"We have been talking about trade, commercial ties, economic relations and cultural relations (and) of improving communications between the two countries. That is putting the cart before the horse and ignoring Kashmir. This cannot be done"
"Infrastructure development in the country is vital, and we need communication links of international quality to enhance our business and trade efficiency"
"We can make a beginning by entering into multilateral free trade agreements among Muslims countries, ... We also need to create a world-class capital market to attract international capital, which would enable us to finance our development and growth."
"Progress on Kashmir would pave the way for free trade between the two countries"
"Traders and merchants will always be welcome and they, in building up their own fortunes, will not forget their social responsibility for a fair and square deal to one and all, big and small. I would like Pakistan to become (a) synonym and hallmark for standar and quality in the market places of the world….May you, as true Pakistanis, help to reconstruct and build Pakistan to reach a mighty and glorious status amongst the comity of nations of the world"