ISLAMABAD (special crosspondent) – The government of Pakistan has unequivocally condemned the persistent threats issued by the Houthi militia directed toward the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and commercial shipping vessels operating within the Red Sea. Islamabad maintains that such hostile actions constitute a direct threat to regional security, undermine the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation, challenge the established rules-based maritime order, and jeopardize the uninterrupted flow of essential global commerce.

Threats aimed at commercial shipping and trade activities involving the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are deemed unacceptable and in clear violation of established principles of international law. Pakistan remains particularly concerned by recent reports detailing threats directed against vessels engaged in lawful commercial trade with the Kingdom, an issue that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterates Pakistan’s commitment to regional mediation regarding regional stability.

Pakistan’s Stance on Maritime Security

In a formal statement, Pakistan reaffirmed that any hostile act directed against Pakistani-flagged vessels or the nation’s broader maritime interests will be regarded as a grave threat to Pakistan’s national security and sovereign integrity. Consistent with the Charter of the United Nations and relevant international statutes, Pakistan formally reserves its right to undertake all necessary measures, including the lawful use of force, in the exercise of self-defence to protect its maritime assets and national interests.

The government expressed deep concern over ongoing attempts to drag the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia into the broader Middle East conflict. Pakistan reiterated its unwavering support for the security, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and long-term prosperity of the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, building upon its Pakistan and United Kingdom Reaffirm Commitment to Strategic Economic Reforms spirit of global cooperation.

Call for Regional Stability

While maintaining a steadfast commitment to the principles of dialogue, diplomacy, and regional de-escalation, Pakistan has called upon all involved parties to strictly respect international law. The statement emphasized the urgent necessity of ensuring the safety and security of international maritime shipping to maintain global economic stability, often discussed alongside initiatives like Pakistan Approves Landmark Judicial Reform Framework for Global Rule Standards.