The revival of democracy has completed two years today. On this occasion I wish to compliment the nation, the parliament, democratic forces and the government. Two years is not a long period of time. However, it goes to the credit of the democratic government to have made significant strides during this period in the services of people.
A number of achievements stand out as testimony to the strides taken by the democratic government. These include 7th NFC Award, Aghaz-e-Huqooq-e-Balochistan, political reforms in Gilgit-Baltistan and FATA, reconstitution of the Council of Common Interest, allocation of 120 billion rupees to Pakhtonkhwah as net hydal profit, launching of Benazir Income Support Programme to alleviate poverty, increasing has development surcharge for Balochistan, taking the militancy head on an lately the progress made in reforming the constitution.
While these achievements are commendable we are also mindful of the fact that much more needs to be done. On this occasion, I wish to state that we have a future that promises dividends of peace, prosperity and development provided we stand firm on the course of democracy.
The spirit of participation, consultation and equal opportunity are the guiding principle for the formulation of government policy at strategic and implementation levels. I commend the performance of the government, which is representing the broader political spectrum, for the achievements in a short span of two years. I am confident that the People's Government will keep up this momentum and by the end of its 5-years term, a stronger and prosperous Pakistan will emerge and it will be able to go the court of the people with an impressive record of performance and achievements.