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Marathon meeting: Qadri-govt talks hit stalemate
Govt reluctant to reconstitute ECP, introduce electoral reforms; Dr Qadri threatens to move Supreme Court.
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Election date to be announced in next 10 days: Qadri
Government agrees to all demands, but has reservations over two of them, says Kaira.
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After the Long March
Qadri game will come in full play when pressures are applied to extend this period further by influential quarters.
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Ride to the moon
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.
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Plan of action: Tahirul Qadri says he will not contest elections
Qadri justifies his decision by portraying himself as role model who disowns and discourages dynasty.
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Declaration implemented: Court orders Qadri, govt to withdraw cases against each other
Agreement stipulates that both parties avoid revenge.
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Assessing the Long March
Following the long march, Zardari got everything, Nawaz got something but Imran got nothing.
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Tahirul Qadri decides not to contest elections
MQI chief calls it a symbolic decision which will 'promote democracy' within the party.
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Religion and people
Religious leaders like Qadri are perpetually high on opium of self-righteousness, project the self-image of an angel.
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The Qadri phenomenon
Qadri tapped into the growing resentment in his fiery rhetoric: deprivation of masses in contrast to elite luxury.
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In search of a saviour
The numbers of people turning out in support of cleaner government, fairer system demonstrates desperation for saviour
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Long march declaration: Presidential decree will include electoral reforms, says Qadri
MQI chief, govt representatives to meet on Jan 27 to finalise draft; says it doesn't require constitutional amendment.
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Operation clean-up: New plants, fumigation at the sit-in site
Chairman lauds civic agency staff’s work.
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Normative and technical
The Normative Vs Technical debate is grounded in the disconnect between the spirit and the letter of the Constitution.
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Oath violation: Qadri to file appeal in Canadian federal court
Qadri has hired four lawyers who will appear in the federal court on his behalf.
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Analysis: Why Qadri must renounce Canadian citizenship
The Canadian authorities can revoke his refugee status as he has voluntarily come back to Pakistan.
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Marching to the polls: MQI may contest upcoming elections
Party’s secretary general says decision to contest elections will be taken soon.
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Declaration: PTI leader says Qadri protest bore little fruit
Shafqat Mehmood says the declaration should not be termed a success as it did not bring any real change.
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Long march conclusion: Democracy won, says Zardari
President, PM congratulate Shujaat-led team.
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US backing democracy, not individuals: Olson
Ambassador says he was encouraged by the ‘positive outcome’ of the march.
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Delayed enforcement: Govt not in a hurry to withdraw Qadri case
Under declaration, both sides were to drop cases registered against each other.
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Post-long march: Marchers gone, but garbage remains
Offices, shops reopen after almost five days in Blue Area.
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Broken promises: Uncompensated drivers hold protest
After marchers’ exit, drivers being forced to pay for reloading containers on trucks.
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Why Maulana Qadri and Cricketer Khan can’t save Pakistan
Pakistan's restless young are out on the streets demanding change, but they must not become pawns of fake messiahs.
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End of a farce
There has been no change — beyond damaged green belts in Islamabad from where desperate ‘marchers’ cut down wood.
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Tahirul Qadri's party may take part in elections
Will resort to street protests again if the government does not abide by agreement signed.
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Canadian authorities summon Qadri for violating oath
Authorities say Qadri violated oath stating he was not allowed to enter the country he had sought asylum from.
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Full text: Islamabad Long March Declaration
Full text of the five point declaration signed by both Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf and Tahirul Qadri.
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Discussion with PM: Coalition meeting decided blueprint for Qadri talks
All the coalition partners also strongly ruled out an operation against the sit-in participants.
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The end: Concluding a farce
Agreement reached between Tahirul Qadri and government at gunpoint.
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Sit-in: Chilled to the bone, people brave the cold
Hospitals treat marchers for fever, other ailments.
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Spreading confusion: Qadri’s agenda 'vague and misleading'
Activists call for electoral reforms by staying in the constitutional framework.
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Forever hopeful: A family’s dream for change
The die-hard MQI supporters express faith in their leader.
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Qadri Or Pope?: Malik’s remarks anger Christians
We demand an apology from Rahman Malik, request him to avoid any such statement in the future, says Father Emmanuel.
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Big step forward
The clear-cut announcement by major political forces on democracy and announcing date for elections is highly welcome.
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Long march ends: Tahirul Qadri, govt agree on terms for electoral reforms
PM signs on agreement to dissolve the assemblies before March 16, hold elections in 90 days, implement reforms.
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Facing multiple threats: PM Ashraf to meet allies today
Sources say premier intends to discuss Dr Qadri’s sit-in, SC order for his arrest and the security situation.
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D-Chowk sit-in: President rules out operation
Coalition partners oppose operation on Qadri’s supporters.
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Dharna continues: Staying put, Qadri renews demands
Reiterates call for dissolution of Parliament, assemblies.
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Govt mocks MQI’s ‘impractical’ agenda
Kaira invites MQI chief to share his plan with govt.
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Kashmir tensions: Doors to dialogue are open, Khar tells New Delhi
Terms Qadri’s demands unconstitutional; says he could be arrested.
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Analysis: Is Qadri’s flight ready for crash landing?
It is getting increasing hard for Qadri to keep up with the hype that initially caused mass panic in the country.
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Seven-point charter: PTI to use long march as strategy of last resort
Move will be launched if attempts to install caretaker govt set-up fail; party will not join Qadri.
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‘Evidence secured over Qadri’s source of funding’
FIA to investigate money transactions made through legal and illegal means.
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Malik urges Qadri to vacate D-Chowk by Thursday
President Zardari says there will be no operation against protesters, Kaira confirms no force will be used.
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Businesses suffer losses of Rs7b due to protests
Islamabad traders appeal to government to resolve the situation.
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Privilege or threat: Driving a breeze as checkpoints remain vacant
Police shifted to Qadri’s sit-in venue, capital’s citizens vulnerable.
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Of scripted marches
Regardless of what happens next, this is the gravest challenge to Pakistan’s democratic process since 2007.
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Civil-military relations and the Qadri drama
Army has evolved into a parent-guardian type with options to jump in directly, or bring change through partners.
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Qamar Zaman Kaira ridicules Qadri
Information minister advises Qadri to renounce Canadian citizenship and run for elections if he seeks change.