Pakistan is expanding its defence cooperation across the Middle East following a new agreement with Kuwait, strengthening military ties and widening its security role in the region.
The deal is expected to deepen cooperation between the two countries in areas such as defence, military training, security and strategic coordination.
The agreement comes as Pakistan seeks to strengthen its partnerships with Gulf countries and increase its role in regional security. For Kuwait, closer defence ties with Pakistan could provide additional support as it seeks to strengthen its security capabilities amid wider tensions in the Middle East.
The development also reflects Pakistan's broader efforts to build defence relationships with key Arab states, potentially giving Islamabad greater strategic influence beyond South Asia.
Analysts say the growing defence partnerships could reshape Pakistan's role in the Middle East, although the extent of its military commitments and the practical impact of the Kuwait agreement will depend on how the deal is implemented.