Pakistan pledges full committment to defence of Saudi Arabia

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Assurance comes amid questions over Pakistan and Turkiye's stance on Riyadh's fight with Houthis following defence pact.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:00:18 UTC.

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  1. US approves $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 warplanes to Saudi Arabia

  2. Trump administration advances $24.3 billion fighter jet deal to Saudi Arabia as Houthis escalate attacks

  3. Pakistan security crisis deepens: Nearly 1,000 forces killed in 9 months

  4. At least 16 killed after vehicle loaded with explosives rams into Pakistan mosque

  5. Oil prices fall for third day on Saudi Arabia supply hopes; U.S. crude briefly dips below $100

  6. Pakistan pledges full committment to defence of Saudi Arabia

  7. US approves sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia

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