RCCI organizes solidarity rally for Palestine

RAWALPINDI, Oct 20 (SABAH): The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) hosted a meeting to express its support for Palestine followed by a solidarity walk. Ms. Mushaal Hussein Mullick, Special Assistant to the PM on Human Rights and Women Empowerment attended the meeting and rally as a special guest.

President RCCI Saqib Rafiq along with Group Leader Sohail Altaf expressed deep condolences and unwavering solidarity to the Palestinian people during this time of hardship.

A resolution was also adopted unanimously for the condemnation of atrocities and human rights violations by Israel in Palestine. The house demanded the world powers, UN and OIC to play their role for resolving the conflict, permanent peace and humanitarian aid for Palestine.

“In this difficult time, our Muslim brothers and sisters in Palestine are not alone,” remarked President Saqib Rafiq. At this difficult hour of time, we stand with them in firm support for peace, justice, and a better future.

Ms. Mushaal Hussein Mullick said “At this crucial moment, we stand with our people in solidarity, compassion, and hope. She condemned in the strongest terms the unabated Israel’s atrocities, oppression and siege of the Gaza Strip, resulting in a grave humanitarian tragedy. The resolution of Palestine and Kashmir issues is vital for durable peace in the world.

SVP Hamza Sarosh & VP Faisal Shahzad, Former Presidents, EC members, members from Trade Associations, women members, distinguished RCCI members & students from various institutes attended the meeting & also participated in the short walk.