Islamabad: The long march led by Pakistan Awami Tehrik (PAT) leader Dr. Tahirul Qadri has entered the vicinity of Islamabad after passing through the Faizabad interchange, which lies between the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
In a message posted on Twitter, Dr. Qadri said, “The Lahore Islamabad democracy march has peacefully entered the capital, so we render thanks to Almighty Allah.”
The Pat leader further tweeted,” All participants of long march must remain calm & observe peace as I’ve always preached peace and harmony in my whole life.”
The march was welcomed by the charged protestors carrying national flags and palacards. The crowd was in a festive mood and chanting slogans for bringing about a change in the country.
The crowd has brought drinking water, edibles and other essentials along with them to make out on the roads of the Federal Capital in a chilling weather. They are ready to stand behind their leader Tahirul Qadri for as many days as it takes to push for their demands.
Tahir-ul Qadri, who returned to Pakistan last month after years in Toronto, accuses the government of being corrupt and incompetent, and says polls cannot be held until reforms are enacted.
He claimed to be leading one million people into Islamabad, where they will camp out on the streets until their demands are accepted.
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