My vision for a democratic Pakistan: Dr Tahir ul Qadri

• August 20, 2014

Islamabad (CNN) -- So what kind of new political system do I want for Pakistan? I want to change the governmental and administrative structure into a "participatory democracy" and devolve the political, financial and administrative powers to the grass-roots level. I have developed a model of modern systems and true democracy for the future prosperity of Pakistan. After this "green revolution," the current governmental and administrative structure will be changed into a system compatible with international standards -- particularly those that already exist in the United States, Turkey, Japan and South Korea. read more...

Never refused to talk to anyone including govt: Tahirul Qadri

• August 20, 2014

ISLAMABAD: (Dunya News) – Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) Chief Dr. Tahirul Qadri has said that he never refused to talk to anyone. He said that the government was doing false propaganda against him that he had refused to talk. “I am ready to talk to anyone including government”, said PAT Chief. read more...

Nawaz, Shahbaz should resign, surrender before law: Qadri

• August 20, 2014

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chief Tahir-ul-Qadri while speaking to Inqilab March protesters before Parliament House claimed that the federal government was directly responsible for the Model Town massacre, ARY News reported. Qadri told Inqilab Marchers that they have reached their destination while urging them not to leave till national government is formed. PAT chief maintained that he present government is unconstitutional and his party wants to establish the national government for democratic reforms. read more...

Qadri vows to march on Pakistan parliament as police seals off area

• August 19, 2014

A Pakistani cleric said Tuesday his supporters had decided to march peacefully on parliament to try to force the prime minister to resign. Tahir ul Qadri, who normally lives in Canada, said a “people’s parliament” had decided to march after he asked the crowd several times if they wanted “a true democracy” and “no terrorism” and they shouted “yes.” read more...

Qadri says his supporters will march on parliament

• August 19, 2014

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) Chief Tahir ul-Qadri said Tuesday his supporters had decided to march peacefully on parliament to try to force the prime minister to resign. Qadri said a "people's parliament" had decided to march after he asked the crowd several times if they wanted "a true democracy" and "no terrorism" and they shouted "yes". read more...

Pakistan Cleric Tahir ul-Qadri Says his Supporters Will March on Parliament

• August 19, 2014

Islamabad: A Pakistani cleric said on Tuesday that his supporters had decided to march peacefully on parliament to try to force the prime minister to resign. Tahir ul-Qadri said a "people's parliament" had decided to march after he asked the crowd several times if they wanted "a true democracy" and "no terrorism" and they shouted "yes". read more...

Qadri announces to move sit-in towards Parliament House

• August 19, 2014

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT), Tahir ul Qadri Tuesday announced that his ongoing sit-in will be shifted from the present venue to the space before the Parliament House. Addressing the participants of the PAT sit-ins, continuing in the capital city for the past five days, he asked: “Do you want to shift your peaceful sit-in before the Parliament House?” The participants replied in a resounding ‘yes’. He, however, took a pledge from the attendees of the protest to remain completely peaceful, non-violent and disciplined. read more...

Qadri announces 'grand' expansion of protests

• August 18, 2014

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chief Dr Tahirul Qadri announced the expansion of the Inqilab march in the form of multiple protests across the country. “Whether Sunni or Shia, Deobandi or Barelvi, religious minded or secular, from any location or ethnicity…from this evening onward, all groups will start protesting.” read more...

New 'Awami parliament' to convene at 5pm on Tuesday, announces Qadri

• August 18, 2014

ISLAMABAD: After holding a sit-in in Islamabad for two days, Imran Khan on Sunday called on his supporters to kick off a countrywide civil disobedience campaign to push the prime minister to resign – appealing to the public to stop paying utility bills and taxes to the government. He also gave the prime minister 48 hours to resign. Earlier, Dr Tahirul Qadri, the chief of the Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT), which is also holding a sit-in in Islamabad, had also given the government 48 hours (until midnight Monday) to meet his demands – which include the dissolution of the current assemblies and the formation of a national government. read more...

Qadri demands resignation, arrest of Nawaz, Shahbaz; dissolution of assemblies

• August 18, 2014

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Awami Tehreek chief Dr Tahirul Qadri has given a 10 point revolutionary agenda, demanding resignation of the prime minister and chief minister of Punjab, dissolution of National Assembly as well as provincial assemblies, formation of a national government and rejected mid-term election. read more...