Pakistan Extends Nuclear Umbrella to Saudi Arabia in Mutual Defense Pact

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In a major strategic development, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a mutual defense pact, under which Pakistan has extended its nuclear umbrella to the Kingdom.

The agreement, described as a landmark in regional security cooperation, ensures that Pakistan will provide military and strategic protection to Saudi Arabia in the face of external threats. According to officials, the pact is aimed at strengthening the defense capabilities of both nations while maintaining regional stability.

Diplomatic sources revealed that the pact includes provisions for joint military exercises, intelligence sharing, and advanced defense training programs. The nuclear security clause, however, has attracted global attention, raising questions about the broader implications for the Middle East’s strategic balance.

While Pakistani officials emphasize that the pact is purely defensive in nature, international observers see it as a move that could shift the dynamics of regional power and intensify the debate on nuclear deterrence in the Gulf region.

Saudi leadership hailed the agreement as a “historic step forward” in bilateral ties, reaffirming the two countries’ long-standing military cooperation.