We learned at an early age that it was men's interpretation of our religion that restricted women's opportunities, not our religion itself. Islam in fact had been quite progressive toward women from its inception.

Military or dictatorial rule is not good for our Pakistan.

Being nice should never be perceived as being weak. It's not a sign of weakness, it's a sign of courtesy, manners, grace, a woman's ability to make everyone...feel at home, and it should never be construed as weakness.

The Orange Revolution in Ukraine is a good example of how people, who are robbed of their right to vote, can protest and put an end to dictatorship.

I'm not into smoke-filled rooms. I don't have the time for byzantine political intrigues.

I still want to return home whenever I get a chance.

Political dictatorship and social hopelessness create the desperation that fuels religious extremism.