Liaquat Ali Khan’s Role as First Prime Minister of Pakistan:

          Liaquat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan was born at Karnal, a town in the East Punjab, in 1896. He did his graduation from MAO College, Aligarh and got the degree in law from Oxford University. He joined the All-India Muslim League in 1936. He was the most trusted Lieutenant of Quaid-e-Azam (Rahmatullah) till his death. On August 15, 1947, he became the first Prime Minister of Pakistan. He was assassinated on October 16, 1951, while addressing a public meeting at Rawalpindi.

1. To stop the bloodbath of the Muslims in Punjab, Liaquat Ali Khan as first Prime Minister of Pakistan toured the border areas with Pandit Nehru and appealed to refrain from the hateful activity of human bloodshed.
2. The refugees were pouring into Punjab in a large number, and it was not an easy task to accommodate them. On the directions of Quaid-e-Azam (Rahmatullah) he as Chairman, Punjab Muhajir Council, monitored the work of rehabilitation of refugees and providing them with necessities of life.
3. He helped and guided Quaid-e-Azam (Rahmatullah), the nation and the Government in setting up an effective administrative system, restoration of economic life, preparation of the budget, Kashmir issue, controlling internal disruption and defence against Indian conspiracies. But the responsibility of implementing the decisions rested with him.
4. When the nation was demoralized after the death of Quaid-e-Azam (Rahmatullah) and the Indian leadership was always busy in hatching conspiracies against Pakistan, it was he who represented and led the nation. The nation gave him the title of “Quaid-e-Millat” in commemoration of his superb leadership skills.
5. In the reign of Liaquat Ali Khan, an enormous struggle was launched for economic growth. The people were persuaded to use Pakistani Products. Machinery was imported from Japan for the development of the textile industry and Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation was set up.
6. He got Objectives Resolution passed from Assembly in 1949 and constituted a “Basic Principles Committee” to draw the new constitution.
7. He visited the United States of America in 1950 and through his speeches; he apprised American people and leaders of the background of the establishment of Pakistan. Thus, he was the first leader who played a vital role in introducing Pakistan to the United States of America.
8. The foreign policy formulated by Liaquat Ali Khan had the fundamental principle of maintaining brotherly and friendly relations with Islamic countries. He supported steps taken by Dr. Muhammad Musaddique, the Prime Minister of Iran, to nationalize the oil. He condemned the aggression of western countries against Egypt and supported the freedom movement in Indonesia.
9. After Pakistan was established, Hindu-Muslim riots were a routine In India due to severe enmity of Hindus against the Muslims. Liaquat Ali Khan thought it necessary to solve this problem at the government level. Therefore, in 1950 he visited India in this connection and signed Liaquat Nehru pact.
10. When India army concentrated on the borders of Pakistan in the mid of 1951, uncertainty was created in the country. He toured country-wide to raise the morale of the nation and to make the people aware of this threat. He raised a fist in his speeches which made the people aware of this threat.