Six Pakistani nationals injured in Riyadh airport attack, PM condemns incident
Six Pakistani nationals were injured in the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has confirmed. The strike killed 12 people and injured hundreds, prompting the Saudi-led coalition to vow a decisive response against Yemen’s Houthis on Sunday. The coalition blamed the Iran-backed group for the attack, describing it as a “full-fledged war…
Six Pakistani nationals were injured in an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, according to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The incident resulted in 12 deaths and hundreds injured, prompting the Saudi-led coalition to pledge a decisive response against Yemen's Houthis. The coalition labeled the attack a "full-fledged war crime".
Sharif expressed deep sorrow for the injuries and prayed for the victims' speedy recovery. He also mentioned that Pakistan's Embassy in Riyadh was working closely with Saudi authorities and providing assistance to the affected families.
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