Shehbaz Sharif tells Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that the attacks threaten regional peace, global energy security and the world economy
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the latest Houthi attacks targeting civilian and economic infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, reaffirming Pakistan’s full solidarity with the Saudi leadership and people.
In a post on X following a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, Sharif said he was “delighted” to speak with his “dear brother” and reiterated Islamabad’s strong condemnation of the attacks.
“I reiterated Pakistan’s strong condemnation of the recent Houthi attacks that targeted civilian and economic infrastructure in the Kingdom, and expressed our full solidarity with the Saudi leadership and our brothers and sisters in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” the prime minister said.
I was pleased to speak with my dear brother, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, this afternoon.
I reiterated Pakistan’s strongest condemnation of the recent Houthi attacks targeting civilian and economic infrastructure in the Kingdom, and conveyed our complete…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) September 13, 2026
The latest attacks have intensified concerns over the widening regional conflict and its potential impact on energy markets and international trade. Recent Houthi strikes have targeted areas in southern Saudi Arabia, with attacks reportedly causing casualties and damage to civilian and energy infrastructure.
Sharif warned that the attacks could have consequences far beyond the immediate conflict.
“These reckless acts threaten regional peace and stability, and carry dire consequences for the global economy and energy security,” he said.
The prime minister also praised Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for what he described as his “wise leadership and sound vision” during the current crisis.
Sharif said Pakistan would continue diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation. He said Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and he would continue working to “de-escalate tensions and promote peace and stability in the region.”
Pakistan has increasingly found itself balancing its close defense relationship with Saudi Arabia with its efforts to maintain dialogue with Iran. The latest escalation has placed additional pressure on Islamabad as it seeks to prevent the conflict from expanding across the region.
The attacks have also raised wider concerns over key energy and maritime routes, including the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, amid growing disruptions to regional oil supplies.
