Imran to standby Qadri's call as PTI confirms participation in APC on Dec 30
The PAT chief told Imran Khan has provided support in Model Town massacre from the very first day
LAHORE (Dunya News) – The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has confirmed participation in the All Parties Conference (APC) scheduled for December 30, chaired by the Pakistan Awami Tehreek (APC) for the Model Town incident.
In a joint press conference with the PTI chief Imran Khan, Tahirul Qadri praised their political allies and acknowledged the support in Model Town massacre matter from the very first day.
Qadri claimed that Shehbaz and his partners are held responsible for the Model Town killings in the Justice Baqir Najfi report, adding that a fair trial is impossible in the presence of current leaders.
“We are not demanding the intervention of the armed forces. The protest will be within the boundaries of the constitution and law,” he assured.
Photo: Meeting between Imran Khan and Tahirul-Qadri
PTI assures full support for PAT
Furthermore, Imran Khan said, "I have brought my whole team to accompany Tahirul Qadri," stressing that the whole PTI will stand together with PAT. He claimed that it is a matter of concern for the whole nation. He promised to support Qadri in whatever decision he makes.
The PTI chief reaffirmed that Punjab CM Shehbaz Sharif is responsible for the killing of innocent lives during Model Town incident as the whole police is controlled by the Sharif family. He accused Nawaz Sharif of corrupt practices in past and explained how the ex-premier used to conspire and derail governments. He predicted, “The days of Sharif family are over.”
On a question whether Imran Khan will sit beside his political rival Asif Ali Zardari, he replied that it is not an alliance but show of concern over the humanitarian issue.
Earlier today, the chairman of Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) Mustafa Kamal was phoned by Qadri as the two leaders established contact. Kamal had also pledged full support for PAT in its cause and accepted the invitation to attend Qadri’s APC. PSP will fully participate in the APC held on next Saturday.
PAT had postponed APC for two days after it was announced to be convened on December 28. The spokesperson for the political front stated on social media handles that the APC was pushed ahead by two days and was now to be convened on December 30.
Over a dozen workers of PAT were killed with several injured in the 2014 Model Town clashes after police launched operation against encroachments
