Until now, Pakistan has tried hard to avoid being drawn into the war involving Iran, largely because of its domestic constraints and internal security concerns. However, this cautious stance could change anytime soon.
Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, recently met Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman in Riyadh to discuss possible joint measures to counter Iranian drone and missile strikes on Saudi Arabia, as part of the defence pact the two countries signed last year.