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Pakistan on Friday strongly condemned the Houthi militia attack on the Taibah power distribution station in Madinah on September 29, describing it as a "grave provocation" and a threat to regional peace and security.
"This reprehensible attack against civilian infrastructure supplying electricity to the Holy Prophet's (PBUH) Mosque is a grave provocation and a matter of deep concern and anguish for millions of Muslims worldwide," the Foreign Office said in a statement on Friday.
The condemnation came a day after the Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said on Thursday that the group attacked a power distribution station in Madina which supplies electricity to the Prophet's (PBUH) Mosque.
The coalition said the attack put one transformer out of service but did not affect the power network.
In the statement today, Islamabad called for an immediate and unconditional end of “such reckless actions that also constitute a grave threat to regional peace and security”.
Pakistan also reaffirmed its unwavering solidarity with Saudi Arabia, expressing its full support for the kingdom’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security.
“We stand firmly with Saudi Arabia in its efforts to safeguard the Two Holy Mosques, protect its people and ensure the safety of pilgrims.”
“Pakistan has been and will continue to make all efforts for achieving lasting peace and stability in the region,” the statement added.
The Houthis have carried out repeated missile and drone attacks against Saudi Arabia since announcing a naval blockade on the Kingdom in July. The group has targeted Saudi-linked vessels operating in the Red Sea as part of its campaign, further escalating tensions in the region.
Last month, Saudi Arabia said it had intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Makkah before it entered restricted airspace over the city. The coalition described the incident as the second Houthi attempt to target Makkah since 2017.
The coalition said the Madina attack was part of what it described as repeated Houthi attempts to target the Two Holy Mosques and "provoke" Muslims worldwide. It said it would continue taking measures to protect the holy sites and pilgrims.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye signed the Makkah trilateral agreement on August 7, which provides for collective security and defence cooperation among the three states. The pact — later named the Makkah Defence Alliance — stipulates that an armed attack on any one of the three countries will be regarded as an attack on all of them.
— With additional input from Reuters
