Pakistan Condemns Drone Attack On UAE Nuclear Facility
Pakistan Urges Restraint After UAE Nuclear Plant Drone Attack
ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk) – Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned the drone attack on the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant that reportedly took place on May 17, 2026.
In an official statement issued by the Office of the Spokesperson, Pakistan expressed complete solidarity with the people and government of the United Arab Emirates following the incident.
The Foreign Office stated that deliberately targeting nuclear facilities is a serious violation of international law, including international humanitarian law, the United Nations Charter, and internationally accepted principles of nuclear safety and security under the International Atomic Energy Agency.
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Pakistan emphasized that nuclear installations must never be targeted under any circumstances, warning that such actions could result in catastrophic and irreversible consequences for human life, the environment, and regional as well as global peace.
The statement further stressed that the protection and inviolability of civilian nuclear infrastructure is an established international norm that must be respected without exception.
Pakistan also urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint, fulfil obligations under international law and humanitarian law, and avoid steps that could further escalate tensions in the region.
The Foreign Office reiterated that dialogue and diplomacy in line with the principles of the United Nations Charter remain the only practical path toward peace, stability, and de-escalation.
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