ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday strongly condemned the attack by Houthis on the Taibah power distribution station in Madinah on 29 September 2026.
“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.
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Pakistan Strongly Condemns Attack on Civilian Power Facility in Madinah
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Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, Major General Turki Al-Malki, said on Thursday that a terrorist attack targeted the Taibah electricity distribution station in Madinah at 5:11 am on September 29, 2026.
He said an investigation by the competent authorities, supported by evidence including the wreckage of the drone used in the attack and an after-action review, confirmed the involvement of Houthis in planning and carrying out the attack.
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Pakistan Foreign Office said the sanctity of the Two Holy Mosques and the safety of worshippers and pilgrims must be respected under all circumstances.
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“We call for an immediate and unconditional end of such reckless actions that also constitute a grave threat to regional peace and security.”
It reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security, saying Islamabad stood with the Kingdom in protecting its people, safeguarding the holy mosques and ensuring pilgrims’ safety.
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“We stand firmly with Saudi Arabia in its efforts to safeguard the Two Holy Mosques, protect its people and ensure the safety of pilgrims,” it said.
It added that Pakistan has been and will continue to make all efforts to achieve lasting peace and stability in the region.
The UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and Turkiye also condemned the attack. The Gulf Cooperation Council described the targeting of infrastructure serving the mosque as a serious escalation and reaffirmed its support for Saudi Arabia.
