Pakistan Condemns Houthi Attack On Riyadh Airport

Pakistan has strongly condemned the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar expressing concern over the incident and the injuries reported among civilians, including Pakistani nationals.

In a statement issued on X, Dar said Pakistan was deeply concerned by the attack and condemned it in the strongest terms. He said prayers were being offered for the speedy recovery of all those injured, particularly six Pakistani citizens who were among the victims.

The foreign minister said Pakistani authorities were in contact with Saudi officials and were closely monitoring the situation after the strike on the airport. He added that the Pakistani Embassy in Riyadh had been directed to coordinate with the relevant Saudi authorities and provide all possible assistance to the injured Pakistanis.

The incident has drawn fresh attention in Pakistan because of the large Pakistani community living and working in Saudi Arabia, as well as the heavy travel links between the two countries. Any disruption at Riyadh’s main international airport can affect passengers, workers, families and airline operations connected to Pakistan.

Dar also expressed solidarity with the Saudi leadership and people. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the kingdom’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security, citing the defence understanding between the two countries as part of Islamabad’s position on regional security.

The condemnation came after reports of an attack targeting Riyadh’s airport, where casualties and injuries were reported. The situation remains sensitive because the airport is a major regional aviation hub and the attack has raised concerns over civilian infrastructure and passenger safety.

Pakistan’s immediate priority is expected to remain consular support for the injured citizens and coordination with Saudi authorities. Officials are likely to track the medical condition of the affected Pakistanis, assist families where required and monitor any travel advisories or flight disruptions linked to the incident.

The development also reinforces Islamabad’s broader diplomatic position of opposing attacks on civilian facilities while maintaining close strategic and political ties with Riyadh. Further official updates may follow as Saudi authorities share more details and as Pakistan’s embassy completes coordination for its citizens.