Pakistan is providing critical defense support to Saudi Arabia to safeguard the kingdom against ongoing Houthi rebel attacks, according to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry. The military spokesperson emphasized that defending the Two Holy Mosques remains non-negotiable under existing bilateral defense pacts.
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan is extending comprehensive military and strategic assistance to safeguard Saudi Arabia against ongoing attacks by Yemen’s Houthi movement, according to senior military leadership. The assurance was articulated by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry during a detailed media interview broadcast over the weekend.
The military spokesperson’s public statements address the security challenges facing the kingdom, which has experienced recurrent security incidents and cross-border assaults by Houthi rebels in recent weeks. Islamabad and Riyadh maintain a robust defense partnership governed by established bilateral agreements, notably the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement and the broader Makkah Joint Defence Alliance, which also incorporates Turkey into its collective security framework.
Addressing specific inquiries regarding the nature and extent of military backing Islamabad is extending to the Saudi administration, the ISPR director general stressed that the security of the kingdom remains a vital national priority for Pakistan. He explicitly declared that Saudi Arabia’s territorial integrity, national sovereignty, and above all the sanctity and security of the Two Holy Mosques are absolute and non-negotiable pillars of Pakistan’s foreign and defense policy.
”So whatever support is needed to do that is being provided and will be provided,” Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry affirmed during the interview. He further noted that while active operational support is fully operationalized, sensitive military alliances traditionally do not disclose public specifics or precise quantification regarding deployed assets, strategic positioning, or tactical defense cooperation.
Pakistan Military Alliances and Regional Security
The formal confirmation of unwavering defense cooperation underscores the longstanding strategic alignment between Islamabad and Riyadh. Over decades, both nations have cultivated deep institutional ties across military, economic, and diplomatic domains, regularly conducting joint military exercises and coordinating security strategies to address regional instability in the Middle East and South Asia.
Defense analysts observe that Pakistan’s commitment to regional security within the Gulf reflects its broader geopolitical objectives of maintaining stability and protecting vital international trade routes. The Makkah Joint Defence Alliance and bilateral pacts serve as institutional mechanisms designed to provide collective deterrence against external aggression and asymmetric security threats emanating from regional conflicts.
As diplomatic and military channels remain active between Islamabad and Riyadh, authorities continue to monitor security developments closely. The reaffirmed defense commitments highlight Pakistan’s active role in regional defense architecture, reinforcing bilateral stability as Middle Eastern security dynamics continue to evolve amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and localized military confrontations.
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