Army Chief commendable for crushing Indian aggression, policy essential for economic improvement,
Junaid Naqi, Zubair Chhaya, Azeem Alvi, Tahseen Sheikh, Masood Pervez, Sheikh Umer Rehan, Danish
Aman, and others Presser.
Karachi — Under the leadership of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), representatives
from all major trade and industry associations in Karachi held a joint press conference to pay glowing
tribute to the Pakistan Armed Forces for their steadfast defense and successful response to recent
Indian aggression.
Speaking on the occasion, KATI President Junaid Naqi lauded the Armed Forces, particularly Chief of
Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, for thwarting the Indian offensive and asserting Pakistan’s
strength on a global scale in an era dominated by advanced military technology. He expressed gratitude
to the Army, Air Force, and Navy for their coordinated response, which not only neutralized the threat
but also united the nation.
He stated that the Indian military’s use of top-tier fighter jets was effectively countered within minutes,
leaving the adversary rattled. The swift and strategic countermeasures by Pakistan forced India to seek
international mediation — a testament to the strength and preparedness of Pakistan’s defense system.
Naqi added that the operation rekindled national unity reminiscent of the 1965 war, with even political
leadership rising above divisions to show patriotism.
President KATI Junaid Naqi, Zubair Chayya, Tahseen Sheikh, Masood Pervez, Azeem Alvi,
Irfan Sarwana, Ijaz Sheikh and others are expressing gratitude by hoisting the national flag at a press
conference organized by Karachi's business organizations to express solidarity.
Prominent figures present at the conference included KATI Deputy Patron-in-Chief Zubair Chhaya, Senior
Vice President Ejaz Sheikh, Vice President Syed Tariq Hussain, SITE Association President Azeem Alvi, F.B.
Area Association of Trade and Industry President Tahseen Sheikh, SITE Superhighway Association
President Masood Parvez, Tanners Association South Zone Chairman Danish Aman, Pharmaceutical
Association’s Irfan Sarwana, Vanaspati Manufacturers Association Chairman and former KATI President
Sheikh Umer Rehan, as well as Farhan-ur-Rehman, Sheikh Fazl-e-Jaleel, Ehtesham-ud-Din, Saleem-uz-
Zaman, and representatives from Karachi Chamber of Commerce and other trade organizations.
SITE Superhighway Association President Masood Parvez appreciated KATI’s initiative in bringing
together all town associations on a single platform. He emphasized that while Pakistan is a peace-loving
nation, its Armed Forces’ strategic and courageous retaliation has earned global recognition. Despite
being a defensive force, their response was more effective than anticipated, demonstrating that no
external threat can compromise Pakistan's sovereignty.
SITE Association’s Azeem Alvi commended the military for fulfilling public expectations and emphasized
the need for the government to now focus on crafting a strong economic policy in consultation with key
stakeholders. He proposed that trade associations should continue holding such unified press
conferences to convey their stance to the government clearly and powerfully.
F.B. Area Association President Tahseen Sheikh hailed the Pakistan Air Force’s lightning-fast response,
stating that downing India’s advanced fighter jets within hours shocked the enemy and uplifted the
spirits of overseas Pakistanis.
Tanners Association’s Danish Aman remarked that India’s aggression inadvertently united Pakistan once
again. He noted that divisions within society faded as the entire nation came together, inspiring youth
who were once considering emigration to now contribute to national progress.
Vanaspati Manufacturers Association Chairman Sheikha Umer Rehan praised the Armed Forces’ bravery
and precise strategy that forced India into retreat. He said India has learned that it can no longer
threaten Pakistan, especially regarding water aggression, and expressed hope that the Kashmir issue
would also move closer to resolution. He urged the business community to play their part in
strengthening Pakistan economically, just as the military had defended it militarily.
Zubair Chhaya, Deputy Patron-in-Chief of KATI, concluded the conference by thanking Allah for the
nation’s victory and saluting the Armed Forces under General Asim Munir’s leadership. He honored the
civilians and children who were martyred during the Indian attacks and said that the military's response,
which began with verses from the Quran, transformed the defense of Pakistan into an unbreachable
fortress.
“This was perhaps the world’s first war that began at dawn and ended by afternoon with a decisive
Pakistani victory,” Chhaya said. He also applauded the Pakistani media for responsibly countering Indian
propaganda and showing the world that Pakistan is a peace-driven, mature nation.
The event was also addressed by KATI Senior Vice President Ejaz Sheikh and Vice President Syed Tariq
Hussain, who echoed similar sentiments and called for national unity beyond the battlefield—especially
in strengthening the country’s economy.
