'Grave provocation': Pakistan condemns Houthi attack on power facility in Madina

Pakistan on Friday strongly condemned an attack by the Houthi militia on the Taibah power distribution station in Madina on Sept 29, describing it as a “grave provocation” and a threat to regional peace and security. In a statement, the Foreign Office (FO) said the attack targeted civilian infrastructure supplying electricity to the Holy Prophet’s (PBUH) Mosque. “The sanctity of the Two Holy Mosques and the safety of worshippers and pilgrims must be respected under all circumstances,” the FO said. It called for an “immediate and unconditional” end to what it described as “reckless actions”,…