'This is Tahirul Qadri and Imran Khan's war, we will fight together'

August 31, 2014 11:43

Dawn reports: Emerging for the first time since violent clashes broke out between charged policemen and defiant protesters, Pakistan Awami Tehree Chief Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri appeared subdued as he addressed supporters in the daylight.

He explained that his voice was hoarse as he was affected by tear gas, which he described as a "special type of gas".

He told supporters he was "watching them fight the war" and lauded them for their courage and passion.

"I congratulate Imran Khan, for taking up the lead when I was not well,' he said."This is Tahirul Qadri and Imran Khan's war,' he said. "We will fight it together We also have to live together afterwards."

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