It must be stated in the clearest possible terms that the conflict in Yemen is not Pakistan’s war in any way, shape or form. Saudi Arabia is a trusted and supportive ally and we have no wish to strain that relationship. At the same time, it must be remembered that Pakistan is not Saudi Arabia’s handmaiden, doing its bidding at the flick of a wrist. There are also limits to friendship, and if a friend shoots himself in the foot and then asks you to do the same just for old time’s sake, you may pause for thought before pulling the trigger.