Eo: Chapter # 10 (Descriptive Question Answers) => PAKISTAN -A WELFARE STATE Qa: Ans: Q2: What is meant by a welfare state? What are its duties? ‘WELFARE STATE: A state that cares for the basic needs of its citizens and enables them to. peaceful life is called a welfare state. j Ae Concept OF A MoperN WELFARE STATE! A The concept of a modern state emerged in Europe a: NSeion to the unequal distribution of wealth. In the 20th century, this concept gi opularity. As a result, 2 number of European states AO lyreforms for the welfare of their citizens. Duties OF A WELFARE STATE: The duties of a welfare state many n \ life and property of its citizens as well as protection of their re veh A welfare state helps the mca ahd the handicapped so that they can lead a life at par with others. The introdu social security system in the modem development countries is a me forw: welfare state. A welfare state fis the basic needs of its citizens. The welfare of its citizens is the primary ctv of state. Concu The objectives of a welfare state are the elimination of illiteracy, poverty and injustice iety and provide its citizens an environment conducive to the development of iva potentials. ‘What is the concept of an Islamic welfare state? : CONCEPT OF AN ISLAMIC WELFARE STATE: The concept of an Islamic Welfare State was presented 1400 years ago. Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) made foundation of the Islamic welfare state at Madina. Later the righteous caliphs (632-661AD) fully followed the concept of Islamic welfare state during their rules, The concept of an Islamic welfare state contains the following points. 1|PaceEo: + Sovereignty: sovereignty belongs to Allah in Islam. | ne ruler only exercises his power within the limits set by Islam. Duties: ‘A welfare state protects the life, property and honour of its citizens. Accountabilit An Islamic welfare state is accountable to people. Even the ruler is not free from accountability. uy Head Of The State: \ The head of the state is a servant to its people. He leads it life like other common people. aN Equality: 2 0 An Islamic welfare state establishes equality at all levels. All are equal before the law. Superiority: v eo In an Islamic welfare state, the superiori ss ‘on the fear of God (Taqwa). Follower OF Istam: The ruler should abide by the isariter and so should do the citizens of the state. * Justice: hl ® ‘An Islamic welfare saad justice to all. Nobody is above the law. Equal Oppor iti n An Islamic welfare state provides equal opportunities of progress to allits citizens. e Peace And Prosperity: An welfare state is peaceful and prosperous. The reason for this is justice and \ itation. Q3: yee ‘the national goals of Pakistan? Ans: NATIONAL GOALS OF PAKISTAN: Pakistan is a sovereign, Islamic and independent country. It has some national goals which are given as under: > Setting Up An Islamic Society: Pakistan was established in the name of Islam. Therefore, it is the duty of every Pakistani to lead his/ner life according to the teachings of Islam. 2| PaceEo: Struggle Against Exploitation: It is our duty to free our country from all types of exploitation. People will then get equal opportunities for progress and prosperity. State Securit It is the collective responsibility of the people and the government to protect the country from the internal and external dangers. We can maintain state security if we are alert all the time. Self-Sufficiency: 4 For making the country economically strong, we will have to becom ficient. It needs hard work, dependence on our natural resources and woe ducation, ® Unity With Muslim Countries: It is our national goal to promote unity among the Mu tries. The role of OIC (Organization of Islamic Countries) should also be “SC Peace Initiatives: It is the national goal of Pakistan to promote | and international peace. Pakistan is playing a great role to maintain pea rd Struggle For Welfare State: Pakistan is struggling for = fare state, The main obstacle to it is our limited natural resources. Corrupt , illiteracy, and other social evils are also great obstacles in this goal Conctusion: “ We have not su an getting our national goals. There are a number of reasons for this. The ro ‘ant obstacles are widespread illiteracy, corruption, lack of democracy, limited national resources, poverty, unemployment, inconsistent national policies and the behaviour of the people and the government. We can get our national ~ goals a ‘ard work and being patriotic to our country. sustained constructive efforts necessary for Pakistan? ¥ FOR SUSTAINED CONSTRUCTIVE EFFORTS: Sustained constructive efforts are needed for self-sufficiency and progress. Itis a constant process for the development of a nation. It has the following aspects: Awareness About The National Goals: Awareness about the national goals is necessary for the progress of a nation. Plans are made on the basis of national priorities. These plans are then implemented properly. A strong will and a constant struggle are also essential to achieve these goals. 