National unity the only answer to our challenges: Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri’s message on Independence Day

• August 14, 2016

In his special message on the occasion of the Independence Day, PAT Chairman Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri has said that the nation should make a vow to get rid of corrupt and incompetent political mafia on the 69th Independence Day. He said that the political elite of the country did not learn any lesson from its dismemberment in 1971, so much so that the residence of the founder of Pakistan did not remain safe. He said that corruption and incompetence led to terrorism. He said that the country will neither stand on its feet nor will terrorism end unless incompetent corrupt mafia and economic terrorists are held accountable for their acts of commission and omission. read more...

PAT to stage protests in 100 cities on Aug 20: Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri

• August 12, 2016

Addressing the Workers Convention in Lahore yesterday, PAT Chairman Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri has said that if the government tried to stop the peaceful protest of PAT on August 20, he himself will lead the campaign. He said that whenever the time of departure of any government nears, it starts attacking the freedom of speech. He said that the people’s voice will not be muzzled with the help of Pemra or the black law of Cybercrime Act. He said that we welcome the launch of the combing operation in Rawalpindi and demand that the scope of the operation should be extended to the whole of the province including Lahore. read more...

Qisas movement to lead to justice & accountability: Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri addresses sit-in

• August 6, 2016

Addressing the Qisas March and the sit-in telephonically on The Mall Lahore arranged by PAT, Chairman Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri has said that we have formally launched a movement today to get justice for the martyrs of Model Town and expose the corrupt elements involved in the Panama leaks. He said that the movement will lead to the Sharif family’s end of the power and they would have no shelter except in India. He asked the rulers to see with their eyes the level of excitement and enthusiasm among the workers of PAT despite the fact he is not yet part of the movement. read more...

All set for Qisas Movement to begin today: PAT

• August 6, 2016

PAT Secretary General Khurram Nawaz Gandapur has said that all arrangements for the political movement starting today have been completed. He said that the workers and leaders of all political parties that signed the communique of national consultative meeting on July 31 including PTI, PML-Q, MWM, Sunni Ittehad Council, and JUP will attend the demonstration. He said that there is complete agreement among political forces about justice for the Model Town victims and demand for accountability of the ruling family. read more...

PAT announces anti-government countrywide campaign from Aug 6

• July 31, 2016

Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) led by Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri announced to launch an anti-government protest against Model Town massacre and the corruption of the incumbent government from August 6. A few-hour long sit-in would be staged in the campaign, he said. “This is the beginning of a movement. It will reach its climax with the thorough obliteration of the rulers,” the PAT chairman Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri said while talking to the media here on Sunday. Also, he said that he has support of 25 political parties. read more...

Eight-point joint declaration of National Consultative Meeting

• July 31, 2016

The meeting under the auspices of the Pakistan Awami Tehreek reached the consensus that a joint action committee is formed to look into the Panama Leaks related corruption, the state of terrorism, injustice, law and order and basic human rights. The committee will decide on the upcoming course of action and struggle after mutual consultation. read more...

‘Tehreek-e-Qisas’ to be launched for justice: Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri

• July 29, 2016

The Federal Council of the Pakistan Awami Tehreek on Friday has through a resolution given full authority to its chairman Dr. Tahir-ul-Qadri to start a ‘Tehreek-e-Qisas’ to ensure that the martyrs of the Model Town Massacre are provided justice. The resolution further stated that the First Information Report of the Model Town incident was registered on the intervention of the Army Chief and now the Army Chief must ensure that justice is served in this case and culprits are sent to jail. read more...

Hard to understand why state institutions are tolerating corrupt rulers: Dr Tahir ul Qadri

• July 27, 2016

PAT Chairman Tahir-ul-Qadri has said that it is hard to understand how and why the society and the state institutions are tolerating corrupt, cruel and murderous rule. He expressed these views while talking to the media at the Lahore airport on Wednesday morning after arrival from the UK. The PAT chairman said that the whole world watched the live coverage of the Model Town incident and saw policemen firing and killing innocent and unarmed PAT workers. But to the astonishment of the whole world not a single person who fired and killed PAT workers has been arrested. read more...

Dr Tahir ul Qadri vows to struggle until justice for the model town tragedy is done

• July 27, 2016

PAT Chairman Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri reached Pakistan on Wednesday, July 27, 2016. Talking to the media at Lahore airport, he reiterated his commitment that the innocent workers who lost their lives in the Model Town tragedy would not be forgotten and those behind the tragedy would not be forgiven. The PAT chief said that the PAT workers would not rest until those responsible for the incident are held accountable. read more...

Pakistan needs honest & truth speaking leadership: Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri

• July 16, 2016

PAT Chairman Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri has said that the patriotic expatriate Pakistanis, who send $20 billion in remittances every year, should hold the rulers accountable, asking them as to why the hard-earned money they send home becomes part of the off-shore companies? He said that Pakistan needs honest and truth speaking leadership. He said that the government’s journey that started off with the tall claims to end load-shedding and break begging bowl has come down to the fake accountability of the Panama leaks. read more...