Noble goals... for the distant future

Gilani promises accountability post end-of-term; Nawaz promises transformation to 'Asian Tiger,' if elected.

Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Monday said his government can be held accountable, but only after its term ends.

Addressing party workers, Gilani said the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) had fought anti-state elements to restore democracy.

The Prime Minister said his party also gave provincial autonomy to Gilgit-Baltistan adding that Kashmir is an important issue of Pakistani foreign policy.

Gilani also said the entire nation is united against the scourge of terrorism.

He claimed that the Charter of Democracy signed between the PPP and Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) has been implemented by more than 80 per cent.

The prime minister also asserted that the government will complete its 5-year tenure.

Asian Tiger dreams

PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif vowed to make Pakistan an Asian Tiger if granted another chance to serve the country.

Addressing a ceremony in Peshawar, PML-N leader lauded all those who resisted dictators and martial laws in the country.

Sharif said he cannot turn a blind eye to poverty and unemployment in the country and said his party will not remain a silent spectator if the government keeps on increasing the power tariff every month.