ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday strongly denounced the drone attack targeting the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the United Arab Emirates, warning that assaults on nuclear installations could have devastating consequences for regional and global security.
In an official statement, the Foreign Office expressed full solidarity with the UAE government and its people, stressing that attacks on civilian nuclear facilities violate international law, international humanitarian law, and established global nuclear safety standards.
The statement came a day after a drone strike sparked a fire at the Barakah nuclear power plant in the UAE. Emirati authorities said there were no casualties and confirmed that radiation levels remained unaffected.
According to the UAE defence ministry, two additional drones were intercepted successfully after entering from the western border, though officials did not disclose further details.
Authorities said the drone that breached air defences struck an electrical generator located outside the plant’s inner security perimeter. The Abu Dhabi Media Office and the UAE’s Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation later confirmed that the facility remained secure and no radioactive material had been released.
Since the outbreak of conflict following US and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, tensions across the Gulf have intensified. Iran has repeatedly targeted Gulf states hosting American military bases, with attacks affecting civilian and energy infrastructure.
Pakistan’s Foreign Office emphasized that nuclear facilities must never be targeted under any circumstances, calling such actions reckless and potentially catastrophic for human life, the environment, and international peace.
The spokesperson further stated that the protection of civilian nuclear infrastructure is a universally recognized international principle that must be respected at all times.
Reiterating its call for restraint, Pakistan urged all parties to adhere to international law and avoid actions that could further inflame regional tensions.
The Foreign Office added that diplomacy and dialogue, in line with the principles of the United Nations Charter, remain the only effective path toward lasting peace and stability in the region.
