{
  "id": 11383970,
  "title": "Pakistan calls Houthi attack on Madinah power station a grave provocation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/pakistan-calls-houthi-attack-on-madinah-power-station-a-grave",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T07:02:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442333/pakistan-calls-houthi-attack-on-madinah-power-station-a-grave-provocation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistan strongly condemned the Houthi attack on the Taibah power distribution station in Madinah on Friday, calling it a grave provocation and a matter of deep concern for Muslims worldwide. The attack targeted the electricity supply to Islam's holiest mosque, the Prophet's Mosque, which is a source of great sanctity for the faithful.\n\nThe Saudi-led coalition, fighting alongside Yemen's government against the Houthis, confirmed the Houthis as the perpetrators of the attack, stating that an investigation of drone wreckage confirmed their involvement. The coalition's statement emphasized that the incident endangered regional peace and security, and called for an immediate and unconditional end to such reckless actions.\n\nSpeaking on behalf of the Foreign Office in Pakistan, Sajjad Haider Khan expressed deep anguish over the attack and reaffirmed the country's unwavering solidarity with Saudi Arabia. Khan emphasized that the sanctity of the Two Holy Mosques and the safety of worshippers and pilgrims must be respected at all times. He reiterated Pakistan's full support for Saudi Arabia's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and security, and pledged to stand by the kingdom in any conflict.\n\nPakistan has been actively involved in maintaining stability in the region and has vowed to defend Saudi Arabia against any threats, including those from the Houthis. The Houthis have recently declared a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia and have targeted ships in the Red Sea, escalating tensions between the two sides. In response, Saudi Arabia has become increasingly involved in the conflict, further straining relations between the kingdom and its allies.",
  "summary": "Pakistan on Friday condemned the attack by the Houthi militia on the Taibah power distribution station in Madinah. In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan said this reprehensible attack against civilian infrastructure supplying electricity to the Holy Prophet’s (PBUH) Mosque is a grave provocation and a matter of deep concern and anguish for millions of Muslims worldwide.…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}