i. Sovereignty of Allah
The Objectives Resolution was incorporated in the Preamble of the Constitution. The Preamble said that the sovereign authority of the Universe belongs to Almighty Allah. Power to rule the state is a sacred trust entrusted to the people of Pakistan by Allah Almighty.
ii. Islamic Republic
For the first time the state was proclaimed an Islamic Republic and it was given the name of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
iii. Muslim Head of the State
Under the Constitution only a Muslim could be elected as president of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
iv. Democracy, Justice, Liberty, and Equality
The Preamble said that the Quaid-e-Azam envisioned Pakistan as a democratic state based on the Islamic principles of social justice, liberty, and equality. The state of Pakistan shall enable its citizens to model their lives in accordance with the tenets of Islam.
v. Implementation of the Islamic Law
The Constitution provides that no law repugnant to the spirit of Islam shall be enacted. Existing laws shall be brought in conformity with the spirit of the Quran and the Sunnah.
vi. Promotion of Islamic Values
Directive Principles of State Policy provided for the preservation and promotion of Islamic values. It was said that illiteracy shall be eliminated, working conditions of the laborers shall be improved, riba (usury), gambling, drinking and prostitution shall be eliminated. The government shall try to ensure that all the citizens are provided food, shelter, clothing and basic health facilities.
vii. Relations with the Muslim Countries
Guiding Principles of State Policy laid great stress on the improvement of Pakistan's relations with the Muslim countries of the world.
