A defense pact between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is highlighted as Houthis are accused of targeting Makkah with a drone, leading to OIC condemnation.
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Updated Sep 17
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What happened
A defense pact between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is highlighted as Houthis are accused of targeting Makkah with a drone, leading to OIC condemnation.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A defense cooperation agreement was signed between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, allowing deployment in Saudi Arabia, while drone debris was found in Taif.Sub-event
Houthi drone attack on Makkah draws OIC condemnation amid Pakistan-Saudi defense pact.1 source
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The entities involved
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Pakistan
sovereign state in South Asia
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Saudi Arabia
country in West Asia
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Houthis
Yemeni Islamist organization
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