Those thoughts of Quaid-e-Azam which are hidden

The state of Pakistan, our intellectuals and politicians have skillfully hidden from us one of the most important aspects of the Prime Minis...

The state of Pakistan, our intellectuals and politicians have skillfully hidden from us one of the most important aspects of the Prime Minister's concern, which is based on his views on the economic system, economic exploitation, looting of the upper classes and the plight of the poor. Is.

What kind of Pakistan did Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah want? This question arises again and again, it is repeated, there are debates, seminars and talks on it, but this question is related to the ideological direction of Pakistan, i.e. whether Pakistan is a secular or Islamic state, religious minorities and democracy. It has been limited to the ideas of the founder of Pakistan.

On the contrary, the sayings of the fathers of the nation related to economic affairs, which are directly related to the day and night of the vast majority deprived of the basic facilities of life in Pakistan, remain missing from the question of what kind of Pakistan the Quaid-e-Azam wants. were

When we come to know the Prime Minister's views on economy and economic exploitation, we are surprised that this is the same man who was born in a merchant's house and whose political training began in a bastion of capitalism like London. , the All India National Congress, which he associated with, was the guardian of capitalist interests, and the All India Muslim League, which he became president, was dominated by feudal lords.

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Then the Muslims of the sub-continent were fighting for their survival and the national question was the axis of Indian politics, so it is not even possible that Muhammad Ali Jinnah could not use a defense strategy in view of the current popularity of the communists among the Muslims. Friends will be expressing thoughts. Even after the creation of Pakistan, there were no signs of the nascent Pakistani nation leaning towards communism in view of the concerns and problems faced by the newly formed state regarding its survival.

In such a situation, it has to be believed that the views and ideas of the Prime Minister against the exploitation of the economic system and feudalism and capitalism were not the result of any fear and a weapon of political strategy, but these were the intellectual results of a philanthropic, pro-poor and principled politician. were derived by him during his struggle throughout India by directly observing the conditions of the people, especially the life of the Muslim lower classes, and through contacts with the people.

 Check out this excerpt from his speech:

'Pakistan will have a people government. I would like to warn those landlords and capitalists who have been made so numb and selfish by a corrupt and oppressive system that no argument or understanding has any effect on them. Exploitation of people is embedded in their blood and they have forgotten the teachings of Islam. Due to greed, these people are busy filling their pockets instead of the betterment of the people.

 There are millions of people in the country who hardly get a single piece of bread, is this the name of civilization? Is Pakistan being created so that millions of people continue to be exploited? If this is the concept of Pakistan, then I do not want such a Pakistan.

(Address to the annual meeting of the Muslim League, April 24, 1943. With reference to Dr. Syed Jafar Ahmed's article, published in Daily Jang on December 20, 2020, other writings)

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See you! In 1943, at the critical juncture of the Pakistan Movement, he was challenging the feudal lords of the region where Pakistan was to be formed, so he did not stop expressing his thoughts even at the risk of opposition from this exploited class.

On another important occasion, while highlighting the purpose of the establishment of Pakistan, he said:

"Our aim is never that rich people get richer and wealth gets concentrated in a few hands. Our aim should be to bridge the gap between the standard of living of the people. Our motto should be Islamic economy and not capitalist system. We must always keep the professional interest in mind.'

(Address at the meeting of the Planning Committee of the Muslim League in Delhi, November 6, 1944. With reference to various printed texts)

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That is, the founders of Pakistan did not want a capitalist system in the state they created, which is based on sacrificing every moral, religious and social value at the feet of the god of interest, capital and giving free rein to capitalists. This was the era that, if seen in the light of the 'political insight' of today's politicians, then it was to persuade the landlords to support the establishment of Pakistan, to remove their 'concern' that even a little of their tyranny and oppression in Pakistan.

 There will be a decrease and the requirement of 'politics' was to persuade the capitalists to invest in Pakistan by showing them dreams of tax exemptions and 'cheap labour', but the Quaid-e-Azam, without considering any such expediency, clearly told that he would What kind of Pakistan do you want to make?

Muhammad Ali Jinnah, who appeared to be 'Westernized' in his appearance, language and way of life, could be gauged by these words:

Western values, ideologies and methods will not be able to help us achieve the goal of creating a happy and contented nation. We have to work in our own way to shape our destiny and present to the world an economic system based on the true Islamic concept of human equality and social justice.'

"At present the Western economic system has created almost 

insurmountable problems, and most of us feel that perhaps only a miracle can save the world from the ruin it now faces." It has failed to do justice between individuals and remove injustice from the international level, on the contrary, it has been largely responsible for two world wars in the last half century.

(Speech at the inauguration of the State Bank of Pakistan, 1 July 1948. Quoted in Jinnah, Creator of Pakistan: Hector Bolitho)

You will hear these thoughts and sayings of the Quaid-e-Azam in any official function or in any political meeting, they will be seen on TV channels and in newspapers under the title 'Quaid said', nor will you display them on the wall of any building. You will see, because the upper classes of our country agree on the system, these sayings cut the root of this system.