Parliamentary Democracy under Khaki Shadows, 1985-1988

Abstract

The foundation of Pakistan was laid down on the basis of federal parliamentary democracy under the vision of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. According to his vision the constitution of Pakistan would be the combination of Islamic values and democratic principles.1 The Objective Resolution 1949 was the first step towards constitution making process. The first Constituent Assembly worked under the premiership of Liaquat Ali Khan. It constituted first Basic Principle Committee to lay down the basic principles for future constitution. Later on, second Basic Principle Committee report was presented after Liaquat Ali Khan’s death during Kh. Nazimuddin’s premiership and Bogra Formula during Bogra rule. These were initial steps for constitution making but were severely objected by the public circles especially from East Bengal.