PM Shehbaz condemns Houthi attack on Saudi airport
PM Shehbaz Sharif has condemned the Houthi attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to Saudi Arabia’s security. The strike reportedly killed at least 12 people and injured 309 others, according to Saudi civil aviation officials. In a statement on X, Shehbaz described attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure as unacceptable threats […]
The King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia was attacked by Yemen's Houthis. According to Saudi civil aviation officials, the strike killed at least 12 people and injured 309 others.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack, reaffirming his country's commitment to Saudi Arabia's security. He described attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure as unacceptable threats.
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres also condemned the attack, calling for an immediate end to attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure. The attack drew international condemnation, with governments and international officials expressing concern over civilian casualties and the security of Saudi Arabia's aviation infrastructure. Despite the attack, Saudi Arabia proceeded with a major gathering of global energy ministers and industry executives.
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