PML (Q) Manifesto

Manifesto

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 and independence. 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 the eminent 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 modify the 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. They have demonstrated a �can do� confidence, invariably overcoming difficulties. The Pakistan Muslim League resolves to restore the people�s faith in national institutions and combat the evils of sectarianism and parochialism, which alongwith 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 an emerging 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 to promote optimism and faith in the future, rejecting the negative thinking of the prophets of pessimism. Such ingratitude (na�shukri) should be dismissed with 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 60 years 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 if anyone saved a life, it would be as if he saved humanity.�

Surah Al-Ma�eda, Verse 32

TOLERANCE & CO-EXISTENCE

�Oh 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 worship that 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-Azam�s Vision

All Pakistanis are Equal:

�Pakistan is not going to be a theocratic State � to be ruled by priests with a divine mission. We have many non-Muslims � Hindus, Christians, and Parsis � but they are all Pakistanis. They will enjoy the same rights and privileges as 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 their duty and who are serving both the public and the Government by criticizing the Government freely, independently, honestly which is an education for any Government.�

Speech on the condition of the Press in India in the Imperial Legislative Council, 19

September, 1918

Freedom of speech and expression : 

�I want you to keep your heads up as citizens of a free and impendent sovereign State. Praise your Government when it deserves. Criticize your Government fearlessly when it deserves, but do not go on all the time attacking, 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.

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 international dealings 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 Muslim League 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 and providing freedom from fear and oppression.

Opposing hypocrisy and double standards.

Protection of the rights of minorities.

Promoting human rights and respect for the rule of law.

Stating �Kalima-e-Haq� (Truth).