Pakistan has condemned Houthi rebel attacks on Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed its support for the Kingdom’s right to defend itself, while warning India against interpreting Islamabad’s commitment to peace as a sign of weakness. Foreign Office Spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan made the remarks during his weekly briefing in Islamabad on Friday, responding to recent statements by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and discussing Pakistan’s wider diplomatic engagements. Khan said Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt had jointly condemned the Houthi attacks on Saudi territory, including the strike on Riyadh airport on October 11. The four countries, known as the R4 group, expressed solidarity with the Kingdom and called for an immediate and unconditional halt to the attacks. The spokesperson said the attacks threatened regional stability and reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for Saudi Arabia’s legitimate right to defend its territory and citizens. Turning to India, Khan described Singh’s recent remarks about possible military action against Pakistan as provocative. He said the comments reflected what Islamabad considers an Indian mindset of regional supremacy and could threaten peace and stability in South Asia. Peshawar School Collapse: 29 killed, including 28 children and a teacher Singh had warned that any future act of terrorism originating from Pakistan would prompt a stronger response than before. He also said India’s commitment to peace should not be mistaken for weakness. In response, Khan said Pakistan was prepared to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity and would respond effectively to any aggression. He urged New Delhi to draw lessons from the military confrontation between the two countries in May 2025, saying Pakistan had demonstrated its ability and determination to protect its national interests. Khan called on India to avoid aggressive rhetoric and adopt a responsible approach towards achieving lasting regional peace. Pakistan also criticised Colombia’s decision to open an embassy in Jerusalem. The Foreign Office said Pakistan had joined 18 other countries in opposing the move, arguing that it violated United Nations Security Council resolutions and undermined efforts to achieve a two-state solution to the Palestinian issue. The spokesperson said the decision weakened international efforts to secure a just and lasting peace based on the establishment of two states. On bilateral relations, Khan highlighted Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi’s visit to Pakistan from October 13 to 14, 2026, at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. During the visit, the two ministers co-chaired the eighth session of the Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission. Pakistan and Oman also signed five agreements and memorandums of understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two countries. Khan said Dar had also held telephone conversations with the foreign ministers of the Maldives, Egypt and Türkiye. The discussions covered efforts to ease regional tensions, the situation in Gaza and upcoming meetings of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. The engagements, he said, formed part of Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic efforts to strengthen bilateral ties and support regional dialogue. Post navigation Balochistan Operation Five terrorists killed, four injured in Washuk
