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Lawyers' Movement

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What happened in 2007

  1. A struggle was conducted through the Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal against the unconstitutional government of General Musharraf.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. A nationwide public movement was launched against the privatisation of national institutions, including Pakistan Steel Mills, Pakistan Railways and PIA.
  5. A struggle was undertaken for the restoration of student unions and trade unions.
  6. A Black Day was observed over the Bajaur by-election.
  7. A Day of Protest and demonstrations were held in solidarity with suspended Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry.
  8. An All-Parties Conference was held in Islamabad on 7 March.
  9. A meeting of the National Consultative Council was held on 25 May.
  10. The Caravan for the Protection of Pakistan travelled through Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Faisalabad and Lahore from 27 to 29 May.
  11. A reception was held in honour of the Imam of the Kaaba on 30 May.
  12. Nationwide demonstrations were held on 22 June against the British Government’s decision to confer a knighthood upon Salman Rushdie.
  13. 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.
  14. A public gathering was held at Liaquat Bagh, Rawalpindi, on 14 August.
  15. A national seminar on the economy was held on 30 August.
  16. A three-day All-Pakistan gathering of members and candidates for membership was held from 2 to 4 November.
  17. Nationwide demonstrations and major rallies were held against Pervez Musharraf’s emergency rule.
  18. Public gatherings were held throughout the country, including Islamabad, under the All Parties Democratic Movement.
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