Why did Pakistan gain independence?
Pakistan came into existence as a result of the Pakistan Movement, which aimed for the creation of an independent Muslim state in the north-western regions of British India via partition. The movement was led by the All-India Muslim League under the leadership of Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
Can you drink in Pakistan?
Today, alcoholic beverages are legally banned in Pakistan for Muslims only (more than 97\% of the population), but the penalty of 80 lashes for drinking was repealed in 2009. And non-Muslims foreigners are also allowed to order alcohol is some hotels.
How did Allama Iqbal influence the creation of Pakistan?
His thinking and poetry reflect the Two Nation Theory and his poetry awakened the feeling of Islamic nationality among the Muslims of India. This sense of a single unity was a major factor in the creation of Pakistan. Allama Iqbal made his debut in politics when he was elected as the member of Punjab’s Legislative Assembly in 1926.
Who gave the idea of Pakistan to the Muslims of sub-continent?
Allama Muhammad Iqbal gave the idea of Pakistan to the Muslims of sub-Continent. Before that Muslims were not having any idea that what they should do weather they have to live with Hindus or under rule of British empire. Allama Muhamma Iqbal [ 1] suggested Muslims that they should get their own homeland to perform their religion independently.
Was Iqbal an Indian or Pakistani?
Iqbal passed away almost nine years before the creation of Pakistan. He lived an Indian and died as one. He was however the absolute icon of modern Muslim identity. No Muslim leader of the subcontinent from Jinnah to Azad, Sir Syed, Ali brothers or Agha Khan could rival his towering personality.
Did Iqbal support Quaid-e-Azam and the Muslim League?
He not only supported Quaid-e-Azam and the Muslim League wholeheartedly, but he also respected Quaid-e-Azam’s point of view. Allama Iqbal firmly believed that the Muslims of India have a separate identity and to protect this identity, the establishment of a separate homeland for the Muslims of India was necessary.
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