PM Shehbaz condemns attacks on Saudi Arabia, reaffirms Pakistan’s solidarity

Aneela.Riazuddin August 2, 2026 Pakistan

Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday strongly condemned the attacks carried out against Saudi Arabia, describing them as a violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

In a statement posted on X, the prime minister said the “reprehensible” attacks had the potential to further undermine regional peace and stability.

Shehbaz reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for Saudi Arabia’s security and expressed complete solidarity with the Kingdom at what he described as a critical time.

He also said Pakistan would continue to support all sincere efforts aimed at promoting peace, stability, security and mutual understanding across the region.


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Saudi Arabia intercepted missiles “launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward the southern region,” the spokesperson for a Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen said on X.

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