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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye agree on rapid deployment of forces in the Kingdom

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What happened

The ‌decision ⁠was taken at an ⁠emergency meeting of the Mecca Defence Alliance in Riyadh and would be carried out under “approved ​arrangements” and ‌the national laws of the three countries, the statement said…

Key facts

  • The ‌decision ⁠was taken at an ⁠emergency meeting of the Mecca Defence Alliance in Riyadh and would be carried out under “approved ​arrangements” and ‌the national laws of the three countries, the statement said…
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:06:46 UTC.

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  • Official statements or denials from the governments named
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Coverage timeline

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  1. Yemen, Saudi Arabia strike Houthis as counteroffensive gets underway

  2. Pakistan, Saudi, Turkiye activate Mecca defence pact as Yemen war escalates

  3. Saudi-backed Yemeni forces expel the Houthis from several areas around key strait, officials say

  4. Turkiye, Pakistan agree to military deployment to Saudi Arabia

  5. Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye agree on rapid deployment of forces in the Kingdom

  6. Turkiye, Pakistan to deploy forces to Saudi as Yemen fighting grows

  7. Houthis target Aramco refinery, Saudi capital airport as Mecca defence pact activated

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