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Qadri announces ‘second phase of revolution’

Dawn News Published February 4, 2013

Tahirul Qadri speaks during an interview in Lahore. — Photo by AP/File

LAHORE: Pakistan Awami Tehrik (PAT) chief Dr Tahirul Qadri on Monday announced the beginning of the second phase of his ‘people’s revolution’ with a rally in Gujranwala on Feb 15, DawnNews reported.

Speaking to media representatives at a press conference in Lahore, Qadri said that the ‘revolution’ had been started in order to install a real democracy in Pakistan. He said that the anti-poor system of the country must be changed, adding that the Articles 3 and 38 of the Constitution were being violated.

Moreover, the Awami Tehrik chief said that the first rally of the ‘revolution’ would be held in Gujranwala on Feb 15, a second one on Feb 17 in Faisalabad, a third one in Multan on Feb 22 and a fourth in Peshawar on Feb 24.

Qadri said that his party did not wish to postpone the upcoming general polls. He said that the Army was also in favour of maintaining the continuity of a democratic system in the country.

Furthermore, Qadri said that it was impossible to hijack the people’s revolution.

He extended invitations to all political parties, including the Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf (PTI) to participate in the rallies.

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Riaz

Feb 04, 2013 01:14pm

I hope people of Pakistan doesn't fall for the same drama that happened last month once again ... but again ... we are talking about people of Pakistan ... they are prone to idiotic moves like these! What a shame ... these leaders use the democracy as an excuse to get their own motives instilled. What a true shame!

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Cyrus Howell

Feb 04, 2013 02:16pm

He is a bit short on planning. He is an old man in a hurry.

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Arif Khan

Feb 04, 2013 01:08pm

agay agay dekhiye hota hai kya

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Agha Ata (USA)

Feb 04, 2013 02:20pm

It may not be a revolution, but it surely sounds like the preparation for the election. The big number of followers has encouraged Dr. Qadri to risk something bigger.

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Khanm

Feb 04, 2013 12:48pm

No real social change has ever been brought about without a revolution... revolution is but thought carried into action

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Nasir Abbas

Feb 04, 2013 11:02pm

Shaikh Tahir Qadi must also go to various parts of Baluchistan and North South Waziristan. We need democracy there.

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Masood Mehdi

Feb 04, 2013 01:15pm

Dr Tahir sb is the last hope for the people of Pakistan. May God bless you

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Prof L. H. Zaidi

Feb 04, 2013 05:18pm

What a thought, it is pity that people at best at margins can have such poor thoughts. God help Pakistan.

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Abu Yumna

Feb 04, 2013 02:16pm

No doubt Dr. sb is a great hope for people of Pakistan... and INsha'Allah will bring revolution.

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muzammil ullah khan

Feb 04, 2013 07:16pm

Isn't democracy the best revenge !!

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Kam

Feb 04, 2013 08:18pm

And people like you are prone to continue with the corrupt politicians probably because your palms are well greased by them.

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Amer Ali

Feb 05, 2013 12:33pm

Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri is a leader who is a dealer in hope,..a good name will shine forever,..because his actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, thats why he is a leader because he knows the way , goes the way and shows the way well and he is a Leader because he knows that a leader when loses his connection with its people , soon he will loose the ability to lead them. Dr Tahir-ul -Qadri is a leader of having iron powers who knows well to keep smiling in risky & tough moments and he is of the point that the ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy

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sfomann

Feb 04, 2013 07:17pm

I cant believe that people are still falling for this guy. Ask yourself the question. What has he done for the country, other then giving speeches from he bullet proof container?

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Sameer

Feb 04, 2013 04:37pm

And you have a better option for us? Nawaz? Imran is a perfect candidate in my opinion but he is not corrupt enough to get elected by the people of Pakistan.

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I. Ahmed

Feb 04, 2013 12:18pm

The whole nation is looking up to you to make some sense, hopefully, this time you will make some sense and not get involved in Logistics Container Deal (LCD)!!!!! And no plans for a rally for in Karachi? Come on TuQ you cannot be serious, let us have a preview of what 'political drone attack' will look like!!!

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Asif

Feb 04, 2013 04:28pm

Ahemd you are just too naive and it is sad to see that, after all this you are still hoping something from this guy............that is our real problem ...............we are hoping for a good result but ignoring the root cause of the problem..........nobody has magic bullet to fix this mess since we are the one who elected the current government and we are paying for it now...............

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Secular Pakistan

Feb 04, 2013 01:54pm

Mulims in general and Pakistanis in particular are always chasing false prophets.

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Cyrus Howell

Feb 04, 2013 02:21pm

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it's the only thing that ever has." -- Margaret Mead

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Malick

Feb 04, 2013 01:42pm

Well done PTA. 62 and 63 implementation is must.