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...

Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri reaches Pakistan

• November 20, 2014

LAHORE: Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chief Dr Tahir Ul Qadri on Thursday reached Pakistan after visiting abroad with splendid reception by his followers at Lahore airport. Huge number of people mostly belonging to the PAT was present at the Lahore Allama Iqbal International airport including women and children. Government had taken strict security measures at his arrival. Now PAT chief was heading towards Data Darbar with all his followers. read more...

Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri back in Pakistan

• November 20, 2014

LAHORE: Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chief Dr Tahirul Qadri arrived in Lahore on Thursday morning. The firebrand cleric left the airport amid strict security measures and set off to visit Data Darbar en route to his party secretariat in Model Town. Three deputy superintendent of police (DSPs), including SP Cantt, were posted along with 200 other policemen for Qadri's security. Read: PAT plans procession to receive Qadri on his return 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...

No differences with Imran Khan, says Qadri

• November 20, 2014

LAHORE: Dismissing rumours of a rift between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT), PAT chief Tahirul Qadri on Thursday said he has no differences with PTI chief Imran Khan. Speaking to Express News 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...

PAT’s Qadri reaches Lahore; rejects Model Town JIT

• November 20, 2014

LAHORE: Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) workers welcomed their party President Dr. Tahir-ul-Qadri as he arrived in Lahore on Thursday morning, ARY News reported. While talking exclusively to ARY New, Qadri categorically rejected the Judicial Investigation Team (JIT) formed by government to probe Model Town Incident, the tragic event that killed fourteen people and injured many others on June 17. PAT chief repeated his party stance by saying that JIT is headed including Punjab Police officers as they are directly under the influence of Punjb Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and could not be impartial adding that neither he nor the family members of Model Town martyrs will present themselves before the team formed by what he called ‘murderers’. read more...

Qadri says his party never stormed any institution

• November 19, 2014

LAHORE: Chief of Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT), Dr Tahirul Qadri while strongly reacting to Chaudhry Nisar’s press conference, said that his party has never stormed any of the state institutions, nor will it ever do so, ARY News reported. In reaction to today’s press conference of the Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, Dr Tahirul Qadri said that Awami Tehreek has never stormed any state institution, nor will his party do so in future. He added that these were the rulers themselves who attacked the state entities. read more...

Plane carrying Qadri landed at Lahore airport

• 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...