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PAKISTAN - A WELFARE STATE
Text Book Exercise
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Q.1: What is meant by a welfare state?
Ans: WELFARE STATE:
A state that cares for the basic needs of its citizens and enables them to live a peaceful life is called a welfare state.
Q.2: Describe the duties of a welfare state?
Ans: DUTIES OF A WELFARE:
- The objectives of such a state to eliminate illiteracy, poverty and in justice from the society and provide its citizens opportunities to help create environments conducive to the development of their innate potential.
- The opportunities are provided to all the citizens on equal terms.
- The duties of the state were confined to the security, maintenance of law and order and general administrations of the country. But the duties of a welfare state include protection of life and property of its citizen on the one hand and on the other hand protection of their basic or fundamental rights the state helps the backward and the handicapped on account of economic and other reason.
- In a welfare state basic needs of the citizens are fulfilled and their welfare is the primary duty of the state. The people in a welfare state are, therefore, patriotic, bold and outspoken.
Q.3: What is the concept of an Islamic welfare state?
Ans: Islam presented the concept of welfare state fourteen hundred years ago which was fully practiced during period of Righteous Caliphs (Khilafat-e-Rashida 639-661AD). The concept of Islamic welfare state includes:
- Sovereignty in Islam belongs to Almighty Allah. The state protects the life property and honor of its individuals. Justice is for all without any discrimination. All are equal before law. The superiority among the individuals is based on Taqwa (Fear of Allah).
- It is necessary for the one who runs the affairs of the Islamic welfare state to adhere to the basic tenets of Islam. He should be a God-fearing Muslim and act as a trustee only.
- The head of an Islamic welfare state is the servant of the people. He always thinks about the welfare of its people he lives a simple life like an ordinary man.
- The Islamic welfare state is always accountable to its people. The rule is not beyond question or criticism. Such a state develops a prosperous society free of exploitation. It provides equal opportunities of progress to all the individuals. It provides all basic facilities to the individuals including the non-Muslims.
- The concept of an Islamic welfare state is that it maintains “Musawat” i.e. (Equality at all levels).
Q.4: What are the natural goals of Pakistan?
Ans: NATURAL GOALS OF PAKISTAN:
Pakistan is a sovereign Islamic state and its national Goals are:
- Setting upon Islamic society:
The foremost national objectives of Pakistan is the setting up of an Islamic society as per the teachings of Islam and principles of democracy Quaid-i-Azam had said that the purpose of the creation of Pakistan was not to just obtain a piece of land but then objective was to establish a laboratory where we could practice principles of Islam. -
Struggle against exploitation:
It is also our national objective to establish an Islamic policy, based on the principles of equality, social justice, mutual respect and cooperation. This is possible when people get equal opportunities for progress and prosperity and do not fall victim to ignorance poverty and exploitation. -
State Security:
It is the collective responsibility of the people and the government to safeguard the country from Internal and external dangers. The protection of national identity and freedom is another important national. -
Self-Sufficiency:
Pakistan must be made economically self-sufficient. This would require sustained efforts at national level to work hard depend upon our own resources and promote education and scientific knowledge. A sense of “Pakistanism” is to be developed to become self-reliant. -
Unity with Muslim countries:
It is also our national objective to promote unity among the Islamic countries and unite them on none platform we have to strengthen the role of organization of Islamic countries (OIC) so that a uniform stand is taken on the issues concerning the interests of Muslim Ummah. -
Struggle for welfare state:
The Most important objective is to make Pakistan a welfare state. Our resources are limited. They only hurdle in making Pakistan a welfare state is that it has scantly resources we should. Therefore develop our resources by improving literacy rate, promoting scientific and technical education and increasing industrial products Elimination of social evils and corruption in veritable for making Pakistan a welfare state.
Q.5: Why is the self-sufficiency in food necessary?
Ans: Food is the basic need of the people. Lack of proper or sufficient food for the people is the main cause in poor health. When people are not healthy, their efficiency to work will decrease. The development and construction process of the country will go down. Import from food of other countries will affect other factors of development; especially the industrial development become valuable foreign exchange will be spent on the import of food items. Pakistan’s economy depends upon its agriculture Majority of the population of Pakistan is engaged in agriculture Major part of national income is obtained from the agricultural products and industries based on agricultural output. The government has been paying special attention to the development of agriculture sector with an objective to make the country self sufficient in food.
