Pakistan continues with declarations – but is not fighting alongside Saudi Arabia

Pakistan continues to declare its willingness to assist Saudi Arabia in the campaign against the Houthis, but has yet to provide evidence of active participation. A Pakistani army spokesman confirmed the presence of forces for defense and training, while Turkey has yet to take practical steps.

Pakistan continues to declare its willingness to assist Saudi Arabia in the campaign against the Houthis in Yemen, but has yet to provide evidence of active participation in the fighting. Two months into the escalation, the Mecca alliance for joint defense has yet to move to the practical implementation phase. A Pakistani army spokesman confirmed to Saudi media that Pakistani forces are already present in Saudi Arabia and are operating in defensive support, training, and logistics, but no information was provided about attacks. On the Turkish side, the agreement was approved in parliament but no practical steps have been taken; a Turkish military expert assessed that no physical participation in the fighting is expected, only assistance in weapons and training. Yemeni government forces supported by Saudi Arabia are advancing toward the city of Marib, but the operation's goal – liberating Sanaa – is currently unattainable.