Pakistan pledges full support to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks, says DG ISPR

RAWALPINDI — Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, the director general of Inter‑Services Public Relations, said Pakistan is providing, and will continue to provide, every necessary assistance to Saudi Arabia to protect its sovereignty, territorial integrity and security as Houthi attacks intensify. In an interview with Independent Arabia, the DG ISPR emphasized that the security of Saudi Arabia and, above all, the protection of the Two Holy Mosques are non‑negotiable priorities for Pakistan.

Speaking about the Makkah Joint Defence Alliance, Chaudhry affirmed Pakistan’s unequivocal commitment to the pact and said any support required by Saudi Arabia is already being delivered and will continue to be offered. He noted that Pakistan has been sending clear signals through military deployments, official statements and operational measures that the alliance’s collective deterrence mechanism is active. “This collective deterrence will definitely come into play as it is coming into play,” he said. “Pakistan is at the same time giving very strong signals that this collective deterrence is at play and has already been actualised, and we will take all necessary steps for the security and integrity of Saudi Arabia,” he added.

The DG ISPR highlighted that through its forces, statements, actions and operational employment, Pakistan is sending a strong message that the collective deterrence is already operational, a message that reaches both visible and behind‑the‑scenes audiences. He urged Muslim nations to choose unity over confrontation, warning that further escalation would benefit no one. “We need to stop attacking each other,” Chaudhry said, noting that Pakistan’s political and military leadership are working to promote de‑escalation and a peaceful resolution of regional disputes.

Chaudhry also pointed to the establishment of the alliance’s General Secretariat and Strategic Political and Defence Committee, noting that their presence is evident on the ground. When asked about the possibility of expanding the alliance, he said membership is not limited to the three founding countries and remains open to any state committed to collective deterrence, regional peace, stability and security. He confirmed that Egypt and Syria have shown interest in joining the Makkah agreement.

Regarding whether the alliance is aimed at specific countries such as Israel or Iran, the DG ISPR clarified that it is not directed against any particular state. He explained that any actor threatening regional peace, stability or security would automatically fall within the scope of the alliance’s collective deterrence. The purpose, he said, is to send a clear warning that aggression against any member will trigger a collective response.