The commitment came during a telephone conversation between Prime Minister Shehbaz and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office.

Mr Shehbaz strongly condemned the recent Houthi attacks and expressed Pakistan’s “complete solidarity” with the Saudi leadership and people.

He said the attacks threatened regional peace and security and could further disrupt global energy supplies and the wider economy.

The prime minister said he, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar would continue efforts to defuse tensions and promote peace in the region.

He also praised Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for what he described as his “wise and sagacious leadership” during the crisis.

Mr Shehbaz conveyed his regards to Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman thanked Pakistan for its continued support for Saudi Arabia and its efforts to promote peace and stability in the region.

The two leaders agreed to remain in close contact and said they looked forward to meeting again at an early date.

The conversation came a day after Saudi Arabia temporarily shut its East-West oil pipeline following an aerial attack on the vital crude export route.

Saudi authorities said the 1,200-kilometre pipeline was closed as a precaution after a drone attack that Baghdad and Riyadh said originated in Iraq. No group immediately claimed responsibility.

The pipeline has been a key alternative route for Saudi oil exports while the Strait of Hormuz has been largely disrupted by the ongoing war.

The route has been carrying an estimated four to five million barrels of crude per day, equivalent to about 4-5% of global oil supply.

Satellite images showed black smoke rising from an area south of Medina. Saudi authorities said the attack caused some injuries and damage, while the impact on oil exports was still being assessed.

US President Donald Trump said Iran was probably responsible for the attack, although no immediate evidence establishing responsibility was cited.

Saudi Arabia has so far refrained from retaliating against Iraq following a request from the Iraqi prime minister, according to the Saudi Foreign Ministry.

Meanwhile, Saudi Civil Defence said a Houthi projectile had injured two people in the Jazan region and damaged several buildings, including a mosque.

Pakistan has repeatedly called for de-escalation as the conflict threatens to spread across the region and disrupt energy and maritime routes.