to himself that he will contribute everything in his power to make this nation Strong and prosperous.
On my part, I have placed before you a programme which I consider, in all sincerity and honesty, to be the most acceptable to the general mass of our people and to be entirely in the interest of Pakistan.
I have full faith and confidence in our people. I have also full faith in the destiny of our country which was created on the basis of our ideology and at the sacrifice of the lives of one million Muslims. Democracy was the driving force during the movement for Pakistan and I sincerely wish to adhere to democratic principles.
Finally, I would like to say that in view of the programme outlined by me, full political activity will be allowed in the country with effect from January 1, 1970. The Martial Law Regulation prohibiting such activities will be duly cancelled. I may, however, add that I am not prepared to tolerate any obstruction in the way of the restoration of democracy. Any individual or any group which creates law and order problems and indulges in acts of violence will be severely dealt with, because democracy implies tolerance and refutation of the use of force. All political activities must, therefore, accord with certain norms of behavior. In this behalf I propose to issue certain guidelines in the near future.
Let us now all go forward together and achieve this transfer of power in a peaceful and civilized manner.
God bless you all
Pakistan Paindabad.
