{"id":7246,"date":"2026-10-09T07:49:45","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T07:49:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=7246"},"modified":"2026-10-09T07:49:47","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T07:49:47","slug":"pakistan-stands-firm-with-saudi-arabia-pm-shehbaz-urges-houthis-to-halt-attacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=7246","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan Stands Firm with Saudi Arabia, PM Shehbaz Urges Houthis to Halt Attacks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned Houthi militia attacks on Saudi Arabia, expressing Pakistan\u2019s full solidarity with the Saudi leadership and people and calling for an immediate halt to the attacks.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a statement posted on social media platform X, the prime minister condemned the targeting of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Abha Airport. He also expressed sorrow over the deaths and injuries caused by the attacks on Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s commitment to protecting Saudi Arabia\u2019s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He praised the vigilance and professionalism of the Saudi and allied armed forces, commending them for intercepting and thwarting multiple ballistic missile attacks targeting the kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The prime minister said Pakistan\u2019s commitment to Saudi Arabia\u2019s security under the Makkah Mutual Defence Agreement remained unwavering. 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