--- title: "Pakistani religious leaders condemn Houthi drone attack near Makkah" description: "Most outlets led with the condemnation of the Houthi drone attack near Makkah and the pledge of support for Saudi Arabia by Pakistan’s religious leaders and the Religious Affairs Minister. All excerpts emphasized the expression of solidarity with Saudi Arabia, though the framing of the minister’s role varied slightly — one outlet explicitly named Sardar Muhammad Yousuf and his statement about Islamabad’s preparedness, while others mentioned him more generally." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/8743-pakistan-condemns-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia-at-un site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Pakistani religious leaders condemn Houthi drone attack near Makkah pakistan · updated 20 Sep 2026, 10:05 AM PKT · 16–20 Sep 2026 · 68 articles from 19 outlets over 5 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 19 Sep 2026 — Pakistani religious leaders condemn Houthi drone attack near Makkah (4 outlets) > Most outlets led with the condemnation of the Houthi drone attack near Makkah and the pledge of support for Saudi Arabia by Pakistan’s religious leaders and the Religious Affairs Minister. All excerpts emphasized the expression of solidarity with Saudi Arabia, though the framing of the minister’s role varied slightly — one outlet explicitly named Sardar Muhammad Yousuf and his statement about Islamabad’s preparedness, while others mentioned him more generally. - **The Nation** — [Pakistan vows support for Saudi Arabia after Houthi attack](https://www.nation.com.pk/20-Sep-2026/pakistan-vows-support-saudi-arabia-houthi-attack) · 20 Sep 2026, 10:05 AM PKT > Pakistan’s Religious Affairs Minister Sardar Muhammad Yousuf and leaders of major religious parties have condemned an attempted Houthi drone attack near Makkah, reaffirming solidarity with Saudi Arabia and support for the defence of the Kingdom and Islam’s two holiest sites. - **Dunya News** — [Religious leaders condemn Houthi attacks, pledge support for Saudi Arabia](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/973752-religious-leaders-condemn-houthi-attacks-pledge-support-for-saudi-ara) · 20 Sep 2026, 6:02 AM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan’s religious affairs minister and leaders of major religious parties condemned an attempted Houthi drone attack near Makkah, expressing solidarity with Saudi Arabia - **Pakistan Today** — [Religious leaders vow full support to Saudi Arabia in defence of Haramain](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/20/religious-leaders-vow-full-support-to-saudi-arabia-in-defence-of-haramain) · 20 Sep 2026, 12:50 AM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan’s religious leaders condemn the attempted Houthi drone attack near Makkah and express solidarity with Saudi Arabia. Religious Affairs Minister Sardar Muhammad Yousuf says Islamabad is prepared to fulfil its defence commitments, while the conference calls for a joint response. - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan religious leaders condemn Houthi attack near Makkah, pledge support for Saudi Arabia](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/pakistan-religious-leaders-condemn-houthi-attack-near-makkah-pledge-support-for-saudi-arabia-3001739) · 19 Sep 2026, 9:54 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing ### 18 Sep 2026 — Pakistan reaffirms unconditional defense commitment to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks (5 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Pakistan’s military spokesperson, specifically DG ISPR Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, reaffirmed the country’s commitment to defend Saudi Arabia “to any extent” amid escalating Houthi attacks. The Nation and BOL News emphasized the term “unconditional” in describing Pakistan’s support, while Business Recorder and Daily Times added context about the Houthi attacks and the kingdom’s new collective-defense agreements. All excerpts framed the statement as a strong public reaffirmation of Pakistan’s stance. - **BOL News** — [DG ISPR reaffirms Pakistan’s unconditional defense commitment to Saudi Arabia](https://www.bolnews.com/pakistan/dg-ispr-reaffirms-pakistans-unconditional-defense-commitment-to-saudi-arabia) · 19 Sep 2026, 4:26 PM PKT > Pakistan has delivered one of its strongest public assurances to Saudi Arabia, with DG ISPR Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry saying Islamabad is prepared to defend the Kingdom “to any extent” as Houthi attacks intensify and test the region’s new security arrangements. - **Business Recorder** — [Pakistan vows to defend KSA ‘to any extent’](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440233/pakistan-vows-to-defend-ksa-to-any-extent) · 19 Sep 2026, 4:50 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s military spokesman said his country will “go to any extent” to defend ally Saudi Arabia, as the kingdom comes under increased attack from Yemen’s Houthi forces. Houthi forces this week reported fresh Saudi airstrikes, as Riyadh accused the group of launching a “cowardly” attack targeting Islam’s holy city of Makkah, prompting a wave of outrage from around the Muslim world.... - **The Nation** — [Pakistan will go to any extent to