PM to give important statement on Yemen issue today
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will deliver an important statement at 6:30 pm.
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk / Reuters) - Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is expected to give an important statement on Saudi-Yemen situation on Monday.
The ruling PML-N posted a message on Twitter:
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif would deliver an important statement on Yemen-Saudi Arabia issue at 6:30PM today at PM house.
— PML(N) [Official] (@pmln_org) April 13, 2015
According to sources, the Prime Minister will chair a consultative meeting in Islamabad before issuing the statement. Military leadership will also be present in the meeting.
The joint session of the parliament has already passed a unanimous resolution to maintain neutrality in Yemen conflict and only support Saudi Arabia if there is any threat to its territorial integrity.
Saudi Arabia had asked Pakistan to provide ships, aircraft and troops for the campaign. The Saudi-led alliance began air strikes in Yemen against the Houthis on March 26 after the rebels, who already control the capital, began a rapid advance towards the southern port city of Aden.
Saudi Arabia is concerned that the violence could spill over the border it shares with Yemen.
