Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was sworn in as Governor General on August 15, 1947
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Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was sworn in as Governor General on August 15, 1947. He was the first Governor General of Pakistan to head the world’s largest Islamic state after a long struggle. There was no flower bed, but a stage of thorns. A newborn kingdom, which was taking its first breath, was in dire straits.
Major issues in the early days of Pakistan:
Among the problems faced by Quaid-e-Azam as Governor General during the formation of Pakistan were the resettlement of experts, the absence of a system of institutions and working people, the drafting of a new constitution and economic issues. All these problems were so big that it was necessary to solve them immediately for the survival of the country and if we look at the current problems, the present rulers also seem to be crying over such problems. The steps taken by the Quaid-e-Azam to solve these problems were not only a testament to his excellent understanding but also a beacon for the present rulers.
Government Elders Instruct Simplicity:
According to Begum Shahnawaz, a well-known female leader, at the time of the formation of Pakistan, there was Rs. 200 million in the country’s treasury, while at that time the country needed Rs. There was an order. Not only did he strictly adhere to it, but he also instructed all government officials to save the treasury money from being wasted.
Depoliticizing the government:
After becoming the Governor General, when he was asked to take over the leadership of the Muslim League, he refused to take over the responsibility, saying that he now had the responsibility of the whole country on him. That is why he cannot lead a single political party. In addition, addressing government officials at a function in Peshawar on April 15, 1948, he said that it was his responsibility to carry out government affairs with loyalty and honesty. Yes and your job is not to support any political leader or any political party therefore you should not belong to any political party.
Protection of Democratic Values:
According to Quaid-e-Azam’s ADC Major Gul Hassan, the Quaid-e-Azam was a firm believer in upholding the constitution and the law. At one point, 400 government employees gathered in front of the Governor General’s office to protest some of their demands. At that time, the staff requested the Quaid-e-Azam to disperse the mob with batons, but the Quaid-e-Azam strictly forbade them to do so, saying that peaceful protest was their constitutional right. Stopping it by force is an unconstitutional act that cannot be allowed.
Measures for economic growth:
The Quaid-e-Azam was well aware that the secret of a country’s development lies in its economic stability, which requires steps by the government to increase the confidence of business people in it. In this regard, the establishment of Habib Bank, Muslim Commercial Bank Chamber of Commerce and Industry were part of the same efforts of Quaid-e-Azam.
Establishment of Islamic society:
Addressing a function in Chittagong, the Quaid-e-Azam said that we are the spokespersons of the sentiments of millions of Muslims who have made sacrifices in the establishment of Pakistan and we can only succeed if we succeed in building a society that Should be based on justice and Islamic values where there is equality and brotherhood and everyone has equal opportunities for development.
Remember!
These words and deeds of Quaid-e-Azam are an example for us and our rulers and only by following them can Pakistan of Quaid-e-Azam be made which was dreamed by Allama Iqbal.
