Qadri will be ‘back in July’

E-Paper | May 03, 2026

LAHORE: Pakistan Awami Tehrik leader Dr Tahirul Qadri has announced returning to Pakistan from Canada in July this year.

The announcement was made during Dr Qadri's address through video link from Canada to 25th foundation day ceremony of the party here on Sunday.

He also announced forming a Council of Democrats that would work for 'bringing a revolution' in the country. He promised 'change' in the country within a month of that 'revolution'.

He rejected the present democratic system calling it "the rule of corruption and rigging".

Published in Dawn, May 26th, 2014

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Ishrat

May 26, 2014 02:28pm

Should we be afraid - very afraid. Last time General Winter did him in Islamabad. Now what, where, when, whom and how ?

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Khan

May 26, 2014 04:47pm

Pakistanis have accepted the corrupt state and have fitted themselves so well that they will never think of a change. There will be no revolution unless the angels come down from heaven to fix what may be left of the present Pakistan.

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Expat (usa)

May 26, 2014 07:25pm

This migratory bird keeps on flying between Canada & Pakistan depending on weather conditions.

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Ganga Din

May 26, 2014 07:44pm

Good, this time arrest him and send him back.

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