Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry says Pakistan’s commitment to Saudi security is unconditional and extends to protecting Makkah and Madinah.
WEB DESK: Pakistan will go “to any extent” to defend Saudi Arabia against aggression, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said, reaffirming Islamabad’s commitment to the kingdom’s security.
In an interview with Arab News, the military spokesperson said Pakistan fully stands with Saudi Arabia “both diplomatically and physically” and described the country’s commitment to the kingdom as unconditional.
Commitment Extends to Makkah and Madinah
Lt Gen Chaudhry said Pakistan’s commitment also extends to the protection of the two holy cities, Makkah and Madinah.
“We are present there to protect Haramain Sharifain,” he said, adding that Pakistan would continue defending Saudi Arabia against aggression.
The remarks come as Saudi Arabia faces attacks from Yemen’s Houthi movement amid the wider regional conflict and growing concerns over the security of energy infrastructure and shipping routes.
Saudi authorities have reported casualties and injuries from intercepted drone attacks in recent days. Geo News reported that debris from an intercepted drone killed a Yemeni resident in Taif, while Saudi authorities had previously reported more than 80 people wounded.
Pakistan Says Commitment Is Unconditional
The DG ISPR said Pakistan’s position was rooted in the longstanding relationship between the two countries.
He described the relationship as a deep-rooted historical bond between the peoples and leaderships of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
Lt Gen Chaudhry also said Pakistan’s political and military leadership remained in continuous contact with Saudi leadership as the regional situation develops.
Islamabad Pushes for Diplomatic Solution
Alongside its security commitments, Pakistan has said it is working with regional countries and partners to seek a negotiated and peaceful outcome to the wider Middle East crisis.
The DG ISPR said Islamabad remained engaged with regional states as part of efforts to prevent further escalation.
Pakistan’s Foreign Office has separately reaffirmed its commitment to its defence arrangements with Saudi Arabia while stressing that decisions regarding the use of military force remain operational matters.
The Foreign Office has also described the Makkah defence agreement as defensive in nature and said it is not directed against any particular country or intended to create a new military bloc.
Regional Tensions Continue
The statements come against the backdrop of escalating tensions across the Middle East, including Houthi attacks involving Saudi territory.
Pakistan has simultaneously called for restraint and diplomatic engagement as it seeks to limit the wider regional impact of the conflict.
For now, Islamabad’s latest position represents a reaffirmation of its existing defence and diplomatic commitments to Saudi Arabia rather than an announcement of a new military operation.
