Pakistani Forces Already Stationed in Saudi Arabia, Says DG ISPR
The alliance approved joint military forces as Pakistan said its troops have been stationed there for decades to help protect Saudi security.
- On Monday, the Makkah Defence Alliance activated collective defence commitments, agreeing to 'rapid force deployment' in Saudi Arabia to counter security threats following an emergency meeting of the Strategic-Political and Defence Committee in Riyadh.
- Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry confirmed on Wednesday that Pakistani troops have served in Saudi Arabia for decades in 'multiple capabilities,' stating the alliance was not formed in a 'vacuum.'
- The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting rejected 'speculative' Reuters reporting on Tuesday, which claimed 30,000 to 40,000 troops were deployed, stating operational details remain confidential.
- Retired Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood was appointed the first Secretary General of the Makkah Defence Alliance for a three-year term, while the Strategic-Political and Defence Committee reviewed political and military consultations.
- Pakistan and Turkiye praised the readiness of the Saudi Armed Forces amid conflict with Houthis, while the committee strongly condemned threats against Makkah and Madinah and attacks on Saudi cities.
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Pakistani forces already stationed in Saudi Arabia, says DG ISPR
Pakistani military personnel are already deployed in Saudi Arabia in several capacities, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said on Wednesday. Speaking to CNN’s Becky Anderson, the military spokesperson was asked whether troops had been sent to the kingdom under the recently signed Makkah Joint Defence Agreement. He said Pakistani soldiers have been present there “for decades.” Lt Gen…
Pakistan officially admitted to the presence of its military in Saudi Arabia.
DG ISPR confirms Pakistani troop presence in Saudi Arabia under Makkah Agreement
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has confirmed the presence of Pakistani troops in Saudi Arabia, saying the deployment dates back several decades. Speaking in an interview with CNN, the military spokesperson said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia had maintained longstanding defence ties, with Pakistani troops having been […]
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