Imran vows to storm PM house; Qadri calls for encircling NA

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Press Trust of India Islamabad
Last Updated : Aug 20 2014 | 6:10 PM IST
Pakistan opposition leader Imran Khan today threatened to storm Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's residence with thousands of his supporters while cleric Tahirul Qadri asked protesters to encircle the Parliament, even as the powerful army warned that the sanctity of key buildings in the heart of the capital be respected.
Under pressure from the call by protesters, Prime Minister Sharif today decided to meet Khan in an effort to end the anti-government protests here seeking his ouster.
"It has been decided PM (Sharif) will meet Imran Khan for the sake of country," Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique, a close aide of Prime Minister Sharif, tweeted. Rafique did not give the time for meeting.
However, Khan maintained his aggressive stance, tweeting,"Tonite we will celebrate Azadi at D Chowk (inside the Red Zone where the Parliament House, Prime Minister House, President House, the Supreme Court besides embassies of various countries are located)."
"I want all Pakistanis 2 get here breaking all barriers.
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First Published: Aug 20 2014 | 6:10 PM IST

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