Allama Iqbal’s Address at Allahabad

Pakistan Studies

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND Allama Iqbal, a poet and philosopher, discussed India’s problem knowledgeably and rationally. He discussed the Islamic philosophic character in moulding a personality in length and then gave the solution to the Hindu-Muslim problem in India. In his address, he discussed the role of Islam in India.   PREFACE Allama Iqbal delivered his historical … Read more

The Congress Ministeries (1937-1939)

Pakistan Studies

BACKGROUND The political manifestos of both parties were almost identical, although there were two significant differences. Congress stood for the joint electorate, and the Muslim League for separate electorates. Congress wanted Hindi as the official language with Deva Nagri writing script, while the Muslim league wanted Urdu with Persian calligraphy.   PREFACE The Government of … Read more

Constitution of Pakistan 1956 and Its Failure

Pakistan Studies

INTRODUCTION The Constitution of Pakistan, 1956, was an important document framed after a lengthy discussion, confusion, and effort. The making of the Constitution was a historical event that changed Pakistan’s internal and external image. The Constitution also ended an era of constitutional and public frustration in Pakistan.   MEANING OF CONSTITUTION According to Black’s Law … Read more

Constitution of Pakistan 1962 and Its Features

Pakistan Studies

INTRODUCTION Ayub Khan took oath as President of Pakistan on 18″ February 1960. Soon after, he formed a ten-member constituent Committee. The committee developed a constitutional script. Ayub Khan, as President of Pakistan, approved and implemented this. The constitutional hand was, therefore, formed. This was a presidential constitution. It had 250 clauses, five headings, and … Read more

Constitution of Pakistan1973 and Its Features

Pakistan Studies

PREFACE The Constitution of Pakistan 1973 is the reflection of the democratic aspiration of the people of Pakistan. Constitution is the supreme law of the land and is considered an instrument by which the whole system of Government can run. It determines traits for Federal and Provincial Governments.   HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE OF THE CONSTITUTION On … Read more

Martial Law of 1958 and its Causes

Pakistan Studies

BACKGROUND In the mid-1950s, Pakistan was like Hobbes’s State of Nature. The Political situation was deteriorating day by day. So on October 7 1958, President Gen Sikender Mirza imposed Martial Law and appointed Gen Muhammad Ayub Khan as the CMLA.   PREFACE On October 7, 1958, Sikandar Mirza staged a coup d’etat. He issued a … Read more

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