Pakistan says ‘substantial’ forces, resources already in Saudi Arabia under defence deal
Pakistan on Friday (October 9, 2026) said a “substantial number” of its forces and resources were already deployed in Saudi Arabia, reaffirming its commitment to protect the kingdom’s sovereignty under the Makkah defence agreement, amid concerns over the Houthi threat. Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan made the remarks at his weekly press briefing in…