Islamabad, Oct. 8 -- Pakistan's military has confirmed that its troops are currently deployed in Saudi Arabia under the recently signed Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, saying Pakistani personnel are serving in the Kingdom in various roles.

Pakistan military spokesperson Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry made the disclosure in an interview with CNN, saying Pakistani forces had already been stationed in Saudi Arabia for decades in different capacities, reports Arab News

"I can confirm that the forces of Pakistan are already there in the Kingdom," he said, adding that Pakistani troops were serving in multiple capabilities and areas.

The confirmation comes after Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye agreed to provide designated military forces and...