Pakistani Troops already in Saudi Arabia to protect the Holy sites.

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ISLAMABAD: Minister for Climate Change and PML-N’s information secretary Senator Mushahidullah Khan said on Friday that a large number of Pakistani troops were already in Saudi Arabia to protect holy places.

“Our troops are already present in Tabuk and some other cities of Saudi Arabia,” he said at a press conference at the PML-N secretariat.

He said Pakistan would not send its army to Yemen and its troops would protect the territorial limits of Saudi Arabia and holy places which “is our religious responsibility”.

Also read: Parliament calls for neutrality in Yemen conflict

He said Defence Minister Khawaja Asif had also said that a number of Pakistan Army personnel were in Saudi Arabia.

Replying to a question, Senator Khan said: “Being a large Muslim country and a nuclear state Pakistan has to intervene in this sensitive matter, otherwise the Muslim world will blame Pakistan for acting as a silent spectator.

“We have fought two Americans wars but this time it is the issue of our time-tested friend and holy places.”

Talking about a resolution on the matter unanimously adopted by parliament on Friday, the PML-N leader praised the role of all parliamentary parties and said they had acted positively on the sensitive issue.

He said Pakistan was nowhere near Saudi Arabia in terms of military strength but even then it had been asked to provide aircraft, warships and troops. “Saudi Arabia’s defence spending for the current fiscal year is said to be of over $82 billion and last year it was $62bn.”

He said Saudi Arabia had adequate resources for its own defence.

Replying to a question about Iran’s alleged role in the civil war in Yemen, he said: “Pakistan wants to maintain relations with all neighbours and friends on the basis of equality.”

He said every state had its own interest and the role of the United States in the situation was still uncertain.

“Until yesterday it was being said that the Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline will not be allowed but today no-one talks about it,” he said.

Troops already in Saudi Arabia, says minister - Pakistan - DAWN.COM

 

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@Zarvan This should make you happy

 

[RIP Pak LAW]

The number is around 1K and they are there for decades now. Infact their number has gone down over the years.

Meanwhile UAE warns Pakistan of 'heavy price' for neutrality on Yemen.

UAE condemns Pakistan's vote on Yemen

 

[Zarvan]

@Zarvan This should make you happy

I told you in fact many PML N guys have told this to media even on Yemen issue we are going @Horus Any thing to say ? @TankMan

 

[TankMan]

I told you in fact many PML N guys have told this to media even on Yemen issue we are going @Horus Any thing to say ? @TankMan

These forces won't set foot in Yemen but will support KSA for defense, training, logistics and intelligence. Pakistan has been providing this much support to the Saudis for decades now.

He said Pakistan would not send its army to Yemen and its troops would protect the territorial limits of Saudi Arabia and holy places which “is our religious responsibility”.

@Zarvan We are not going anywhere, read the article before jumping to conclusions.

 

[Kompromat]

''To Protect the Holy Places'' - Nothing new, only an idiot would object to that.

 

[RIP Pak LAW]

Pakistan should play their cards smartly. With our fragile economy, we cannot say no to the likes of US or Saudia. If KSA is ready to pay us handsomely than Pakistan should consider the options of sending their troops to the region.Pissing off KSA than Iran is something which we cannot afford. Iran's grudge can be neutralize by signing IP gas pipeline later on. 5000-10,000 Pakistani troops will be good practice for our soldiers to experience urban guerrilla warfare.

 

[Kompromat]

Pakistan should play their cards smartly. With our fragile economy, we cannot say no to the likes of US or Saudia. If KSA is ready to pay us handsomely than Pakistan should consider the options of sending their troops to the region.Pissing off KSA than Iran is something which we cannot afford. Iran's grudge can be neutralize by signing IP gas pipeline later on. 5000-10,000 Pakistani troops will be good practice for our soldiers to experience urban guerrilla warfare.

Only that our own security paradigm doesn't dictate that we can can send 5000-10000 soldiers to Yemen. We WILL deploy if the threat level to SA increases.

 

[RIP Pak LAW]

We WILLdeploy if the threat level to SA increases.

First we need to define the 'threat level' to Saudia Arab here ?

1) Houthis taking full control of Yemen ?
2) A much more - Houthis starts infiltrating Saudi land ?

For now, Saudia even consider point 1 as major threat level let alone point 2.

 

[Kompromat]

We WILLdeploy if the threat level to SA increases.

