Manifesto Pmlq

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Manifesto of PMLQ

The people of Pakistan owe a debt of gratitude to the Quaid-i-Azam

Muhammad Ali Jinnah and the Muslim League for giving us freedom andindependence. The creation of Pakistan through a democratic political

process and a mass political struggle was nothing short of a miracle in the

annals of modern history given the almost insurmountable odds. As theeminent American historian, Professor Stanley Wolpert rightly wrote in his

tribute to the Father of the Nation:

Few individuals significantly alter the course of history. Fewer still modifythe map of the world. Hardly anyone can be credited with creating a nation-

state. Mohammad Ali Jinnah did all three.

Despite the crises of the last 60 years, the people of Pakistan have

demonstrated tremendous resilience and the ability to bounce back. Theyhave demonstrated a can do confidence, invariably overcoming difficulties.The Pakistan Muslim League resolves to restore the peoples faith in national

institutions and combat the evils of sectarianism and parochialism, whichalongwith the scourge of extremism and terrorism, are today the biggest

security threats to Pakistan.

Today, Pakistan is moving forward, fuelled by a booming economy and anemerging and articulate middle class, a vibrant civil society, an independent

judiciary and a free media. The PML will strengthen these positives of an

open and democratic society to build a better tomorrow. The PML will seek topromote optimism and faith in the future, rejecting the negative thinking of

the prophets of pessimism. Such ingratitude (nashukri) should be dismissedwith the contempt it deserves.

Let it not be said that Pakistan was let down by leaders who were not equal

to the task. As the Party that successfully led the struggle for freedom 60years ago, the Pakistan Muslim League will, Insha-Allah, succeed in building

a better and stronger Pakistan with the support of the people.

We remain committed to our motto:

HOLY QURAN

HUMANITY FIRST :

If anyone kills one person, it would be as if he killed humanity. And ifanyone saved a life, it would be as if he saved humanity.

Surah Al-Maeda, Verse 32


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TOLERANCE & CO-EXISTENCEOh you non-believers (those that reject faith), I worship not that which you

worshiap. Nor will you worship that which I worship. And I will not worshipthat which you have been wont to worship. Nor will you worship that which I

worship. To you be your way, and to me mine.

Surah Al-Kafiroon

The Quaid-i-Azams Vision

All Pakistanis are Equal:

Pakistan is not going to be a theocratic State to be ruled by priests with adivine mission. We have many non-Muslims Hindus, Christians, and Parsis

but they are all Pakistanis. They will enjoy the same rights and privilegesas any other citizens and will play their rightful part in the affairs of

Pakistan.

Broadcast to the people of USA,February, 1948.

Protect journalists:

I say, protect the innocent, protect those journalists who are doing theirduty and who are serving both the public and the Government by criticizing

the Government freely, independently, honestly which is an education forany Government.

Speech on the condition of the Press in India in the Imperial Legislative

Council, 19September, 1918

Freedom of speech and expression :

I want you to keep your heads up as citizens of a free and impendentsovereign State. Praise your Government when it deserves. Criticize your

Government fearlessly when it deserves, but do not go on all the timeattacking, indulging in destructive criticism, taking delight in running down

the Ministry or the officials. Reply to welcome address, Edwardes College, Peshawar,

18 April 1948.

Role of Business:Traders and merchants as true Pakistanis will help to reconstruct and build

Pakistan to reach a mighty and glorious status amongst the comity of

nations of the world.Address, Karachi Chamber of Commerce,

27 April, 1948.


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Foreign Policy of Peace:We do not cherish aggressive designs against any country or nation. We

believe in the principle of honesty and fair-play in national and internationaldealings and are prepared to make our utmost contribution to the promotion

of peace and prosperity among the nations of the world.

Quaid-i-Azam Broadcast,February, 1948.

INTRODUCTION

The Muslim League has won and established Pakistan and it is the MuslimLeague whose duty it is now, as Custodian of the sacred trust, to construct

Pakistan.Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Our vision is shaped by Pakistan and Pakistan alone, and the interests of

Pakistan and its people always come first. Pakistan is paramount for us all,as the country created by the Muslim League under the great leadership of

the Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. As inheritors of this legacy of the

freedom struggle, we have to promote the vision of our founding fathers,Quaid-i-Azam and Allama Muhammad Iqbal.

Promoting pride in Pakistan, projecting history of its Freedom Movement and

respect for its Founding Fathers is the corner stone of our vision.

We stand for upholding Islamic & moral values

Live and let live.

Decency, tolerance and harmony.

Ensuring justice and freedom of expression.

Family values.

Dignity of the common citizen.

Protection and promotion of the rights of the female population andproviding freedom from fear and oppression.

Opposing hypocrisy and double standards.

Protection of the rights of minorities.


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Promoting human rights and respect for the rule of law.

Stating Kalima-e-Haq (Truth).

Live & Let Live.

Giving hope to the hopeless,PAKISTAN Zindabad

PAKISTAN MUSLIM LEAGUE Zindabad

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