Tasneem Aslam Quotations

We have asked Afghan authorities to investigate the matter and tell us how these innocent Pakistani civilians were killed by Afghan forces.

We need bold steps by the leadership of both countries to resolve the outstanding issues. We also need sincerity and flexibility in order to overcome the legacy of the past.

Similarly, if they need any items from Pakistan, we would be ready to hand them over if these are readily available locally to help the affected people on the other side of the Line of Control.

No crossing of people would take place on Monday because we have not yet exchanged the lists of people wanting to cross.

Naturally it is a positive statement. We want both the sides to show sincerity, flexibility and courage for the solution of Kashmir dispute.

If any exception is made to India, it should also be extended to Pakistan.

We take the last statement of the Indian spokesman welcoming our initiative.

Pakistan was deeply appreciative of the solidarity and support readily extended by the leadership of Saudi Arabia in the wake of the devastating earthquake on 8 October.

Pakistan wants concrete legislation by the European Union countries including Denmark with backup laws to control unlimited freedom of press which allows anyone to disrespect others.

Pakistan is in dire need of energy for its growing economy and Pak-Iran-India gas pipeline program is intact.

Pakistan has condemned and protested the United States and had demanded investigation.

Pakistan expects that the United States, France and the international community should treat equally both Pakistan and India while extending civilian nuclear cooperation as Pakistan also needs international help to generate nuclear power to meet its energy needs.

Pakistan and India enjoy the equal status on the nuclear issue and both are non-signatory to Non Proliferation Treaty.

Pakistan and India enjoy equal status on the nuclear issue and both are non-signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

We hope the postponement will not affect the schedule of the ongoing Composite Dialogue.

We are dealing with a complex issue and expectations are high to move quickly but it is unfortunate that this is not happening due to misunderstanding.

The ratification process is underway. It is just that it was not completed yesterday (the deadline). We hope to do it very soon.

The government has, however, not received any intimation about the troops pull out.

We are strictly following the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) standards and would provide all guarantees for safeguarding civilian nuclear facilities.

There would also be discussions on matters relating to transit fee.

The OIC is perfectly within its rights to raise and talk about the Kashmir dispute, which is at the center of decades of tense ties between Pakistan and India.

Anyone who says that there is nothing extraordinary about a statement that's tantamount to interference in the internal affairs of other countries betrays the psyche of a bully, a bully who sees a red rag everywhere.

Anyone who is able to come down from the mountains gets relief and medical assistance at the camps established for this purpose. They do not have to cross the Line of Control to find relief assistance.

As our economy is expanding we require more energy and we remain interested in acquiring safe nuclear energy. But the report about Pakistan's talks with China regarding six to eight nuclear reactors is baseless.

This is the second Indian relief consignment and we welcome it along with massive help from other countries of the world.

The visit underscores strong relations between Pakistan and US and will focus on broadening and deepening bilateral cooperation in diverse fields.

If the parties succeed in reaching a consensus on technical details before the tripartite meeting, a final decision about the project can possibly emerge in that meeting.

A joint statement, to be issued at the end of the president's visit, will highlight the importance of agreements and understanding to be reached during his talks with Pakistani leaders.

The legal position of Pakistan rests on the United Nations' resolution on Kashmir.