{"id":7071,"date":"2026-07-23T08:12:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T08:12:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=7071"},"modified":"2026-07-23T08:12:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T08:12:22","slug":"pakistan-expresses-concern-over-attempts-to-draw-saudi-arabia-into-middle-east-conflict","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=7071","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan Expresses Concern Over Attempts to Draw Saudi Arabia into Middle East Conflict"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ISLAMABAD:<\/strong> Pakistan has expressed concern over attempts to draw <strong>Saudi Arabia<\/strong> into the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, while reaffirming its unwavering support for the Kingdom&#8217;s <strong>security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking at the Foreign Office&#8217;s weekly press briefing, <strong>Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi<\/strong> said Pakistan strongly condemned threats made by the <strong>Houthi movement<\/strong> against Saudi Arabia and commercial shipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said threats targeting <strong>commercial vessels<\/strong> pose a serious risk to <strong>regional peace, maritime security, and global trade<\/strong>, stressing the importance of ensuring the free and safe movement of international shipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The spokesperson reiterated Pakistan&#8217;s commitment to safeguarding its maritime interests and emphasized that Islamabad remains deeply concerned about the escalating tensions in the Middle East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tahir Andrabi said Pakistan supports efforts aimed at reducing regional tensions and continues to advocate dialogue and diplomacy to resolve disputes peacefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He added that Pakistan stands firmly with Saudi Arabia and remains committed to 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