# With Kuwait deal, Pakistan expands defence umbrella across Middle East

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-28 11:41 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/28/with-kuwait-deal-pakistan-expands-defence-umbrella-across-middle-east?traffic_source=rss

> Pakistan and Kuwait have signed a defence agreement expanding their military cooperation framework. Pakistan will train Kuwait’s forces, build defence capacity and assist with border management. The deal reflects a broader push by Gulf states to formalise security ties with Pakistan, while the benefits for Islamabad remain uncertain.