Three Years of Israeli Aggression in Gaza Complete; Public Rally Announced in Federal Capital
ISLAMABAD, October 5, 2026 – Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Islamabad Ameer Engineer Nasrullah Randhawa has announced that a grand solidarity rally with Gaza will be held in Islamabad on October 7, which will be addressed by JI Pakistan Ameer Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman.
Addressing a press conference at the JI Islamabad office, Randhawa said that October 7 marks an important day in the story of the resistance, steadfastness, and sacrifices of the people of Gaza. “Israel crossed all limits of oppression and brutality in Gaza, but it could not defeat the determination and courage of the Palestinian people,” he said.
The press conference was also attended by President Political Affairs Huma Ayub, Deputy Secretary Tassawar Kazmi, and Secretary Information Rab Nawaz Malik.
‘Over 74,000 Martyred, 80% of Gaza Destroyed’
Randhawa revealed the scale of devastation in Gaza:
- Over 74,000 people martyred and nearly 180,000 injured
- Approximately 70% of the martyred and injured are children and women
- 80% of Gaza’s territory completely destroyed
- 94% of buildings rendered uninhabitable
- Educational institutions and hospitals destroyed on a massive scale
- Even after last year’s ceasefire, over 1,500 martyred and 20,000 injured
He stated that the global community and the Muslim world must stand with the Palestinian people and raise an effective voice against Israeli aggression.
‘JI Provided Rs. 11 Billion in Aid for Gaza’
The JI Islamabad Ameer noted that the people of Pakistan have always expressed full solidarity with the Palestinian people. He said Jamaat-e-Islami has provided Rs. 11 billion in aid for the people of Gaza, of which Rs. 1 billion was collected by the citizens of Islamabad alone.
He added that Al-Khidmat Foundation is running hospitals and educational institutions in Gaza alongside its relief activities, while more than 500 Palestinian students have been provided education facilities in Pakistan.
‘Solidarity Week Across Pakistan’
Randhawa announced that on the appeal of JI Pakistan Ameer Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman, a Solidarity Week with Gaza will be observed across the country from October 7. A major rally will also be held in Islamabad on October 7 to express solidarity with the people of Gaza, which will be addressed by Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman.
He confirmed that an application has been submitted to the Islamabad administration for the rally. “This will be a major event in the history of Islamabad, and the people of Islamabad should participate in large numbers,” he urged.
‘Petroleum Levy Negotiations Continue’
Speaking on the petroleum levy, Randhawa said JI’s movement to provide relief to the people is also ongoing, and several rounds of negotiations with the government have already taken place. “We hope the petroleum levy issue will be resolved through negotiations and real relief will be provided to the people,” he said.
He reaffirmed that Jamaat-e-Islami will continue its struggle for the resolution of public issues, the elimination of inflation, and the provision of relief to the masses.
