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Pakistan, Saudi Leaders Call for Dialogue Amid Rising Tensions

1/1/2026

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Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, expressing solidarity after Mukalla airstrikes.
They urged dialogue for regional stability and reaffirmed stronger ties.
Airstrikes followed a weapons shipment from the United Arab Emirates to Yemeni separatists, escalating tensions.
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry expressed concern over the violence and backed Yemen's unity.
Saudi Arabia has provided financial assistance to Pakistan to address economic challenges.

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Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, expressing solidarity after Mukalla airstrikes.
They urged dialogue for regional stability and reaffirmed stronger ties.
Airstrikes followed a weapons shipment from the United Arab Emirates to Yemeni separatists, escalating tensions.
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry expressed concern over the violence and backed Yemen's unity.
Saudi Arabia has provided financial assistance to Pakistan to address economic challenges.