Pakistan denies Houthi military role, reaffirms Saudi security pact amid rising attacks

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The Pakistani government has denied any military involvement against Houthi rebels in Yemen. This statement follows a recent increase in Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure. Despite existing defense treaties, neither Pakistan nor Türkiye has intervened militarily in the conflict. Recent high-level military meetings have served to reaffirm both nations' security commitments to Saudi Arabia.

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