The Grand Mufti of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Sheikh Mohammad Rafi Othmani has affirmed that the Pakistani people stand with the Kingdom in the defense of legitimacy in Yemen and dealing firmly with Houthi rebels. This came in remarks during his meeting with Special Adviser to the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Call and Guidance of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Dr. Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Ammar at the Saudi Consulate General in the city of Karachi. He said, "The decision of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to intervene militarily in Yemen against the Houthi rebellion at the request of the legitimate government is a legitimate decision in line with the teachings of Islam.
