I was brought up to believe that human beings are good, which is why it shocks me to the core when I see human beings behaving badly.

The next few months are critical to Pakistan's future direction as a democratic state committed to promoting peace, fighting terrorism and working for social justice.

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.

Through democracy we can address the basic needs of the people, involve them as participants in planning and restore the authority of the government.

It's never easy dealing with terrorists, but it must be done through a mixture of political, economic and administrative means.

My father was the Prime Minister of Pakistan. My grandfather had been in politics, too; however, my own inclination was for a job other than politics. I wanted to be a diplomat, perhaps do some journalism - certainly not politics.

Democracy is the best revenge.