It is important for the Election Commission to fix 30-day scrutiny period for pre-poll clearance of the candidates interested to contest upcoming polls. It is in this manner that Articles 62 and 63 can be implemented in letter and spirit. Only a powerful Election Commission can stop the corrupt elements from taking part in elections. read more...
Leader of Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) Dr Raheeq Ahmed Abbasi has said election would not be held in a free and transparent manner unless the election commission was not reformed according to the provisions laid down in the constitution. He was addressing a convention of PAT workers here on Friday. He said present election commission will not be able to work independently to block thieves, tax evaders and looters from contesting the election and there was a strong apprehension among the people that if election was held under the present election commission the same persons who had been looting national resources and exploiting the public with slogan of democracy would return to assembly and continue their malpractices. read more...
Dr Raheeq Ahmad Abbasi, President of Pakistan Awami Tehreek, has said that interpreting the incidents of terrorism in terms of being a law and order problem is tantamount to underestimating the potency of challenge, which reflects the lack of preparedness and ability to take on the monster which is eating into vitals of our state and society. He said that legislation was done for five years to protect interests of the privileged few. He further said that the Abbas Town tragedy in Karachi proved that the political parties did not have any solution or courage to deal with terrorism. read more...
The patron-in-chief of Pakistan Awami Tehreek, Shaykh-ul-Islam, Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri, flayed the deadly bomb blasts at Isphahani Road, Karachi. He said the terrorists have no link with any religion, and they are the worst enemies of humanity. There is no room for extremism and terrorism in Islam. Unfortunately, our society is burning in the fire of extremism, and it seems there is no strategy to counter it. The government has utterly failed to make any policy in this connection; clinging on to power has been the end-all and be-all of the rulers. read more...
Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri has said that he presented a comprehensive package for electoral reforms, elimination of corruption and restoration of democracy as per its spirit in a mammoth public meeting on December 23. He further said that he highlighted the importance of constitutional provisions dealing with qualifications and disqualifications of candidates such as Article 62 and 63, the holding of fair, free and transparent elections as per Article 218 and the Supreme Court Judgment of June 8, 2012 and a 30-day scrutiny period for pre-poll clearance of those aspiring to contest polls. read more...
Dr Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri, President of MQI’s Federal Council, has said that Pakistan was not established for the privileged ruling elite but for the poor Muslims. He said that feudal lords, industrialists, inept and corrupt politicians and the moneyed classes had been playing with the destiny of this nation for last 65 years. He said that the movement of change, which started on December 23, had become revolution now. He further added that the historic public meeting on March 17 in Rawalpindi would prove to be a watershed as the poor would get together under the leadership of Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri to give forces of status quo run for their money. read more...
DR Tahirul Qadri’s petition was turned down by the Supreme Court. Whatever the reasons given in the court’s decision, the louder message was delivered home and abroad that the Pakistani dual nationals’ loyalties are suspect because they took the oath on other’s loyalty. read more...
Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri’s struggle is for revival of lost glory of the Muslim community and he has been instrumental in exposing the real faces of tax evaders, defaulters and corrupt elements. We regard the agenda of electoral reforms given by Dr Qadri as central to Pakistan’s survival and extend it our all-out support. These views were expressed by Allama Nazakat Hussain Golarvi of Golra sharif during his meeting with Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri in MQI’s secretariat. read more...
Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri, the leader of PAT, has said that we are observing the actions of the Election Commission very closely and will support all such steps of the Commission, which result in holding fair, free and transparent elections. He said that this was despite the fact that PAT entertained reservations on the composition and legal status of the Commission, which were not clarified yet. read more...
A delegation of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) met with Dr Qadri the at his residence at Lahore. The MQM delegation, comprising of Senator Nasreen Jalil, Sindh’s Member of Provincial Assembly Raza Haroon and MQM Rabitta Committee member Saif Yar Khan, met with the Pakistan Awami Tehrik chief to discuss the upcoming elections and electoral reforms. read more...
