Business leaders condemn Israeli attacks on Iran, Gaza
KARACHI: President of the United Business Group (UBG) Zubair Tufail, Secretary General (Sindh Region) Hanif Gohar, Central Spokesperson Gulzar Feroz, and UBG Core Committee Member Malik Khuda Bakhsh have strongly condemned the brutal and unprovoked Israeli attack on Iran, as well as the continued oppression and violence against the innocent Palestinian people.
In a joint statement issued today, the UBG leaders expressed grave concern over Israel's continuous aggression, which has not only resulted in significant loss of innocent lives but has also caused widespread anxiety and anguish among Muslims across the globe.
The UBG leadership called upon the international community, particularly major powers and the United Nations, to take immediate and decisive action to halt Israel's brutality and ensure the protection of the rights and lives of the Palestinian people. They underscored the moral responsibility of the global community to stand against such injustice and oppression.
UBG President Zubair Tufail warned that the ongoing conflict is severely impacting the economic stability of the entire region. He noted that the violence has disrupted trade routes, shaken investor confidence, and increased political tensions, pushing the region further towards crisis.
The UBG leaders also called on the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to immediately convene an emergency meeting to assess the current crisis and implement effective strategies to prevent further escalation. They stressed that unity among Muslim nations is essential in this critical time to protect regional interests and promote peace.
They further stated that the present situation demands urgent diplomatic and economic actions to halt the spreading violence and to secure the future of millions of innocent people across the region.
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