defend Saudi Arabia: DG ISPR](https://www.nation.com.pk/19-Sep-2026/pakistan-will-go-extent-defend-saudi-arabia-dg-ispr) · 19 Sep 2026, 4:23 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD - Director General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieu­tenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said Pakistan will go to any extent in defending sovereignty of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. - **Daily Times** — [Pakistan military vows to defend Saudi Arabia ‘to any extent’](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1555127/pakistan-military-vows-to-defend-saudi-arabia-to-any-extent/) · 19 Sep 2026, 3:00 AM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan will go “to any extent” to defend Saudi Arabia against attack, its military spokesperson said on Thursday, as escalating Houthi strikes test new collective-defense agreements linking the nuclear-armed South Asian state to the Kingdom. “Pakistan fully stands with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, both diplomatically and physically,” Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, director general […] - **Pakistan Today** — [Pakistan vows full support for Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/18/pakistan-vows-full-support-for-saudi-arabia-amid-houthi-attacks) · 18 Sep 2026, 10:27 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > The military spokesperson said Pakistan stood with Saudi Arabia diplomatically as well as physically and described Islamabad’s commitment to the kingdom’s security as unconditional. ### 17 Sep 2026 — Pakistan military reaffirms unconditional support for Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks (16 outlets) > Most outlets led with the statement by DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry that Pakistan is prepared to go “to any extent” to defend Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the unconditional nature of the commitment. Several also noted the context of escalating Houthi attacks and the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement. A few, such as Geo News and BOL News, included additional framing, such as Pakistan’s physical presence in the holy land or describing the message as the “strongest yet” on Saudi security. Others, like 24 News HD and Aaj News, briefly mentioned the new collective-defense agreements being tested by the attacks. Overall, the framing was largely consistent, with variations in emphasis on diplomatic, physical, or strategic dimensions of the support. - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Pakistan to go to any extent for security of Saudi Arabia with both ‘diplomatic, physical’ support: DG ISPR](https://www.app.com.pk/national/pakistan-to-go-to-any-extent-for-security-of-saudi-arabia-with-both-diplomatic-physical-support-dg-ispr/) · 18 Sep 2026, 3:24 PM PKT > Reaffirming Pakistan’s unconditional commitment to the security of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has categorically said that Pakistan will go to any extent to defend the sovereignty of KSA. - **Daily Times** — [Pakistan reaffirms commitment to Saudi Arabia’s security](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1554817/pakistan-reaffirms-commitment-to-saudi-arabias-security/) · 18 Sep 2026, 1:20 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to Saudi Arabia’s security amid growing tensions across the Middle East. ISPR Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said Pakistan fully supports the kingdom. He said Islamabad’s commitment extends to both diplomatic and physical support. Read More: Makkah pact aims to strengthen regional security: DG ISPR Lt Gen Chaudhry said […] - **The Nation** — [Pakistan will go ‘to any extent’ to defend Saudi Arabia: DG ISPR](https://www.nation.com.pk/18-Sep-2026/pakistan-will-go-extent-defend-saudi-arabia-dg-ispr) · 18 Sep 2026, 12:47 PM PKT · 93% identical wording to the newest filing > Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said Pakistan will go “to any extent” to defend Saudi Arabia against aggression, describing Islamabad’s commitment to the kingdom’s security as “unconditional”. - **Business Recorder** — [Pakistan will go to any length to defend Saudi Arabia: DG ISPR](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440125/pakistan-will-go-to-any-length-to-defend-saudi-arabia-dg-ispr) · 18 Sep 2026, 12:20 PM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan is already present for the protection of Haramain Sharifain and Saudi Arabia and will go to any extent required by the Saudi leadership and people, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said on Friday. In an interview with Arab News, the DG ISPR said Pakistan’s commitment to Saudi security was unconditional and rooted in the... - **Hum News English** — [Pakistan will go to ‘any extent’ to protect Haramain Sharifain, Saudi Arabia: DG ISPR](https://humenglish.com/latest/pakistan-will-go-to-any-extent-to-protect-haramain-sharifain-saudi-arabia-dg-ispr/) · 18 Sep 2026, 11:55 AM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan stands ready to go to “any extent” required to protect Saudi Arabia and the Haramain Sharifain, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said on Friday, stressing that Islamabad’s support for the Kingdom was both diplomatic and physical. In