What We Know About the 17 Pakistanis Injured in Riyadh
News Desk
RIYADH: At least 17 Pakistani nationals, including five women, were injured in recent attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, diplomatic sources have confirmed. Fifteen of the injured have been discharged from hospitals, while two remain under medical care in stable condition.
The Pakistani Embassy in Riyadh has been in contact with Saudi authorities to coordinate assistance for the affected citizens and monitor their medical condition.
Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reported on his official X account that six Pakistani nationals had been injured in the attack on Riyadh Airport. Subsequent information increased the confirmed number of injured Pakistanis to 17.
According to diplomatic sources cited by Urdu News, the injured nationals received treatment at hospitals in Riyadh and Diriyah. One of the two Pakistanis still hospitalized sustained a head injury, while the other suffered a leg injury. Both are reported to be in stable condition.
Details of Riyadh Airport Attacks
The reported attacks on King Khalid International Airport took place on October 10 and 11. According to the information provided, the first incident resulted in 12 deaths and 309 injuries. A subsequent attack reportedly killed one Pakistani national and injured 11 others.
Hospitals responded by assessing patients according to the severity of their injuries. Critically injured patients received urgent surgical treatment, while those with minor injuries were treated in emergency departments and discharged after their conditions stabilized.
The incidents have raised concerns about the safety of Pakistani nationals living and working in Saudi Arabia, as well as the security of key civilian infrastructure amid regional tensions.
Names of 17 Injured Pakistanis
The following Pakistani nationals were reported injured in the Riyadh airport attacks:
- Muhammad Faiz Ali Sheikh
- Muhammad Asif Hussain
- Urooj Aftab
- Imdad Khan
- Irfan Khalid Mirza
- Babar Riaz
- Mubashir Ali
- Mubeena Akram
- Balqees Bibi
- Muhammad Naveed Anwar
- Afra Ashraf
- Noor-ud-Din
- Sohail Irfan
- Madiha Sohail
- Sami
- Ghufran Mirza
- Adam Khan
The Pakistani Embassy continues to coordinate with Saudi authorities to provide assistance to affected nationals and follow developments related to the incident.
