Islamabad bar slams attack on Iran
The statement issued by the Bar President Chaudhry Naeem Ali Gujjar and Joint Secretary Sardar Adam Khan said that the attacks are a violation of Iran's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Iran reserves the right to retaliate, they said, adding that attacks on Iran are a violation of the principles of the United Nations.
They said that Israel is a serious threat to international peace and stability, the United Nations should intervene and resolve the disputes peacefully.
The Islamabad Bar Association stands with the Iranian government and people and the district bar will go on strike on Tuesday (today) in solidarity with Iran.
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