Introduction
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Nation state of
United Nations,
Pakistan emerged as
a sovereign state on
August 14,1947.
Ideology of Pakistan
is based on Islam and
Two nation theory
What is an Ideology?
•A subjective phenomena
•Science of ideas and ideals
•A set of proposals about human nature and
society
•An interpretation of the past, explanation of the
present and a vision for the future
•Not consistent but dynamic phenomena.
•Two ideological states in the world
I:- PakistanII:-Israel
Emergence of an ideology
•A phenomena to achieve some particular objectives
•Always emerges in crisis
•Emerges amongst the exploited and dissatisfied
groups of society
•Oppressed, rejected and mistreated people lead
to emergence of ideologies
Importance of An Ideology
Works as a lynch pin among revolutionaries
A cementing force
Provides a line of action
A pre-requisite for establishment of a new social
system
Basis of ideology of Pakistan
Islamic Ideology
Two Nation Theory
Two Nation Theory
A concept given by Sir
Syed Ahmad Khan that
there were two Nations
in British India
•Muslims
•Non-Muslims
Muslims of India had
there own Culture,
Civilization, Mores,
Stereotypes, Norms
contrary to that of other
Non-Muslims of India
Allama Iqbal was
convinced about the
Presence of Two Nations in
British India .
Emphasized on the
Establishment of a
Separate State for Muslims
in his Allahabad address in
1930.
Wrote Hundreds of Poems
about the glory of Muslims.
Emphasized on the
concept of Muslim
Ummah.
Joined Muslim League
to Struggle for a
Separate homeland
for Muslims of India.
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
realized the
exploitation of Muslims
by Hindus and British
and strongly favored
the two Nation Theory
Resigned from
Congress, Joined
Muslim league and
started struggle for an
independent Islamic
state.
A strong Spokesman
for the Rights of
Muslim Of India.
Dedicated his whole
life for Establishment
of a Separate state.
Due to shortage of time, topic was not properly
highlighted and it was just an overview and
introduction to Ideology of Pakistan.
Students are highly recommended to study this topic
their self because of its vital importance in follow
up topics.