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Qadri announces end to Islamabad sit-in
[DAWN] Pakistain Awami Tehrik (PAT) chief Dr Tahirul Qadri...Pak politician, and would-be dictator, founder and head of Tehreek-e-Minhajul Quran and Pakistain Awami Tehrik. He usually resides in Canada, but returns to Pakistain periodically to foam at the mouth and lead demonstrations. Depending on which way the wind's blowing, Qadri claims to be the author of Pak's blasphemy law. Other times he says it wasn't him... on Tuesday night announced an end to his party's protest demonstration in the federal capital. The announcement ends over two months of protest sit-in in Islamabad which set off a political crisis in the country. The PAT leader at the same time also said that protests will now be held all over the country, which he termed as the "next stage of the revolution". "This sit-in has achieved its purpose, it has awakened the nation and played its role in the path of revolution," Qadri told his supporters ‐ many were women and some were in tears. Soon after Qadri's announcement, his supporters started packing up their camps and hugging one another goodbye. "We have spent a difficult time here and have established good relationships with each other," said Fauzia Habib. "Now when we are leaving I am a bit grim but happy too that we have spent time for a good cause," said Habib, a young girl clad in an all-encompassing gown and head scarf. Qadri told protestors to "pack their bags and return home with a victorious spirit". He said that protests will now be held in cities throughout the country for two days where he will speak and urged the people to come out and support the movement. Posted by: Fred 2014-10-22 |
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