Pakistan deploys 13,000 troops and fighter jets to Saudi Arabia
The Hindu·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Pakistan deployed approximately 13,000 soldiers and 10 to 18 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia on Saturday. The contingent arrived at King Abdulaziz Air Base in the Eastern Sector. The deployment is part of a joint strategic defence agreement signed between the two nations last year. Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defence confirmed the arrival of Pakistan Air Force fighters and support aircraft.
Key Entities
PakistanSaudi ArabiaKing Abdulaziz Air BasePakistan Air ForceMinistry of Defence