PM Sharif tells Saudi crown prince Pakistan stands ‘shoulder to shoulder’

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia in a telephone call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, condemning an attack on an oil facility in the kingdom.

Sharif said he conveyed Pakistan’s “unwavering solidarity” with Saudi Arabia and condemned the attack on the Al Jubail oil facility, according to a post on social media platform X.

“We stand shoulder to shoulder with our Saudi brothers and sisters,” Sharif said, adding that he appreciated the kingdom’s restraint under the crown prince’s leadership.

The prime minister also reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to supporting efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions in the region.

Saudi authorities have not yet released detailed information about the extent of damage or casualties from the attack.

Earlier, the government of Pakistan issued a stern condemnation following a series of missile and drone attacks launched by Iran against energy infrastructure in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia.

In an official statement released by the Foreign Office, Islamabad described the strikes as a “serious violation” of the Kingdom’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, warning that such actions represent a dangerous escalation that threatens to destabilise an already volatile regional landscape.

Earlier, Pakistan’s top military commanders on Tuesday condemned recent attacks on Saudi Arabia’s petrochemical and industrial facilities, calling them an “unnecessary escalation” that undermines efforts for a peaceful resolution in the region, the military said.

According to a statement issued by the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations, the corps commanders’ conference expressed serious concern over strikes attributed to Iran against Saudi Arabia.

The forum said such attacks were harming sincere efforts to resolve the conflict through peaceful means and risked destabilising the region.

It noted that Saudi Arabia had shown restraint despite what it described as serious provocations, helping create space for diplomacy and mediation, and said continued aggression could derail ongoing peace efforts.

The commanders reiterated Pakistan’s support for dialogue, de-escalation and principled diplomacy, adding that the country would continue to play a “responsible role” in promoting regional stability.