Daily Memo: Pakistan Advocates for Saudi Arabia

Islamabad could be compelled to step in and defend Riyadh against Houthi attacks.

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Pakistani assertiveness. Pakistani army chief Asim Munir has repeatedly asked Iranian leaders to stop attacks on Saudi Arabia by Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, the Financial Times reported. Pakistani officials have reportedly told Tehran that Pakistan could be forced to defend Riyadh if the kingdom activates the mutual defense agreement they (along with Turkey) signed in […]

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