APC demands resignation of Shahbaz Sharif over Model Town tragedy
Condemning the incident, the APC issued a five-point statement demanding the formation of a three-member bench of the Supreme Court to investigate the tragedy, in which 14 people were killed and around 80 injured.
At least 50 members of both political and religious parties were in attendance.
Dr Qadri, reading out the five-point joint communiqué at the end of the APC, condemned the incident of "terrorism, savagery, violence and barbarism".
“Federal and provincial governments, police and administration are warned that no action of this kind can be tolerated at all, and those responsible for it have no right to stay in power anymore,” the declaration said.
The APC demanded that baseless and fake FIRs lodged against the victims and protesters in any part of the country are wholly rejected, adding that all these baseless cases should be withdrawn immediately.
The APC demanded that an FIR be registered immediately on the basis of an application lodged by Minhajul Quran International with the Faisal Town Police Station.
Impartial and transparent investigation, and submission of evidence is not possible as long as the Punjab chief minister continues to stay in power, nor is it possible to fulfill the requirements of justice.
Therefore, the chief minister and other ministers involved in this incident should tender their resignations and hand themselves over to the law.
“Federal and provincial governments, police and administration are warned that no action of this kind can be tolerated at all, and those responsible for it have no right to stay in power anymore,” the declaration said.
The PAT chief, who had announced the meeting on June 26, thanked all party members who took part in the conference. Dr Qadri had said that the subject of the APC was the killing of his supporters during the Model Town clashes.
Speaking during the conference, Dr Qadri said that if Shahbaz Sharif doesn’t resign then President Mamnoon Hussain should exercise his role as leader and force Shahbaz to resign.
The PAT chief added that inspector general (IG) Punjab, deputy inspector general (DIG) operations, home secretary, district coordination officer of Lahore, SSP, SP Model Town and Lahore CCPO should be arrested for “their acts of terrorism”.
“They should be treated like normal citizens,” he stated.
Dr Qadri further said that the police are answerable to the chief minister, therefore Shahbaz should be held responsible for the Model Town killings. "Several of the PAT workers are still in critical condition," Qadri stated.
The APC further demanded that a three-member powerful judicial commission consisting of undisputed and impartial Supreme Court judges should be set up.
The commission should be empowered to summon the prime minister, nominated federal ministers, and the chief minister of Punjab.
Moreover, the inquiry committee, consisting of top officers of investigative agencies should be established to probe the Model Town tragedy.
Attendees included Pakistan Muslim League - Quaid (PML-Q) chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) vice-chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Rabita committee member Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui and Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rasheed.
Speaking at the APC, Chaudhry Shujaat said all those involved in the operation should be suspended, otherwise no one would remain safe in this kind of political culture.
One by one we will all be targeted if we do not raise our voices against this state terrorism, the PML-Q leader said.
The Awami National Party (ANP) and Pakistan Political Party (PPP) had informed Qadri in advance that they would not attend the conference.
MQM leader Siddiqui said that if the perpetrators of the Model Town incident are not brought to justice, history would never forgive those responsible.
He added that independent investigation cannot take place under the supervision of the Punjab government officials and the police.
AML leader Sheikh Rasheed said that the incident was planned. He said reports of the judicial commissions on the killing of Benazir Bhutto and the Abbotabad commission are not released, so what can be expected from an adhoc judge of the LHC.
He asked the participants to do something practical; otherwise, this culture of carrying resolutions would be useless.
Govt responds to APC demands
Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid responded to the demands put forward by the All Parties Conference, saying that the government has already formulated inquiry commissions for the Model Town incident.
Speaking to Express News, Rashid said that a joint investigation team and a judicial commission under a high court judge has already been formed. "They are doing their work and no one should question our intentions," he said.
Rashid added that a new inquiry commission, as demanded by the APC, can only be formed if the law allows it.
He also criticised the APC, saying that the parties that attended the conference have no representation in Parliament and they are demanding resignations to "keep their politics alive".
Punjab Law Minister Rana Mashood called a press conference, reiterating that the inquiring committees formulated by the government are already investigating the incident.
"I'm sure Qadri doesn't even know the names of most of the political parties that attended the conference," Mashood said.
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Shahbaz Sharif has done so much for this country, specially as the chief minister for Punjab. Why do you all believe that Punjab has been progressing so rapidly as compared to other provinces? Its not just about the hardworking people as they are same all over the country. Its not just about paper money, its about mature thoughts of structuring proper projects and administering them day and night. Those who have worked under his supervision marvel at his energy, efforts and enthusiasm that he puts into his work for the welfare of people.
Kindly spare him and let him do his progressive work. He is not the type of person who will kill anyone. He has been minister around for several years and its totally absurd given the scenario to implicitly ask him to leave his job. If so, then give us the option of a better minister. I can bet you won't find any, as there isn't any besides him.
Yes there is a cannibal between us and its unleashed and is trying to create chaos. You have witnessed him before and you will witness him again. He will ate everything that you possess, from your mind to your heart and then will make your soul deprived of optimism rather he will let you live in pessimism. And you will see him when you wake, he is next to you and yes this is his design and his design starts with democratic chaos.
@Khan
Yes vote for different people In sha Allah under a free and fair electoral system after a revolution has taken place and status quo has been kicked out and stopped from hijacking votes.
Ah!APC;All the participants were snoozing while Dr. Qadri was going on with his shouting spree.So funny;one has to look at the video of the APC to see all the fun!!!!Not one of the veterans were awake.
Choudhry Arsalan should be the new CM of Punjab. He needs to go right on top after his family's services and record.
In a collapsed system of Pakistan, its difficult that the ones responsible for this massacre will be punished but inshallah Justice will be served in Allah's court.
in qadri ,apc almost all participating parties or persons themselves involved or have supported killing of peoples at bigger level ! and no one resigned or was asked to resign ,even no judicial inquiry was conducted this is just to cash dead bodies for political gain.
