"Pakistan government, we are told, is in constant touch with the British government to ensure the safety of the Pakistani community during this time of riots."
"I didn't hear that."
"I read it somewhere."
"Malicious lies."
"What's wrong with the government of Pakistan seeking assurances from the British government that those of Pakistani descent remain safe?"
"Nothing, it's good in a way but I know what you are going to say if I say yes."
"What?"
"You are going to ask then who is the Pakistan government talking to, to ensure the safety of Pakistanis in Pakistan?"
"I admit it. But let me say that for example I reckon the Pakistan government is talking with Americans to ensure the safety of the people in Waziristan."
"False, they are not. The permission for drone strikes has been given - the rest is posturing for you and me."
"OK. I also know that Rehman Malik is talking with the ANP and the MQM to end the killings in Karachi."
"If you ask the MQM and ANP they hold others responsible for the killings - the ANP holds the MQM responsible and the MQM holds the Haqiqi group as well as PPP and ANP responsible for killing their workers."
"There is a difference of opinion and..."
"Rehman Malik reckons 80 percent or so are wives and girlfriends killing off their amours if you will."
"I heard Malik's wife lives out of the country and..."
"Surely you are not taking his statement literally - a statement based on his own personal fears?"
"Well, we form opinions based on our own life experiences."
"You are being facetious."
"Yes I guess, but right now the guy is the Interior Minister for Pete's sake and for him to keep his family out of the country is...is telling."
"Well, considering that Benazir Bhutto's murderers have not yet been caught..."
"Oh dear, not that again!"
"Well, there are forces within forces at work in this country and you have to be either very brave or very stupid to keep your family inside Pakistan."
"Where does that leave you?"
"With no money to emigrate."