Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has condemned a Houthi drone attack on Taif in Saudi Arabia, expressing concern over the reported casualties in the incident.

In a post on his X handle, Dar said the attack killed a Yemeni resident and injured a Saudi citizen and a Pakistani national. He said the Pakistani national was reportedly in critical condition.

The deputy prime minister said Pakistan strongly condemned what he described as a provocation that endangered innocent lives and threatened regional peace and security.

Dar expressed Pakistan’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its people following the attack.

He said the incident had resulted in the death of the Yemeni resident and injuries to two others, including the Pakistani national and a Saudi citizen.

The statement did not provide further details about the circumstances of the attack, including the type of drone used, the intended target or the response by Saudi authorities.

Pakistan’s condemnation comes as the government reiterated its support for Saudi Arabia following the reported attack in Taif.

Dar said Pakistan stood in full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its people.

The deputy prime minister’s statement focused on the loss of life and injuries caused by the attack, as well as its implications for regional peace and security. He reiterated Pakistan’s position against actions that put civilian lives at risk.

The incident involved nationals of Yemen, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, with the Pakistani national reported to be in critical condition.

No further information was provided in the statement on the identity of those involved or the extent of damage caused by the drone attack.