Testing The Defence Pact: How Houthi Red Sea Blockade Has Rattled Pakistan-Saudi Ties & Asim Munir | Exclusive
Testing The Defence Pact: How Houthi Red Sea Blockade Has Rattled Pakistan-Saudi Ties & Asim Munir | Exclusive Reported By, Last Updated: July 23, 2026
Testing The Defence Pact: How Houthi Red Sea Blockade Has Rattled Pakistan-Saudi Ties & Asim Munir | Exclusive Reported By, Last Updated: July 23, 2026, 00:20 IST Islamabad’s Foreign Office expressed deep concern over recent attempts to drag Riyadh into the ongoing West Asia conflict Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. File pic/ANI In a significant escalation of regional rhetoric, Pakistan has issued a stern warning against Houthi threats targeting Saudi Arabia and critical commercial shipping lanes in the Red Sea. Islamabad’s Foreign Office expressed deep concern over recent attempts to drag Riyadh into the ongoing West Asia conflict, reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering support for the sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The sharp stance led by Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir highlights Islamabad’s commitment to protecting vital maritime routes, declaring that any hostile acts directed at Pakistani-flagged vessels or commercial ships bound for Saudi ports will be treated as grave national security threats. Stressing that threats to international navigation remain completely unacceptable, Pakistan has urged all regional actors to respect established international maritime law while warning of forceful retaliation should its maritime assets come under fire. The developing situation marks a crucial test for the broader strategic and defence dynamics between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. As diplomatic manoeuvres unfold, observers are closely monitoring whether this firm stance signals a genuine commitment to regional security enforcement or represents a high-stakes geopolitical gambit amidst complex West Asian tensions.
News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Key Questions Answered Will Pakistan's warning deter Houthi attacks in the Red Sea? Pakistan has warned that it will consider hostile acts against Pakistani-flagged vessels or ships bound for Saudi ports as grave national security threats. How might this impact regional stability in West Asia? The Houthi Red Sea blockade escalates regional tensions by targeting Saudi Arabia's oil exports and threatening global commerce. What are the long-term implications for Pakistan-Saudi ties? Pakistan has warned against Houthi threats targeting Saudi Arabia and Red Sea shipping lanes, stating that any hostile acts against Pakistani vessels or ships bound for Saudi ports will be treated as grave national security threats.
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