Destroy the system if elected rulers fail to deliver: Dr Qadri

• November 23, 2014

BHAKKAR: Firebrand cleric and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chief Dr Tahirul Qadri addressed a gathering in Punjab's Bhakkar district on Sunday and asked his supporters to "destroy the system if elected rulers fail to deliver". Qadri appealed to the charged crowd to vote for PAT candidate Nazar Abbas for the Nov 29 by-polls in the district. He added that the by-polls were in fact a preparing ground for a "bigger battle" yet to come. "We are protesting against the corrupt and oppressive government," Qadri said. read more...

Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri asks workers to prepare for Darya Khan by-polls

• November 23, 2014

BHAKKAR: Chief of Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT), Dr Tahirul Qadri on Sunday said that the 90 days of sit-ins and martyrdoms of the PAT workers awakened the nation, while he also directed his workers to prepare for Darya Khan by-elections, ARY News reported. Addressing a public meeting in Bhakkar, Dr Tahirul Qadri said that the sit-ins and the martyrdoms of his workers gave strength to the oppressed to face the tyrants. read more...

PAT electoral politics from Bhakkar by-poll: Qadri

• November 23, 2014

BHAKKAR: Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) head Allama Tahir-ul Qadri said that he was launching his political battle from the upcoming by-election in Bhakkar. Addressing tens of thousands of supporters here on Sunday, Qadri called upon the people of Bhakkar to vote his candidate in the by-election. “We are launching our revolutionary struggle through electoral politics from Bhakkar. This struggle is a war for the country’s poor,” he said. He said that the oppressed were now challenging anti-poor and corrupt rulers as PAT’s sit-in had woken up the millions of Pakistanis. read more...

Give me two-thirds majority, I'll change the system: Dr Tahir ul Qadri

• November 23, 2014

Addressing the PAT gathering in Bhakkar on Sunday, Dr Tahirul Qadri said that terrorism and sectarianism will be eliminated from Pakistan under PAT rule. “Poor will get health facilities free of cost. Discrimination against women will end. Poor farmers will be given 10 acres of cultivable land absolutely free. Entrepreneurs will be given small loans. Disparity between salaries will be minimized. Free houses will be provided to the homeless. House loans for 25 years will be provided. Petroleum products’ prices will be brought down,” said Qadri. read more...

PAT to hold public meeting in Bhakkar today

• November 23, 2014

BHAKKAR (Dunya News) - Pakistan Awaami Tehreek (PAT) is all ready to lead a public meeting at Jameel Stadium in Bhakkar today (Sunday). According to details, 12 feet high stage has been made for the Chief of PAT Dr. Tahir-ul-Qadri and party officials. More than 20,000 chairs have been set up for the participants of the rally. Moreover, two entering and three exit points have been marked by local administration whereas 700 police officers have been deployed at the venue for the security of the attendees. read more...

PAT all set to show strength in Bhakkar today

• November 23, 2014

Bhakkar: Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) is set to stage a massive Jalsa-e-Aam at Jameel Stadium in Bhakkar on Sunday (today). The arrangements for the public gathering have been completed. PAT chief Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri, Chief of MWM Allama Raja Nasir Abbas, Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) President Sahibzada Hamid Raza, Malik Nazar Abbas Kahawar (Candidate PP48 Bhakar) and leaders of different political parties will address the party gathering in Bhakkar. read more...

Patiala House report prepared in name of Model Town tragedy, says Qadri

• November 22, 2014

LAHORE (Dunya News) – Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) Chief Allama Tahirul Qadri on Saturday said Patiala House report has been prepared in the name of Judicial Investigation Team (JIT) report, which only awaits a sign off now. Talking to the media at his residence before leaving for Bhakkar, PAT chief said Judicial Commission report held Punjab government responsible for orchestrating Model town incident but a stay order was taken to keep the report from being disclosed. read more...

PAT to hold rally in Bhakkar tomorrow

• November 22, 2014

BHAKKAR: All arrangements have been finalized as Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) would hold a public gathering at Jamil Stadium in Bhakkar tomorrow (Sunday). PAT workers will take responsibility for security of the rally venue and the stage. According to District Police Officer (DPO) Shakir Hussain, a security plan has been prepared under which more than 700 police personnel would be deployed. Walkthrough gates would be set up at the entry gates of the venue, Hussain said. read more...

Dr. Qadri reiterates demand for new JIT

• November 22, 2014

LAHORE: Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) Chief Tahirul Qadri Saturday again rejected the government-formed Judicial Investigation Team (JIT) to probe Model Town incident dubbing it as a 'Patiala House Plan'. Talking to media before his departure to Bhakkar for a public rally later today, he demanded the formation of new a JIT that should include members from prestigious intelligence agencies and police official from KPK province. "Until Shahbaz Sharif resigns, we can’t expect transparent investigations,” he told media. read more...

I will surrender to police if Sharifs arrested: Dr. Qadri

• November 21, 2014

LAHORE - Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chief Dr Tahirul Qadri, who was accorded a warm welcome by his party leaders and supporters on his return from the three-week foreign visit on Thursday morning, has said that he was willing to surrender to police if Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif were arrested on account of their involvement in the Model Town killings. He was speaking at a news conference at his residence. He further said that the JIT was formed to give a clean chit to plotters and killers, adding, that it was against the principles of justice and law. read more...