The report, published on October 7, cited an unnamed source as saying PAF fighter jets were being employed against the Houthis amid escalating fighting between the group and Saudi Arabia. The Pakistani government has denied the claim.
The ministry urged international media organisations to avoid speculative reporting about the deployment of Pakistani military forces under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement.
It said details of any deployment, if required, would be announced by the relevant authorities.
Earlier this week, the ministry also described reports of 30,000 to 40,000 Pakistani troops being deployed to Saudi Arabia as speculative.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have agreed to move towards the rapid deployment of agreed military forces and capabilities in Saudi Arabia under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement.
The agreement, signed on August 7, provides for collective defence commitments and treats an armed attack against one member as an attack against all.
An emergency meeting of the alliance was held in Riyadh on Monday to discuss the security situation facing Saudi Arabia. The participating countries agreed to implement their collective defence commitments and take measures to provide agreed military capabilities in accordance with their arrangements and national laws.
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, who attended the meeting, said Saudi forces were engaged in combat operations against the Houthis, while Pakistan and Türkiye had a presence in the theatre.
On Wednesday, Inter-Services Public Relations Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry confirmed that Pakistani troops were already stationed in Saudi Arabia, saying they had been there for decades and served in multiple domains.
The developments come amid a sharp escalation between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis. The group has claimed attacks on Saudi airports and other targets, while Saudi-led forces have carried out operations against Houthi positions in Yemen.
On Thursday, the Houthis claimed to have targeted the Saudi capital’s main international airport with a ballistic missile. Saudi authorities had earlier reported three deaths and 36 injuries in attacks on two international airports, including one in Riyadh. The claims of the warring sides could not be independently verified.
Pakistan has repeatedly expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and said it would fulfil its commitments under the Makkah agreement if the situation escalates.
At the same time, Pakistani officials have maintained that the agreement is defensive and aimed at collective deterrence.
