PM Shehbaz condemns Houthi attacks, vows efforts to defuse regional tensions in call with MBS

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia’s civilian and economic infrastructure and vowed to continue efforts to defuse regional tensions and promote peace during a telephone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS). According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), PM Shehbaz and Saudi Crown Prince MBS held a telephonic conversation this afternoon. "During their warm and most cordial conversation, the prime minister reiterated Pakistan’s strong condemnation of the recent attacks by Houthis on Saudi Arabia’s civilian and economic infrastructure," it said. According to the statement, PM Shehbaz expressed "complete solidarity" with the Saudi leadership as well as the "brotherly people of Saudi Arabia" and stated that the recent Houthi actions threatened regional peace and security and could further disrupt the global economy and energy supplies. Telephone Call between the Prime Minister and Saudi Crown Prince His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince & Prime… pic.twitter.com/bHABfUVhBu — Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) September 13, 2026 "The prime minister added that he, along with Field Marshal Asim Munir and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, will continue their efforts for defusing tensions and bringing peace to the region," it added. PMO further said that the premier lauded the Saudi crown prince for his "wise and sagacious leadership" throughout the crisis. The statement said that the prime minister also "availed himself of this occasion to convey his warm wishes and respectful regards for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud". I was pleased to speak with my dear brother, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, this afternoon. I reiterated Pakistan’s strongest condemnation of the recent Houthi attacks targeting civilian and economic infrastructure in the Kingdom, and conveyed our complete… — Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) September 13, 2026 According to the PMO, Salman appreciated Pakistan for its steadfast support to Saudi Arabia as well as its efforts for peace and stability in the region. It added that the two leaders agreed to continue to remain in close contact and looked forward to meeting each other at an early date.