--- title: "PM Shehbaz and Saudi Crown Prince discuss Houthi attacks and regional tensions in phone call" description: "Most outlets reported that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and regional tensions during a phone call, with a strong emphasis on condemnation of the attacks and reaffirmation of Pakistan’s support. Several outlets, including Geo News and Pakistan Observer, highlighted the agreement to meet soon, while others like Dawn and Pakistan Today led with Pakistan’s commitment to defusing regional tensions. A few, such as Hum News English, included the phrase “complete support” from Shehbaz, and 24 News HD specifically noted the attacks on Saudi civilian and economic infrastructure. The framing was largely consistent across the cluster, with minor variations in emphasis and phrasing." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/8257-pm-shehbaz-condemns-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia-in-call site: HarZaviya language: en --- # PM Shehbaz and Saudi Crown Prince discuss Houthi attacks and regional tensions in phone call pakistan · updated 14 Sep 2026, 2:54 PM PKT · 13–14 Sep 2026 · 18 articles from 14 outlets over 2 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 14 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia during a phone call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Several emphasized the leaders' agreement to remain in close contact and their commitment to regional peace and stability. A few, including Geo News and Hum News English, highlighted the promise of a future meeting between the two leaders and Pakistan’s “complete support” for Saudi Arabia. The framing was largely consistent, with variations in emphasis on solidarity, diplomatic engagement, and the nature of the Houthi attacks. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 14 Sep 2026 — Pakistan vows to help ease Middle East tensions amid Houthi attacks (1 outlet) - **Aaj News (English)** — [Pakistan vows to help ease Middle East tensions amid Houthi attacks](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330472292/pakistan-vows-to-help-ease-middle-east-tensions-amid-houthi-attacks) · 14 Sep 2026, 2:54 PM PKT > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has assured Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that Pakistan will continue diplomatic efforts to ease rising tensions in the Middle East amid renewed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and intensified fighting in Yemen. During a telephone conversation on Sunday, Shehbaz strongly condemned the Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia’s civilian and economic infrastruct... ### 13 Sep 2026 — PM Shehbaz and Saudi Crown Prince discuss Houthi attacks and regional tensions in phone call (14 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and regional tensions during a phone call, with a strong emphasis on condemnation of the attacks and reaffirmation of Pakistan’s support. Several outlets, including Geo News and Pakistan Observer, highlighted the agreement to meet soon, while others like Dawn and Pakistan Today led with Pakistan’s commitment to defusing regional tensions. A few, such as Hum News English, included the phrase “complete support” from Shehbaz, and 24 News HD specifically noted the attacks on Saudi civilian and economic infrastructure. The framing was largely consistent across the cluster, with minor variations in emphasis and phrasing. - **Business Recorder** — [PM, MBS discuss Houthi challenge](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439350/pm-mbs-discuss-houthi-challenge) · 14 Sep 2026, 5:16 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan’s “strong condemnation” of the recent attacks by Houthis on Saudi Arabia’s civilian and economic infrastructure, during his telephonic conversation with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. The said telephonic conversation took place on Sunday afternoon, said an official statement issued here. The statement d... - **Daily Times** — [PM vows efforts to defuse regional tensions in call with MBS](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1552692/pm-vows-efforts-to-defuse-regional-tensions-in-call-with-mbs/) · 14 Sep 2026, 1:41 AM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday told Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman that Pakistan would continue its efforts for “defusing” regional tensions and expressed solidarity with the Gulf state in light of recent Houthi attacks. The development comes amid renewed tensions in the region, with Yemen’s Houthi rebels launching attacks on oil installations […] - **Pakistan Today** — [PM assures Saudi Arabia of Pakistan’s efforts to defuse regional tensions](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/14/pm-assures-saudi-arabia-of-pakistans-efforts-to-defuse-regional-tensions) · 14 Sep 2026, 12:06 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reassures Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Pakistan’s continued efforts to defuse regional tensions and condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia’s civilian and economic infrastructure, as both leaders agree to remain in close contact. - **Pakistan Observer** — [PM Shehbaz, MBS Agree to Meet Soon Amid Middle East Tensions](https://pakobserver.net/pm-shehbaz-mbs-agree-to-meet-soon-amid-middle-east-tensions/) · 