Can you provide a credible/non paki source of pakistan being created as a secular nation?
Either you or me was taught a distorted history in school.
Pakistan became an Islamic Republic in 1956, nine years after her birth. This is also the year our first constitution was written.
Numerous quotes by Jinnah prior to the independence support the fact that Pakistan was meant to be a secular country:
Speaking to the Central Legislative Assembly in 1935 Jinnah said:
"Religion should not be allowed to come into politics"¦.Religion is merely a matter between man and God." Jinnah drew a clear line between politics and religion, with religion clearly limited to being "between man and God". This statement should have laid the foundation of a secular Pakistan.
As late as November 14, 1946, 9 months prior to independence, Jinnah said:
"I am not fighting for Muslims, believe me, when I demand Pakistan." Jinnah pursued Pakistan neither in the name of Islam, nor exclusively for Muslims. The Father of Pakistan was more than willing to endorse an undivided India, which he openly did when he accepted the Cabinet Mission Plan. All Jinnah wanted was to ensure that the social and economic interests of the conglomerate of the Muslim-majority states remained secure.
"No distinction between one community and another, no discrimination between one caste or creed and another. We are starting with this fundamental principle that we are all citizens and equal citizens of one state," said Jinnah at his presidential address to the first Constituent Assembly of Pakistan in 1947. He went on:
oSeldom has anyone described a secular state in words better than these. Jinnah spoke of the state recognizing the status of these denominations as "citizens of the state" and ignoring religious identity.
"You are free to go to your temples, you are free to go to your mosques or to any other place of worship in this state of Pakistan. You may belong to any religion or caste or creed. That has nothing to do with the business of the state."
Speaking about the Shudras, or Untouchables, during his address at the All India Muslim League session at Delhi, in 1934 he said:
"In the name of humanity, I care more for [the Untouchables] than for the Muslims." These words were not uttered before a Hindu gathering, which could have led some to argue that perhaps he was trying to win their favour. These words were, in fact, openly stated during his address at a Muslim League session.
"The constitution of Pakistan has yet to be framed by the Pakistan Constituent Assembly"¦Islam and its idealism have taught us democracy. It has taught equality of men, justice and fairplay to everybody"¦In any case Pakistan is not going to be a theocratic state to be ruled by priests with a divine mission. We have many non-Muslims – Hindus, Christians and Parsis – but they are all Pakistanis. They will enjoy the same rights and privileges as any other citizens and will play their rightful part in the affairs of Pakistan."-
In February 1948, just months before his death, Jinnah said:
"But make no mistake, Pakistan is not a theocracy or anything like it."