The Saudi Ministry of Defence confirmed the arrival of 13,000 Pakistani troops and fighter jets at King Abdulaziz Air Base, emphasizing the deployment's purpose to strengthen joint military cooperation. This move comes in response to recent Iranian strikes that have raised security concerns in the region, particularly after an attack on Saudi energy infrastructure resulted in casualties. The Pakistani official clarified that the deployment is defensive, aimed at reassuring Riyadh of Islamabad's commitment to mutual defense under the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement signed in September 2025.
INTERNATIONALPublished 11 Apr 2026 • Published 22h ago • Updated 10h ago
Pakistan Military Contingent Deployed to Saudi Arabia Under Pact
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Pakistan has deployed 13,000 troops and fighter jets to Saudi Arabia under a mutual defense pact, aimed at enhancing military coordination and operational readiness amid rising tensions following Iranian attacks on Saudi infrastructure.
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