First we need to define the 'threat level' to Saudia Arab here ?

1) Houthis taking full control of Yemen ?
2) A much more - Houthis starts infiltrating Saudi land ?

For now, Saudia even consider point 1 as major threat level let alone point 2.

If the threat level is of 'territorial' in nature.

 

[elitepilot09]

Pakistan will forever regret a decision of neutrality. Stand by the Saudi's or risk a tie far too imperative to the growth and success of Pakistan...

 

[RIP Pak LAW]

If the threat level is of 'territorial' in nature

Ok point 2. But frankly speaking, Saudia Arab doesn't hv this threat at all. Despite of Saudis lack of actual combat experience they still posses start of art militarily equipment which can f**k the shit of Houthis if used adequately. So they are fully capable of defending their land unless Iranis directly interfere. For now, Saudis want to make a statement by forming a coalition and participation of Pakistan Army will be a major boost for their goal. So actually they needs us just now since territorial threat will never gonna arise. Our rejection here will not go well with them.

Remaining neutral will NOT be beneficiary to Pakistan at any cost. Remember we can always counter Irani anger with IP gas pipeline project.

 

[mingle]

Pakistan will forever regret a decision of neutrality. Stand by the Saudi's or risk a tie far too imperative to the growth and success of Pakistan...

I agree with u. But one word in that motion is playing everywhere neutral otherwise ppl not paying attention what it say it's give a blank cheq to NS and Cheif that they can deploy troops when they think is important all the wording is pro saudi unfortunately every one keep saying neutral if we r neutral why we saying we stand by saudia ?I was listening dunya TV cha cha Haroon was saying army is moving to saudia he is close to circles .yemen they said will not go so far there is no boots on ground plan for Yemen the air offence R very early stage .

If the threat level is of 'territorial' in nature

Ok point 2. But frankly speaking, Saudia Arab doesn't hv this threat at all. Despite of Saudis lack of actual combat experience they still posses start of art militarily equipment which can f**k the shit of Houthis if used adequately. So they are fully capable of defending their land unless Iranis directly interfere. For now, Saudis want to make a statement by forming a coalition and participation of Pakistan Army will be a major boost for their goal. So actually they needs us just now since territorial threat will never gonna arise. Our rejection here will not go well with them.

Remaining neutral will NOT be beneficiary to Pakistan at any cost. Remember we can always counter Irani anger with IP gas pipeline project.

Pak cannot be neutral army is moving to saudia .chacha is very close to circles he was saying on day one that troops R gearing up for kingdom .he also said navy and troops in Arabian peninsula .

If the threat level is of 'territorial' in nature.

Horus sb ideal world does not exist Army is going saudia very soon .i hope u will post of theior pics .motion passed by parliment is pro saudi and Gcc .but some how neutral word put By Ik is running every where how u stand by Saudis in same motion with saying I will be neutral .?

If the threat level is of 'territorial' in nature

Ok point 2. But frankly speaking, Saudia Arab doesn't hv this threat at all. Despite of Saudis lack of actual combat experience they still posses start of art militarily equipment which can f**k the shit of Houthis if used adequately. So they are fully capable of defending their land unless Iranis directly interfere. For now, Saudis want to make a statement by forming a coalition and participation of Pakistan Army will be a major boost for their goal. So actually they needs us just now since territorial threat will never gonna arise. Our rejection here will not go well with them.

Remaining neutral will NOT be beneficiary to Pakistan at any cost. Remember we can always counter Irani anger with IP gas pipeline project.

I don't trust iranian deal as well reason iran can play same russia play with Europe

 

[Al Bhatti]

If the threat level is of 'territorial' in nature.

Does not look like that after the "no" they will even think to ask us at that time.

Meanwhile the black turbans are happy these days as they have succeeded in their goal and this "no" indirectly has brought them closer to their goal of what they want to do in Pakistan.

Iranians are burying the Pakistani Shiites who die fighting for Asad in Qom, Their family members are residing there since quiet a long time now. What are they doing there? enjoying a vacation? Or shall i say they are preparing them for the plan they have.

 

[mingle]

Only that our own security paradigm doesn't dictate that we can can send 5000-10000 soldiers to Yemen. We WILL deploy if the threat level to SA increases.

Pak army has enough capacity that they can't meet saudi demand if not full so somewhat close .when military ops about to end in FATA area