Dictatorships by their nature are unrepresentative as they neglect the social needs of the people.

I seek to lead a democratic Pakistan which is free from the yoke of military dictatorship and that will cease to be a haven, the very petri dish of international terrorism.

The Holy Book calls upon Muslims to resist tyranny. Dictatorships in Pakistan, however long, have, therefore, always collapsed in the face of this spirit.

Being in jail is difficult too because it's like being in a graveyard, you can't do much.

Extremism can flourish only in an environment where basic governmental social responsibility for the welfare of the people is neglected. Political dictatorship and social hopelessness create the desperation that fuels religious extremism.

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

I am planning to return and contest the October elections in Pakistan.