Pakistan Navigates a Tightrope After Houthi Attacks
TL;DR
Pakistan is trying to balance its ties with Saudi Arabia and Iran as Saudi-Houthi clashes test the Mecca Defence Pact; Islamabad publicly condemns Houthi attacks, but says the pact does not automatically oblige military action, reflecting worries that the Houthis could draw Pakistan into conflict and threaten Gulf investments and energy routes.
- Pakistan's Damage Control With Saudi After Backtracking On Houthi Fight NDTV
- Houthis say Saudi Arabia hits Yemen with 54 strikes after attack on bases Yahoo
- Saudi-led coalition says 13 civilians injured in Houthi attacks on three Saudi cities timesofisrael.com
- Houthis claim attack on Saudi base as fighting flares with Yemeni forces The Guardian
- Will the Houthi attacks activate the Mecca Pact? Al Jazeera
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