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Govt reluctant to reconstitute ECP, introduce electoral reforms; Dr Qadri threatens to move Supreme Court.
Government agrees to all demands, but has reservations over two of them, says Kaira.
Qadri game will come in full play when pressures are applied to extend this period further by influential quarters.
Qadri's was a media show. The media gave him the stage to do the show. D-Chowk was the studio with 50 cameras rolling.
Qadri justifies his decision by portraying himself as role model who disowns and discourages dynasty.
Agreement stipulates that both parties avoid revenge.
Following the long march, Zardari got everything, Nawaz got something but Imran got nothing.
MQI chief calls it a symbolic decision which will 'promote democracy' within the party.
Religious leaders like Qadri are perpetually high on opium of self-righteousness, project the self-image of an angel.
Qadri tapped into the growing resentment in his fiery rhetoric: deprivation of masses in contrast to elite luxury.
The numbers of people turning out in support of cleaner government, fairer system demonstrates desperation for saviour
MQI chief, govt representatives to meet on Jan 27 to finalise draft; says it doesn't require constitutional amendment.
Chairman lauds civic agency staff’s work.
The Normative Vs Technical debate is grounded in the disconnect between the spirit and the letter of the Constitution.
Qadri has hired four lawyers who will appear in the federal court on his behalf.
The Canadian authorities can revoke his refugee status as he has voluntarily come back to Pakistan.
Party’s secretary general says decision to contest elections will be taken soon.
Shafqat Mehmood says the declaration should not be termed a success as it did not bring any real change.
President, PM congratulate Shujaat-led team.
Ambassador says he was encouraged by the ‘positive outcome’ of the march.
Under declaration, both sides were to drop cases registered against each other.
Offices, shops reopen after almost five days in Blue Area.
After marchers’ exit, drivers being forced to pay for reloading containers on trucks.
Pakistan's restless young are out on the streets demanding change, but they must not become pawns of fake messiahs.
There has been no change — beyond damaged green belts in Islamabad from where desperate ‘marchers’ cut down wood.
Will resort to street protests again if the government does not abide by agreement signed.
Authorities say Qadri violated oath stating he was not allowed to enter the country he had sought asylum from.
Full text of the five point declaration signed by both Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf and Tahirul Qadri.
All the coalition partners also strongly ruled out an operation against the sit-in participants.
Agreement reached between Tahirul Qadri and government at gunpoint.
Hospitals treat marchers for fever, other ailments.
Activists call for electoral reforms by staying in the constitutional framework.
The die-hard MQI supporters express faith in their leader.
We demand an apology from Rahman Malik, request him to avoid any such statement in the future, says Father Emmanuel.
The clear-cut announcement by major political forces on democracy and announcing date for elections is highly welcome.
PM signs on agreement to dissolve the assemblies before March 16, hold elections in 90 days, implement reforms.
Sources say premier intends to discuss Dr Qadri’s sit-in, SC order for his arrest and the security situation.
Coalition partners oppose operation on Qadri’s supporters.
Reiterates call for dissolution of Parliament, assemblies.
Kaira invites MQI chief to share his plan with govt.
Terms Qadri’s demands unconstitutional; says he could be arrested.
It is getting increasing hard for Qadri to keep up with the hype that initially caused mass panic in the country.
Move will be launched if attempts to install caretaker govt set-up fail; party will not join Qadri.
FIA to investigate money transactions made through legal and illegal means.
President Zardari says there will be no operation against protesters, Kaira confirms no force will be used.
Islamabad traders appeal to government to resolve the situation.
Police shifted to Qadri’s sit-in venue, capital’s citizens vulnerable.
Regardless of what happens next, this is the gravest challenge to Pakistan’s democratic process since 2007.
Army has evolved into a parent-guardian type with options to jump in directly, or bring change through partners.
Information minister advises Qadri to renounce Canadian citizenship and run for elections if he seeks change.