We stopped two guys riding a motorbike, pointed guns at them and ordered them not to move.

Our intent is for an indefinite period, … This definitely is a positive development and validates Pakistan’s call for cease-fire along the Line of Control.

That has not been done before, … The U.S. had maintained that it alone was qualified to handle such matters. Now, the U.S. has shown a willingness to engage in discussions on the subject.

The enormity of the devastation caused by the massive earthquake in Pakistan will test if even this enhanced appeal would be adequate.

Our intent is for an indefinite period. This definitely is a positive development and validates Pakistan’s call for cease-fire along the Line of Control.

If we do not intervene aggressively now, many lives will be lost,

This is a very respectable movement, this is about saving lives and that is too important to be polarized.

We condemn all acts of terrorism and I think such wanton targeting of civilians should be condemned in the strongest possible terms.

It was pointed out … that the U.S. statement is not only unwarranted and misplaced, but is tantamount to interference in the internal affairs and the judicial process of Pakistan.