Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign defense pact

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Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan have signed a defense pact, indicating a strategic military alliance between the three countries. This pact may have significant geopolitical implications and reflects shifting security dynamics in the region.

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