'No ifs or buts', security of holy sites in Saudi Arabia paramount and non-negotiable: DG ISPR
Says Makkah pact collective deterrence will come into play if negotiations fail and conflict erupts
On October 19, 2026, in Makkah, Saudi Arabia executed Pakistani national Qaismat Gul for smuggling heroin into the Kingdom. The Ministry of Interior released a statement outlining the execution of a convicted offender in the Makkah region. According to the statement, God Almighty disapproves of corruption, and the penalty for those who wage war against God and His Messenger and cause corruption is execution.
Qaismat Gul was found guilty of smuggling heroin into the Kingdom after being apprehended by security authorities. Following an investigation, he was charged with the crime and sentenced to death by a court, which ruling was upheld on appeal and confirmed by the Supreme Court. The execution was carried out in accordance with Islamic law.
The Ministry of Interior emphasized the government's commitment to protecting citizens and residents from the dangers of drugs and their strict penalties for those who smuggle or promote them, as drug use has severe consequences for innocent lives, individuals, and society. Anyone engaging in such acts will face legal punishment.
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