Pakistan, Türkiye to deploy forces to Saudi Arabia under Mecca pact

Pakistan and Türkiye agreed to deploy forces to Saudi Arabia after the Mecca pact committee triggered collective deterrence against Houthi attacks. The decision, reported Oct 6, 2026 from emergency Riyadh talks, calls for rapid deployment in the Kingdom. Size and roles undisclosed. It shifts the August pact from pledge to posture, raising questions over command and escalation.