Amid Houthi attacks, DG ISPR says Pakistan will ‘go to any extent’ to defend Saudi Arabia

Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said that Pakistan will go to “any extent” to defend Saudi Arabia. He made the remarks in an interview with Arab News, a clip of which was posted on its social media account on X late Wednesday night, which come amid renewed tensions in the Middle East as Yemen’s Houthi rebels carry out attacks in Saudi Arabia. “Pakistan fully stands with the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, both diplomatically and physically. And I would like to underscore the word physically, ” Lt Gen Chaudhry said. “We will go to any extent for the security of Haramain Sharifain and the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. To any extent as asked and required by our Saudi brothers, ” he said. “It should be clear that the people of Pakistan stand shoulder to shoulder with their Saudi brothers and sisters. There should be no doubt about it, ” he said. “So, in a nutshell, we are there and will continue to defend the kingdom of Saudi Arabia against any aggression, ” he said. The military’s spokesperson added that Pakistan’s politico-military leadership remained in continuous contact and engagement with the Saudi leadership. More to follow

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