PAT demands shifting of Model Town case to military court

An emergency meeting of PAT Working Council was held here in which it demanded that the Model Town case should be transferred to the military court. It said that those sitting in powerful positions of the government are hampering the process of dispensation of justice. It further said that the rule and regulation under which the Uzair Baloch case was shifted to the military court, the same rule should be applied to transfer the Model Town case to the military court....

We are being forced to demand justice through street power: Dr. Tahir-ul-Qadri

PAT Chairman Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri has said that he and his workers were again being forced to seek justice through street power and those policemen who had been convicted were being released. He lamented that the nexus between the Punjab police and prosecution department was killing the justice. He further added that he had already indicated that until Sharif brothers were at the helm of affairs, principles of justice could not be upheld and his apprehensions were proving true....

Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri announces to challenge ATC verdict in Lahore High Court

Addressing a hurriedly called press conference through a video link from Toronto, PAT Chairman Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri has announced to challenge the anti-terrorism court’s (ATC) verdict in the Lahore High Court. He said that we did not expect that even IGP and DIG will be summoned, adding that IGP has been called on the contention that he was present in his office at 9:55 am on the morning of June 17, 2014. He said that similar statements of Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Rana Sanaullah are on record as well....

Real perpetrators of Model Town tragedy to be brought to justice: Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri

PAT Chairman Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri has said that our basic demand in the private complaint regarding Model Town tragedy was to summon the Sharif brothers which has not been accepted. He, however, added in the same breath that we would use our legal right for their summoning. He said that sacrifice of scapegoats will not be enough. He said that it is hoped that the police officials will not speak up untimely like Soulat Mirza, adding that they will have to speak every time to get justice. He said that he would give his detailed response on the ATC judgment after taking briefing from the legal team....

Final round to be announced if all doors for justice closed: Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri

Addressing the protest rally held to demand the release of Justice Baqir Najfi Commission report, PAT Chairman Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri has said that the Model Town tragedy is the worst incident of state terrorism. He said that both federal and provincial governments are involved in this gruesome incident. He said that when he saw that all doors leading to justice are closed, he will announce the decisive round....

PAT to protest for justice in Model Town case on Jan 27: Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri

PAT Chairman Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri has said that he still holds on to his comment of “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un”, saying that funeral of Panama is ready and only burial is left. Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri said that we have decided to hold a protest for justice in Model Town case on January 27 in Lahore. He further said that 17 SHOs, 7 SPs and 1 DIG were present at the time of operation in the Model Town....

Determined to go to any extent for justice in Model Town case: Dr Hassan Mohi-ud-Din Qadri

Addressing the meeting, Dr Hassan said that the rulers will not be able to get away from the Qisas. He said that they can maneuver their way out of the Panama leaks but not from Model Town tragedy. He said that the government is a hurdle in the way of justice and our efforts to seek it continue for last two years, adding that we will go to any extent to achieve the objective of justice....

Model Town tragedy result of a pre-meditated game plan: PAT lawyers

Initiating the arguments in the antiterrorism court in connection with the private complaint in the Model Town case, the lawyers of PAT have said that the tragedy is not merely an accident but a consequence of pre-meditated strategy. They said that the barriers were placed before the residence of Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri on the orders of the Lahore High Court in the presence of SP Ayaz Salim. They said that he then submitted his written statement in the court regarding the safety measures. The Model Town police detailed 16 police officials for security of these barriers who remained posted till the morning of June 17....