Pakistan PM calls Houthi Mecca attacks 'red line' at UN
Shehbaz Sharif said further Houthi attacks on Mecca would cross a red line as he condemned the latest strikes against Saudi Arabia.
- On Friday, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, detailing his country's diplomatic efforts to resolve regional conflicts and calling for global economic stability.
- Sharif touted Pakistan's role in bringing Washington and Tehran together for talks earlier this year, describing the US-Israel attack on Iran as an "unfortunate incident" that disrupted critical maritime routes.
- Condemning recent Houthi strikes against Saudi Arabia, Sharif declared that any threat to the sanctity of Mecca is a "red line," noting the attempted drone attack outraged Muslims worldwide.
- Discussing the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, the prime minister emphasized that the alliance between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey is a collective commitment to regional stability rather than aggression.
- Beyond regional security, Sharif met with business leaders to promote investment in Pakistan, identifying agriculture as the country's "biggest potential" alongside opportunities in mining, technology, and infrastructure.
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Pakistan PM calls Houthi Mecca attacks ‘red line’ at UN
Prime minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia at the UN General Assembly in New York. (EPA Images pic)UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan's prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said at the UN Friday that further attacks on the Islamic holy city of Mecca would be a "red line" for Islamabad.Pakistan maintains ties with Iran which backs the Houthi fighters responsible for firing missiles at Saudi Arabia where Mecca is situated.But Isl…
'Amid the roar of missiles, drones, and guns, the voice for diplomacy must echo even louder and stronger,' Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif tells UN General Assembly in New York
Pakistan PM calls Houthi Mecca attacks 'red line' at UN
Threat to Harmain safety and sanctity will never be tolerated: PM
LAHORE MIRROR — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said any threat to the safety and sanctity of the Harmain al-Sharifain is a red line that must never be crossed. He was addressing the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. PM Shehbaz said the attempted drone attack on the holy city [...]
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