Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has denounced the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia's civilian and energy infrastructure, calling them a cowardly act that put innocent lives at risk and jeopardised regional peace and security. In a statement shared on X, the Prime Minister reiterated Pakistan's unwavering support for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and the brotherly people of Saudi Arabia.

His statement came hours after Yemen's Houthis launched attacks on four cities in southern Saudi Arabia, targeting civilian areas and energy infrastructure. The strikes reportedly injured more than 70 people and sparked fires at oil facilities, marking what appeared to be a significant escalation in the conflict that has heightened tensions across the Middle East. PM Shehbaz emphasised that such attacks not only put civilian lives at risk but also undermine regional stability and security.

He reaffirmed Pakistan's steadfast support for the Kingdom's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity. "Such dastardly attacks threaten innocent lives as well as regional peace and security. We reaffirm our steadfast support for the Kingdom's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity, and pray for the swift recovery of all those injured," PM Shehbaz added. The Houthis, who control most of Yemen's populated areas including the capital, said they had launched a broad operation deep into Saudi territory.

They used drones and missiles to strike a Saudi airbase in the southern city of Khamis Mushait, and targets belonging to Saudi Arabia's state oil company in nearby Abha, Najran on the Yemeni border, and Jazan, a major Red Sea port city that houses a large refinery and power plant. Saudi authorities described blazes at the sites and said women and children were among the 73 people hurt, prompting renewed international concern over Middle East energy supplies and regional stability.