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| Manchester The chief guest at the Pakistan Solidarity conference was Dr. Tahir ul-Qadri, Chairman Pakistan Awami Tehreek(PAT) and Founder of Minhaj ul Quran Movement. The Piccadilly hotel was packed to capacity with well over 2000 men and women eager to listen to Dr. Tahir ul Qadri. The speech by Dr. Qadri was very informative and powerful. His talk focused on the true concept of Islam and Politics, the history of Pakistan as well as the Kashmir issue. In relation to Islam and Politics Dr Qadri referred to the example of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw) and gave the example of the Islamic state of Medina. Dr Qadri emphasised that the Holy Prophet (saw) began the Islamic rule not with salah, fasting, zakah etc but with making sure that the citizens of the state-the ansars and muhajirs- were provided with their basic necessities of food, home and clothing. Dr Qadri referred to the situation in Pakistan and said the Islam and the politics of the Prophet (saw), sadly, could not be found in Pakistan. He ripped apart the Pakistani leaders accusing them of being corrupt and unable to run the country. He stated that 90% of the people of Pakistan are living under the poverty line and this was due to the Pakistani politicians simply ignoring the needs of the masses whilst they lived as kings. Dr Qadri gave many facts and figures in how Pakistan can be revived in terms of its economy and leadership. In reference to the Kashmir issue Dr Qadri stated that if there was cross-bordered infiltration then why could not the strong 700,000 Indian troops in Kashmir stop it- "were they there for a picnic?" Dr. Qadri said India has butchered innocent Kashmirs, laying the blame on the door of Pakistan. Pictures of the conference can be seen at http://www.pat4y.com Sajid Iqbal |
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| Women convention Manchester, June 2, 2002 | |||||||||
| Manchester 2nd June 2002. “Women will play pivotal role in future of Pakistan” Dr Qadri Chairman of Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) has said that women will play a vital and decisive role in the future educational, political and social development of Pakistan. Addressing a large National Women’s Convention organised by PAT women workers in Manchester (UK), Dr Qadri added that PAT was the only political party in Pakistan which was spreading awareness amongst women and educating them of their fundamental rights. The PAT Chairman praised his parties women wing and lauded their efforts in the educational, social and welfare work in the UK. He added that his party believed in the active participation of women in Pakistan politics and said that PAT would not hesitate in giving women candidates tickets for the upcoming General Elections in October 2002. Other speakers who addressed the convention were Mrs Ghazala Hassan Qadri (Central Leader of PAT women’s wing), Mrs Elaine Cohen (former advisor to Tory government) and Mrs Shamime Butt (President of PAT women’s wing in Manchester). Joint Secretary PAT UK Tel: 07714 750398 |
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| Pakistan Solidarity Conference Birmingham U.K (2002-06-01) | |||||||||
| Birmingham Sunday, 02 June 2002 Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri, Chairman Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) arrived at Birmingham centre and performed its inauguration. He had a meeting with the Midlands’ branches, the Women league in the Birmingham centre. Later, he also visited the Ghamgholia Mosque in Birmingham. He delivered the main address to the "Pakistan Solidarity Conference 2002" in Rex center. The conference started with the speeches of Hafiz Nazir Ahmad, Mufti Gul Rehman, Barrister Rashid Mirza in the gathering of about 2,000 men and women. Allama Muhammad Ramzan Qadri was stage secretary. Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri’s speech was liked very much by the audience from all walks of life. He touched all the relevant topics for the day. Dr. Qadri sent a very clear message to the world community to treat Pakistan equally. He reiterated that Pakistan is peaceful and peace loving country but if the war is imposed upon us, our existence is jeopardised, the whole world will be swept in the fire that will be unleashed as a result of this grave mistake by India or its backers. Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri stressed on the Pakistani government not to loose the one in a life time chance of bringing about the required changes. To turn around the fortunes of our beloved country it should fulfill the promises it made when it took over. The Nation will never forgive them if they failed. Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri urged the Pakistani people to make a wise decision in the October elections, because he said if we allowed the same people to comeback in the assemblies who have only looted the nation. He further said that he does not see any relief for the Pakistani people in the near future. He said Pakistan Awami Tehreek has given the nation a plan. The conference was ended by Dua offered by Mufti Gul Rehman. Later in the evening Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri had a meeting and dinner with the Muslim Doctors and Dentists association UK. Reported by: Muhammad Tahir Naeem, UK |
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Euro Tour 2002 - Reports
