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Pakistan Middle East defence expansion
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FIRST ENTRY AUG 28
AUG 28 · Day 1
Pakistan expands defence umbrella across Middle East with Kuwait deal
Pakistan has signed a mutual defence pact with Saudi Arabia.
The deal builds on an underlying agreement signed in June 2023 but only formally ratified by Kuwait last month.
Israel struck a compound hosting Hamas officials in Doha, Qatar, in September 2025.
“There are, of course, risks, particularly given the kind of conflict in the region, which becomes extremely dangerous if fought along sectarian lines. But they are far outweighed by the advantages Pakistan is gaining, and will continue to gain, from this strategic approach going forward,”
ZAHID MAHMOOD
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