In the 2008 elections, the Pakistan People's Party won a majority and Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani became the Prime Minister. He served as Prime Minister until 2012. The important reforms of this period were as follows:
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Industrial Reforms
The government took many steps for industrial development, but there was a severe crisis of electricity and gas. Oil prices were rose.
Agricultural Reforms
Under farmer friendly measures, subsidized tractors were provided to ten thousand small farmers. Crops prices were increased and other measures were taken.
Educational Reforms
The government, in collaboration with the National Commission for Human Development, launched the Adult Education Programme to provide education to adults. Steps were taken to rebuild destroyed educational institutions in terror- hit areas.
Health Reforms
To improve the health related services for the people in hospitals, doctors, nurses and other medical staff were recruited and their salaries were increased.
Economic Reforms
Key initiatives during this period included the Seventh National Financial Award, the Benazir Income Support Programme, the Waseela- e- Haq Programme, development and protection of women, and the allocation of 10% quota in government jobs for women.