"They will gain ground if we do this kind of things certainly. We are making them gain grounds. And we are putting the moderates also in support of the extremist"
"They were there in the relief phase; the relief phase is almost over. Certainly their efforts were not comparable with that of the international community and the army did there"
"If any war is thrust on Pakistan, Pakistan's armed forces and the 140 million people of Pakistan are fully prepared to face all consequences with all their might"
"The resolution of the Kashmir dispute is at the heart of Ind-Pakistan confrontation. This is the only issue blocking peace between us"
"Well, it's the Roosevelt Hotel I haven't been out of that, ... I'm extremely busy trying to talk to representatives from Iran, Iraq, India and Korea about terrorism, nuclear [proliferation] and human rights"
"Although (Khan) has made some mistakes for which I am regretful, he is our national hero so I grant Dr Khan pardon."
"Pakistan ... is prepared to take bold initiatives to change the status quo through a dialogue with India at any level, at any time and anywhere"
"I have also made known our policy of restraint and responsibility"
"The dangerous military build-up on our borders and the belligerent statements from India."
"These are generally, if not all, religious extremists and they do not form the majority of Pakistan, ... There is no destabilization within. There is no opposition, no mass opposition, to me and my government"