Facts of Pakistan by Syeda Taqdees Abbas

3 rd June plan, Independence Act and Rad Cliff award 1947 Q. Which was the most important event for the establishment of Pakistan: (a)3 rd June Plan, (b)Independence Act 1947 and RadCliffe award   Write your answers explaining all three points. British won the Second World War in 1945, conducted Cabinet Mission meeting in 1942, Simla conference in 1945, trying to convince the Indians to cooperate with the British government after the war by providing Indian young men in the army, weaponry stock and treasury of India’s.  Most prominent politicians of India rejected all these plans and pressurized the British government to leave India. British even offered the Indians to establish interm government which was also rejected because Indians wanted permanent independence. In February 1946 violence erupted all over the sub-continent among all the communities of India to declare that Indians were going to get independence. British government presented 3 rd June plan which was a ve...

 Short Questions and Answers Q: What was Arya Samaj and swaraj?  A: Arya Samaj were a group of Hindus founded in 1877. It had strongholds in western and northern India. It aimed to purify Hindus from the impure practices they had fallen into. It was founded by Dayanand Saraswati, who hoped to revert Hindus who had converted to Christianity. It spread educational and social reforms as well as carrying out militant activities, which strained Hindu- Muslim relations. Swaraj was a policy of the Indian National Congress. It was promoted especially during the Non-Cooperation Movement. They wanted self-rule in India; it stated that India could be ruled by Indians and the British should leave. Q: What was Wardha Scheme? A: The ‘Wardha scheme’ was an education scheme based on the views of Mahatama Gandhi during the Congress Ministries 1937-1939. It was introduced in all nine provinces under Congress rule (UP, CP, Bihar, Orissa, Madras, Bombay, Assam and the NWFP). Under this policy tea...

  Pakistan and Bangladesh relations from 1971-1999 Q. How successful were the relation between Pakistan and Bangladesh during 1947 to 1999. Successes: Bangladesh was a part of pakistan until december 1971. After creation of Bangladesh the prisoners of 1971 war were returned to Pakistan and trading also started with one another. In February 1974, however the primeminister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujeeb ur Rehman was invited to a meeting of the OIC ( Organization of Islamic Conference) in Lahore. This was a highly important in the realtions between the two countries. As for Bangladesh it was recognized for the first time officially. The two countries agreed to view each other as Muslim friends and try to resolve their differences. The 2 countries agreed to establish friendly relations. In 1975-76, both countries exchanged ambassadors and reached on agreement to co-operate on trade, tourism and media. Click Here Communication link and air services were started in 1976. Both the countrie...

 United Nations Organization Q. Explain about thelayout of United Nations and the role of Pakistan in it. A. The UNO was formed in 1945. It was established after the Second World War and was based on a United Nations Charter that had a number of aims. These include saving the world from a future war, ensure basic human rights, establish equal rights between large and small nations, ensure that countries respect international laws and obey treaties and to work for high standards and social progress.  The United Nations is mainly chaired by a Secretary-General who has a large number of officials from various countries to run the organization. The UNO has numerous committees and councils with different member countries. Firstly, the General Assembly consists of delegates from all member countries and this is where the general debates take place. The Security Council comprises five permanent members; USA, Britain, Russia, France and China and then non-permanent members that are el...

 Pakistan UK Relations Q: How successful were Pakistan and UK relations during 1947 – 1999 ? Ans: Pakistan started its life independently from 1947 but it had a constant threat that the British might take them back as the economy mismanagement of the Radcliffe Award had already caused the death of many Pakistanis on the borders between India and Pakistan; many Pakistanis felt that if they would have been treated fairly at the time of Partition, there would not be much need of British financial and technical assistance. In the starting years, Pakistan became a member of Commonwealth which provided financial education and technical support for Pakistan.  In 1950, Colombo Plan was announced by Commonwealth to provide aid of one million pounds to Pakistan to establish the Sui gas project. Canada also provided four lack million dollars to help under the flag of Commonwealth for the development of Pakistan Railways. Pakistan was constantly seeking for the support of Commonwealth mem...

