Pakistan Strongly Condemns Attempt to Target Mecca with Drone Launched by Houthi Militia
Sharif and Dar condemn the Houthi attempt to target Mecca and call for dialogue.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Islamabad, September 16 (KUNA) -- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today, Wednesday, strongly condemned the attempt by the Houthi militia to target Mecca with a drone, affirming his country’s full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity. In a statement issued by his office, Sharif called on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and avoid any steps that could lead to further escalation, emphasizing that dialogue and diplomacy represent the sustainable path to achieving peace. For his part, Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, in a separate statement, also strongly condemned the Houthi militia’s attempt to target Mecca with a drone. Dar said this “provocative” act constitutes a violation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and threatens regional peace and security. (End) s.b.k / m.n.f
