The Times of India: Qadri returns to Pakistan with 'new strategy' against govt

• November 20, 2014

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's fiery cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri on Thursday returned to the country with a "new strategy" against the government, nearly a month after he went abroad abruptly ending protest against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif here. The Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chief arrived at the Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore this morning concluding his visit to the US, Canada and the UK. He reportedly visited these countries for medical check up as well as reorganising his party. read more...

JIT for Model Town tragedy consists of murderers: Dr Qadri

• November 20, 2014

LAHORE: Dr Tahir ul Qadri, chief of Pakistan Awami Tehreek, has rejected to accept the legality of Joint Investigation Team, formed by Punjab government to probe Model Town firing incident, saying the it was constituted with a purpose to let real culprits go scot-free, ARY News reported. The JIT comprises murderers and supporters of the murderers with malicious intentions, he added. read more...

No differences with Imran Khan: Qadri

• November 20, 2014

Lahore: Dismissing rumors of a rift between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT), PAT chief Tahirul Qadri today said he has no differences with PTI chief Imran Khan. Speaking to media on his arrival in Lahore, Qadri said PTI and PAT leaders had been in contact even when he was away from Pakistan. “PAT President Raheeq Abbasi, who is in my car right now, received a call from PTI leader Shah Mehmood Qureshi, welcoming me to Pakistan, he said. read more...

Govt-formed JIT is murder of justice, says Qadri

• November 20, 2014

LAHORE: Chief of Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT), Dr. Tahir-ul-Qadri, on Thursday reaffirmed that the PML-N government has violated rules and regulations in formation of a joint investigation team (JIT) to probe into Model Town tragedy, Samaa reported. “We consider the JIT as murder of the justice. It’s aimed at acquitting the real culprits and giving them a clean chit,” said the PAT chief while speaking to reporters at his Model Town resident in Lahore. read more...

Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri visits Data Darbar

• November 20, 2014

LAHORE: Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) leader Dr. Tahirul Qadri on Thursday paid a visit to Data Darbar, the shrine of sufi saint Abul Hassan Ali Hajvery, hours after his flight landed in Lahore from London, Samaa reported. The PAT chief’s convoy took nearly five hours to reach Data Darbar from the airport where he was warmly welcomed by hundreds of his followers. The PAT workers have pouring in from all across the city to welcome their leader, holding his portraits, party flags and banners, on the road from airport to the shrine in the heart of Lahore city. read more...

PAT chief Qadri returns to Pakistan

• November 20, 2014

LAHORE: Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chairperson Dr Tahirul Qadri arrived at the Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore on Thursday morning. Qadri had left Pakistan on October 28 to visit USA, Canada and UK to meet several Pakistani expats and leaders. A large number of supporters, including scores of women, had gathered outside the Allama Iqbal International Airport and were part of the PAT chief’s convoy on his journey. read more...

Qadri returns home amid terror threats

• November 20, 2014

LAHORE/DOHA: Silencing the speculations that he is not coming back anytime soon, Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) leader Dr Tahirul Qadri early Thursday morning returned to Pakistan amid tight security as well as terror threats, Samaa reported. Hundreds of his followers reached Lahore airport to welcome their beloved leader. “Workers had started pouring in from all across the city. By the time of his arrival a large number of his cohorts, who were holding Dr Qadri’s portraits, party flags, banners, and welcome placards were ready to give him a heartwarming reception. read more...

PAT rally enroute to Data Darbar, security high

• November 20, 2014

LAHORE (Dunya News) – Chief of Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) Dr. Tahir-ul-Qadri along with his party leaders has left for Data Darbar today (Thursday). The rally will visit Data Darbar via Ring Road, Harbanspura, Dharampura and Mall Road, Dunya News reported. PAT chief has landed at the Allama Iqbal Airport, Lahore on early Thursday morning whereas large number of PAT supports welcomed their leader at the airport. According to details, Dr. Tahir-ul-Qadri is leading the rally while sitting in a black color parado whose bonnet and roof are being covered with red roses whereas elite forces are ensuring full security of PAT rally. read more...

PAT Chief Tahirul Qadri Arrives In Lahore

• November 20, 2014

LAHORE (Dunya News) – The plane carrying Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chief Dr Tahirul Qadri from London landed at the Allama Iqbal Airport, Lahore on early Thursday morning. A large number of PAT workers are present at the airport to welcome their leader. According to the details, Qadri returned to Pakistan after his foreign visit. From airports, the PAT chief has planned to lead a rally all the way to the Data Durbar via Ring Road and Canal Road. read more...

PAT chairperson, Tahirul Qadri arrives in Lahore

• November 20, 2014

LAHORE: Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chairperson, Tahirul Qadri has arrived at the Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore on Thursday morning, Aaj News reported. According to the sources, Qadri on October 28 left Pakistan to pay a visit to USA, Canada and UK, where he was supposed to meet the Pakistani leaders and members working in their support. The sources also revealed that Tahirul Qadri before heading off to his home town, Model Town from the airport will pay a visit at Data Darbar. read more...