Pakistan suspends arms deal with Sudan under Saudi pressure

21 April, 2026, 07:10 pm

Last modified: 21 April, 2026, 07:24 pm

Pakistan suspends arms deal with Sudan under Saudi pressure

21 April, 2026, 07:10 pm

Last modified: 21 April, 2026, 07:24 pm

Pakistan has suspended a major arms and fighter jet sale to Sudan worth about $1.5 billion, after Saudi Arabia objected to the deal, Reuters reported, citing two Pakistani security sources and a diplomatic source.

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