Responding to Middle East Conflict, Pakistan Deploys Fighter Jets and 8,000 Troops to Saudi Arabia: Reuters

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Under a mutual defense agreement, Pakistan has reportedly deployed 8,000 troops, a fighter squadron, and an air defense system to Saudi Arabia. This move strengthens military cooperation with Saudi Arabia, even as Pakistan acts as a key mediator in the U.S.-Iran conflict. The deployment, funded by Saudi Arabia, includes approximately 16 JF-17 Thunder jets co-developed with China, two drone squadrons, and a Chinese HQ-9 air defense system.