ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned Houthi attacks targeting two airports in Saudi Arabia, which killed three people and injured dozens, describing the strikes as a grave violation of the kingdom’s sovereignty and a threat to regional security.
In a statement posted on X, Sharif condemned what he called repeated attacks by the Houthis, including strikes targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Abha International Airport.
“I strongly condemn the repeated terrorist attacks by the Houthi militia against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including the targeting of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Abha International Airport, which resulted in loss of lives and injuries to civilians,” he said.
I strongly condemn the repeated terrorist attacks by the Houthi militia against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including the targeting of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Abha International Airport, which resulted in loss of lives and injuries to civilians.
I commend the vigilance and professionalism of the Saudi armed forces and the Coalition in intercepting multiple ballistic missiles and their tireless efforts to protect innocent lives and safeguard the Kingdom.
Pakistan stands in unwavering solidarity with the leadership and people of our brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In line with the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, and recent decisions taken by its Strategic Political and Defense Committee, our commitment to the Kingdom’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security is resolute. We also fully support Saudi Arabia’s legitimate right to defend its people and protect its cities and vital infrastructure.
The Houthi militia must immediately cease these attacks. We will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with Saudi Arabia in the face of these threats.
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) October 9, 2026
The prime minister commended Saudi Arabia’s armed forces and the coalition for intercepting ballistic missiles and protecting civilians.
“I commend the vigilance and professionalism of the Saudi armed forces and the Coalition in intercepting multiple ballistic missiles and their tireless efforts to protect innocent lives and safeguard the Kingdom,” Sharif said.
Pakistan Reaffirms Support
Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia and said Islamabad’s commitment to the kingdom’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security remained firm under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement.
“Pakistan stands in unwavering solidarity with the leadership and people of our brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” he said, adding that Pakistan supported Saudi Arabia’s right to defend its people, cities and critical infrastructure.
Referring to recent decisions by the agreement’s Strategic Political and Defence Committee, the prime minister said Pakistan would continue to stand alongside Saudi Arabia in the face of security threats.
“In line with the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, and recent decisions taken by its Strategic Political and Defence Committee, our commitment to the Kingdom’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security is resolute,” he added.
Pakistan also firmly backs Saudi Arabia’s right to defend its citizens and safeguard its cities and critical infrastructure.
“We also fully support Saudi Arabia’s legitimate right to defend its people and protect its cities and vital infrastructure,” Sharif said.
Call To End Attacks
Sharif called on the Houthis to immediately stop their attacks, stressing the need to protect civilians and prevent further escalation.
“The Houthi militia must immediately cease these attacks. We will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with Saudi Arabia in the face of these threats,” he said.
The statement underscores Pakistan’s support for Saudi Arabia as regional tensions persist and highlights Islamabad’s commitment to the kingdom’s security under the bilateral defence framework.
Earlier, last month, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif declared that any threat to Saudi Arabia would be regarded as a threat to Pakistan, saying Islamabad is committed to defending the kingdom against the Houthis or any other force.
Speaking to Al Jazeera, Asif said Pakistan had “absolutely no doubt” that the Houthis were committing aggression against Saudi Arabia and that Islamabad would support Riyadh in any conflict threatening its security.
“We are there to help Saudi Arabia in any conflict, whether it is coming from the Houthis or a country or any other outfit which threatens Saudi Arabia’s security; we’ll be there to defend them,” he said.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement on August 7, declaring that an attack on one member would be treated as an attack on all three. The countries have described the pact as defensive and said it is not directed against any particular state.
