Elections strengthened dynastic politics: Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri

Dated: 18 May 2013

Dilating upon electoral philosophy in Pakistan, Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri said that the masses were supposed to vote while the moneyed classes and winning horses were presumed to rule. He said that had those advocating change joined PAT’s Long March, they would not have to resort to staging sit-ins today. He said that had his petition against the illegal composition of Election Commission heard, the ECP would have to be reconstituted, which the judges did not want. He said that Article 218 of the Constitution sought the ECP to be composed as per Article 213 but ECP violated the said Articles and presided over the elections by pre-conceived design.

Election outcome as per international plan: Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri

Dated: 16 May 2013

Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri said that resignations were pouring in and the nation would have to resign from the corrupt electoral system soon. He said that the present electoral system was characterized by duress, rigging and demonstration of naked physical power, further adding that even those who wished to bring about change sincerely were destined to fail under the system. He said that all political parties had joined the bandwagon of power and there would be no real opposition leaving the space open for the government not only to have its cake but eat it too.

Overseas Pakistanis hold sit-ins

Dated: 14 May 2013

As election-day drew near, the hundreds of overseas Pakistanis expressed their solidarity with their beleaguered nation and its countrymen, by staging a protest at Pakistani embassies across Europe, to show their discontent and condemnation of the corrupt practices and unconstitutional electoral process, under which the elections were going to take place. They made it known to the international community that they passionately believe in democracy and vote, but the current electoral system violated the sanctity of vote, where both the government and opposition were likely to be product of corruption.

The Frontier Post: Qadri seeks reconstitution of election commission

Dated: 12 May 2013

LAHORE: Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) has held sit-in demonstrations across the country on the polling day (Saturday) in a bid to protest against incumbent electoral system. Peaceful sit-in demonstrations were organized in over 300 cities.

PAT committed to uprooting status quo: Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri addresses sit-ins

Dated: 11 May 2013

Dr Qadri said that PAT chronicled a new chapter in history by choosing not to compromise on its stance against the corrupt system. He said that he wanted to see Pakistan develop into a country which should depend on its own strength and have the courage of saying NO to dictates of foreign powers. He said that Pakistan would not be able to achieve this status unless it got credible, competent and courageous leadership. He said that courageous leadership would emerge from the demolished system.

The News: Article 62, 63 not implemented, corrupt contesting polls: Qadri

Dated: 08 May 2013

LAHORE: Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri said that article 62 and 63 were not implemented and ineligible candidates were allowed to participate in election. Addressing a press conference here in Lahore, Qadri said that his demands were not met as the Returning Officers (ROs) did not ask a single question regarding article 62 and 63.

The country to witness worst post-election horse-trading: Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri

Dated: 08 May 2013

Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri said that it was regrettable that the institution which was known for taking suo moto notices on each and every available opportunity was observing silence on the prevailing state of affairs. He said that illegal and immoral Election Commission, which was established unconstitutionally, was telling lies to the people every day.

All Punjab Quiz Competition held in Minhaj College for Women, Lahore

Dated: 08 May 2013

All Punjab inter-collegiate quiz competition titled “Brain of Sarf” was held under the banner of Minhaj College for Women on April 20, 2013. The purpose of the competition was to raise awareness about Islamic sciences, inculcate book reading habit among the students and inspire them to know more about Islamic teachings.

Voting under present system akin to supporting corruption, misrule: Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri

Dated: 07 May 2013

Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri said that if the people wanted to protect their future, they should become part of these sit-ins in their hundreds of thousands. He said that PAT’s public sit-ins would prove to be referendum against the pro-elite and anti-state electoral system and the 11th of May would see the demise of the corrupt system along with its protectors.

Pakistan Today: Qadri is back!

Dated: 08 May 2013

LAHORE - Announcing a country-wide sit-in on polling day Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri on Tuesday rejected the upcoming elections and said that there would be no change on May 11. Speaking to journalists, he said the May 11 elections would usher the same old faces into the parliament, adding the current system would never be the foundation of real change in the country.

Monthly Spiritual Gathering May 2013

Dated: 02 May 2013

Dr Hassan Mohi-ud-Din Qadri said that it was climax for humanity that it was blessed with cleanliness and purification due to the person of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him). He said that when each and every part of human body starts exuding piety, the man becomes the friend of Allah Almighty.

