Democratic system must for implementing policies: President
DM Monitoring

ISLAMABAD—President Pervez Musharraf said on Sunday democratic system is essential to make progress and there should be mechanism to implement the policies for the welfare and betterment of the masses. In an interview with a private T channel , the President said there are comprehensive laws on compulsory education, but problem is their implementation.
“Implementation is the most important thing in the government.” The President said the government has filled the gap between policy making and implementation through revival of Local Government institutions. He said Pakistan has the potential and desire to make progress and prosperity but there is need to have good governance and dedication.
Referring to the qualities of a good society, the President said, “We should have open society where every one can discuss and exchange views freely.” Replying to a question, as to how he would like to be remembered as President, he said, “I shall be remembered by the people as a person who has cared for the country, for the people and worked honestly and diligently for them.”
On the question how the people should remember him as a person, the President said, “A very frank, straight forward, honest and practical person.” Regarding any regret, the President said God has given him a lot and beyond his expectations. “I never worked and influenced any one for my promotion,” he added.
He said the most important challenge and burden is to take the country forward. The President said decision making is also very important element in the government as the leader has to analyse the things and receive suggestions before taking final decision. He said the gut feeling, impulse and sixth sense played important role in decision making. The President said there has been never a “dull moment” during the last eight years of his life. On the question for one year compulsory military training to every youth, the President said, there has been study on “peoples army” or compulsory army training, but it was not feasible for Pakistan’s environment. Elaborating his answer, the President said, “We need standing army due to threat on the borders, to maintain deterrence level.”
Regarding potential in the country and among the people of Pakistan, the President said, “We are better than many others but there is lack of leadership.” He said, “We have travelled a lot since 1947 as there were only a few factories then but we survived.” The President said, he was a very open person who discussed the things with his colleagues, his family members, who always extend support to him in taking the decisions.