Pakistan condemns Houthi terrorists' attack on power facility serving Islam’s second-holiest city
By The South Asia Times
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan on Friday strongly condemned a reported Houthi terrorist attack on a civilian power distribution facility in Saudi Arabia’s Madinah, expressing solidarity with Riyadh and warning that attacks on civilian infrastructure threaten regional peace and security.
In a statement, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said the attack on the Taibah power distribution station on September 29 was a “grave provocation,” expressing concern over the facility’s role in supplying electricity to the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah.
Madinah is home to the Prophet’s Mosque, Islam’s second-holiest site after the Khana Kaba in Makkah, attracting Muslim worshippers and pilgrims from around the world.
“The sanctity of the Two Holy Mosques and the safety of worshippers and pilgrims must be respected under all circumstances,” the ministry said.
Islamabad called for an immediate and unconditional end to what it described as reckless actions, saying they posed a serious threat to regional peace and security.
Pakistan reaffirmed its support for Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security, adding that it stood with the kingdom in protecting its people, the Two Holy Mosques and visiting pilgrims.
“Pakistan has been and will continue to make all efforts for achieving lasting peace and stability in the region,” the statement said.
The condemnation comes as Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye prepare to convene an emergency meeting of their Strategic Political Defence Committee in Riyadh. Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Friday that the meeting had been agreed upon in principle and would focus on the regional security situation, particularly developments affecting Saudi Arabia.
The committee operates under the trilateral Makkah Accord and brings together the three countries’ foreign ministers, defence ministers and army chiefs.
The planned meeting follows consultations among the three countries’ foreign ministers in New York on September 24 and a meeting of their army chiefs in Riyadh on September 25.
The latest developments underscore growing diplomatic coordination among the three countries amid concerns over regional security and threats to civilian infrastructure.
Pakistan said it would continue diplomatic efforts to promote lasting peace and stability across the region.