an interview with Arab News, the military spokesperson said Pakistan was already committed to protec... - **Aaj News (English)** — [Pakistan vows to defend Saudi Arabia ‘to any extent’ amid Houthi attacks](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330472868/pakistan-vows-to-defend-saudi-arabia-to-any-extent-amid-houthi-attacks) · 18 Sep 2026, 11:34 AM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan will go “to any extent” to defend Saudi Arabia against attacks, military spokesperson Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said on Thursday, as escalating Houthi strikes test new collective-defence agreements between the two countries. Chaudhry, director general of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), told Arab News that Pakistan “fully stands with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, both diplom... - **ARY News (English)** — [Pakistan ready to go to any extent to defend Saudi Arabia: DG ISPR](https://arynews.tv/pakistan-to-go-to-any-extent-to-defend-saudi-arabia-dg-ispr) · 18 Sep 2026, 10:51 AM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan stands ready to defend Saudi Arabia with unwavering commitment, both diplomatically and physically... - **Dawn** — [Amid Houthi attacks, DG ISPR says Pakistan will 'go to any extent' to defend Saudi Arabia](https://www.dawn.com/news/2030830/amid-houthi-attacks-dg-ispr-says-pakistan-will-go-to-any-extent-to-defend-saudi-arabia) · 18 Sep 2026, 10:38 AM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said that Pakistan will go to “any extent” to defend Saudi Arabia. He made the remarks in an interview with Arab News, a clip of which was posted on its social media account on X late Wednesday night, which come amid renewed tensions in the Middle East as Yemen’s Houthi rebels carry out attacks ... - **Minute Mirror** — [Pakistan will go to any extent to defend Saudi Ara...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pakistan-will-go-to-any-extent-to-defend-saudi-arabia-dg-ispr-631726/) · 18 Sep 2026, 10:27 AM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said - **BOL News** — [Pakistan will go to any extent to defend Saudi Arabia: DG ISPR](https://www.bolnews.com/pakistan/pakistan-will-go-to-any-extent-to-defend-saudi-arabia-dg-ispr) · 18 Sep 2026, 10:16 AM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan has sent its strongest message yet on Saudi Arabia’s security, with the country’s top military spokesman saying Islamabad is prepared to go “to any extent” to defend the Kingdom amid escalating regional tensions. - **Geo News** — [Pakistan will go 'to any extent' to defend Saudi Arabia, vows ISPR DG](https://www.geo.tv/latest/682564-pakistan-will-go-to-any-extent-to-defend-saudi-arabia-vows-ispr-dg) · 18 Sep 2026, 9:31 AM PKT · 92% identical wording to the newest filing > Inter-Services Public Relations Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry addresses a press conference on July 31, 2026. — Screengrab via YouTube/Geo NewsPakistan stands with Riyadh diplomatically, physically: ISPR DG.Commitment to Saudi Arabia's security... - **24 News HD** — [Pakistan military vows to defend Saudi Arabia ‘to any extent’](https://www.24newshd.tv/18-Sep-2026/pakistan-military-vows-defend-saudi-arabia-extent) · 18 Sep 2026, 8:54 AM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan will go “to any extent” to defend Saudi Arabia against attack, its military spokesperson said, as escalating Houthi strikes test new collective-defence agreements linking the nuclear-armed South Asian state to the Kingdom, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Friday. - **Dunya News** — [Pakistan vows to go to any extent to defend Saudi Arabia](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/973456-pakistan-vows-to-go-to-any-extent-to-defend-saudi-arabia) · 18 Sep 2026, 5:04 AM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan Army vows extensive support for Saudi Arabia’s defence as Houthi attacks intensify, while Islamabad pushes diplomatic efforts for peace. - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan military vows to defend Saudi Arabia ‘to any extent’ amid Houthi attacks](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/pakistan-military-vows-to-defend-saudi-arabia-to-any-extent-amid-houthi-attacks-3001570) · 18 Sep 2026, 2:04 AM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing - **Pakistan Today** — [Pakistan will go ‘to any extent’ to defend Saudi Arabia: DG ISPR](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/18/pakistan-will-go-to-any-extent-to-defend-saudi-arabia-dg-ispr) · 18 Sep 2026, 12:57 AM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan vows to go “to any extent” to defend Saudi Arabia, with DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry reaffirming an unconditional security commitment as Houthi attacks escalate and the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement links Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye in collective defence. - **The Express Tribune** — [Pakistan will 'go to any extent' for Saudi defence](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2629961/pakistan-will-go-to-any-extent-for-saudi-defence) · 18 Sep 2026, 12:18 AM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > DG ISPR says support for KSA unconditional Confirms