Lahore: Pakistan Awami Tehreek Chief Dr Tahir ul Qadri leaves hissupporters in shock with his surprise announcement of retirement.
Dr Tahirul Qadri has announced to quit polices, citing health problems andimmense amount of work.
“I announce retirement from Pakistan’s politics and political activities. Iam handing over all the powers to Supreme Council,” the Pakistan AwamiTehreek (PAT) chief said while addressing the party workers via video link.
During his speech, he expressed disappointment over the political systemwhich he said has no place for the poor and middle classes.
Everything, except for [discussion on ]people’s welfare, happens in theparliament. I have been a witness to all this as a member of theparliament,” said he.
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Talking about the Model Town tragedy, he requested the government toprovide justice to the families of victims and fulfill its promises in thisregard.
“Our struggle to get the justice for martyrs of Model Twon will continuetill the last breath,” Qadri said.
