By Admin 
Since Operation Sindoor, Pakistan has been busy begging for money from different countries. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has come forward to fill the coffers of Shehbaz Sharif, which will bring a lot of money to Pakistan’s treasury. A secret defense deal between Saudi and Pakistan has been revealed. Under this deal, Pakistan will deploy 25,000 of its soldiers in Saudi Arabia and in return Saudi will invest 10 billion dollars in Pakistan.
Defense deal between Saudi and Pakistan
Last month, Israel carried out an airstrike in Doha, the capital of Qatar, after which there was a sensation in the Arab countries. Just after the attack, Pakistan PM Shahbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir suddenly visited Saudi Arabia. During this time, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Shahbaz Sharif had signed a defense deal.
Pakistan will deploy its army in Saudi Arabia
According to the report of CNN News 18, Pakistani troops will be deployed to protect Saudi Arabia from any attack. It has also been mentioned in this defense agreement that the Government of Saudi Arabia will help in reducing Pakistan’s ongoing tension with India and Afghanistan.
Under this deal, Pakistani Army will deploy its 4 brigades in Saudi Arabia. Apart from this, 2 squadrons of Pakistani Air Force (PAF) and 2 Naval Fleet will also be deployed here. Pakistan is planning to create an advanced air defense system and rocket force command in collaboration with Saudi Arabia.
Pakistan will also provide military equipment, ammunition, mortars, tanks and short-range missiles to Saudi. Initially, Pakistan will deploy 25,000 soldiers in different military bases and cities of Saudi Arabia. Each soldier will be given 6,000 Saudi Riyal (about 1600 US dollars) per month.
Armies of both countries will train together
A Pakistani Army brigade consists of 8 units and each unit has 850 soldiers. These 4 brigades will include armoured, artillery, infantry and rocket force units. Pakistan will appoint one three-star Lieutenant General, two Major Generals and eight Brigadiers to command operations in Saudi Arabia. Air Force and Navy officials will contact their Saudi counterparts and conduct joint operations and training.
Will Saudi buy fifth generation fighter jet?
Saudi Arabia has signed a defense deal with Pakistan so that Chinese military equipment can be purchased to deal with any threat. Saudi Arabia wants to buy JF-17 and J-10 from Pakistan. To counter any possible threat from Israel, Saudi Arabia is also discussing with China the purchase of fifth generation fighter jets.
Saudi Arabia’s investment of $10 billion in Pakistan will be in the fields of infrastructure, mining, energy and security. Additionally, Saudi Arabia will increase its bilateral trade with Pakistan from US$5 billion to US$15 billion annually across all sectors.