physical presence in holy land FO reaffirms commitment to de ### 17 Sep 2026 — Pakistan condemns Houthi drone attack near Makkah and reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia (12 outlets) > Most outlets led with Pakistan’s condemnation of the Houthi drone attack near Makkah and its reaffirmation of support for Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and the sanctity of the holy sites. Several also highlighted Pakistan’s commitment to the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) and the Makkah Defence Alliance, with some noting that operational details remain confidential. A few outlets, such as *The Nation* and *Dawn*, mentioned Pakistan’s call for de-escalation and dialogue at the UN Security Council. While the framing was largely consistent, some outlets placed more emphasis on diplomatic efforts, while others focused on the defence agreements and physical solidarity, as noted in *The Express Tribune*’s excerpt citing the DG ISPR. - **The Express Tribune** — [Pakistan 'will go to any extent' to defend Saudi Arabia: DG ISPR](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2629939/pakistan-will-go-to-any-extent-to-defend-saudi-arabia-dg-ispr) · 17 Sep 2026, 9:19 PM PKT > Reiterates unconditional commitment to Saudi Arabia, says Pakistan stands with Kingdom ‘diplomatically and physically’ - **Pakistan Observer** — [Pakistan Says Saudi Defence Pact Will Be Implemented ‘in Spirit and Intent’](https://pakobserver.net/pakistan-says-saudi-defence-pact-will-be-implemented-in-spirit-and-intent/) · 17 Sep 2026, 4:47 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to implementing the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) with Saudi Arabia and the trilateral… - **Aaj News (English)** — [Pakistan condemns Houthi drone attack targeting Makkah](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330472753/pakistan-condemns-houthi-drone-attack-targeting-makkah) · 17 Sep 2026, 2:55 PM PKT · 59% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan on Thursday strongly condemned the Houthi drone attack targeting the holy city of Makkah, saying there can be no compromise on the sanctity of the holy sites, Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Speaking at a weekly briefing in Islamabad, Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan said Pakistan stood by the Saudi leadership and people. The spokesperson said the at... - **Minute Mirror** — [Pakistan backs Saudi Arabia amid regional tensions](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pakistan-backs-saudi-arabia-amid-regional-tensions-631368/) · 17 Sep 2026, 2:45 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to implementing the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia and the Makkah - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [‘No Compromise on Sanctity of Two Holy Mosques’: Pakistan says amid Houthi Attacks](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/17-Sep-2026/no-compromise-on-sanctity-of-two-holy-mosques-pakistan-says-amid-houthi-attacks) · 17 Sep 2026, 2:05 PM PKT · 61% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – Pakistan strongly condemned attempt to target holy city of Makkah, calling it a deeply disturbing and unacceptable act. Islamabad has also reaffirmed its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia in the face of what it described as continued Houthi attacks. Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan said the attempt to target Makkah was a “heinous […] - **The Nation** — [Pakistan condemns Makkah targeting attempt, Houthi attacks](https://www.nation.com.pk/17-Sep-2026/pakistan-condemns-makkah-targeting-attempt-houthi-attacks) · 17 Sep 2026, 2:03 PM PKT · 63% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan has strongly condemned the reported attempt to target Makkah and ongoing Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, reaffirming its support for the kingdom’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. - **Business Recorder** — [Pakistan committed to Saudi defence agreement in ‘intent and spirit’: FO](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439946/pakistan-committed-to-saudi-defence-agreement-in-intent-and-spirit-fo) · 17 Sep 2026, 1:40 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan is committed to implementing the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) with Saudi Arabia and the trilateral Makkah Defence Alliance, but operational details of any military response will remain confidential, Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan said on Thursday. Responding to a question at his weekly briefing, the FO spokesperson said Pakistan was committed to the ag... - **24 News HD** — [Pakistan abides by Makkah defence pact but operational details are ‘confidential’](https://www.24newshd.tv/17-Sep-2026/pakistan-abides-makkah-defence-pact-operational-details-confidential) · 17 Sep 2026, 12:54 PM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan remained committed “in intent and spirit” to implementing the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (MJDA) with Saudi Arabia, but operational details about when, where and how the country would respond to threats “will remain confidential”, said Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan, reported 24NewsHD TV. - **Dawn** — [Pakistan committed to implementing Saudi defence pact, Makkah agreement: FO](https://www.dawn.com/news/2030603/pakistan-committed-to-implementing-saudi-defence-pact-makkah-agreement-fo) · 17 Sep 2026, 12:27 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan on Thursday said it remained committed “in intent and spirit” to implementing the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) with Saudi Arabia and the trilateral Makkah Defence Alliance. Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan made the statement during his weekly briefing. The statement comes amid renewed tensions in the Middle East, with Yemen’s Houthi rebels carrying out a... - **Hum News English** — [Pakistan reiterates condemnation of Makkah attacks, reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia: FO](https://humenglish.com/latest/pakistan-reiterates-condemnation-of-makkah-attacks-reaffirms-support-for-saudi-arabia-fo/) · 17 Sep 2026, 11:51 AM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan is closely monitoring the situation arising from ongoing Houthi attacks in the Middle East and has reaffirmed its full support for Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, territorial security and the protection of the holy sites in Makkah. Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan, speaking at his weekly press briefing, said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had strongly condemned attacks targeti... - **Dunya News** — [PM Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan's support for Saudi Arabia](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/973205-pm-shehbaz-reaffirms-pakistans-support-for-saudi-arabia-) · 17 Sep 2026, 7:18 AM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > PM Shehbaz Sharif reaffirms Pakistan’s support for Saudi Arabia after a Houthi drone attack near Makkah and calls for regional restraint. - **Pakistan Today** — [PM, political leaders condemn attempted Houthi drone attack near Makkah](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/17/pm-political-leaders-condemn-attempted-houthi-drone-attack-near-makkah) · 17 Sep 2026, 1:43 AM PKT · 54% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and political leaders condemn an attempted Houthi drone attack near Makkah, reaffirm support for Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and the sanctity of Haramain Sharifain, while urging restraint, dialogue and diplomacy to prevent regional escalation. ### 16 Sep 2026 — Pakistan condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and calls for de-escalation (14 outlets) > Most outlets led with Pakistan's condemnation of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed support for the kingdom’s sovereignty and right to self-defense. Several also highlighted the attempted drone attack near Makkah and the Prime Minister’s strong language in response. Coverage was largely consistent in framing, though a few outlets placed additional emphasis on the regional security implications, particularly the impact on the Bab al-Mandab and the Red Sea. Some reports from the UN Security Council meetings emphasized Pakistan’s call for international dialogue and restraint, while others focused more on the solidarity with Saudi Arabia following the drone incident. - **BOL News** — [PM Shehbaz Sharif vows Pakistan’s support after Houthi drone intercept near Makkah](https://bolnews.com/pakistan/pm-shehbaz-sharif-vows-pakistans-support-after-houthi-drone-intercept-near-makkah) · 16 Sep 2026, 7:16 PM PKT > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirms Pakistan’s support for Saudi Arabia after a Houthi drone was intercepted near Makkah. - **Dunya News** — [PM Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan's support for Saudi Arabia after Makkah drone attack](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/973205-pm-shehbaz-reaffirms-pakistans-support-for-saudi-arabia-after-makkah-) · 16 Sep 2026, 4:59 PM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > PM Shehbaz Sharif reaffirms Pakistan’s support for Saudi Arabia after a Houthi drone attack near Makkah and calls for regional restraint. - **Abb Takk News** — [Pakistan backs Saudi Arabia after attempted drone attack on Makkah](https://abbtakk.tv/pakistan-backs-saudi-arabia-after-attempted-drone-attack-on-makkah/) · 16 Sep 2026, 4:36 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed Pakistan’s firm solidarity with Saudi Arabia after an attempted drone attack on Makkah, calling for restraint and an immediate halt to further escalation in the region. In a statement posted on X, the prime minister condemned the attempted attack on the holy... - **The Nation** — [PM Shehbaz condemns attempted drone attack on Holy Site in Makkah](https://www.nation.com.pk/16-Sep-2026/pm-shehbaz-condemns-attempted-drone-attack-holy-site-makkah) · 16 Sep 2026, 12:16 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday strongly condemned the attempted drone attack targeting the Holy Site of Makkah Al-Mukarramah, expressing solidarity with Saudi Arabia. - **Aaj News (English)** — [Shehbaz condemns attempted drone attack on Makkah](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330472546/shehbaz-condemns-attempted-drone-attack-on-makkah) · 16 Sep 2026, 11:50 AM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday strongly condemned