ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has dismissed a report by The New York Times claiming that the Pakistan Air Force was deployed against the Houthis, describing the report as entirely false and fabricated.
According to a fact-check issued by the ministry, the Pakistan Air Force has not been deployed against the Houthis. The ministry said the report published by The New York Times was completely false and had no factual basis.
The Ministry of Information said the report concerning the alleged use of Pakistani fighter aircraft against Houthi targets was false and fabricated.
The ministry’s fact-check comes amid heightened international attention on the role of Pakistan under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye.
The agreement is officially described by Pakistan as defensive in nature and aimed at strengthening collective security and deterrence.
The Ministry of Information once again urged international media outlets to refrain from speculation regarding the possible deployment of Pakistani forces under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement.
The ministry said that reports based on speculation should be avoided, particularly concerning operational details or the possible use of Pakistani military forces.
It stressed that if the deployment of Pakistani forces becomes necessary, the relevant authorities themselves will provide the details.
Pakistan has previously maintained that the Makkah Accord is defensive in nature and is not directed against any country. The agreement provides for collective defence in the event of an armed attack against any of its three members.
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