UNIT 3: IDEOLOGY OF PAKISTAN
COURSE TITLE: IDEOLOGY AND CONSTITUTION OF
PAKISTAN
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1
BSCn Program
S.O.N JPMC
COURSE INCHARGE: NAJMA PARVEEN
IDEOLOGY
• Ideology is a systematic body of concepts,
beliefs, and values that guide the political,
social, and cultural direction of a society. It
forms the philosophical foundation of a nation
and provides a framework for understanding its
identity and purpose.
IMPORTANCE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF
IDEOLOGY
Ideology plays a vital role in:
• Uniting the people under a common vision.
• Defining the purpose and goals of a nation.
• Shaping national identity and character.
• Directing laws, policies, and educational
systems.
THE IDEOLOGY OF PAKISTAN
The ideology of Pakistan is rooted in the Two-
Nation Theory, which stated that Muslims and
Hindus in the Indian subcontinent were two
distinct nations. This difference was based on
religion, culture, language, and social practices.
This ideology emphasized:
•Islam as the basis of unity.
•A separate Muslim identity and way of life.
•Protection of religious, political, and cultural
rights.
•Establishment of a state where Islamic
principles could be practiced freely.
THE IDEOLOGY OF PAKISTAN
• "Pakistan not only means freedom and independence but the
Muslim Ideology, which has to be preserved, which has come
to us as a precious gift and treasure." — Muhammad Ali Jinnah
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PAKISTAN
MOVEMENT
a) Founding Fathers
• Muhammad Ali Jinnah, known as Quaid-e-Azam,
transformed the Muslim League into a mass movement
and led the struggle for an independent state with
constitutional methods.
• Allama Iqbal, in his 1930 Allahabad Address,
envisioned a separate homeland for Muslims in
northwestern India.
• Liaquat Ali Khan, as the right-hand man of Jinnah,
organized support for the movement and helped
articulate the political and ideological basis for Pakistan.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PAKISTAN
MOVEMENT
b) Role of Society in the Pakistan Movement
Muslim League
• The primary political platform for the demand for
Pakistan.
• Passed the historic Lahore Resolution in 1940.
Religious Scholars
• Provided religious legitimacy to the idea of a separate
Muslim homeland.
• Mobilized support through mosques and religious
gatherings.
Students and Youth
• Actively engaged in rallies, public awareness, and
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PAKISTAN
MOVEMENT
Women
•Figures like Fatima Jinnah and Begum Ra’ana Liaquat Ali
Khan played active roles.
•Participated in fundraising, public speaking, and
organizing.
"No nation can rise to the height of glory unless your
women are side by side with you." — Muhammad Ali
Jinnah
Press and Media
•Newspapers such as Dawn, founded by Jinnah, spread the
ideology and demands of the Muslim League.
•Created awareness among the Muslim masses about their
rights and goals.
QUOTATIONS BY LEADERS
Muhammad Ali Jinnah:
•"We are a nation with our own distinctive culture and
civilization..."
•"With faith, discipline and selfless devotion to duty, there
is nothing worthwhile that you cannot achieve."
Allama Iqbal:
•"I would like to see the Punjab, North-West Frontier
Province, Sind and Baluchistan amalgamated into a single
state..." (Allahabad Address, 1930)
Fatima Jinnah:
•"The movement for Pakistan was a movement to
establish an Islamic democracy."
CONCLUSION
The ideology of Pakistan provided the vision and unity
required to mobilize millions of Muslims toward a common
goal. The Pakistan Movement succeeded due to the
dynamic leadership of Quaid-e-Azam, the philosophical
foundation laid by Allama Iqbal, and the dedicated efforts
of different sections of society. Today, understanding and
adhering to this ideology remains essential for the
country's unity, development, and identity.
