Pakistan strongly condemned Houthi ballistic missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif calling them "blatant attacks" that violated the Kingdom's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Pakistan reaffirmed its complete solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its unwavering support for the Kingdom's security at what Sharif described as a critical time.
What did Pakistan say about the Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia?
Pakistan condemned the Houthi strikes as a violation of Saudi sovereignty that threatened regional peace and stability. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif posted on X that such actions were reprehensible and said Pakistan stands in complete solidarity with Saudi Arabia.
At an emergency session of the UN Security Council on Yemen, Pakistan's Deputy Permanent Representative Ambassador Usman Jadoon expressed full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed Islamabad's support for the Kingdom's security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. Pakistan urged all regional parties to exercise maximum restraint and called for a UN-facilitated political process as the only path to a lasting settlement in Yemen. Sharif said Pakistan would continue to support all sincere efforts aimed at promoting peace, stability, and mutual understanding across the region.
What triggered the Houthi missile attack on Saudi Arabia?
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement launched missiles and drones at Abha International Airport overnight, ending nearly four years of relative calm between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia. The attack followed Saudi-backed forces striking Sanaa airport earlier in the day to prevent an Iranian aircraft from landing. Saudi air defences intercepted the projectiles and no casualties were reported, but the exchange marked a sharp escalation in the conflict.
The Houthis warned airlines against operating over Saudi airspace following the strikes. The UN Security Council convened an emergency meeting amid fears of broader regional instability. The attacks have raised fresh concerns that the conflict is expanding beyond Iran and Israel into the wider Gulf.
What is Pakistan's defence agreement with Saudi Arabia?
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia significantly upgraded their security partnership in September 2025 by signing a Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement during Sharif's visit to Riyadh. The agreement commits both countries to strengthen defence cooperation, enhance joint deterrence, and treat an attack on either country as an attack on both. Since then, the two countries have expanded military coordination through joint deployments, training, intelligence-sharing, and operational cooperation.
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