ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has strongly condemned the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, expressing deep concern over the incident, ARY News reported.
In a statement on X, Ishaq Dar said Pakistan was praying for the speedy recovery of those injured in the attack, particularly six Pakistani nationals.
Deeply concerned by the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which Pakistan condemns in the strongest terms. We pray for the speedy recovery of all those injured, including the six Pakistani nationals.
Attacks targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure are totally unacceptable, violate international law and pose a serious threat to regional peace and security. Such acts must cease immediately.
We are in touch with the Saudi Authorities and are closely following the situation. I have directed our Embassy in Riyadh to coordinate with the concerned authorities to provide all possible assistance to the injured Pakistani nationals.
We stand in solidarity with Saudi Arabia’s leadership and brotherly people. Pakistan remains firmly committed to the Kingdom’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security in accordance with the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement.
— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) October 11, 2026
He said targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure was completely unacceptable, adding that the attack violated international law and posed a serious threat to regional peace and security.
“Such actions must stop immediately,” the deputy prime minister said.
Ishaq Dar said Pakistan was in contact with Saudi authorities and closely monitoring the situation.
He added that the Pakistani Embassy in Riyadh had been directed to assist the injured Pakistani nationals.
The deputy prime minister expressed solidarity with the Saudi leadership and people, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to Saudi Arabia’s security under the defence agreement between the two countries.
