Emergence and Independence of Pakistan

In 17th century, Muslims of Subcontinent did not have the slightest notion that one day they will strive for gaining a country. All was well until British arrived in Subcontinent for trading. They requested the Mughal Emperors for trading and the Badshahs granted permission happily.

Trade began and continued until the British began to mingle in affairs of Indian rulers. British played their role very cunningly. They even fought the War of Freedom in 1857 and won it. Then they officially began their rule in the Subcontinent. British Viceroys and officials were appointed in India. Hindus were appointed as clerks while Muslims were suppressed down with the lower jobs. It was hard for Muslims to believe that their rule in the Indo Pak Subcontinent has come to an end. They were also forbidden to obey the teachings of Islam. Soon they were also deprived of their basic Human rights by both the British and the Hindus. Muslim leaders like Moulana Muhammad Ali Jouhar started their struggle for supporting the Muslims of Subcontinent. Leaders like these opened great Institutions like the Alighar University and resolved the issues like the famous HINDI URDU CONTROVERSY in 1867. Things turned better for Muslims afterwards but still they were under the oppression of British people and Hindus. Keeping in view all these circumstances, Allama Muhammad Iqbal (also known as the Poet of East) proposed an idea of a separate state for the Muslims in the North West of India where Muslims were located in majority.

The idea was found unique among the Muslim strugglers but it infuriated the Hindus because they built castles in the air and thought of ruling the Muslims after the end of British Empire. Soon Muslims were spotted in the Subcontinent who supported the idea of a separate state where they can practice their religion freely. A strong need of a leader like Muhammad Ali Jinnah was felt by the Muslims and he was brought back in Subcontinent by his Muslim friends. Initially Muhammad Ali Jinnah joined Congress and he was of the belief that both the nations (Muslims and HIndus) should live together with fraternity and brotherhood. But when he noticed the unfair behaviour of Hindus with the Muslims on public platforms too. He became sure that both nations cannot exist together in one big country. Muhammad Ali Jinnah joined the party of Muslims named All India Muslim League and soon he was seen as the backbone of this political party. Muhammad Ali Jinnah used all his intellect, courage and bravery to prove it to everyone that Muslims do need and require their own country. 

1940 was a very special year for the Muslims as it confirmed the willpower of Muslims for gaining a new country. A resolution was presided by Muhammad Ali Jinnah in Lahore where Muslims showed it to the British and the Hindus that their demand for formation of a country is genuine. This resolution is called the Pakistan Resolution and its celebrated every year on March.23 in Pakistan with complete zeal and zest. Muhammad Ali Jinnah continued his efforts. Elections were held in Subcontinent in 1946. Muslim league made its tours in the whole Subcontinent and convinced the Muslim people about the idea of Pakistan. Muslims shocked the British and the Hindus when they won all the seats in the elections. At last, it was declared by the British Viceroy that Subcontinent will gain Independence by June.3, 1947.  An effort was coming to an end but still Hindus tried to harm Muslims in every possible way. Hindu leaders tried to alter the map drawn at the time of partition. They also conspired with the British rulers to harm Muslims in every possible way. Despite of all conspiracies and hurdles,  Muslims of Subcontinent gained their separate country on August. 14, 1947. It was a stop of a great effort but start of a new era for the Asian Muslims. Since this day, Pakistani Muslims celebrate August. 14 as their day of  Independence. Muhammad Ali Jinnah is counted among the main founders of Pakistan and for his large contribution, he is known as Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah since present.

He worked so hard after the formation of Pakistan. He was diagnosed with Tuberculosis but he hid his disease from all his people and worked till the last day of his life. He made Pakistan stand on its feet. He addressed the students of Pakistan and made them believe in their strengths. He inaugurated the State Bank of Pakistan because he knew that Hindus will never give Muslims their fair amount of money. He worked at the camp sites during initial days of Pakistan. It was the result of his efforts that Pakistan gained a membership of The United  Nations for two years. He made his coworkers believe that anything can be achieved through hard work and true will and it is the result of his true will that Pakistan stands on the map of the World with pride.

In this month of August, I congratulate all the Pakistanis a very happy Independence Day. And let me tell you all: "Today, we Pakistanis are living the dream of so many great people like Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Allama Muhammad Iqbal (RA), Fatima Jinnah, Liaquat Ali Khan, Moulana Muhammad Ali Jouhar, Chaudary Rehmat Ali, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, Begum Rana Liaquat Ali Khan, Sir Abdullah Haroon, A.K. Fazal-ul-Haq and many more."