{
  "id": 13052449,
  "title": "PM Shehbaz calls on Houthis to immediately cease attacks on Saudi Arabia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/pm-shehbaz-calls-on-houthis-to-immediately-cease-attacks-on-saudi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T06:57:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40443430/pm-shehbaz-calls-on-houthis-to-immediately-cease-attacks-on-saudi-arabia"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly denounced the recent missile strikes launched by Houthi militants against Saudi Arabia, particularly those targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Abha International Airport. In a recent posting on X, the prime minister highlighted the tragic outcome of these attacks, which resulted in loss of life and injuries among civilians. He praised the Saudi Armed Forces and the coalition for their successful interception of multiple ballistic missiles, effectively safeguarding the lives of civilians. Shehbaz reiterated Pakistan's unyielding support for Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the country's unwavering solidarity with the Kingdom's leadership and populace. He underscored Pakistan's commitment to safeguarding Saudi Arabia's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and security, as outlined in the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement and the recent decisions of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee. The prime minister also affirmed Saudi Arabia's inherent right to protect its citizens, cities, and critical infrastructure. \"The Houthi militia must cease their attacks immediately,\" Shehbaz declared, stressing that Pakistan stands firm in its support for Saudi Arabia amidst these threats.",
  "summary": "Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday condemned repeated attacks by Houthi militia against Saudi Arabia, including strikes targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Abha International Airport. In a post on X, the prime minister said the attacks had resulted in civilian casualties and injuries. He commended the Saudi armed forces and the coalition for intercepting multiple…",
  "key_points": [
    "PM Shehbaz denounces Houthi missile strikes on Saudi Arabia.",
    "Attacks target King Khalid and Abha International Airports.",
    "Shehbaz calls for immediate Houthi cease-fire."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Pakistan's strong condemnation of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia signals its deepening alignment with the Kingdom, reinforcing their mutual security commitments and Islamabad's backing of Riyadh's right to self-defense.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Three killed, several wounded following two attacks on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid airport",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/three-killed-several-wounded-following-two-attacks-on-saudi-arabias",
        "published": "2026-10-09T08:18:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}