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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 Sharia. Secularists feel that Mohammad Ali Jinnah wanted a state where religious oligarchy will be absent and all Muslims will be liberal, he envisioned for a progressive and liberal Muslim state of Pakistan.[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.