Saudi authorities said at least 12 people were killed and 309 injured in Saturday’s attack as the Iran-backed group intensified its campaign against the kingdom.
The dead included four Saudi nationals, two Bangladeshis and one person each from the United States, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Sudan and Egypt, according to Saudi civil aviation authorities.
In a statement, Shehbaz condemned what he described as a “heinous attack” and extended condolences to the victims’ families. He also prayed for the swift recovery of those injured.
“Attacks targeting civilians and critical infrastructure are completely unacceptable and constitute a serious threat to regional peace and stability,” the prime minister said, adding that such violence violated international law and must stop immediately.
Shehbaz reaffirmed Pakistan’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia, its leadership and people, citing the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement and the longstanding ties between the two countries.
“We reaffirm our steadfast commitment to Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security,” he said.
Pakistan’s Foreign Office also condemned the attack, describing the targeting of a civilian airport as an act of terrorism and a serious threat to regional peace and security.
The Foreign Office expressed concern over the reported casualties, offered condolences to the bereaved families and wished the injured a full recovery.
It said attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure were unacceptable and called on the international community to condemn such acts unequivocally.
Pakistan also reaffirmed its support for Saudi Arabia’s right to defend its territory, protect its people and safeguard its cities and vital infrastructure against threats and aggression.
The Foreign Office urged the Houthi militia to halt its attacks and called for an immediate end to activities that endanger civilian lives and undermine regional stability.
The condemnation came days after Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye agreed to facilitate the rapid deployment of agreed military forces and capabilities in Saudi Arabia.
The decision was taken at an emergency meeting of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement’s committee in Riyadh. Pakistan’s Foreign Office said the deployment would follow approved arrangements and the national laws of the three countries.
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif later confirmed that Pakistan and Türkiye had been providing support to Saudi Arabia in its operations against the Houthis in Yemen.