Dunya News: Countrywide sit-ins on May 11: Qadri

Dated: 07 May 2013

Talking to the media at the Lahore Airports, Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri said that the coming general election would bring no changes in the system even the faces won’t be changed. "It would be the worst elections held thus far in Pakistan," he added. Those raising the slogan of change would be protesting on the election day's night after they see being cheated through polls, he said. He said that PAT would stage sit-ins across the country on May 11. He said the sit-ins would be peaceful, yet powerful in all respect.

Geo News: Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri announces countrywide sit-ins on May 11

Dated: 07 May 2013

Announcing to stage sit-ins across Pakistan on May 11, the chief of MQI, Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri, late Monday night said Election 2013 would neither change the system nor the faces. “The “champions of change” would be hanging their heads in regret over the treachery they will be dealt with at the end of the day as the polls-to-come are neither free nor transparent”, said he talking to media here at the Allama Iqbal International Airport upon his return from London.

Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri announces countrywide sit-ins on May 11 (Radio Pakistan News)

Dated: 07 May 2013

Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri‚ has said Election 2013 would neither change the system nor the faces. He was talking to media here at the Allama Iqbal International Airport upon his return from London. To a question he said Tehrik-e-Minhajul Quran's sit-ins would be peaceful‚ yet powerful in all respect. "The sit-ins will in fact be our vote against the system. We mean no harm to the vote. Our rallies would keep a safe distance from the polling stations. We only want to protest against the system"‚ said Qadri.

International Workers Convention 2013

Dated: 28 April 2013

Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri said that PAT’s sit-in on May 11 would be a vote against the system of corruption, lawlessness, nepotism, hooliganism and terrorism. He said that it was responsibility of the institutions to decide about eligibility of the candidates contesting elections. He quoted a Quranic verse in which Allah Almighty ordained His Servants to deposit their trusts with those who were worthy of the same.

Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri’s historic interview with ARY News

Dated: 14 April 2013

A big fraud is being committed with the nation, the Constitution and its people in the name of Articles 62 and 63. A serious conspiracy is afoot against the country. I wonder why the institutions entrusted with the responsibility of checking such transgressions are being mum on this state of affairs. No election is being conducted in this country. It is corruption, rigging being committed with abandon. Everything unconstitutional is being done in the name of scrutiny.

What Can We Do About the Terror and Unjust Persecution of the Boston Marathon Bombings?

Dated: 23 April 2013

Dr. Qadri devotes two convincing chapters of evidence and opinion on the unlawfulness within Islam of terrorism against non-Muslims (pages 117-156) These two chapters present important content that is potentially quite useful for discussion in interfaith work, ultimately approached for coping and resisting unjust persecution.

Lahore: PAT to play leading role in shaping future of Pakistan, Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri

Dated: 22 April 2013

Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri said that time was fast approaching when the corrupt lot that had been eating into vitals of state and society and rendering the foundations of this country would be sent home. He said that institutions were protecting evil and corrupt practices, adding that it would be a sin to cast vote under the present system. He predicted that hung Parliament, which would come into being after the elections, would not lead to establishment of stable governments with the result that political instability would continue to prevail. He said that elections of May 11 were meant to protect the status quo.

Scrutiny process rendered meaningless: Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri

Dated: 18 April 2013

Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri, the leader of PAT, has said that politics of corruption, plunder and partisanship is rendering the foundations of the country hollow and this explained why PAT raised the slogan of ‘save the state, not politics’. He said that Election Commission, NAB, FIA, FBR and State Bank were the national criminals with Election Commission topping the list. He said that four members of the ECP were loyalists of political parties.

MQI’s Monthly Spiritual Gathering April 2013

Dated: 04 April 2013

Addressing the monthly spiritual gathering, Dr Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri referred to a verse from the Holy Quran wherein citing His own and His angel’s example of sending greetings and salutations on the Prophet (PBUH), He ordains the believers to send greetings and salutations on him in abundance as well. Durood-o-Salam, Dr Hussain said, in this context is an excellent and unique worship. He said that it is a worship in which Allah Almighty and His angels also take part along with His subjects.