 Shah Wali Ullah (Importance ) Q. Explain the importance of religious services of Shah Walli Ullah. A. Religious services of Shah Walli Ullah are considered important because he worked hard for the spiritual and moral regeneration of Muslims. Muslims during this time were disunited and they were fallen into Hindu superstitions. Mughal government was ignorant and fallen in luxuries. Shah Wali ullah is important as he translated Qur’an into Persian and emphasized Muslims to live according to Quranic teachings. His effort showed a clear path of guidance to those Muslims who wanted to adopt the right path. It helped in moral uplift of Muslim community and their respect increased due to their good deeds adopted in the light of Quranic teaching. Now Muslims could not be misguided by non religious leaders. Muslims formed an excellent society, social respect of Muslims increased. Efforts of Shah Wali ullah also warned the mughal ruler to be careful in ruling the country but it was not much...

 WAR OF INDEPENDENCE 1857 Explain the reasons of beginning of war of independence. The war of independence broke out in 1857 and ended up in 1858.The war was between British and Indians(including Hindus and Muslims).Tensions were built over years that led to the rebellion of Indian against their new rulers. After the British EIC took over the rule of subcontinent they made unjust laws for the local people. The local people were unhappy of British rule. It seemed that they wanted to establish master-slave relationship. They considered Indians as inferior.  There were many reasons led to War of Independence.  The main reason of war of independence was the refusal of sepoies to use the cartridges laced with cow and pig fat. The sepoies had to use the cartridges by opening or chewing the seal from their mouth. The majority of sepoies were Hindus and Muslims. The Muslims are not allowed to consume pig based products by their religion whereas, the Hindus are highly prohibited...

 Government of India Act 1935 Explain about the importance government of India act 1935 for future of subcontinent ? 7 marks  The gove rnment of India act provided bases of agreed laws for subcontinent so that the misunderstanding of previous constitutional descions could be removed. The govt of India act 1935 mentioned about more seats for Indians in both upper and lower houses, seats of indians were almost doubled. This gave Indians a future say in the government . Due to this act many of Indian problems were adressed providing peace of mind to Indian public. Another benefit was that on bases of such law and order were provided to breathe and prosper upon. For these reasons act has great importance for future of subcontinent. The second important factor was that provincial autonomy was declared in refrence to majority  of communities in the provinces. It was  helpful to establish political status of congress and Muslim league in related Hindu and Muslim majority pr...

  Lahore Resolution 1940 Q . Why Lahore resolution 1940 is considered as important milestone for the establishment of Pakistan? A. Lahore resolution 1940 is taken as an important milestone in the history of Pakistan movement because it brought Muslims at one platform and under the flag of Muslim league and under one leadership, they became a united power with the same demand of a separate country and no other solution. As Muslims voted unofficially for Pakistan declaring their demand of an independent Muslim state in a very proper and peaceful manner within the legal framework of the country. It impressed the British government, and they were convinced that Muslims had reached at a right point and that Muslims knew how to present their click Here demands logically. So it was the chance to convince the British to get the decision made for Muslims. It was the first time so many Muslims gathered at one place. Who knew that Congress had always deceived them after taking votes from them...

  Simla conference 1945 Q: Was the Simla conference of 1945 the most important factor during the 1940s?  A: Simla conference failure is considered an important factor for the establishment of Pakistan because it was the best chance for Indian Muslims to get their demands accepted by the British government. The six years of War left the British victorious but financially bankrupt. The new British government was desperate to concentrate on domestic problems. This was the time when power was to be transferred to the Indians. In this conference British government had to discuss the formation of the executive Council and the future and handover the idea of Indian seats in the executive council was accepted but Hindus were not ready to give equal seats to the Muslims. While the Quaid demanded that Muslim League Click Here must be given the right to nominate all Muslim members of the Council. No decision could be made but it was a clear indication for the British that when they would...