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'No Question': Pakistan Vows Support to Saudi Arabia 'No Matter What' Amid Middle East Tensions

Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment under the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement, pledging support to Saudi Arabia amid Middle East tensions and disruptions to key oil shipping routes.

  • On Wednesday, Mosharraf Zaidi, Prime Minister's Spokesperson for Foreign Media, said Pakistan will support Saudi Arabia amid the US-Israel war, pledging aid 'no matter what, no matter when'.
  • The Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement signed last year in Riyadh by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pledges joint defence, tested when Field Marshal Asim Munir met Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman Al Saud last week.
  • With the Strait of Hormuz disrupted, a Pakistan National Shipping Corporation vessel reached Yanbu with 73,000 tonnes of crude, Shalamar loaded at Fujairah, and two PNSC ships remain stranded.
  • Pakistan Navy officials said they have ensured safety in Pakistani waters for the past three days, while Riyadh arranged to supply oil and diesel, providing short-term relief.
  • Ishaq Dar has engaged directly with Iranian officials, holding 'constant conversations' with Abbas Araghchi while Islamabad, via Rana Sanaullah, urges Iran to halt attacks after February 28.
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Pakistan will come to the aid of Saudi Arabia whenever needed, the spokesperson for the country’s Prime Minister said, as Iran retaliates against US-Israeli strikes by hitting Gulf nations.

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