Historic Milestone

Lawyers' Movement

  • A struggle was conducted through the Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal against the unconstitutional government of General Musharraf.
  • Efforts were made to form a united opposition for ending military dictatorship, protecting national freedom, sovereignty and Islamic identity, and freeing Pakistan from American domination.
  • Consensus was developed around a practical movement for the complete restoration of the Constitution, transparent and impartial elections, a national consensus interim government and an empowered Election Commission.
  • A nationwide public movement was launched against the privatisation of national institutions, including Pakistan Steel Mills, Pakistan Railways and PIA.
  • A struggle was undertaken for the restoration of student unions and trade unions.
  • A Black Day was observed over the Bajaur by-election.
  • A Day of Protest and demonstrations were held in solidarity with suspended Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry.
  • An All-Parties Conference was held in Islamabad on 7 March.
  • A meeting of the National Consultative Council was held on 25 May.
  • The Caravan for the Protection of Pakistan travelled through Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Faisalabad and Lahore from 27 to 29 May.
  • A reception was held in honour of the Imam of the Kaaba on 30 May.
  • Nationwide demonstrations were held on 22 June against the British Government’s decision to confer a knighthood upon Salman Rushdie.
  • On the appeal of the Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami, a Day of Thanksgiving was observed on 21 July following the restoration of Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry.
  • A public gathering was held at Liaquat Bagh, Rawalpindi, on 14 August.
  • A national seminar on the economy was held on 30 August.
  • A three-day All-Pakistan gathering of members and candidates for membership was held from 2 to 4 November.
  • Nationwide demonstrations and major rallies were held against Pervez Musharraf’s emergency rule.
  • Public gatherings were held throughout the country, including Islamabad, under the All Parties Democratic Movement.