Qadri announces 'revolution' rallies in Faisalabad, Lahore
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ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan Awami Tehreek's (PAT) ongoing anti-government sit-ins entered its 50th day on Thursday, the party's chief Dr Tahirul Qadri announced rallies in Faisalabad on October 18 and in Lahore on October 19 respectively.
Addressing participants of the sit-in, the firebrand cleric declared that the Lahore rally would be remembered as 'historic'.
"Our rally in Lahore will make Minar-i-Pakistan seem small in comparison," Qadri said.
The PAT chief directed his party workers to start preparing for the upcoming rallies, adding that PAT supporters will not return until the revolution comes.
Earlier, Qadri had hinted at following the footprints of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan.
“I congratulate Imran Khan for the successful gathering in Lahore,” he had said.
The PAT chief said that like Khan, he would also seek to spread his movement to other parts of the country.
“The movement will not stop at all," he had said.
The PTI and PAT have been protesting against alleged rigging in the 2013 elections and have demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif whose government they call the outcome of a rigged election.
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Oct 02, 2014 04:18pm
This Qadri should not be given permission to demonstrate in Lahore. Firstly he robbed his followers form the freedom of movement. Secondly he is a Canadian and should try do this in his own country.
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Oct 02, 2014 04:25pm
@rh but PM and CM Punjab should be given all the levy despite their participation in the cold blooded murder of 14 people on 17th June and then again cold blooded murder of 3 people on 30th August. Right?
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Oct 02, 2014 04:26pm
I am clear about the agenda of IK and his musical dharnas. However I am not clear about the agenda of Qadri. Can anyone educate me on the agenda of Qadri?????
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Oct 02, 2014 04:57pm
Agenda of Qadri is fully documented and is available on his organization website minhaj.org secondly if you are uncertain unclear about someones plans agenda intentions then see his past his previous records his work for welfare of society and humanity. See his assets his living style. but make your mind neutral and then go through this process. everything will become crystal clear if you really need to know truth.
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Oct 02, 2014 04:59pm
@Muhammad Shoaib Brother you don't need any education. Just broaden your vision, you will realize. Its very easy for the government to diffuse qadri by nominating an interim cm and conduct a fair inquiry regarding killing of innocent people. Regarding IK, it was never a issue for government as the elections were not held under them. Government was just supposed to facilitate the inquire of 4 constituencies which they never done. Now they are facing music of IK and shots of qadri.
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Oct 02, 2014 05:00pm
Still there is a time for government to resolve these matters gracefully.
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Oct 02, 2014 05:07pm
Stop this and go home live and let live others
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Oct 02, 2014 05:15pm
@Mohsin
people did Sajada to TUQ and he did not stooped them , fottage is available.
people were requesting for his sweat and he was giving them by putting tissue paper on his face and giving it to them , fottage is avaiable....what islam he is teaching i don't understand....
he is a cult style leader , who seem to be mistracked and need to be corrected.
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Oct 02, 2014 05:26pm
@Mohsin
If I were a TuQ supporter, I wouldn't point to his past :)
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Oct 02, 2014 05:34pm
TUQ wants bags of dollars like the previous government handed him, that is why he and IK joined forces to put more pressure on government. the government should let them sit here for a full year, they are not common man representatives as they claim but leaders of paid mans.
PM and CM of Punjab are not my favorites but they are elected and have every right to complete five years. I am soo glad that all the other political parties joined in to support them from getting pressurized by street politics.
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Oct 02, 2014 05:37pm
He was save in D choke Container but I am not sure he will be save in Lahore of Faisalabad. Cult leaders like this are not liked in Cities.
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Oct 02, 2014 06:30pm
Moulana when you are going to die so that public may live alive?
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Oct 02, 2014 06:45pm
I liked Dr. Qadri's fatwa against terrorism, and I do not believe that he allows Sajda to himself -- that charge is false. I have seen alleged footage and read his views on it, and I'm satisfied.