3|PaceEo: Dignity Of Labour: People should be made aware of the dignity of labour. A nation cannot make progress without hard work. There can be no progress and development without hard work. We should feel dignity in work and make it our aim in life. Nature Of Education: Advancement in scientific and technical knowledge is also necessary for our progress. Progress cannot be made through general education alone. We should pay our full attention to technical and scientific education so that we can make quick progress. Guidance And Encouragement: Guidance and encouragement are also important to the people Pakistan has made great progress in different sectors of economy, @g. in agriculture and industry since our independence in 1947. A number of méga projects have been completed and some are in the process of completion RD Welfare Programmes: For the sake of sustained development the aonb have been started for the needy and disabled people. e » Establishment of industrial homes for ye > Establishment of health centres, Educational institutions for the i Training centres for physically hi " Pe people. > Recreational sports for general gy > Establishment of anti Sage alg QS: Why is self-sufficiency in foodstessory? Ans: NEED FOR ‘SELF-SUFFIC Fooo: Pakistan is an a ae I country. Majority of the population is engaged in agriculture. Our economy ai agriculture. Rice and cotton are the major sources of earring foreign exchange. Food i ic need of the people. Food is also related with health. If there is not sufficient food for the people, people will not be healthy. Unhealthy people cannot work he nation cannot make progress. Besides, a valuable foreign exchange will be ‘on the imports of food items. Thus there is an urgent need for self-sufficiency in ADVANTAGES OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY IN FOOD: Foreign exchange spent on the imports of food items will be saved. New industries will be set up. There will be a decrease in the foreign loans. Peoples purchasing power will increase. Trade and business will flourish. More jobs will be created and poverty elimination will be possible.Eo: What steps have been taken by the government for the development of agriculture sector? ; STEPS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURE SECTOR: Agriculture reforms have limited the maximum land holding. > Huge funds are allocated for the development of agriculture sector in the Five Years Development Programs. New dams and canals are being constructed. Tube wells have been installed to eradicated water logging and salinity. Agriculture Development Banks have been set up to give loans to the fatmers. Agriculture institutes have been set up to solve the agricultural ms of the farmers. ‘The government is providing facilities to the farmers to buy, fertilizers, pesticides, tractor te ‘Ve What steps have been taken by the government crm Enns STEPS FOR UNIVERSAL EDUCATION: U Education is a fundamental right of each individual It is the responsibility of the government to provide compulsory sducal Shears up to a specific level. ‘THE GOVERNMENT HAS TAKEN FOLLOW! PS TO SPREAD EDUCATION: > Education sector reforms (ESR) h (troduced in the country so that everybody can get education. ’ The study of Islamiat and P. studies is compulsory, A planis under process education up to matric level tree. A program to award rship to poor bright students from the Bait-ul-Mal has been started. aX A program Pisucation jor All (EFAY” has been introduced. Nonformal basic educational ions have been set up in the rural areas under EFA. Their number is 10,000 whic! expected to rise up to 80,000. Non-g ntal Organizations (NGOs) and Community Based Organizations (CBOs) riche government to promote education in the rural areas, Educ ee Foundations have been set up to provide financial help to educational ‘institutions. , vice structure and service conditions of teachers are being improved. > Radio and TV are creating awareness and interest in the people to educate their children especially girls.Eo: Q8: What steps has government taken for just and equitable distribution of resources? Ans: JUST AND EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF RESOURCES: Our resources are limited. Some areas have more resources, and some have less. Some areas are industrially developed and some are backward. The government has taken the following steps for equitable distribution of resources: Education, health and social welfare institutions are being established throughout the country. Scholarships are being given to poor students. Industries are being established in the backward areas to provide jobs there. Cottage industries are being established to provide jobs to people neat aihores. Farmers are being given incentives to increase their agricultural p1 Basic amenities of life like electricity, gas and telephone are being \provided to the rete areas \ The privatization of industries is being done to motivate p work harder, Labour laws have been modified so that labours ca jore benefit. It will also reduce the unrest between the employer and the employees, A network of education is being set up wees intry. ConctusioN; The government has been trying to rem parities in the society. The government ‘wants to remove class conflict and regional, bias by just and equitable distribution of resources \) ’ What is the role of an individual i aiwelfare state? a : ROLE OF AN INDIVIDUAL IN'A WELFARE STATE: Awelfare state in suppdsed to meet all the basic needs of its citizens. The citizens are also expected to f obligations towards the state. Some important duties of an individual are given belo. e Loyal To Every citizen should be ready for sacrifice at the time of test. t For Other's Rights: Every individual should have respect for fellow people and should take care of their life, honour and property. No Misuse Of Facilities: The facilities provided by the state for public use, e.g. electricity, gas, water supply, public parks, etc. should be used with great care and never be misused.Eo: ue) > Sharing The Welfare Activit Every individual should take part individually or collectively in the welfare activities. Caring For The Environment: Every individual should keep the environment clean. Payment Of Taxes: Every citizen should pay taxes regularly. Helping The Government: Every individual should help the government against antisocial activities, Getting Education: Every individual should get education and leam skills to acc Helping The Needy: Every citizen should help the poor, the need neighbourhood. ® eo Sense Of Responsibility: Every citizen should have a sense of honesty, diligently and efficiently. CoNctusioN: If every citizen takes part i velopment of the country and fulfils his/her duty, we can make our country a w