ISLAMABAD — The chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council, Allama Tahir Ashrafi, has said the entire Muslim Ummah stands united for the protection of the Two Holy Mosques, asserting that Pakistan would have responded to any threat to Saudi Arabia even in the absence of a formal defence agreement.
Addressing the Tazeem Haramain Conference in the capital on Wednesday, Ashrafi reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to safeguarding the holy sites and called for solidarity among Muslim countries to confront shared challenges.
Call for a Joint Islamic Strategy
Ashrafi said Islamic nations should adopt a joint strategy to tackle regional and international challenges, stressing that mutual cooperation was essential for the unity of the Muslim Ummah.
He urged Muslim countries to set aside their differences and strengthen cooperation, describing unity among Muslim nations as the need of the hour.
No Leniency on Threats to the Kingdom
Referring to the Houthi militia’s reported missile launch towards Saudi Arabia, Ashrafi said there should be no leniency or concession regarding such incidents.
He maintained that Pakistan’s position on defending Saudi Arabia was based on principle, and that the country would have acted in its defence even without a formal agreement.
Welcome for Iranian President’s Remarks
The cleric welcomed a recent statement by the Iranian president and called on Muslim countries to build on it by deepening cooperation.
Ashrafi reaffirmed his commitment to continued joint efforts for the protection of the Two Holy Mosques and the promotion of unity across the Muslim world.
- Pakistan’s support for Saudi Arabia is described as principled, not dependent on a formal defence pact.
- The conference urged a joint Islamic strategy for regional and international challenges.
- Ashrafi called for no leniency over reported missile launches toward the kingdom.
- Muslim nations were urged to set aside differences and strengthen unity.
