All Our Problems, All Our Disputes, All

In 1988, When Democracy Was Restored, The Military Establishment Was Still Very Powerful. The Extremist Groups Were Still There. And When The Aid And Assistance To Pakistan Was Cut, We Had To Adopt Harsh Economic Policies. So In A Way, It Showed That Democracy Doesn't Pay, And The Military Was Able To Reassert Itself.

While Living In America When I Attended Harvard In The Early 1970s, I Saw For Myself The Awesome, Almost Miraculous, Power Of A People To Change Policy Through Democratic Means.

It Would Be So Nice To Have The Luxury Just To Laze. So Nice Not To Have To Always Get Up And Get Dressed For Some Occasion. Always Having To Move From Here To There, Where Everything Is Scheduled And Even Having Lunch With My Kids On Their Easter Break Has To Be Slotted In. Maybe One Day...

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.

Ultimately, Leadership Is About The Strength Of One's Convictions, The Ability To Endure The Punches, And The Energy To Promote An Idea. And I Have Found That Those Who Do Achieve Peace Never Acquiesce To Obstacles, Especially Those Constructed Of Bigotry, Intolerance, And Inflexible Tradition.