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Pakistan suspends arms sale to Sudan after Saudi objection

Pakistan has suspended a $1.5 billion defense deal to supply weapons and fighter jets to Sudan following objections from Saudi Arabia.

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Pakistan has halted a planned $1.5 billion defense deal to supply weapons and fighter jets to Sudan after Saudi Arabia objected to the agreement. The suspension came following consultations between Sudanese and Saudi officials in March, with Riyadh reassessing its role in regional conflicts. The pause could also impact other potential arms deals, including a separate multibillion-dollar agreement with the Libyan National Army that is now under review.
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20 AprOur News, Today

New sources confirm Saudi Arabia explicitly asked for the deal's termination and withdrew financing, adding detail to the pressure applied.

20 AprFrente Militar y Geopolítico

Reuters reports the suspension followed a March meeting between Sudanese and Saudi officials, with Saudi Arabia reassessing its regional role. The pause may also affect other arms deals, including one with Libya's National Army.

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