ISLAMABAD – Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has reportedly suspended flights to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, due to the current security situation amid Houthi attacks.
The development has been shared by several journalists on social media platform X.
Earlier, several airlines, including Lufthansa, Air India, IndiGo and others, have suspended flights to the Saudi capital, leaving thousands of passengers facing cancellations, delays and uncertainty.
Riyadh’s aviation network has been thrown into turmoil after a fresh security scare at King Khalid International Airport, forcing major airlines to suspend flights, divert aircraft and cancel hundreds of scheduled services.
The latest disruption comes after Houthi movement claimed it had targeted Riyadh airport with a ballistic missile, while Saudi authorities said their air-defence systems intercepted missiles heading toward the capital and Khamis Mushait.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday strongly condemned the repeated terrorist attacks by the Houthi militia against Saudi Arabia.
He also condemned the targeting of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Abha International Airport, which resulted in loss of lives and injuries to civilians.
The premier commended the vigilance and professionalism of the Saudi armed forces and the Coalition in intercepting multiple ballistic missiles and their tireless efforts to protect innocent lives and safeguard the Kingdom.
Pakistan stands in unwavering solidarity with the leadership and people of our brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
“In line with the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, and recent decisions taken by its Strategic Political and Defense Committee, our commitment to the Kingdom’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security is resolute. We also fully support Saudi Arabia’s legitimate right to defend its people and protect its cities and vital infrastructure,” he wrote.
The Houthi militia must immediately cease these attacks. We will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with Saudi Arabia in the face of these threats.
