Flamboyant Pakistani cleric Qadri denies military backing


  • World
  • Friday, 27 Jun 2014

Muhammad Tahirul Qadri (C), a Sufi cleric and leader of the Minhaj-ul-Quran religious organisation, gives a speech during his meeting with supporters in Lahore June 23, 2014. REUTERS/Mohsin Raza

LAHORE Pakistan (Reuters) - A flamboyant Pakistani cleric vowing to bring down the country's government has denied widespread speculation he is backed by the powerful military.

Tahir ul-Qadri flew into Pakistan this week from his home in Canada, calling for revolution following months of tension between the weak civilian government and the military.

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