Pakistan Pledges Full Commitment to Saudi Arabia's Defence

Pakistan has pledged its full commitment to the defence of Saudi Arabia, according to a report by Al Jazeera published on September 18, 2026.

The assurance comes amid questions over the positions of Pakistan and Turkiye regarding Riyadh's ongoing confrontation with Houthi forces, the report said. It follows a defence pact between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, though further details of the agreement's scope were not specified in the available report.

Al Jazeera did not provide additional details in the excerpt regarding the specific terms of Pakistan's pledge or the nature of the defence pact referenced. The report indicated that scrutiny had emerged over how Islamabad and Ankara intend to align themselves with Saudi Arabia's fight against the Houthis, a group based in Yemen that has been engaged in a prolonged conflict with the Saudi-led coalition.

This report is based on limited information available at the time of publication. Further details on the defence pact, the extent of Pakistan's commitments, and any response from Turkiye were not immediately available.