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Islamabad, 17 Oct 2023:The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has called for an immediate intervention by the international community to halt the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, particularly expressing concern over the escalating situation in Gaza. In a meeting held at the ICCI, Faad Waheed, Acting President, conveyed the chamber’s deep solidarity with the Palestinian people and emphasized the importance of protecting civilians and establishing lasting peace in the region.
Addressing members of the business community, Waheed indicated that the Pakistani nation, including its business sector, is alarmed by the intensifying hostility in Gaza. This conflict has led to significant loss of innocent lives, and he called on world leaders to collectively act for the cessation of hostilities and the safeguarding of civilians.
Highlighting the devastation brought about by the Israeli forces, Waheed stated that over 2800 Palestinians have lost their lives. He further expressed the business community’s full support for the Palestinians during this distressing period and reiterated the urgent necessity to end the violence and oppression in the region. Beyond the immediate violence, he voiced concerns about the challenges faced by survivors in Gaza, including the lack of basic necessities like shelter, water, food, medicine, and electricity.
Engr. Azhar ul Islam Zafar, Vice President of ICCI, underscored the crucial role the United Nations must play in mediating the situation. He advocated for a peaceful resolution based on pertinent UN resolutions and international law. Zafar emphasized the broader vision for peace in the Middle East, outlining the significance of a two-state solution that recognizes a sovereign State of Palestine based on pre-1967 borders, with Al Quds Al-Sharif central to its identity.
Other prominent members of the ICCI, including Khalid Iqbal Malik Group Leader, Abdul Waheed, Khalid Javed, Zafar Bakhtawari, Tariq Sadiq, Muhammad Ejaz Abbasi, Muhammad Shabbir, among others, echoed these sentiments. The collective voice of ICCI’s leadership called on the global community to act decisively against the aggression faced by the Palestinian people. The information was revealed in a press release from the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI).
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