WorldPakistan pledges full commitment to defending Saudi Arabia

A senior Pakistani military officer says Pakistan will support Saudi Arabia diplomatically and physically, going “to any extent” if the kingdom faces aggression. The pledge comes as questions grow over whether Pakistan and Türkiye will directly join Riyadh’s fight against Yemen’s Houthis under recently signed defence pacts.

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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-18 13:00Original