“It is in all our interests that India plays the role it could and should as an emerging great power in the security and stability of the region.” – Defence Minister of Australia Stephen Smith.

“Khar is young and yes, stunning. She may be new to the world of diplomacy but is picking up the nuances fast.” – An official from Islamabad on Hina Rabbani Khar, the youngest Pakistani Foreign Minister.

“Increase in tax collection can not be achieved till the big fish are brought into the tax net.” – Pakistan’s Tax Ombudsman Shoaib Suddle expressing unhappiness over the tax collection system of the country.

“If I sit on fast for at least seven to eight days, the entire country will stand up. This is called satyagraha, as Gandhiji said ‘atma-klesh’ (self-penance) will give relief to the masses.” - Anna Hazare on resuming his fast campaign.