Umer Karim

“It is not clear what Pakistan will gain in return, but most likely the support from Kuwait can come in the form of subsidised energy supplies, though that will only mature if the Strait of Hormuz saga ends in one manner or another. Kuwait may also open up visas for Pakistani workers,”

Umer Karim · said 2026-08-28 · reported 2026-08-28

Karim said Pakistan may gain subsidised energy supplies and opened visas for workers from Kuwait in return for the defence agreement.

“If Pakistani troops get deployed to Kuwait and are positioned on its border, it essentially brings this agreement closer to the Pak-Saudi one,”

Umer Karim · said 2026-08-28 · reported 2026-08-28

Karim said the agreement gives Pakistan a role in securing Kuwait's border with Iraq, bringing it closer to the Pak-Saudi defence arrangement.

“For now, Pakistan’s defence engagement with Gulf states is beginning to take a more concrete shape. While it still is not essentially a security umbrella, it is helping these states diversify their defence partnerships and add another layer of deterrence.”

Umer Karim · said 2026-08-28 · reported 2026-08-28

Karim said Pakistan's defence engagement with Gulf states is taking a more concrete shape, helping Gulf states diversify defence partnerships and add another layer of deterrence.