Riyadh:Pakistan has "strongly" condemned the attack by the Yemeni Houthi group on the main airport in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. The attack claimed at least 12 lives and injured more than 300 individuals.

According to Anadolu Agency, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that such attacks targeting civilians and critical infrastructure are "completely unacceptable" and pose a "serious threat to regional peace and stability." He emphasized that these acts of violence, which violate international law, must stop immediately.

Sharif expressed Pakistan's "unwavering solidarity" with Saudi Arabia, its leadership, and people, reaffirming Islamabad's commitment to Saudi Arabia's sovereignty and security as per the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement. The prime minister highlighted the strong ties between the two countries.

Kashmiri leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq described the attack as a "dangerous escalation" that exacerbates civilian suffering and risks further regional crisis. He called for restraint and urged dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the crisis fairly and prevent further violence and loss of life.

Saturday's airport attack resulted in the deaths of four Saudis, two Bangladeshi nationals, and one person each from the US, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, and Sudan, According to Saudi civil aviation authority. Many of the injured are receiving treatment, with some in critical condition.

Following the attack, airport operations were temporarily suspended to assess the damage and ensure safety, leading to flight disruptions. Passengers were advised to check with airlines before traveling to the airport. Kuwait Airways canceled its Saturday flights to and from Riyadh due to the closure.

This incident occurred amid increasing tensions following recent Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi airports and facilities.