Pakistan Awami Tehreek
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Pakistan Awami Tehreek
پاکستان عوامی تحريک |
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| Leader | Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri |
| President | Dr Raheeq Ahmad Abbasi |
| Vice-President | Ch. Mazhar Iqbal |
| Secretary General | Khurram Nawaz Gandapur |
| Founded | 25 May 1989 |
| Headquarters | Lahore, Pakistan |
| Ideology |
Moderate Islamism, Islamic democracy, Islamic socialism |
| Political position |
Centrism Fiscal: Centre-left Social: Centre-right |
| Website | |
| www.PAT.com.pk | |
The Pakistan Awami Tehreek commonly known as PAT (Urdu: پاکستان عوامی تحريک) (Pakistan People's Movement) is a political party in Pakistan, founded by Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri, took part in general elections in 1990 and 2002.
PAT chief Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri announced the establishment of PAT on 25 May 1989 in a public meeting at Mochi Gate, Lahore.
Pakistan Awami Tehreek presented a detailed 186-page manifesto by the name of 'putting people first', which outlined seven priorities:
Moreover, practical course of action was spelled out to revitalize 32 departments of the country.
From 1989 to 1993, Qadri continuously worked as an opposition leader and trying to indicate the government's mistakes and to suggest ways for improving the situation in the political, educational, and economical fields. In 1991, PAT and TNFJ (Tehrik-e-Nifas-e-Fiqh-e-Jafria A shia political group) now known as Tehrik-e-Jafaria signed a 'Communique of Unity' to promote social and religious harmony. In another move, PAT for the first time in the political history of Pakistan, introduced an idea of "working relationship" between the three national political forces, PAT, TNFJ and Tehreek-e-Istaqlal.
In 1992, he presented a complete working plan for interest-free banking in Pakistan covering all kinds of national and international transaction which was recognized and appreciated by all sections of the society including industrial and banking professionals. PAT offices were also opened in major foreign countries.
PAT fielded candidates throughout the country in the general elections held one year soon after its establishment. The party could not win any seat in these elections but the polls served as a means for promotion of its message across the country.
The PAT leadership tried to unite religious and political leadership before 1993 elections so that an alternative leadership could be offered to the nation. However, all political forces joined various political alliances set up by the invisible hands. In view of sharp political divide, the General Council of PAT concluded after thorough deliberations that the prevalent electoral system would not be able to serve as a bridge to reach the destination of revolution. It thus decided to boycott political process and spread awareness among the masses who are caught in clutches of capitalism and feudalism.
PAT launched mass educational project at the national level under which hundreds of educational institutions were set up.
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