Pakistan has deployed jet squadron, 8000 troops and an air defence system to Saudi Arabia under the defence pact, according to security officials and government sources

Pakistan's deployment of military assets to Saudi Arabia signals an escalation in regional security dynamics.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 18 May 2026, 11:28 UTCOn the live feed at 11:08 UTC — 6 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This move may have implications for oil supply security and could heighten tensions with Iran, influencing WTI prices and broader commodity markets. Traders should monitor how this development affects both regional stability and energy flows as markets digest the potential risks involved.

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