Pakistan strongly condemns Houthi drone attack on Madinah power facility supplying Prophet's Mosque

Pakistan strongly condemned the Houthi militia’s drone attack on the Taibah electricity distribution station in Madinah on Friday, describing the targeting of civilian infrastructure supplying power to the Prophet’s Mosque as a grave provocation and a severe threat to regional security.

How did Pakistan's Foreign Office respond to the Madinah attack?

In an official statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan expressed deep anguish over the September 29 attack, emphasizing that the sanctity of the Two Holy Mosques and the safety of worshippers and pilgrims must be respected under all circumstances. The Foreign Office called for an immediate and unconditional halt to "reckless actions," warning that continued strikes on civilian targets pose grave risks to Gulf stability.

Reaffirming its long-standing strategic partnership, Islamabad expressed full support for Saudi Arabia's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national defense. "Pakistan stands firmly with Saudi Arabia in its efforts to safeguard the Two Holy Mosques, protect its people, and ensure the safety of pilgrims," the Foreign Office stated, reiterating Pakistan's commitment to supporting regional peace and security.

What is the broader diplomatic context of the strike?

The statement follows formal allegations by the Saudi-led military coalition stating that a Houthi drone struck Medina's Taibah power station early Tuesday, knocking one transformer offline without disrupting electrical supplies to the Prophet's Mosque. While Houthi officials denied launching the strike, the incident drew sharp condemnation from across the Muslim world, including statements from Turkey, Qatar, the League of Arab States, and Al-Azhar.

According to Radio Pakistan, Pakistani diplomatic representatives continue engaging with regional partners to promote de-escalation while maintaining defense cooperation commitments with Riyadh.