A series of attacks on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport has raised concerns over regional aviation safety. Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation reported 12 people killed and 309 injured in the October 10 attack, as reported by Reuters and Saudi Gazette. A separate Sunday strike killed one person, identified by Saudi aviation authorities as a Pakistani resident, and injured 11 others, underscoring the rapidly developing situation. The Saudi-led coalition blamed Yemen’s Houthi movement for the attacks; attribution should remain clearly sourced rather than treated as an independently proven conclusion. The incident has implications for travellers and airlines operating in the region, including Pakistanis travelling to Saudi Arabia. Radio Pakistan reported on October 12 that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed concern for six Pakistani nationals injured in the attack. However, this report does not claim that all Pakistan–Saudi flights have been cancelled. Passengers should check individual airline notices and airport information. Casualty totals, flight operations and diplomatic responses may change and must be refreshed immediately before publication.
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