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Pakistan maintains substantial forces in Saudi Arabia under mutual defense pact
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry confirmed that the country maintains a substantial number of forces deployed in Saudi Arabia in a defensive capacity under a major defense pact signed with Turkiye and Saudi Arabia in August. Officials clarified that Pakistani personnel will not cross borders to engage the Houthis in Yemen, but are committed to defending Saudi territory if attacked. The trilateral alliance agreement vows mutual help if any member nation is attacked, reflecting deepening military and strategic cooperation in the Middle East.
Key Points
- Pakistan has a substantial number of military personnel deployed in Saudi Arabia for defensive purposes.
- A formal defense pact was signed between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye in August.
- Pakistan's Foreign Ministry stated forces will defend Saudi territory but will not cross into Yemen to attack the Houthis.
- The trilateral alliance ensures mutual assistance in the event of an attack on any member country.
Exam Facts
- The defense pact between Pakistan, Turkiye, and Saudi Arabia was inked in August.
- The conflict in the region involves the Houthis (Ansar Allah) and the Saudi-backed Yemeni government.
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