this drawback is that the Muslims of Pakistan deviated from the path shown by the Founder of Pakistan. I would like to quote a relative extract from his maiden speech delivered after assuming the office of the Governor-General. Quaid-e-Azam said, “We have achieved Pakistan on the basis of Islam.” The Holy Book, the Quran, is a gateway to all guidance for us. We must derive all wisdom from it. The ruling class of Pakistan must live strictly according to Islamic laws and regulations. The managers of Pakistan should consider themselves servants of the people and should not enjoy any special privileges. Our salvation lies in adopting the principles of the Islamic system of governance, as they are based on justice and social order. The Islamic system provides equal opportunities to all citizens. In this system, the treasury is the property of the people, and every member of the state is entitled to a share from its income. The older generation, the participants of the Pakistan Movement, are eyewitnesses that whatever the Father of the Nation preached, he practiced fully. His biography reflects the principles he adopted in his personal pattern of life, but tragically, we have shattered his dream into pieces. The current conditions of the country have left the intelligentsia, political observers, and even common citizens spellbound. The negative activities of political parties are in full swing; processions continue, and candid cameras capture every move of politicians. The foremost goal before many politicians appears to be gaining power and then minting money. The most tragic aspect of Pakistan’s political culture is the entry of religious scholars into politics. This has brought turmoil to the affairs of the country and its people. In the 18th century, in France, a parliament comprising religious groups was established, known as the Estates-General. In this setup, priests attained power and privileges but failed to bring meaningful change for the public. These groups were considered guarantors of righteousness in social and political fields and were placed above accountability. Soon, lawmakers and thinkers decided to end their dominance and established the French National Assembly. They selected representatives to run government affairs, putting the country on the path of development, and the people of France breathed a sigh of relief. Today, in most European countries, religious groups are confined to churches, and no common person seeks worldly guidance from priests in governance matters. Today, we celebrate Pakistan Day with enthusiasm, but have we ever committed ourselves individually to respecting the endeavors and sacrifices of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and his companions? Sadly, many TV channels highlighted bold events and rallies related to Women’s Day. Several channels relayed processions where slogans reflected demands that appeared more like license than liberty. Pakistan Resolution Day, however, marks the moment when the Muslims of India passed the resolution for their freedom. The writer is Senior Journalist based in Germany