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Altaf appeals Qadri to refrain from entering Islamabad red zone

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KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain on 
Thursday appealed Pakistan Awami Tehrik (PAT) Leader Tahirul Qadri and 
his followers to make their long march peaceful and do not cross zero 
point in Islamabad and refrain from entering into red zone area of the 
capital city. In a statement issued on Thursday, Altaf Hussain 
said that governor Punjab, governor Sindh and some members of federal 
cabinet tried to resolve the matter of removing barricades from Model 
Town in Lahore and finally succeeded in their efforts on which the 
federal and the Punjab government permitted Tahirul Qadri to take out 
his long march peacefully. <br />
The MQM chief said that the federal 
government showed open heartedness and wisdom in permitting Qadri for 
the march and now it was the responsibility of Tahirul Qadri and his 
supporters to take care of all those who tried to resolve this matter 
through reconciliation. <br />
Earlier, after the intervention of MQM 
Chief Altaf Hussain and efforts being made by Governor Punjab Chaudhry 
Mohammad Sarwar and Governor Sindh Dr Ishratul Ibad, the federal and 
Punjab governments agreed to permit Tahirul Qadri to take out his long 
march. <br />
It is pertinent to mention here that a day before, it 
emerged that government would not allow Tahirul Qadri to take out his 
long march from Model Town in Lahore and thus a clash like situation 
could be created in the area. <br />
After the emergence of this 
situation, MQM Chief Altaf Hussain contacted governor Punjab and asked 
him to permit Tahirul Qadri to take out his march and avoid clash like 
situation. <br />
Hussain also contacted governor Sindh to play his role
 and convey message to federal authorities to resolve this matter 
peacefully through talks. <br />
The MQM chief also repeatedly contacted
 Tahirul Qadri and convinced him to talk to government authorities on 
which Qadri agreed to talk to government officials. <br />
The governor 
Punjab and governor Sindh contacted Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz 
Sharif, Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif, Interior Minister Chauhdry
 Nisar Ali Khan and other officials and conveyed them the message of 
Altaf Hussain. <br />
The contacts between the government officials, MQM
 chief and Tahirul Qadri continued till August 14 afternoon and after 
continued efforts, the government allowed Qadri to take out his march. <br />
Governor
 Punjab formally informed Hussain regarding the permission and told 
Altaf Hussain that his efforts clearly show that the MQM chief has 
proved his patriotism and willingness for peace in the country. <br />
Hussain also applauded efforts of the governor Sindh and governor Punjab to avert any untoward situation. <br />
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Altaf appeals Qadri to refrain from entering Islamabad red zone

KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain on Thursday appealed Pakistan Awami Tehrik (PAT) Leader Tahirul Qadri and hi...

MQM uncertain about participating in Qadri's long march: Haider Abbas Rizvi

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<strong class="location" style="display: block; float: left;">LAHORE: </strong>Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Haider Abbas Rizvi, while speaking to the media in Lahore, said the party is not certain whether it would take part in Tahirul Qadri’s <em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Inqilabi</em> march on August 14.</strong></div>
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“The extent to which we will be involved and the mechanisms we will use will be brought forward in the coming days,” he said in regard to MQM’s participation in the march. The MQM leader went on to add that people are concerned about PTI’s August 14 <em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Azadi</em> march. However, he said, it is the right of every political party to stage a protest, but not to create chaos.</div>
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Responding to a question about Article 245, Rizvi said, “The impact of the decisions taken by the prime minister and the federal cabinet can only be spoken about once the results come to light.”</div>
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“Our paramilitary troops had already taken over parts of Islamabad to clear the area of militants. Article 245 was issued later, and the results and ideas of Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar will only come forward in time,” he added.</div>
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In regard to the Model Town case, Rizvi said he did not think such an incident would occur in a city such as Lahore, adding “if such a trend develops, it will be a point of concern.”</div>
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“The Model Town incident should be a lesson for both the provincial government as well as the federal government.”</div>
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In response to a question about the possibility of mid-term elections, the MQM leader said, “I cannot say anything about this yet, because no concrete policy has been issued from MQM as yet. We will see how the situation develops and will speak about it accordingly.”</div>

MQM uncertain about participating in Qadri's long march: Haider Abbas Rizvi

Express News screengrab of MQM leader Haider Abbas Rizvi speaking to the media in Lahore. LAHORE: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leade...

PTI may cancel August 14 protest soon: Said By MQM

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<b style="background: transparent; border: 0px; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">KARACHI: Senior members of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Tuesday said authentic sources have disclosed that Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan may soon announce to call off their protest sit-down scheduled for August 14 in Islamabad.</b></div>
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“If the report has substance, this will prove to be a welcome news for the country,” said MQM senior leaders Tariq Javed, Qasim Ali Raza, and Mustafa Azizabadi while addressing a press conference here.</div>
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They urged all the political parties to avoid staging sit-ins or protests, keeping in view the critical phase through which the country was currently passing.</div>
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The appeal comes from MQM at a time when PTI is all set to hold its protest long march in Islamabad on August 14.</div>
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Earlier, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif from Jeddah said revolution would now only come through elections in the country. “Thousands cannot hijack the mandate of millions,” he added.</div>

PTI may cancel August 14 protest soon: Said By MQM

KARACHI: Senior members of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Tuesday said authentic sources have disclosed that Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insa...