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Pakistan to Deploy Troops to Yemen Conflict for First Time
Pakistan will undertake rapid deployment of military personnel to Saudi Arabia as part of a new trilateral defence alliance, marking the country's first direct military involvement in the Yemen conflict. Turkey and Pakistan have joined Saudi Arabia in establishing the mutual defence framework amid escalating regional tensions.
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Pakistan has agreed to deploy troops to support Saudi Arabia and its allies in Yemen, signalling a significant shift in the country's military engagement in the Gulf region. The commitment was announced by Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia on Monday as part of a new rapid deployment initiative designed to strengthen their collective defence capabilities.
The trilateral arrangement represents Pakistan's first direct military intervention in the Yemen conflict, which has created a major humanitarian crisis since the Saudi-led coalition began military operations against Houthi forces in 2015. Pakistan has previously provided military advisers and logistical support to Saudi Arabia but has largely maintained distance from direct combat operations.
The three-nation alliance addresses Saudi Arabia's security concerns as threats to the kingdom's stability have intensified over recent years. The mutual defence framework is expected to enhance military coordination and rapid-response capabilities among the signatories.
Pakistan's involvement reflects growing strategic alignment with Saudi Arabia and underscores shifting regional dynamics in the Middle East. The deployment details, including troop numbers and operational timelines, were not immediately disclosed by the countries involved.