Addressing a certificate distributing ceremony of the 96th Management Course and 11th Senior Management Course at National School of Public Policy on Tuesday, he said democracy was the only way to progress and achieve goals and democracy and economy were interlinked.

Khosa said that democracy was the best solution to all crises and issues of the country and the Pakistan Peoples Party had made an all-out effort for the restoration of the democratic system in the country.

The governor said that martial laws of Gen Zia and Gen Musharraf had harmed the country as the masses were still facing many crises and terrorism but the democratic government of the PPP was making efforts to resolve all issues.

Terming the constitution a great achievement of the PPP, he said the fundamental spirit of the constitution was that all national policies had to be people-centric and not elite- centric. "The PPP has started many programmes to eliminate poverty like Benazir Income Support Programme and increased salaries of employees manifold," he added.

Khosa said the restoration of Pak-Indo cricket relations was a milestone for peace in the region and the Indian prime minister would also visit Pakistan soon.

He said the main and first responsibility of civil servants should be welfare of the masses and prosperity of the country.

NSPP Rector Muhammad Ismail Qureshi presented the welcome address.