Six Pakistani nationals injured in attack on King Khalid International Airport; Pakistan Embassy in Riyadh coordinating assistance for affected families
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the attack carried out by Houthi militia on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, expressing condolences to the families of the victims and praying for the speedy recovery of the injured.
In a statement on his social media account ‘X’on Sunday, the prime minister described attacks targeting civilians and vital infrastructure as utterly unacceptable and a serious threat to regional peace and stability.
He said such violent acts constituted a flagrant violation of international law and must cease immediately.
“Pakistan stands firmly and with steadfast solidarity alongside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its leadership, and its brotherly people,” the prime minister said.
Referring to the Mecca Al-Mukarramah Joint Defense Agreement and the deep fraternal ties between the two countries, he reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security.
The prime minister also expressed deep sorrow over reports that six Pakistani nationals had been injured in the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport.
He prayed for their speedy recovery and said Pakistan’s Embassy in Riyadh was in close contact with the Saudi authorities and extending all possible assistance to the affected families.
