Geo News: Long-march will continue sans break: Dr Tahir ul Qadri

Dated: 13 January 2013

LAHORE: The long-march spearheaded by Tehreek-e-Minhajul Quran leader Dr Tahirul Qadri enters Kamoki. The caravan, comprising all sorts of vehicles including cars, buses and motorcycles, began its journey from Model Town, Lahore and reached Kamoke after moving through Faisal Town, Kenal road, Railway Station, Minar-e-Pakistan, Shahdarra and Muridke.

Democracy Long March on its way - Pictorial view - Update

Dated: 13 January 2013

Democracy Long March on its way - Pictorial view

Democracy March begins

Dated: 13 January 2013

“It is a march for democracy, it is a march against looters and plunders ruling in Islamabad and Lahore, it is a march against the evil forces, it is a march against those exploiting poor people, it is a march against the oppressors, the corrupts and the persecutors of the weak and poor would Insha Allah be wiped out forever,” said Dr Qadri prior to departing for the march.

The News: The fulminations of Tahirul Qadri

Dated: 13 January 2013

The politicians of Pakistan are incapable of saying anything without indulging in coloured phrases of rhetorical exaggeration. The pathetic grandiloquence of their speeches is invariably laced with barbs against their rivals, and the discerning listener is left with the impression that each one of them fancies himself as a Christ among the Pharisees. Opponents are projected as self-seeking ravenous parasites whose motives are summed up in the Biblical reprimand: “Woe unto you Pharisees, for ye love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets!” Yet they all dwell in glass houses and cannot afford to throw stones.

BBC News: Tahirul Qadri - Pakistan's latest political 'drone'?

Dated: 13 January 2013

A prime-time ad on the electronic media in Pakistan these days shows Dr Tahirul Qadri, a Canada-based Islamic scholar of Pakistani origin, goading the public into joining his "long march" on the capital Islamabad on Monday.

ALJAZEERA: Pakistani cleric vows to combat corruption

Dated: 12 January 2013

Dr Tahir-ul Qadri, a religious leader in Pakistan, plans to lead a mass march to Islamabad on Sunday to protest against corruption, despite threats to his security. Restrictions are in place across the capital and paramilitary soldiers have been called in.

Geo News Video: Long March Will be Held

Dated: 12 January 2013

Geo News Video: Long March Will be Held

Long March to be held on schedule, come what may: Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri

Dated: 12 January 2013

Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri said that the superior judiciary of Pakistan has put a seal of approval on legality and constitutionality of the Long March by rejecting three petitions moved against it. He said that those who were propagating that the March was undemocratic and unconstitutional were in fact committing contempt of court after the verdict of the High Courts. He said that no power including the government’s machinery would stop the Long March and it would be held on time.

'Million Man March' promises to paralyze Pakistani capital

Dated: 12 January 2013

The bold pronouncement thrust Qadri into headlines worldwide and led to an invitation to speak at the prestigious World Economic Forum and United States Institute for Peace. Two years on, the religious cleric has resurfaced in Pakistan, demanding free and fair elections, after spending the last six years living in Canada. Qadri has come a long way since his time as a parliamentarian during General Pervez Musharraf's regime in the early 2000s.

Geo News: Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri presents charter of demands

Dated: 12 January 2013

LAHORE: Leader of Tehrik-e-Minhaj ul Quran (TMQ) Tahir ul Qadri has confirmed to continue with the long march on January 14 come what may and has presented a charter of demands, Geo News reported on Saturday. While addressing a press conference here today, TMQ leader said that his charter of demand consists of seven points out of which one will be revealed in Lahore while the rest will be revealed in Islamabad.

Constitution Petition No. 87 of 2011, Decided on 8th June, 2012

Dated: 12 January 2013

Constitution Petition No. 87 of 2011, Decided on 8th June, 2012

Pakistan Cleric to March on Capital to Demand Election Overhaul

Dated: 11 January 2013

A Pakistani religious scholar who has rallied tens of thousands of supporters behind his call to clean up politics said yesterday he’ll lead a march to Islamabad, raising tensions ahead of an electoral milestone.

Qadri vows to pursue long march

Dated: 11 January 2013

Karachi: Tahirul Qadri, the chief of Minhajul Quran Tehreek on Friday vowed to carry his long march towards Islamabad on January 14, despite the government taking all restricve measures to foil his attempt. “There must not be any doubt, the march would be carried and carried at any cost,” Qadri told a press conference in Lahore.

Pakistan's politicians smell plot to derail polls in cleric's march plans

Dated: 11 January 2013

A Muslim cleric's plan to stage a "million man march" against political corruption in Pakistan's capital city next week has triggered consternation among political parties who fear a plot to derail the country's first ever democratic transfer of power in upcoming elections. Tahir-ul-Qadri, the religious leader who dramatically returned to Pakistan last month after years of living in Canada, has said he will turn Islamabad into "Tahrir Square" – the area in Cairo that became the epicentre of Egypt's revolution last year.

CLERIC RETURN JOLTS PAKISTAN POLITICS BEFORE VOTE

Dated: 11 January 2013

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) -- To his supporters, Tahir-ul-Qadri is a savior of Pakistan's fragile democracy who will right the country ahead of elections expected to take place this spring. To his detractors, he is a shady religious figure bent on derailing the vote, possibly at the behest of the country's powerful military.

Pakistan politician targets tax evaders

Dated: 11 January 2013

A new political leader in Pakistan has warned of a mass protest against corruption. Tahirul Qadri and his supporters claim the government is not cracking down on tax evaders, including politicians.

Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri to lead the long march at any cost

Dated: 11 January 2013

Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri said on Friday in a special press conference regarding long-march on 14th January that he would lead a millions-strong march on Islamabad at any cost. Answering a question, he said that the exclusion of MQM does not matter; long march will be held as per schedule. Affirming his resolve to stage the march, he said that the government in office had lost legal, moral, and Constitutional authority to govern the country after a day of carnage in the country which led to killing of over 100 people.

Geo News: Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri affirms resolve to lead march on capital

Dated: 11 January 2013

Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri said on Friday that he would lead a long-march on Islamabad at any cost as per schedule and there should be no illusion in this regard, Geo News reported. Affirming his resolve to lead the march, he told a news conference that the incumbent government had lost legal, moral, and Constitutional authority to govern the country after Thursday's carnage across the country which led to killing of over 100 people.

Pakistan's Great Public March?

Dated: 11 January 2013

Dr. Muhammad Tahir ul-Qadri, a Pakistani Sufi scholar, is planning a "Great Public March" on January 14 and creating a stir online. Qadri hopes millions will join the march from Lahore to Islamabad to push for electoral reforms ahead of elections.

RFERL: The Man Behind Pakistan's Democracy March

Dated: 09 January 2013

ISLAMABAD – With the deadline of January 14 nears, Tehreek Minhajul Quran (TMQ) has increased the pace of campaign in federal capital as its Women Wings are visiting homes to convince women to actively participate in the rally.