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 Wednesday that Pakistani troops have served in Saudi Arabia for decades in 'multiple capabilities,' stating the Makkah Defence Alliance was not formed in a 'vacuum.'
- The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting rejected 'speculative' Reuters reporting on Tuesday, stating operational details concerning collective deterrence remain confidential despite claims of 30,000 to 40,000 troops deployed.
- Retired Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood was appointed first Secretary General of the Makkah Defence Alliance for a three-year term, with the Strategic-Political and Defence Committee reviewing 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…
'Pakistani Troops Are in Saudi Arabia Under Makkah Agreement': Confirms DG ISPR
Pakistan has confirmed that its troops are currently stationed in Saudi Arabia under the framework of the Makkah Agreement, highlighting the longstanding defence partnership between the two countries. Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry confirmed the deployment while speaking to US media. He said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have […]
DG ISPR Confirms Pakistani Troops Stationed in Saudi Arabia - THE DESTINATION
RAWALPINDI: (Special Reporter) – Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has confirmed the presence of Pakistani military personnel in Saudi Arabia. In an interview with US media, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have maintained close defence ties for decades, with Pakistani troops stationed in […]
ISPR DG confirms Pakistani troops stationed in Saudi Arabia for decades
'Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye share longstanding diplomatic, political and military ties'Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said on Wednesday that the Pakistan Armed Forces already have troops stationed in Saudi Arabia.Speaking to CNN, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said...
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