Pakistan Rejects Reports of Air Force Involvement in Houthi Strikes, Clarifies Role in Saudi Defense Pact
Pakistan's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has strongly refuted a New York Times report alleging that Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter jets were engaged in strikes against Yemen's Houthi rebels. The Ministry labeled the story as 'fake and fabricated,' urging international media to avoid speculative reporting regarding the deployment of Pakistani military forces under the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement. The New York Times article, published on October 7, cited unnamed Pakistani military officials who claimed PAF jets were being used against the Houthis amidst escalating attacks on Saudi Arabia. One official reportedly stated that Pakistan's role focused on degrading Houthi drone and missile threats through air support, rather than a ground offensive in Yemen. However, Pakistan's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting explicitly denied these claims, stating that details of any employment, if necessary, would be provided by concerned authorities. Director-General of Inter-Services Public Relations L...
