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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey Activate Defence Pact Against Houthi Threat

The three countries have moved from emergency consultations to collective defence commitments, with rapid force deployments announced as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia intensify.

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Key moments · 11

Pakistan pledges to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthis

Curated News EN ↗

Three countries plan emergency defence talks in Riyadh

Arab News ↗

Iran proposes political talks with Yemen's Houthis

World News CNA ↗

Pakistan proposes deployment of up to 25,000 troops

Top World News- News18.com ↗

Pakistani troops expected to assume Saudi defensive functions

South China Morning Post ↗

Fresh missile and drone attacks precede alliance meeting

Top World News- News18.com ↗

Alliance activates collective defence commitments and swift deployments

Arab News ↗

Mecca Alliance agrees rapid deployment under approved arrangements

The Hindu ↗

Three signatories agree to rapid military deployment

Euronews ↗

Pakistan prepares additional support for Saudi Arabia

Top World News- News18.com ↗

Turkey's unratified pact makes ground troop deployment unlikely

Financial Times ↗

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