Pakistan is a South Asian country and western neighbour of India. It was created in 1947 after being partitioned from India during independence. Founded as a Muslim-majority state, its early years were shaped by leaders like Muhammad Ali Jinnah, its founding father and first Governor-General, and Liaquat Ali Khan, its first Prime Minister.
The country has experienced periods of military rule, political instability, and economic challenges. Currently, Pakistan faces severe economic stress, marked by high inflation and external debt.
With India, although it shares a common past, and the water of the Indus and tributaries, it shares strained relations over longstanding border disputes. Pakistan has fought three wars with India, with border tensions persisting over Kashmir and historical grievances, including the creation of Bangladesh in 1971, further straining relations.
Not sure where you get your Intel. According to the Financial Times article the US was only informed of the pact after it was signed. Iran appeared to have been aware prior to signing and gave it’s blessing. Saudi and Iran have buried the hatchet. This is about Israeli belligerence and Saudis realize the US can’t control them. So they are looking for back up security partners. Btw Saudi already has Chinese ballistic missiles. They likely have warheads too.
An unduly sanguine assessment, one fears. It will further embolden Pakistan, China already having fused its capabilities during Operation Sindoor. Is there anything in the MDA which turns the pivot exclusively to West Asia, excluding South Asia from its purview. If hostilities take place between India and Pakistan, not a hypothetical situation, what would be Saudi Arabia’s treaty obligations.