With Kuwait deal, Pakistan expands defence umbrella across Middle East

Author: Abid HussainPublished on: August 28, 2026Country: Pakistan

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With Kuwait deal, Pakistan expands defence umbrella across Middle East

On August 27, 2026, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah signed the 'Protocol Agreement-2026' in Rawalpindi. This agreement enhances military cooperation, allowing the Pakistani armed forces to train Kuwait's military and assist with border management. It is part of a series of defense agreements Pakistan has signed with Gulf states in recent years.

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