Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan to sign joint defence deal amid regional turmoil

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Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan are set to sign a joint defense agreement amid regional turmoil influenced by attacks from the US and Israel on Gulf states and hostile actions from Iran. This pact solidifies cooperation among major Sunni Muslim powers in the region.

By Ariba Shahid KARACHI/RIYADH, Aug 7 - Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will sign a joint defence agreement on Friday, regional sources with direct knowledge of the matter said, at a time of regional turmoil with Gulf states coming under fire from Iran after it was attacked by the U.S. and Israel. While the pact further cements a burgeoning grouping of major Sunni Muslim powers, there was no immediate clarity on each state's commitments. A Turkish official confirmed the agreement will be signed.