Pakistan condemns Houthis’ threats to Saudi Arabia, commercial shipping in Red Sea

Pakistan on Wednesday strongly condemned threats issued by Yemen’s Houthi movement against Saudi Arabia and commercial shipping in the Red Sea, according to the Foreign Office.

In a statement, the FO said Pakistan “unequivocally” rejected such threats and warned that they pose risks well beyond the immediate dispute. The ministry said actions of this kind can threaten regional security, undermine freedom of navigation, challenge the rules-based maritime order and jeopardise the uninterrupted flow of global commerce.

The statement reflects Islamabad’s concern over escalating tensions affecting one of the world’s key maritime routes, where commercial shipping has faced growing security pressure. The Foreign Office did not provide additional details in the feed summary about any specific incident, response or timeline.

Based on a monitored public feed, the report highlights Pakistan’s diplomatic position on the matter and its support for the safety of international sea lanes and stability in the wider region.

Source: Dawn Home - https://www.dawn.com/news/2017517/pakistan-condemns-houthis-threats-to-saudi-arabia-commercial-shipping-in-red-sea