The way forward: ‘PAT had consulted PTI before ending sit-in’

• November 9, 2014

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) called off its Islamabad sit-in on October 21 in consultation with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the party’s central leader said on Saturday. “After analysing the situation that the sit-in had become stagnant, static, irrelevant and failed to achieve its main objective —toppling the PML-N led government — PAT chief allowed his workers to leave the venue,” the party’s central president , Dr Raheeq Ahmad Abbasi, said. read more...

Only rulers responsible for people’s killing: Qadri

• November 9, 2014

NEW YORK: Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chief Dr Tahirul Qadri has said that no militant organisation but sitting leadership is responsible for the Model Town tragedy in which at least 11 people were killed and many others injured during a clash with police on June 17. Addressing a convention in Houston, he said that the constitution was being desecrated and this was the time for new socio-political contract. read more...

Government machinery, not Al-Qaeda & Taliban, were involved in Model Town incident: Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri

• November 10, 2014

Addressing a convention of Pakistani community in Houston on November 09, PAT chief Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri has said that it was not Al-Qaeda or Taliban but the official machinery of the government, which was involved in shedding blood of innocent PAT workers and civilians in Model Town on June 17. Questioning the rationale of the government’s privatization policy, he said that selling off the state-owned enterprises in return for some quick bucks is no economic management to run a country. read more...

Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri asks US & West not to support corrupt system in Pakistan

• November 7, 2014

Addressing the members of Pakistani expatriate community in New York on November 07, PAT Chief Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri has asked the United States not to extend its support to the corrupt system in Pakistan. He said that corruption of individuals has destroyed institutions, adding that those claiming to bring back looted money of one another parked in overseas banks during their election campaign end up striking deals after they get into power. He said that fundamental rights of Pakistan’s citizens are not secure due to massive corruption and the Model Town tragedy is the worst example of state terrorism. read more...

Justice, peace & democracy core message of Imam Hussain’s martyrdom (RA): Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri

• November 3, 2014

In his special message on Youm-e-Aushra, PAT leader Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri has said that the nation will have to vow to rise up against the Yazidi system today and that this will lead to national progress and stability. He said that the only way available to the Muslim community in general and the Pakistan nation in particular to achieve glory is to constantly wage a struggle against Yazidi attitudes. read more...

Samaa News: Qadri says PAT sit-in gave awareness to nation

• October 28, 2014

LAHORE: Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) Chief Dr. Tahir-ul-Qadri said the Inqilab March sit-in imparted unprecedented awareness to the nation about their rights. He said this while talking to media at Minhaj-ul-Quran International Secretariat before leaving for the airport to fly to the US. Dr. Qadri asserted he will re-organize his political party across the country and abroad. read more...

ARY News: Dr. Qadri promises ‘early return’ before leaving Pakistan

• October 27, 2014

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Awami Tehreek chief Dr. Tahirul Qadri said he was leaving country tonight to look after party affairs abroad and will return in mid November, ARY News reported. “I will reorganize my party structure in the United States before coming back to Pakistan. I will spend most of the time in the US and also visit Canada.” he said while talking to media. He said PAT had entered the mainstream politics to play active opposition’s role in the country. Dr. Qadri said he would return to Pakistan by November 16. read more...

Dawn News: ‘Superpowers’ support for govt’ made Qadri change his strategy

• October 28, 2014

LAHORE: Dr Tahirul Qadri claims support from some super powers for the incumbent government made the party change its strategy from protest politics to electoral politics for bringing revolution in the country. He also says despite reservations on the local body system being introduced by the Shahbaz government in Punjab, his party won’t boycott the ballot. “My activists did miracles during the 70-day Islamabad sit-in facing all kinds of hardships, particularly during the night between Aug 30 and 31 (when protesters occupied the PTV building). read more...

Daily Times: Qadri changes travel plan due to Shahbaz

• October 28, 2014

LAHORE: Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chief Tahirul Qadri has changed the schedule of his stay in America due to the presence of Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif in London following speculations regarding a “deal” with the government. While talking to the media at his residence Al-Qadria House in Model Town on Monday, Qadri said that he would leave the country for America visit on Monday night at 3am, where he will raise funds and hold meetings with party workers for revolution and organising the party. read more...

Tribune News: Tahirul Qadri to travel overseas on Tuesday to 'reorganise party'

• October 27, 2014

Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chief Dr Tahirul Qadri has announced an overseas visit to reorganise his party, Express News reported. While briefing the media on Monday evening, Qadri said that he was leaving the country on an Emirates Airlines flight at 3.30am early Tuesday. He said PAT’s strength was his workers who lived in foreign countries. “PAT was dissolved in 2004, and we will reorganise it again,” he said. read more...