The Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which claimed the life of a Pakistani resident and injured 11 others, is a stark reminder of the human cost of targeting civilian infrastructure.
Beyond the immediate casualties, such attacks threaten regional stability, endanger millions of civilians and undermine the principles of international law.
For Pakistan, the incident carries particular significance because it involves the loss of a Pakistani life.
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) confirmed the death of a Pakistani resident and injuries to 11 others in the latest attack.
Targeting of civilian airports and critical infrastructure by Houthi militia constitutes a grave violation of international law and threatens civilian safety, national sovereignty and regional stability.
Such attacks cannot be justified under any circumstances.
The death of a Pakistani national in a heinous Riyadh attack by Houthis underscores the human cost of Houthi aggression and its indiscriminate consequences for Saudi citizens and foreign residents alike.
Pakistan strongly condemns these attacks and, alongside Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Türkiye under the R4 framework, calls for their immediate and unconditional cessation.
Houthi militia must be held accountable for endangering civilian lives and undermining regional peace and security.
In line with the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement and also longstanding brotherly relations with KSA, Pakistan reaffirms its unwavering commitment to Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security, including its legitimate right to defend its people and vital infrastructure.
Saudi Arabia’s right to protect its territory, population and critical infrastructure against attacks is consistent with the principles of sovereignty and self-defence under the UN Charter.
The international community must unequivocally oppose attacks on civilian objects and support measures to prevent their recurrence.
Pakistan expresses its deepest condolences over the loss of life, particularly the death of a Pakistani resident and extends sympathies to the bereaved family and wishes a swift recovery to the injured.
Pakistan stands in unwavering solidarity with the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in safeguarding its security and stability.
The attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on October 10, 2026, which killed and injured civilian passengers and airport staff, has drawn strong condemnation from the Saudi-led Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen.
Coalition spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki described the strike as a war crime under customary international humanitarian law, stressing that targeting a civilian airport violates fundamental humanitarian principles.
He said the coalition’s joint forces would respond decisively in accordance with international humanitarian law. The incident underscores the grave risks posed by attacks on civilian infrastructure and the urgent need to protect civilians from the widening consequences of regional conflict.
Pakistan condemned the terrorist attack by the Houthis targeting Riyadh airport, describing the strike on a civilian airport as a violation of international law and a threat to regional peace and security.
Pakistan expressed concern over reports of casualties and injuries, and extended condolences to the bereaved families. It wished those injured a swift and complete recovery.
Pakistan said the continued targeting of civilian populations and critical infrastructure by the Houthis was unacceptable and must be condemned unequivocally by the international community.
Pakistan reaffirmed its solidarity with the leadership and people of Saudi Arabia in the face of repeated attacks, reiterating its commitment to the kingdom’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, security and stability.
