Qadri reaches Dubai en route to Pakistan
PAT chief Dr Tahirul Qadri reached Dubai from London on early Monday morning.
LAHORE (Dunya News) - Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chief Dr Tahirul Qadri reached Dubai from London on Monday morning. Qadri is due to arrive in Islamabad on Monday, Dunya News reported.
Earlier, talking to newsmen outside Heathrow airport before his departure, Tahirul Qadri said that he wants to arrive in Pakistan and proceed to Lahore in a peaceful manner. He said the PML-N government was digging grave of its rule as it was harassing PAT workers.
Qadri said these tactics of the government cannot stop Pakistan Awami Tehreek from following its mission to bring change in the country through revolution.
Qadri is expected to arrive at the Benazir International Airport on Monday morning. According to party sources a large number of party works would receive Dr Tahirul Qadri at the airport. Qadri’s convoy would leave for Lahore by road.
Meanwhile, Pakistan Awami Teheerk (PAT) claimed that its workers were being arrested in different cities.
Talking to media, Central Secretary Pakistan Awami Tehreek Khuram Nawaz said that more than 150 PAT workers were arrested. He appealed to the workers to remain calm as the government was trying to provoke them.
On the other hand, government has imposed Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure in Rawalpindi while public gathering and rallies have been banned at Benazir International Airport and adjacent areas.
According to police sources, entry into the airport premises carrying banners and placards would not be allowed while those coming towards airport would be arrested.