13 Sep 2026, 7:43 PM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have agreed to remain in close contact and meet… - **Minute Mirror** — [PM Shehbaz condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pm-shehbaz-condemns-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia-2-629451/) · 13 Sep 2026, 6:56 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned recent Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, warning - **Aaj News (English)** — [Pakistan PM condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia in call with crown prince](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330472178/pakistan-pm-condemns-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia-in-call-with-crown-prince) · 13 Sep 2026, 6:05 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday held a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, during which he condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, particularly those targeting civilian and economic infrastructure, according to a statement. PM Sharif expressed solidarity with the Saudi leadership and people, saying the Houthi actions threatened... - **Dawn** — [Pakistan to continue efforts for 'defusing' regional tensions, PM tells Saudi crown prince](https://www.dawn.com/news/2029638/pakistan-to-continue-efforts-for-defusing-regional-tensions-pm-tells-saudi-crown-prince) · 13 Sep 2026, 5:56 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday told Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman that Pakistan would continue its efforts for “defusing” regional tensions and expressed solidarity with the Gulf state in light of recent Houthi attacks. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), in a phone call, the premier condemned the recent attacks on Saudi’s civilian an... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [In call with Saudi crown prince, Pakistan PM condemns Houthi attacks against Kingdom](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/in-call-with-saudi-crown-prince-pakistan-pm-condemns-houthi-attacks-against-kingdom-3001126) · 13 Sep 2026, 5:40 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing - **Dunya News** — [PM Shehbaz condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia in call with MBS](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/972716-pm-shehbaz-condemns-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia-in-call-with-mbs-) · 13 Sep 2026, 5:36 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > PM Shehbaz condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, pledges continued Pakistani support and regional peace efforts during the crisis. - **Hum News English** — [PM Shehbaz assures MBS of Pakistan’s ‘complete support’ amid Houthi attacks](https://humenglish.com/latest/pm-shehbaz-assures-mbs-of-pakistans-complete-support-amid-houthi-attacks/) · 13 Sep 2026, 5:33 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday reaffirmed Pakistan’s strongest condemnation of recent Houthi attacks targeting civilian and economic infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, saying the “reckless actions” threatened regional peace and stability and could have serious consequences for the global economy and energy security. In a telephone call with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mo... - **24 News HD** — [PM contacts Crown Prince MBS, condemns Houthis attacks on Saudi civilian, economic infrastructure](https://www.24newshd.tv/13-Sep-2026/pm-contacts-crown-prince-mbs-condemns-houthis-attacks-saudi-civilian-economic-infrastructure) · 13 Sep 2026, 5:27 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Sunday afternoon. - **Geo News** — [PM Shehbaz, Saudi Crown Prince agree to meet 'soon' as regional tensions escalate](https://www.geo.tv/latest/681903-pm-shehbaz-saudi-crown-prince-agree-to-meet-soon-as-regional-tensions-escalate) · 13 Sep 2026, 5:23 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meet in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 17, 2025.—ReutersPM Shehbaz condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure.Premier vows continued efforts to defuse regional tensions.Mohammed bin Salman... - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [PM Shehbaz condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia in call with MBS](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/13-Sep-2026/pm-shehbaz-condemns-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia-in-call-with-mbs) · 13 Sep 2026, 5:19 PM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday. During the warm and cordial conversation, Prime Minister Shehbaz strongly condemned the recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, particularly those targeting the country’s civilian and economic infrastructure. The prime minister expressed Pakistan’s com... - **The Express Tribune** — [PM Shehbaz condemns Houthi attacks, vows efforts to defuse regional tensions in call with MBS](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2629069/pm-shehbaz-condemns-houthi-attacks-vows-efforts-to-defuse-regional-tensions-in-call-with-mbs) · 13 Sep 2026, 12:20 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > Both leaders agree to remain in close contact and look forward to meeting each other soon ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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