Pakistan condemns Houthi missile attacks targeting Saudi Arabia's Makkah, Madinah
“Pakistan on Friday strongly condemned Houthi ballistic missile attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, particularly the Makkah and Madinah regions, describing the strikes as a violation of the kingdom's sover…”
During the Foreign Office's weekly press briefing, spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Pakistan had condemned the October 26 attacks and reiterated its commitment to the Makkah Alliance for Defence. He described the strikes as a "blatant disregard for the sanctity of Islam's holiest sites and civilian safety", reaffirming Pakistan's support for protecting the two holy mosques against external aggression and threats.
The condemnation came amid a series of diplomatic engagements by Pakistan and its regional partners aimed at addressing tensions in the Middle East and promoting peace and stability. Read:Trump, Qatar's emir discuss mediation efforts to end regional crisis.
On October 23, the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Turkiye, Egypt and Saudi Arabia met in Istanbul for the R4 ministerial meeting, where they discussed developments in the Middle East, including Palestine, Yemen, the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, and tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz., the ministers reaffirmed their support for the Palestinian people's legitimate rights, including self-determination and the establishment of an independent, sovereign and contiguous Palestinian state along the June 4, 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
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They also called for an immediate end to violence, unhindered humanitarian assistance to Gaza and the early implementation of the two-state solution.
On Yemen, the four ministers condemned Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia and commercial shipping in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab, while expressing solidarity with the Yemeni government and Saudi Arabia.🔴LIVE: Spokesperson's Weekly Press Briefing 06-11-2026 at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabadhttps://t.co/3QBo3AGmz3— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@Foreign. Office.
Pk)November 6, 2026They stressed that regional conflicts should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy, welcomed ongoing diplomatic efforts, including the Islamabad MOU, and called for the safe and unimpeded resumption of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, the spokesperson said.
In a related engagement on October 23, the R4 foreign ministers also met their counterparts from France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom in Istanbul to exchange views on regional and international challenges., discussions covered the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, the Israel-Palestine situation, Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia and Yemen, and maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, Bab al-Mandab and the Black Sea.
The ministers reiterated their commitment to dialogue, de-escalation and negotiated solutions, and agreed to continue consultations to advance regional peace and stability, the FO said.
Separately, Pakistan condemned a terrorist attack during a funeral procession at a church in Jordan on October 24, expressing condolences to the Jordanian government and people, particularly the bereaved families, and wishing those injured a speedy recovery. Islamabad also reaffirmed its solidarity with Jordan in the fight against terrorism.
Meanwhile, on October 28, the Makkah Alliance for Defence's Secretary General, Lieutenant General Noman Mahmood, called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar at the Foreign Office. During the meeting, Dar highlighted Pakistan's efforts to promote regional and international peace and stability and underscored the importance of the Makkah Alliance in advancing lasting peace in the region.
This story is being updated.
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