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Established Karachi as the capital and set up the Central Secretariat to
manage administration.
Organized the Civil Service of Pakistan (CSP), drafting new rules and
stressing honesty, efficiency, and public service.
Reminded officials: “You are the servants of the people, not their rulers.”
Set up the Constituent Assembly to draft the Constitution of Pakistan.
Building an Economy
Pakistan was denied its fair share of India’s financial assets, creating an
economic crisis.
Despite this, Jinnah laid the foundation of a self-reliant economy.
On 1 July 1948, he inaugurated the State Bank of Pakistan, symbolizing
economic independence.
Encouraged industrialization and trade development.
Reached a temporary canal water agreement with India to safeguard
Pakistan’s agriculture.
Promoted agriculture, banking, and education as essential sectors for
national progress.
Establishing National Security
Pakistan inherited a weakened military with limited officers and outdated
equipment.
Jinnah worked to strengthen the armed forces, recruit new officers, and
ensure discipline.
He was determined to keep the military under civilian control, warning
against the rise of a military-dominated state.
Focused on creating a professional, loyal, and well-organized defense
system for Pakistan’s survival.
Conclusion
Despite severe illness, Quaid-e-Azam worked tirelessly until his death on 11
September 1948.
His efforts laid the foundation for Pakistan’s political, economic, and
administrative structure.
(1948-1956)
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