ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned in the “strongest possible terms” an attempted drone attack near the Holy Site of Makkah Al-Mukarramah, expressing Pakistan’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia.
The prime minister said the attempted attack had deeply saddened and perturbed the people of Pakistan, while praising the Royal Saudi Armed Forces for their swift response.
“I condemn in the strongest possible terms the dastardly and heinous attempted drone attack against the Holy Site of Makkah Al-Mukarramah,” Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said.
I condemn in the strongest possible terms the dastardly and heinous attempted drone attack against the Holy Site of Makkah Al-Mukarramah.
The people of Pakistan are saddened and perturbed by this outrageous act. There can be no words strong enough to capture the depth of…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) September 16, 2026
“The people of Pakistan are saddened and perturbed by this outrageous act. There can be no words strong enough to capture the depth of anguish and sorrow felt by us at this reprehensible and unforgivable act.”
Saudi Forces Praised
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the Royal Saudi Armed Forces for what he described as their vigilance, courage and professionalism in responding to the attempted attack.
“We salute the extraordinary vigilance, courage, and professionalism of the Royal Saudi Armed Forces, for their swift and heroic action,” he said.
Saudi authorities have said the drone was intercepted and destroyed before it entered the prohibited airspace around the Holy City of Makkah.
Call For Restraint
The prime minister also called on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and avoid further escalation, saying the region had already suffered extensively from conflict.
“I once again call upon all parties to exercise maximum restraint and to step back from the brink of further escalation. Our region has already suffered far too much from conflict. Dialogue and diplomacy remain the only sustainable path towards peace,” he said.
Pakistan Stands With Saudi Arabia
Prime Minister Shehbaz reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as the security and sanctity of the Haramain Sharifain.
“Pakistan stands unwaveringly, shoulder to shoulder with the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in the defence of its sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as for the security and sanctity of the Haramain Sharifain – a duty that every Pakistani carries close to their heart,” he said.
