Pakistan Vows Unwavering Support for Saudi Arabia Amid Widening Iran-Gulf Tensions

• Pakistan pledges full support to Saudi Arabia if needed, as Iran-Gulf tensions escalate following retaliatory strikes by Iran, US, and Israel.
• Government spokesperson Mosharraf Zaidi confirmed Islamabad would stand by Riyadh, citing a long-standing relationship and a defense pact signed last September.
• Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir met Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman Al Saud to discuss joint steps to counter Iranian missile and drone strikes.
• Pakistan also maintains diplomatic contact with Iran, with Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar holding "constant conversations" with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi.
• Saudi Arabia has moved to support Pakistan's energy needs, arranging supplies of oil and diesel amidst rising global fuel prices.