Press Conference: PAT demands military operation against terrorists

• February 22, 2014

PAT President Sheikh Zahid Fayyaz and Secretary General Khurram Nawaz Gandapur have said that the government has no concern for the state, people and the armed forces; rather what it cares the most about is its political interest. They said that the national honour demanded that the day the news of killing of 23 FC personnel came, the Prime Minister would have ended dialogue and declared the launch of military operation against the terrorists. They said that the rulers made the nation hang their head in shame. PAT condemns this insensitivity and lack of conscience of the government. read more...

Forest Gate Islamic centre’s new book on Prophet will tackle extremism

• February 26, 2014

An Islamic centre in Forest Gate has published a book to challenge misconceptions about the Prophet Muhammad. Minhaj-ul-Quran released the book – Muhammad the Merciful – earlier this month out of its small publishing house in Romford Road. Shahid Mursaleen, director of publishing and a spokesman for the centre, said the book is part of an effort to combat extremism among young Muslims in east London. read more...

Terrorism posing threat to country’s survival: PAT

• February 26, 2014

LAHORE - Pakistan Awami Tehreek president Sheikh Zahid Fayyaz and secretary general Khurram Nawaz Gandapur said that terrorism is a global issue, posing a major threat to the country’s security and survival. Addressing a news conference at the Press Club here on Saturday, the PAT leaders said that lack of courage on the part of the ruling and political elite was adding to the intensity of the problem. read more...

Military operation only way to eliminate terrorism: Dr Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri

• February 23, 2014

President of PAT’s Federal Council Dr Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri has said that if the present government had had a grain of honour, it would have declared the launch of military operation to crush terrorists the moment the news of martyrdom of 23 FC personnel came. He said that the entire nation was indebted to the armed forces of the country who initiated operation against the terrorists by demonstrating national honour. read more...

PAT (Multan chapter) takes out protest rally

• February 21, 2014

Pakistan Awami Tehreek (Multan chapter) organized a demonstration to protest unending wave of terrorism, questionable privatization, price hike, poverty and unemployment in the country. The rally, which started from Ghanta Ghar and concluded at the Press Club, was attended by hundreds of men and women who changed slogans against price hike and skyrocketing inflation. read more...

Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri grieved on death of Haji Abdur Razzaq Yaqoob (Chairman ARY Group)

• February 21, 2014

Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri has expressed his deep sense of grief and sorrow on the passing away of Haji Abdur Razzaq Yaqoob, the Chairman of ARY Group. In his condolence message to the bereaved family, Dr Qadri paid a glowing tribute to the services of late Haji Sahib. He said that Haji Abdur Razzaq Yaqoob was a religious man, lover of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) and a patriotic Pakistani. read more...

Pakistan-Iran should unite for regional peace: Dr Qadri to Iranian News Agency

• February 17, 2014

PAT Chairman, Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri spoke to the Iranian national news agency, FARS. The interview focused on Islam and terrorism and the root causes of sectarianism, and the eradication of radicalism. Dr Qadri said that the different schools of thoughts within Islam should cooperate and adopt the path of moderation and peace in order to eradicate religious extremism of all kinds, and work towards Muslim unity. read more...

63rd birthday of Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri celebrated around the world

• February 19, 2014

Addressing the central birthday ceremony, Dr Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri, President of PAT's Federal Council, said that the youth played a leading role in realizing the dreams of Dr Iqbal and the Quaid-e-Azam. He said that conspiracies hatched by the imperialist forces failed in front of steel-like determination of the youth and Pakistan came into being. He said that it was about time that the youth clashed against the exploitative system within democratic, legal and constitutional limitations to save the state. read more...

Faith leaders felicitate Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri on his birthday

• February 19, 2014

Addressing the ceremony, Dr Manohar Chand said that Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri is an ambassador of love, and peace. He said that entire Hindu community living in Pakistan felicitated him on his birthday. Reverend Chaman Sardar said that the Christian community held Dr Qadri in the highest esteem. He said that he was most respectable personality in the sight of the members of Christian community in Pakistan due to his contributions for promotion of interfaith harmony, peace and love. read more...

Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri’s special visit to Iran 2014

• February 16, 2014

The prominent Ayatollah’s of Qom and Tehran had been requesting a special visit by Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri for many years. To their delight Shaykh-ul-Islam has accepted their invitation and arrived in Tehran with a 6-member delegation on Friday 14 February 2014 via Istanbul, Turkey. This visit is seen as a very important visit for establishing Peace in South Asia and establishing intra-faith relations in Pakistan and Iran. This visit will have a vital role in the future of Pakistan and its regional peace efforts. read more...