The concept of the Two-Nation Theory on which Pakistan was founded, was largely based on Muslim nationalism.[1][2] Secularism in Pakistan went from being a matter of practice in law by the Government of Pakistan to a political movement opposing the Islamization policies of the military dictator General Zia-ul-Haq in the 1980s. The supporters of Islamisation on the other hand assert that Pakistan was founded as a Muslim state and that in its status as an Islamic republic, it must thereby implement Islamic laws, known as Shariat. And that the context of Jinnah's speech was true implementation of Islam in which all religions would have equal rights and live as free citizens as supported by the Islamic jurisprudence itself as distinguished from a religious oligarchy.[3]
One of Pakistan's most popular media outlets, Dawn, was originally founded by Jinnah and still identifies as secular.[4][5][6][7] Other popular media outlets like Express Tribune, Daily Times, and Pakistan Today also identify on a liberal and progressive platform.
- ^ Dr. Muhammad Reza Kazimi (25 December 2019). "Jinnah: the man, the myth and the vision". Dawn.com.
- ^ "Return to Jinnah`s Pakistan". Dawn.com. 13 December 2009.
- ^ Yasser Latif Hamdani (22 March 2021). "Jinnah, secularism and Islamic modernism". Daily Times (Pakistan).
- ^ Paracha, Nadeem F. (1 April 2018). "SMOKERS' CORNER: SECULAR VS MODERNIST". Dawn.com.
- ^ Zia, Afiya S. (24 May 2017). "The secular myth". Dawn.com.
- ^ Adil, Mamun M. (12 August 2017). ""Mr Jinnah's actions were secular"". Dawn.com.
- ^ "Secular or Islamist?". Dawn.com. 17 September 2011.
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