Pakistan Scrambles to Reassure Saudi Arabia After Refusing Houthi Fight

Pakistan is engaged in diplomatic damage control with Saudi Arabia after backing away from joining military efforts against Yemen's Houthi rebels. Pakistani officials are concerned that involvement in the Houthi conflict carries a greater risk of dragging Islamabad into a broader war than previous Iranian missile strikes on Saudi energy facilities did. The reluctance has strained relations with Riyadh, a key strategic and financial partner for Pakistan. Islamabad is now working to reassure Saudi Arabia of its commitment to the bilateral relationship despite its refusal to participate militarily.
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