The Aporia · Amid Houthi attacks, DG ISPR says Pakistan will 'go to any extent' to defend Saudi Arabia

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Pakistan’s Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, stated in an interview with Arab News that Pakistan is committed to defending Saudi Arabia against any aggression, emphasizing a willingness to “go to any extent” for the kingdom's security. The comments come as Yemeni Houthi rebels continue their attacks on Saudi territory. Lt Gen Chaudhry underlined Pakistan’s physical commitment and ongoing diplomatic support while also highlighting efforts towards finding a peaceful resolution through negotiations with regional partners.

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In response to recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesperson reaffirmed Islamabad’s commitment to defense pacts with Riyadh, including the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) and the Makkah pact signed in September 2025. The agreements stipulate that an attack against any one of the countries would be considered an attack on all parties involved. Pakistan's military has already deployed forces near Mecca to protect the holy sites, though specifics about operational details remain confidential.

Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif emphasized Islamabad’s readiness to fulfill its obligations under these agreements but also stressed that dialogue and diplomacy are preferable for addressing the Houthi threat rather than coercive measures. Meanwhile, Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry of Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated that Pakistan will go "to any extent" to defend Saudi Arabia, reinforcing Islamabad’s unconditional commitment to the kingdom’s security.

The renewed tensions in Yemen and around the Bab al-Mandeb Strait have led Pakistan to tread carefully, advocating for a balanced approach that prioritizes diplomatic solutions over direct military intervention. Pakistan maintains close politico-military ties with Saudi Arabia, reflecting historical alliances between the nations. However, Islamabad is wary of becoming entangled in an open-ended conflict given the complexities and past challenges in regional stability efforts. (September 17, 2026)

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Pakistan GPE · 9× Saudi Arabia GPE · 7× Saudi NORP · 5× Haramain Sharifain GPE · 2× Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry PERSON · 1× Arab News ORG · 1× Houthi NORP · 1× ISPR ORG · 1× Inter-Services Public Relations ORG · 1× Yemen GPE · 1×

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He made the remarks in an interview with Arab News, a clip of which was posted on its social media account on X late Wednesday night, which come amid renewed tensions in the Middle East as Yemen’s Houthi rebels carry out attacks in Saudi Arabia.

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🔮 Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said that Pakistan will go to “any extent” to defend Saudi Arabia.

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Amid Houthi attacks, DG ISPR says Pakistan will 'go to any extent' to defend Saudi Arabia · assertive framing

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Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said that Pakistan will go to “any extent” to defend Saudi Arabia. asserted

Pakistan → say → Arabia

rebels → make → Arabia

“Pakistan fully stands with the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, both diplomatically and physically. asserted

Pakistan → stand → Arabia

And I would like to underscore the word physically,” Lt Gen Chaudhry said. asserted

Chaudhry → like → word

“We will go to any extent for the security of Haramain Sharifain and the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. asserted

We → go → Arabia

To any extent as asked and required by our Saudi brothers,” he said. asserted

he → ask → brothers

“It should be clear that the people of Pakistan stand shoulder to shoulder with their Saudi brothers and sisters. asserted

people → stand → brothers

There should be no doubt about it,” he said. asserted

he → say → it

“So, in a nutshell, we are there and will continue to defend the kingdom of Saudi Arabia against any aggression,” he said. asserted

he → continue → aggression

The military’s spokesperson added that Pakistan’s politico-military leadership remained in continuous contact and engagement with the Saudi leadership. asserted

leadership → add → leadership

He said that at the same time, Pakistan, “very earnestly and sincerely”, was working with the help of regional countries and others to find a “negotiated, peaceful outcome of this complex situation”. asserted

Pakistan → say → situation

“That’s where the position of Pakistan is,” he said. asserted

he → ’ → Pakistan

In another clip posted on X, he said Pakistan “remained not only committed, but we are already there for the protection of Haramain Sharifain and the kingdom of Saudi Arabia”. asserted

we → post → Arabia

“We are there to protect them,” he asserted, reiterating that Pakistan would “go to any extent” as required by the Saudi leadership. “Our commitment to Saudi security is unconditional. asserted

commitment → protect → security

It stems from a deep-rooted, historical and unbreakable bond between the people of Pakistan and the people of Saudi Arabia, between the political and the military leadership of both countries,” he said. asserted

he → stem → countries