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The Founder
Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri
The Torch Bearer of Peace, Tolerance and Socio-Economic Justice
Organizational Efforts and Accomplishments
1977
Dr. Tahir-ul-Qadri  established the "Mahaz-e-Hurriatt" an intellectual forum for the ideological training of the youth in Jhang, Pakistan.
1978

Authors and Publishes his first Book
Moves from Jhang to Lahore with the motive of establishing a worldwide mission to spread the message of peace, tolerance and socio-economic justice. 
1980

 Starts lecturing  regularly in immense gatherings & on T.V. in Pakistan.
1981
Foundation of "Minhaj-ul-Qur’an Movement International" in Lahore 
1982 
Dr. Tahir-ul-Qadri’s first foreign Tour  in connection with the "Week of Unity" visit Iran, where views are exchanged with late Ayatullah Khomeni.
1983 

In Lahore, established an  Academy, there by commencing the educational dimension of the mission.
1984 
The foundation stone of the construction of Central Secretariat in Lahore is laid down after purchasing 2.5 acre land in Model Town - M Block
1985  

He delivered  lectures during his tour to Norway

Establishmented  major foreign branch in United Arab Emirates  (Abu Dhabi & Dubai)

Denmark  Lecture tour and opening of center in Copenhagen (Scandinavia).
Lecture tour to United States of America (Washington, New York, Baltimore and Los Angeles) resulting in movement in the continent.
1986 
Opening of Minhaj International University, Lahore , Pakistan.
1987 

First edition of the Monthly Magazine published and distributed world-wide.
Lecture tour to several  European   countries with powerful impact.
Lecture tour and meeting with prominent personalities in Middle East  
Lecture tour  United States of America

Foundation of M.Q.Youth League and its foreign counterpart Muslim Youth League for the elevation of the moral standards among the perplexed youth.
1988 
International conference in Wembley England  with participation of scholars from appox. 30 countries. Concluding in the foundation of "Ittihad Al-Alami Al-Islami" for global solidarity & fraternity.
In order to meet the special requirements of womanhood,  Women League in Lahore is formed, which holds its first national assembly the same year.
Founded Minhaj Welfare Society for international relief work and humanitarian projects.
Denmark  Opening of  Centre in Copenhagen.
1989
 Establishment of Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) a political party based purely on Islamic social & democratic principles. The declaration takes place in an enthusiastic gathering numbering a mass of hundreds of thousand.
1990 

Opening of Centre in Oslo, Norway  
10 points Unity agreement with the Fiqa Jafaria for promotion of unity 
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1991 

Lecture tour and observation, supervision visit to United Kingdom, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Benelux countries.

Several series of lectures, which are broadcasted on United Arab Emirates National T.V.
1992 
First convocation of Minhaj International University, Lahore,  with participation of delegates from various countries of the world.
Europe  Lecture tour and observation, supervision visit with several historical gatherings.

Dr. Tahir-ul-Qadri is the first in the world to present a "Practicable and Workable Scheme and Structure of Interest free Banking". The address is viewed by a mass of hundred of thousands and echoes in the media around the world.
1993 
Introduces a new PAT policy of leaving corrupt electioneering  politics and aiming at an educational, socio-psychological & moral revolution in the society. Founds a chain of thousands of Awami Taleemi Marakiz (Mass Education Centres) for education of the people and starts a "Mass Literacy Revolution Movement".
Opening of New Campus of Minhaj  International  University on 25 acres ground in Township, Lahore.

Conducted an extensive tour of hundreds of Lectures all over the country & abroad with the theme of peace and tolerance. 
First Lecture tour of South Africa, resulting in establishment of branches in several cities.
Accomplishment of a fruitful and impressive lecture tour to Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Singapore etc.
1994 
The Bachelor Degree of Minhaj International University is recognized as equivalent to that of Al-Azhar University Egypt  and exchange scheme commences.

Conducts hundreds of seminars all over the country entitled "Message : Love and affection" with altogether millions of participants.
Performs a unique historical Lecture tour to South Africa with sincere success and results among different denomination and faiths.  Welcome reception includes the national TV and the Prime Minister of Kvazulu-Natal . 
Lecture tour to Denmark, Germany, France, Sweden & United Kingdom with the opening of a grand  Minhaj Institute in London.
Lecture tour tot Japan, Hong Kong, China and Singapore etc.