ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday strongly condemned the reported Houthi missile attacks on Saudi Arabia, reaffirming Pakistan’s support for the kingdom’s security and territorial integrity.
In a post on X, the premier said Pakistan “strongly condemns the blatant attacks” against Saudi Arabia, warning that such actions violate the kingdom’s sovereignty and could further damage regional peace and stability.
His statement came after Saudi Arabia announced that it had intercepted ballistic missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthi movement towards the country’s southern region.
“Pakistan reaffirms its unwavering support for the kingdom’s security and stands in complete solidarity with the brotherly kingdom of Saudi Arabia at this critical time,” PM Shehbaz said.
He added that Islamabad would continue supporting efforts aimed at promoting peace, stability, security and mutual understanding across the region.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have maintained close defence and security relations for decades. In September 2025, the two countries signed a “Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement” in Riyadh, under which an attack against either country would be considered an act of aggression against both.
Pakistan also backed Saudi Arabia during an emergency United Nations Security Council briefing on Yemen on Monday, calling for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve regional tensions.
Pakistan’s representative at the UNSC highlighted three key points: support for Saudi Arabia’s security, respect for Yemen’s sovereignty, and the need for an inclusive political solution to end the conflict.
Latest Yemen Escalation
Yemen has remained embroiled in conflict since the Houthis captured the capital Sanaa in 2014, prompting a Saudi-led military intervention the following year in support of the internationally recognised government.
The latest escalation began when Yemen’s Saudi-backed government attacked Sanaa’s international airport on Monday, saying it aimed to stop an Iranian aircraft from landing.
The government said the move came after efforts failed to persuade a Houthi delegation returning from Tehran to use Yemen’s national airline instead.
Hours later, Saudi Arabia said it had intercepted ballistic missiles launched by the Houthis towards its southern territory.
The confrontation marked the most serious escalation between Yemen’s government and the Houthis in years. The Houthis accused Saudi Arabia of threatening a UN-backed truce that has largely held since 2022.
During the UNSC briefing, Pakistan’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Usman Jadoon, condemned the missile attacks on Saudi Arabia and expressed Islamabad’s solidarity with the kingdom.