However, I reject his current tactics and rhetoric. He's overdramatic and is disrupting the democratic processes. He needs to allow democracy to take a firm hold and participate in it, instead of trying to derail an elected government with rallies and emotional slogans.
I propose that there be an amendment to the constitution to hold mandatory elections every 4-5 years, and to allow elected governments to complete their mandate.
If a government is to be toppled for some reasons and new elections are to be held, it should be done through a vote of no confidence in the assembly/parliament, instead of "revolutions".
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Oct 02, 2014 06:47pm
@Muhammad Shoaib, I don't think it is complicated. Both Imran Khan and Tahir-Ul-Qadri are seeking an overhaul of a failed system and work towards unleashing the enormous potential our nation has. Rules of this conflict are clear, government and so-called opposition wants to save the system that has rewarded them and IK and TUQ want to work towards a system that rewards the efforts of our people based on merit and equity.
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Oct 02, 2014 07:11pm
Can someone please locate Qadri's prescription medication which has been missing for about 6 weeks now?
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Oct 02, 2014 07:51pm
Why Qadri is been given so much media coverage. He is not worth it. He cannot even win one NA seat. His followers are not political but religious and he is a saint to them.
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Oct 02, 2014 08:07pm
You have done enough damage. Go back to Canada as you are a Canadian citizen and let us live in peace.
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Oct 02, 2014 08:13pm
What else can he do?
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Oct 02, 2014 08:57pm
Qadri, hope God punishes you for what you are doing to destablize country. You can stay in Wuzzu all daylong, but you are no good.
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Oct 02, 2014 08:58pm
@Mohsin
We don't need to know anything about him He is simply no good.
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Oct 02, 2014 09:44pm
@Ahmad yes because we love NS and SS, whereas TUQ is a foriegn agent here to spread anarchy.
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Oct 02, 2014 09:46pm
Maulvi sahib kis hadees ya ehkam Elaahi ki rooh se revolution ki baat ker rehe aap.
Islam endorses long hard struggles and never aims for power ki kursi revolutions.
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Oct 02, 2014 09:49pm
Qadri should be put behind bars and not be allowed to spread hate and anarchy. He shud be handed maximum punishment for attacking state institutions. People need to wake up and smell this rat.
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Oct 02, 2014 09:55pm
@Muhammad Shoaib Even Qadri can NOT educate you because there is no agenda except being on the TV.
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Oct 02, 2014 10:19pm
@Naeem Canadian citizenship is for travel purposes. He is a Pakistani, born and brought up and educated in Punjab, a former MNA and a former leader of a party with followers including Benazir Bhutto. His academic work has given this country thousands of lawyers and judges and among them are Supreme Court judges. He is one of the fifty most influential Muslims in the world. Dr. Qadri is a huge asset to Pakistan, and he has every right ti speak up and lead a movement in a democracy.
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Oct 02, 2014 11:32pm
@Usman . but these are just excuses, even after giving them what they want, they could have brought some other issues. Look in this matter more deeper, you will get the answer.
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Oct 02, 2014 11:35pm
@Sufi Muslim Both will top in Indian Film industry
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Oct 02, 2014 11:36pm
@nadeem his days are super extended, I guess
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Oct 02, 2014 11:37pm
@Salim correct
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Oct 03, 2014 02:45am
@Hugh Slaman
His many accomplishments and influence notwithstanding, Dr. Qadri is nevertheless behaving in a destructive way.
He is not really following the democratic process. If he were, he'd be man enough to defeat the government in an election.
He's acting as if he is a toy that someone has wound up.
He's also being overdramatic.
Democratic institutions are finally taking a hold, and he needs to let this government complete its mandate.
If he wants to topple the government, he can somehow table a no confidence motion in the parliament and see how the elected members vote.
Only regular elections and peaceful hand over of government will stabilize the political process.
I wonder if there've been any scientific polls conducted to see how much support Dr. Qadri has.
I bet he doesn't have much support.
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