Pakistan’s military says it will go to any length to protect Saudi Arabia
ISPR chief Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry declared that Pakistan is prepared to act physically to defend Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks.
Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, director-general of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations, told one outlet that Pakistan will go to any extent to safeguard Saudi Arabia, including physical measures, as Houthi rebels intensify attacks on the kingdom. He highlighted that Pakistan’s political and military leadership maintains ongoing dialogue with Saudi officials. Chaudhry also noted that Pakistan is working with regional partners to achieve a negotiated, peaceful outcome to the complex situation.
The statement underscores Pakistan’s commitment to the security of the Haramain Sharifain and the broader Saudi realm. He reiterated that the Pakistani people stand shoulder to shoulder with their Saudi brothers and sisters. Further details are expected later.
Why it matters
The pledge signals a deepening Pakistan-Saudi security partnership amid rising regional conflict.
How this story developed
- Aug 28 Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey launch Mecca Defence Alliance, secretariat set in Riyadh
- Sep 3 Greece delivered a diplomatic note to Turkey’s Foreign Ministry, instructed by Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis, contesting Turkish objections to Greek spatial planning frameworks and the creation of two national maritime parks. Athens maintains that international treaties define Aegean sovereignty and that Turkey’s own maritime park declarations overstep its jurisdiction. Both sides exchanged notes reiterating their positions, while Greece pledged to raise any unilateral Turkish actions with European partners. Despite tensions, intelligence chiefs met to keep security cooperation alive, and leaders plan to attend the UN General Assembly.
- Sep 6 Turkey reiterated its long‑standing claims over continental shelves.
- Sep 13 Pakistan reiterated that no immediate military response under the Makkah pact is being discussed.
- Sep 13 The Greek prime minister publicly called for dialogue with Turkey while maintaining a formal protest over Turkey’s maritime park claims.
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