Event Brief
Pakistan vows to defend Saudi Arabia “to any extent”
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Sep 18, 2026 at 3:05 AM ET
UPDATED Sep 18, 2026 at 12:11 PM ET
Summary: Pakistan’s military spokesman said the country will “go to any extent” to defend ally Saudi Arabia as the kingdom faces increased attacks from Yemen’s Houthi forces. The statement follows reports by Houthi forces of fresh Saudi air strikes this week.
WHO: Pakistan’s military spokesman
WHAT: Said Pakistan will defend Saudi Arabia “to any extent” amid Houthi attacks and reported Saudi air strikes.
WHEN: Sep 18, 2026 at 11:53 AM ET
WHERE: Saudi Arabia
WHY: Pakistan’s spokesman linked the vow to increased attacks on Saudi Arabia by Yemen’s Houthi forces and reported Saudi air strikes.
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