Lahore: Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML) leaders have condemned attacks by Houthi rebels on airports in Riyadh and Abha, expressing solidarity with Saudi Arabia and describing the reported loss of precious human lives as deeply distressing for the Muslim Ummah.
In a joint statement on Friday, PMML President Khalid Masood Sindhu and Secretary General Saifullah Qasuri, along with other party leaders, said the Muslim Ummah was deeply saddened by attempts to undermine the peace and security of Saudi Arabia, home to the two holy mosques in Makkah and Madinah.
They expressed grief over the reported civilian casualties and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured. They also called for action against those responsible for the attacks and their alleged sponsors.
The leaders said the Pakistani nation stood firmly with Saudi Arabia in safeguarding the sanctity of Haramain Sharifain, adding that Muslims were ready to make every sacrifice for the defence of the holy sites.
They also welcomed any decisions
taken by the proposed joint defence alliance of Pakistan, Turkiye and Saudi Arabia to protect the kingdom.
The PMML leaders said the party would mobilise and unite the Pakistani nation to strengthen its commitment to the defence of Haramain Sharifain and stand alongside Saudi Arabia during this difficult time.
The statement was also issued by Vice Presidents Hafiz Talha Saeed and Hafiz Abdul Rauf, Joint Secretary Mohammad Yaqub Sheikh, Deputy Secretary General Khalid Naik Gujjar, central spokesperson Dr Muzammil Iqbal Hashmi, Khidmat-i-Khalq President Chaudhry Shafiqur Rehman Warraich, Muslim Youth League President Tabish Qayyum and Muslim Students League President Umar Abbas.