I am called an Islamic fundamentalist by Rushdie. My critics in Pakistan say I am a Zionist agent. I must be doing something right.

The more you study, the more you know; how less you know.

Allow the Taliban to open offices in Pakistan

I do not have any fears, no fear of dying, of failure, of anything; that means I am very dangerous for my opponents.

They do not understand Islam, and I think that is one area where perhaps I hope one day I will play a role in actually making people understand what we perceive Islam to be.

Pakistan needs to have decentralisation and a good local government system

I have no clear idea about this development, however, I have full faith in the government's peace talks committee. I suggest TTP choose its representatives from among its own leadership