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The International News: Victory at hand: Dr Tahir ul Qadri
- January 16, 2013
ISLAMABAD: The Tehrik-e-Minhajul Quran (TMQ) leader Dr Tahir ul Qadri on Tuesday said he had delivered half of his speech and half of the job was done as the Supreme Court had orderedthe arrest of the prime minister, and on Wednesday (today), God willing, the remaining job would be done. read more...
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Highlights of historic Long March
- January 13, 2013
A large number of people started gathering in the ground in front of central secretariat of MQI since 7 a.m. on January 13. The proceedings were initiated with the recitation of the Holy Quran through loud speakers installed on the float trucks at 7:45 a.m, which were particularly decorated for the Long March. There was a festive look all around with the arrival of people in the ground. Waqas Ali Qadri, Haroon Abbasi and other speakers continued to give directions to the participants of the Long March. Tehreeki songs, anthems and ‘kalam’ particularly prepared for the March continued to be played to increase people’s passion. read more...
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Aaj News: Government will not bow to Qadri, says Malik
- January 15, 2013
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani security forces fired shots in the air on Tuesday to quell supporters of a Tahirul qadri calling for the resignation of the beleaguered government while the interior minister Rehman Malik dismissed his demands as unconstitutional. read more...
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India Today: What is Tahir ul Qadri really doing in Pakistan?
- January 15, 2013
A cleric who has fired up Pakistanis angry at perceived government corruption and indifference demanded the country's political leaders resign in a speech to thousands of his supporters who amassed in the capital early Tuesday. read more...
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Cleric Qadri fires up Pakistanis, asks govt to quit
- January 15, 2013
ISLAMABAD: Thousands of anti-government protesters heeding the call of a firebrand cleric rallied in the streets of the Pakistani capital on Tuesday for a second day despite early morning clashes with police who launched tear gas and fired shots into the air to push back stone-throwing demonstrators. read more...
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Yahoo News: Pakistan turmoil deepens as court orders PM's arrest
- January 15, 2013
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered the arrest of the prime minister on Tuesday on corruption allegations, ratcheting up pressure on a government that is also facing street protests led by a cleric who has a history of ties to the army. read more...
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Value Walk: Revolution In Pakistan? Tahir ul Qadri’s Long March Enters Islamabad
- January 14, 2013
Tahir ul Qadri asked Pakistan’s assembly to dissolve itself by 11 AM on Tuesday (1 A.M. EST), saying that the protesters would wait at their current position until then, awaiting others to join them. After that time, the protesters will march on the country’s general assembly, according to the statement. read more...