Iftikhar Qaisar his time in London as he actively participated in dozens during his formative time in the UK. When Benazir Bhutto was forced as a political exile to London Iftikhar Qaisar was requested to read his popular and patriotic poetry at her massive public rallies. His first poetry book Samander Maen Samander was first published in 1991 by Alhamd Publications (Lahore, Pakistan) - several editions followed. At the height of activity in his poetic life during the eighties and early nineties many great Urdu and Punjabi poets appreciated his poetry in their interviews and writing. The great poets and critics who
Timeline of the Gezi Park protests strike, among them municipal workers, teachers and lawyers. Marches and protests were being organized in Ankara, Istanbul, Bafra, Kocaeli, Antalya, Giresun, Hopa and Siirt among others. The number of protesters on Taksim square in evening was the highest of any since the demonstrations started, as Prime minister Erdogan is set to return to the country the next day. Around 10,000 strikers gathered in Kızılay square during the afternoon. Later in the afternoon, the protests turned violent after police tried to break up the demonstration with teargas grenades and water-cannons. Reportedly some persons were wounded in the clashes. Throughout the evening