@Mohammad: There is no such thing as inquilab/revolution ... If you want change then vote different people. Any thing else is just another name of anarchy and destruction of the society and the country
We the people demand Imran Khan's resignation for his poor handling of IDP's. TUQ and Altaf Hussain should also be booked for bringing chaos and anarchy in Pakistan.
@zaid hamid: Nawaj is doing all correct! Lol! At least use a name that shows your identity or when you decide to fake urself as a Pakistani don't make these stupid mistakes. Its Nawaz not Nawaj.
When 4 out of the 5 largest parties by number of votes are absent in a gathering, ow can it be called an APC?
The same Shahbaz Sharif who put on Mr. QAadri's shoes for him and tied them for him when the mullah was not feeling up to it.Not to mention that NS when he was CM and went for umra with the maulana took him uphill to Gaar-e-Hira on his shoulders,uphill about 3 miles.That is their devotion to this mullah.This is directly from the mouth of the Maulana on the air.
The only one who should resign and go away is Tahirul Qadri. He seems to be intent on only creating trouble. The more I hear from him, the more silly he sounds.
@Ali: Mr Qadri is responsible for inciting his Mureeds to stand against the law. So he is responsible not the CM.
Please go back to Canada.
This APC represents only 5% voters of Pakistan. Nothing good is expected from such politicians with having no worth.
Allah bless Pakistan. All my prayers for Nawaz Sharif and Shahbaz Sharif.
I think people should not be dying for any of these imbeciles which include top and related leadership of all parties. Lack of understanding of the ordinary people is resulting in these episodes. Non of them do any good to the country or the people. All of them are using their powers shamelessly to advance their own agenda and improve their bank balance.
@Adnan Siddiqi: Too much hatred will further destroy your brain cells. Take it easy and take 7 rounds of Jati Umra.
What is this Canadian national doing in my country. Problems for Pakistanis have increased after his arrival in Pakistan. Its better for Pakistanis if this man stays away from Pakistan.
In sha Allah Inqliab for the betterment is inevitable.
We have the IDP crisis that needs immediate attention. But Qadri is busy in his antics. Go back to Canada. Leave us alone. Don't experiment with us. Travel in your business class and live a comfortable life, we have no problem with that. Just don't try to fool us.
PPP again showed its loyality to PMLN because their participation in APC might have derailed democracy.Shame Shame
All hypocrites are together again. Except Qadri every party remained in power and the nation knows their character. Chaudhries are worst from all these as they remained in power the whole Musharraf era. Will they eradicate corruption from the society while they corrupted the society when they were in power. Actually they are crying because the doors of their corruption are closed.
On Karachi attack PMLN held Sindhi Govt responsible for not doing enough to prevent the attach despite 4 letters. It's on Media.
Who is responsible for PAT killing? It's in Punjab so there is no doubt State Govt is responsible for this and they must held accountable.
I don't agree like many others with Qadri revolution. But 14 people have been killed and justice have to be done. There blood is not going anywhere.
I personally think this is the end of Shariff dynasty coz they killed innocent people including pregnant women.
After all Allah's justice is not far from these culprits.
Qadri sahib I recommend u to go back from where u came we don't have a need of u..u only came to increase our problmz so just go back and never returned ever....
Such a shame these losers are! The country is going through war with 700,000 IDPs but these idiots are distracting us.
@Adnan Siddiqi: Look who hasn't joined this APC. PPP and JUI. hahahahahahaha Yes. Send Qadri back to queen and send Sharifs back to KSA to the king. They both don't belong in Pakistan. :)
@Adnan Siddiqi: Mr Adnan, Its more important to condemn the act of state terrorism against unarmed civilians than to point fingers to IK,MQM,PAT etc. PML N is responsible and Shahbaz Sharif should resign.Its not about who is saying it, its about what is he saying.Open up your mind and stop following your leaders blindly....
The oppresion can only end when Qadri is in power. Remove shahbaz, he'll place a puppet in place. Qadri the great, Qadri the lion, JIYE QADRI JIYE QADRI
Such a shame, PPP should have joined as well,Shabaz Sharif should resign but he will not!!! What a shame.
Funny MQM leader saying history will never forgive if the perpetrators of Model town tragedy are not brought to justice.
what about the monstrous terrorists who carried out the mayhem on 12 May, what about the chaos that erupted on the streets of Karachi on Dec 27 2007 when Benazir was assassinated? 1140 cars were burned across the financial capital in a matter of few hours, thousands went missing and were never recovered.......
MQM needs to be brought to justice, PML-Q needs to be brought to justice, and most of all, Qadri and his non-sense need to be stopped. instead of bringing peace to Pakistan, he's brought only chaos and bad times. with the operation going on in NW, Qadri's stunts are a diversion to the root problems at best.
Should IK join the group of these known corrupt and terror supporting parties, IK should start counting his days of success which he has been unable to digest so far in KPK alone.
Every body playing with Pakistan and Pakistani public... TQ,PMLN,PPP,PTI,etc no body cares for public Please finish this game, Pakistan already in so much trouble..
Political violence is NOT acceptable. Killing and injuring innocent unarmed people is the extreme of degnerative behaviour. It is better that PML N takes responsibility now before it is too late.
I dont like this Qadri guy but what happened in Model Town is as brutal as it can get. These Sharifs are worst of the worst dictators. Shahbaz Sharif will have to resign. He should have done that earlier and would have saved face. Time for that has passed.
Yea rite !!!!
Mr Qadri, please go back. Where were you when innocent Pakistanis were dying? Nawaj is doing all correct.
Go climb a rock..........