Pakistan Long March
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In 2007, President Musharraf declared emergency rule in Pakistan
and removed more than 60 judges from power. Musharraf's move was seen by many as an attempt to consolidate his hold on power after the Pakistan Supreme Court ruled that he was ineligible to hold the post of President.
President Zardari
has invited comparisons to Musharraf because of his government’s use of police force and mass arrests to prevent the long march, as Musharraf did after suspending Choudhry in March 2007 and imposing Emergency rule in Nov 2007.
The irony is illustrated by the recent three-hour detention of the firebrand women’s rights and political activist, Tahira Abdullah, who has been mobilising the lawyers’ movement from her home in Islamabad. She faced police batons and tear gas in the Zia
and Musharraf eras. A day before the long march began, a police contingent arrived at her house and virtually broke down her kitchen door. However, her arrest attracted media attention, embarrassing the government into quickly ordering her release. An undeterred Abdullah immediately resumed mobilising for the agitation.
Former Chief Justice of the Pakistan Supreme Court, Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry
, has agreed to meet the protestors in Lahore
. The protest, which began in Karachi
, will end in Islamabad
on or around June 12, and will culminate with a sit-in before the Pakistani parliament.
As the Long March commenced, despite the obstacles, thousands of people marched towards Islamabad. The Prime Minister announced on 16th March 2009 to restore the chief justice, Iftikhar Chaudhry and hence the judiciary to its position prior to 2nd November 2007. With this the march was called off.
to the current Pakistani government, are undertaking a long march from Karachi
to Islamabad
to demand the reinstatement of a supreme court Chief Justice and other judges ousted from office by former President Pervez Musharraf
and they were successed in their mission.after the announcement of the Prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on TV.
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
and removed more than 60 judges from power. Musharraf's move was seen by many as an attempt to consolidate his hold on power after the Pakistan Supreme Court ruled that he was ineligible to hold the post of President.
President Zardari
Zardari
Zardari from the Persian compound Zar + -dâri , meaning "Holder of Money" or "Wealthy", is a Sindhi speaking tribe of Baloch origin also known as Sindhi BalochHistorically Zardari tribe was settled in the province of Sindh from Balochistan. Over the years the Zardari tribe gradually lost their...
has invited comparisons to Musharraf because of his government’s use of police force and mass arrests to prevent the long march, as Musharraf did after suspending Choudhry in March 2007 and imposing Emergency rule in Nov 2007.
The irony is illustrated by the recent three-hour detention of the firebrand women’s rights and political activist, Tahira Abdullah, who has been mobilising the lawyers’ movement from her home in Islamabad. She faced police batons and tear gas in the Zia
Zia
The Zia are an indigenous tribe centered at Zia Pueblo, an Indian reservation in New Mexico, U.S. The Zia are known for their pottery and use of the Sun symbol...
and Musharraf eras. A day before the long march began, a police contingent arrived at her house and virtually broke down her kitchen door. However, her arrest attracted media attention, embarrassing the government into quickly ordering her release. An undeterred Abdullah immediately resumed mobilising for the agitation.
Pakistan's Long March 2008
In June, 2008, Pakistani lawyers and judges along with civil society undertook a "Long March" across Pakistan to protest the 2007 sacking of 60 judges by former President Pervez MusharrafPervez Musharraf
Pervez Musharraf , is a retired four-star general who served as the 13th Chief of Army Staff and tenth President of Pakistan as well as tenth Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee. Musharraf headed and led an administrative military government from October 1999 till August 2007. He ruled...
Former Chief Justice of the Pakistan Supreme Court, Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry
Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry
Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry is the current Chief Justice of Pakistan.He became chief justice of Pakistan's Supreme Court in 2005 and soon became not only a central figure in the nation's political struggles but an icon to the country's legal profession and others campaigning for the rule of law...
, has agreed to meet the protestors in Lahore
Lahore
Lahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the second largest city in the country. With a rich and fabulous history dating back to over a thousand years ago, Lahore is no doubt Pakistan's cultural capital. One of the most densely populated cities in the world, Lahore remains a...
. The protest, which began in Karachi
Karachi
Karachi is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million, while the total metropolitan area has a population of over 18 million...
, will end in Islamabad
Islamabad
Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan and the tenth largest city in the country. Located within the Islamabad Capital Territory , the population of the city has grown from 100,000 in 1951 to 1.7 million in 2011...
on or around June 12, and will culminate with a sit-in before the Pakistani parliament.
As the Long March commenced, despite the obstacles, thousands of people marched towards Islamabad. The Prime Minister announced on 16th March 2009 to restore the chief justice, Iftikhar Chaudhry and hence the judiciary to its position prior to 2nd November 2007. With this the march was called off.
Pakistan's Long March 2009
In March, 2009, lawyers and opposition political parties under leadership of Nawaz SharifNawaz Sharif
Mian Mohammad Nawaz Sharif is a Pakistani conservative politician and steel magnate who served as 12th Prime Minister of Pakistan in two non-consecutive terms from November 1990 to July 1993, and from February 1997 to October 12, 1999...
to the current Pakistani government, are undertaking a long march from Karachi
Karachi
Karachi is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million, while the total metropolitan area has a population of over 18 million...
to Islamabad
Islamabad
Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan and the tenth largest city in the country. Located within the Islamabad Capital Territory , the population of the city has grown from 100,000 in 1951 to 1.7 million in 2011...
to demand the reinstatement of a supreme court Chief Justice and other judges ousted from office by former President Pervez Musharraf
Pervez Musharraf
Pervez Musharraf , is a retired four-star general who served as the 13th Chief of Army Staff and tenth President of Pakistan as well as tenth Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee. Musharraf headed and led an administrative military government from October 1999 till August 2007. He ruled...
and they were successed in their mission.after the announcement of the Prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on TV.