Islam teaches tolerance, not hatred; universal brotherhood, not enmity; peace, and not violence.

You must understand the environment in Pakistan. This has become a moneymaking concern. A lot of people say if you want to go abroad and get a visa for Canada or citizenship and be a millionaire, get yourself raped.

I am not at all a politician. I don't think I'm cut out for politics. I am certainly not going to stand for election.

Who has suffered? The families of the dead, no doubt. But a greater loss was inflicted on Pakistan because, as I said, we lost the pillars of our society.

I believe in sympathy, compassion and forgiveness.

Saying he is in Afghanistan in a spirit of brotherhood, we have also vowed that we will not allow each other's countries, ever, to be used against interests of ours.

It is up to India to take this opportunity to start ... a process of dialogue.