Pakistani military force arrives at Saudi air base under defense pact

A Pakistani force arrived at the King Abdulaziz Air Base in Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia as part of a strategic joint defense agreement, the Saudi Defense Ministry announced on Saturday.

The force includes Pakistan Air Force fighter and support aircraft to boost coordination and operational readiness between the two armies, the ministry said on US social media company X.

The move also seeks to bolster security and stability at both regional and global levels, the statement added.