Despite his ailment, chief of Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT), Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri, on Tuesday vowed to continue his fight for the rights of the poor till revolution. Talking to media here, Dr Qadri said that his condition deteriorated last night and the blood pressure is more than yesterday. He however said that despite health problems, he will continue the struggle till revolution.
He vowed to continue his scheduled programmes of public meetings till 25th December in Karachi and then take a break during the winter months. Explaining his health condition, the PAT chief said during his visit to US, he got tests but deferred treatment as it involved angiography and heart operation which would require atleast four months rest. He said even last night his doctors in the United States told him that they were coming and take him abroad for treatment forcibly but he requested them not to do so.
The PAT chief, who retuned Pakistan from Canada last week to resume his anti-government campaign, is diagnosed with heart problems and high blood pressure, prompting him to curtail his political activities. "I took medicines last night for high blood pressure and spent a sleepless night. Doctors have advised me to take a bed rest but it's impossible in prevailing conditions," he elaborated on his health.
Qadri claimed that teargas shelling on a protest he was leading on 30th-31st August night in Islamabad's Red Zone had destabilised his health, but he ignored treatment only to continue his struggle. He said after check-ups in the US, it was revealed that the poisonous gas has affected the heart most.
Qadri said he would take rest after 25th December, leave for US and will be back soon to fight back. He said he would visit Southern Punjab from March till May, 2015. In reply to a question, Dr Qadri said PTI has invited PAT for the 30th November rally in Islamabad. A PTI delegation led by Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi will be meeting him in Lahore and a decision will be taken there. He said several political leaders telephoned to inquire about his health last night and Tuesday morning but he could not speak to them as his condition did not allow it. He said that these telephones were attended by his son and other party leaders.
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