Turkey submits Saudi-Pakistan defence pact to Parliament for ratification

• Turkey has submitted a defence pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to parliament for ratification.
• The pact aims to provide a formal mutual defence pledge with Riyadh as Turkey faces Houthi attacks.
• The trilateral deal lays out provisions for joint defence among the three countries.
• The pact could facilitate military assistance to Saudi Arabia in defending against Houthi attacks.
• This move positions Turkey's NATO-aligned military closer to a formal defence agreement with Saudi Arabia.