the dastardly and heinous attempted drone attack on the holy site in Makkah Al Mukarramah, saying the people of Pakistan were saddened and perturbed by the “outrageous act”. “I condemn in the strongest possible terms the dastardly and heinous attempted drone attack against the Holy Site of Makkah Al Mukarramah. The people of Pakistan... - **Dawn** — [Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have brought Mideast conflict to 'dangerous juncture', Pakistan tells UN](https://www.dawn.com/news/2030344/houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia-have-brought-mideast-conflict-to-dangerous-juncture-pakistan-tells-un) · 16 Sep 2026, 11:39 AM PKT · 52% identical wording to the newest filing > UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan, the United States and China on Tuesday called for restraint and de-escalation in Yemen as renewed Houthi fighting and attacks on Saudi Arabia threatened to further destabilise the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait. Speaking at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative Asim Iftikhar Ahmad condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. ... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [PM strongly condemns attempted drone attack on Makkah; urges restraint](https://www.app.com.pk/national/pm-strongly-condemns-attempted-drone-attack-on-makkah-urges-restraint/) · 16 Sep 2026, 11:37 AM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz reiterated his call for all parties to exercise maximum restraint and step back from the brink of further escalation as the region had already suffered far too much from conflict. - **Minute Mirror** — [PM Shehbaz strongly condemns ‘Brazen’ drone at...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pm-shehbaz-strongly-condemns-brazen-drone-attack-attempt-in-makkah-630817/) · 16 Sep 2026, 11:31 AM PKT · 60% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned what he described as a “brazen and despicable” attempt to target the sacred city of - **Pakistan Observer** — [Pakistan stands with Saudi Arabia for security of Haramain Sharifain, says PM](https://pakobserver.net/pakistan-stands-with-saudi-arabia-for-security-of-haramain-sharifain-says-pm/) · 16 Sep 2026, 11:24 AM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the attempted drone attack targeting the holy site of Makkah Al-Mukarramah,… - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [PM Shehbaz condemns heinous attempted drone attack against Makkah](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/16-Sep-2026/pm-shehbaz-condemns-heinous-attempted-drone-attack-against-makkah) · 16 Sep 2026, 11:10 AM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday strongly condemned the dastardly and heinous attempted drone attack against the Holy Site of Makkah Al-Mukarramah. “The people of Pakistan are saddened and perturbed by this outrageous act. There can be no words strong enough to capture the depth of anguish and sorrow felt by us at […] - **Hum News English** — [Pakistan condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia at UN Security Council](https://humenglish.com/latest/pakistan-condemns-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia-at-un-security-council/) · 16 Sep 2026, 9:44 AM PKT · 57% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan on Wednesday condemned Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia and warned that the escalation in Yemen and around the Bab al-Mandab maritime corridor had brought the conflict to an “extremely dangerous juncture.” Speaking at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Yemen, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said the Council’s decision to m... - **Geo News** — [Pakistan condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, vows efforts for regional peace](https://www.geo.tv/latest/682277-pakistan-condemns-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia-vows-efforts-for-regional-peace) · 16 Sep 2026, 9:13 AM PKT · 59% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad speaks during a UNSC meeting, September 15, 2026. — X/@PakistanUN_NYPakistan backs Saudi Arabia's right to defend itself: envoy.Asim Iftikhar vows continuous efforts for regional peace.Saudi coalition... - **24 News HD** — [Pakistan backs Saudi Arabia’s right to defend against Houthi attacks](https://www.24newshd.tv/16-Sep-2026/pakistan-backs-saudi-arabia-s-right-defend-houthi-attacks) · 16 Sep 2026, 9:05 AM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan has announced its full support for Saudi Arabia’s defensive measures against Houthi attacks, as it called for urgent international efforts to prevent the worsening conflict in Yemen from escalating further, the 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Wednesday. - **The Express Tribune** — [PM condemns 'dastardly and heinous' attempted drone attack on Makkah, reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2629600/pm-condemns-dastardly-and-heinous-attempted-drone-attack-on-makkah-reaffirms-support-for-saudi) · 16 Sep 2026, 6:02 AM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > Calls upon all parties to exercise maximum restraint and to step back from the brink of further escalation ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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