LAHORE, Oct 25 (DNA):Chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi has called for an emergency meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and an urgent session of the United Nations Security Council to discuss the security of the Two Holy Mosques and regional stability.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Ashrafi said the protection and sanctity of the Two Holy Mosques in Makkah and Madinah were of paramount importance to Muslims worldwide, adding that no compromise could be made on their security.
He expressed concern over what he described as threats involving the Houthis and their alleged backers, urging the Muslim world to adopt a united stance against any attempt to target the holy sites.
Ashrafi urged Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to take steps towards convening an emergency OIC meeting to formulate a joint strategy for safeguarding the Two Holy Mosques and ensuring regional security.
He also called on the UN Security Council to convene an urgent session and take effective measures to address the concerns.
Reaffirming solidarity with Saudi Arabia, Ashrafi said the Muslim world stood with the Saudi leadership and people in protecting the Two Holy Mosques and maintaining the Kingdom’s security and stability.
