Pakistan, July 22 -- Pakistan strongly condemned threats by Yemen's Houthi movement against Saudi Arabia and commercial shipping in the Red Sea. It warned that any threat to Pakistan-flagged vessels would be treated as a threat to national security. The statement underscores Islamabad's commitment to protecting its maritime interests.

The Foreign Office said threats against Saudi Arabia and commercial vessels were unacceptable. It added that Pakistan reserved the right to take every necessary and lawful measure to defend its maritime interests. Officials also urged respect for international law.

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