WORDS OF WISDOM

“Pakistan government and its armed forces are moving in the right direction to eliminate terrorists and America will continue its support in this regard. Though the terror war is being fought on your (Pakistan) land, but it is not Pakistan’s war alone; Pakistan is fighting on the front and the US stands by it.”
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in a formal interaction with students at Government College University Lahore where she further hoped that Pakistan would soon achieve a rock-solid success in the war on terror.

“This is a remarkably difficult time for Pakistan. They’re dealing with brutal terrorists and indigenous insurgents. We’ve seen over the last couple of weeks in the run up to and during the operation in North and South Waziristan an increase in brutal bombings and targeted assassinations”
US Spokesman Ian Kelly while commenting on U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s recent visit to Pakistan to express American solidarity with the country beset with a “remarkably difficult time” as it plays its part in the “common fight” against terrorism.

“Islamabad has been consistently calling for settlement of disputes through negotiations. It is a good omen that Indian PM wants to hold peaceful dialogue with Pakistan India and Pakistan should resolve all outstanding issues through dialogue in order to pave the way for regional peace and prosperity”
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Qamar Zaman Kaira while commenting on Indian Prime Minister Manmohan’s statement voicing a desire to restart dialogue with Pakistan.

“There is a need for establishing Pakistan-US relationship based on mutual trust and interest. I appreciate President Obama’s policy of dialogue and engagement with all countries especially the Muslim world, which he believed would help foster understanding, reduce tensions and facilitate the resolution of regional and global differences.”
Pakistan Muslim League Quaid, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif during a meeting with US Secretary, Hillary Clinton upon her visit to Lahore.

“I salute to the martyrs of FC, who laid down their precious lives for the protection and safety of people and motherland during war against militancy and terrorism.”
Federal Minister for Interior, Rehman Malik while addressing the FC Darbar during his maiden visit to the Frontier Constabulary Headquarters.

“Pakistan is going to determine—the outcome is going to be determined by the Pakistanis themselves making a choice about whether or not they are going to stand up to the Taliban and assert their democratic values. I believe they will. I think they are. And I think the White House is trying to figure out the best ways in which to empower them to do that. It can’t be an American driven policy. It can’t have an American imprint or footprint. This really has to be homegrown, and that’s what we’re really working with the Pakistanis to achieve.”
US Senator John Kerry, Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee while talking to FOX News channel.

“Turkey may be far away from here but the people and the place is very close at heart with us. We understand how you feel, because we too are victim of terrorism. Lets work in solidarity to fight the menace.”
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan while speaking at a reception in his honor by the President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

“The proposed establishment of a joint economic zone between India and Pakistan will strengthen economic relations and promote business and industrial sectors in both countries. The Administrative and Economic Committee of Pak-India Business Council (PIBC) had discussed the proposal at length and found it useful for both countries.”
Chairman PIBC, Noor Muhammad Kasuri while talking to a local news agency.

“Pakistan and China have vast scope to enhance bilateral trade and economic relations for which concerted efforts are needed to realize the potential fully”
Zahid Maqbool, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) on his return to Pakistan after a week-long visit to China as head of ICCI trade delegation that participated in China (Shenzhen) International Industrial Fair 2009.

“Any bid to curtail the enforcement powers of CCP would render the institution toothless and helpless against the powerful mafias in the country.”
Chairman Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), Khalid Mirza addressing media men at a workshop organized by CCP to sensitize journalists on the Competition Laws and the CCP Powers.