Pakistan Halts $1.5 Billion Arms Deal with Sudan After Saudi Intervention
Pakistan announced the suspension of a $1.5 billion defense agreement with Sudan on April 20, 2026, which involved the supply of light aircraft and various munitions. The move follows a formal request from Saudi Arabia, which withdrew the financial backing originally allocated for the contract. Riyadh reportedly sought the termination of the deal to influence the ongoing power struggle in Khartoum. This diplomatic shift underscores the dependency of Pakistani defense exports on Gulf Arab financing and regional strategic alignment.