Pakistan’s commitments under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, activated after an October 5 emergency meeting, center on defending Saudi territory amid renewed Houthi missile and drone strikes, including a recent attack on Riyadh airport. Islamabad has deployed forces to the kingdom in defensive roles across multiple domains but has repeatedly stated that troops will not cross into Yemen for offensive operations against Houthi forces. Official statements have rejected reports of Pakistani Air Force strikes inside Yemen as fabricated, while affirming practical and diplomatic support for Riyadh’s security. The situation remains fluid given ongoing Houthi advances along the Red Sea coast and Pakistan’s historical preference for avoiding direct combat involvement in Yemen, as seen in 2015.