Q.6: Why peace in the world is necessary?
Ans: Modern scientific invention has linked all the nations together. The whole world has become a global village. The events of one country affect the other countries immediately. It is necessary for the maintenance of peace and stability that all the nations keep close ties and relations with one another. As people have problems and misunderstandings among themselves, nations of the world have various conflicts and misunderstandings. Peaceful means should be sought to resolve those problems so that mankind could be prevented from the horrors of war. A lot of institutions and organizations are working for the cooperation and contact among the states. UNO is playing a key role in this connection. Peace in the world is must.
Q.7: What is the role of an individual in a welfare state?
Ans: When a welfare state is supposed to meet all the basic needs of its citizens, the citizens are also required to fulfill obligations towards the state following are some important duties of an individual.
- To remain loyal to the state and get ready for sacrifice at the time of a test.
- To show respect to the rights of the fellow citizens and protect their life honor and property.
- Not to misuse the facilities provided by the state for general public like electricity, gas, water, supply system, Public parks. Means of transport and public property.
- To take part individually or collectively in a welfare activities.
- Pay the taxes regularly and not to damage government or private property at the time of protest or agitation. For example damaging vehicles, traffic signals shops, etc.
- To keep the environment clean.
- To help poor, handicapped and needy people in the elements.
- To receive education, learn skills and utilize natural resources to accelerate the peace progress.
Q.8: What steps have been taken by the Government for universal education?
Ans: Education is recognized as a basic and fundamental right of the individual in Islam as well as in the UN character. Education should be free and compulsory up to a specific level for all citizens.
After this level, equal opportunities are provided for all individuals for receiving higher education. This requires increase in the number of educational institutions and other facilities. In Pakistan efforts are in progress for attaining the target of universal education following have been taken to spread education in a country.
- In education known as Education Sector Reforms (ESR) have been introduced. The purpose of these reforms is to introduce a system which fulfills the need and obligation of independent ideological state of Pakistan. The new system will ensure access to every citizen to receive education.
- Reforms in education: The study of Islamiyat and Pakistan studies is compulsory to make the children enlightened and better individuals by understanding the real spirit of Islam and the importance of Pakistan.
- Steps are being taken to discourage the tendency of business in education. A plane is under way to provide free education up to class X in a phased manner.
- The service structure and service conditions of the teachers are being made better, enabling them to work with interest and devotion.
- A program of award a scholarship to the meritorious and poor students has been started by Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal.
- Awareness campaign has been started to Radio and Television to create interest among the people to educate their children especially in the girls.
- A program namely “Education for All” “EFA” has been started throughout Pakistan under his scheme non format basic education at institutions has been opened in the rural areas. Books and educational material are in these institutions.
Q.9: Write a note on egalitarian society?
Ans: EGALITARIAN SOCIETY:
Egalitarian society upholds the principle of equality among the people. It remains stable and progressive so long the rights of the individuals are safeguarded. A society where social justice does not exist, remains disturbed and eventually vanished out. Social justice calls for the protection of life and property of the people preservation of their honor and provision of basic civic facilities of education, health and recreation are provided without discrimination this will promote national integrity love and cooperation among the individuals.
The government of Pakistan has been making all out efforts to promote social justices for the establishment of an egalitarian society.
Q.10: Why are the sustained constructive efforts necessary for Pakistan?
Ans: NEED FOR SUSTAINED CONSTRUCTIVE EFFORTS:
- Awareness
about the National Goals:
Only those nations can make progress which is aware of their national goals which determine their priorities. - Dignity of Labour:
Hard work is necessary for progress. We should have the dignity of labour. - Nature of Education:
We should try to increase our literacy rate. - Guidance and Encouragement:
We need proper guidance and encouragement to develop our nation.
FILL IN THE BLANKS:
1) Government is making efforts to establish an egalitarian society in Pakistan.2) Majority of the population in Pakistan is associated with agriculture.
3) Pakistan is self-sufficient in the production of rice and wheat.
4) Sovereignty in Islam belongs to God.
5) Economic development leads to prosperity.
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