Currently, there are 1,379 Pakistani troops deployed in Saudi Arabia, most of whom are from Pakistan Army, along with a few Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and Pakistan Navy (PN) officials, according to security sources. The exact number of troops being sent is not known, but the fresh deployment is said to be slightly over 1,000 soldiers. Currently, however, there are no Pakistani troops deployed in Manama. Islamabad also maintains a similar working relationship with Iran, which currently has 10 pilots in training with the Pakistan military. Meanwhile, in March, around 21 countries including Pakistan, the US, and the UK will be participating in a military exercise in KSA named Gulf Shield.

Source: The Express Tribune February 17, 2018 04:41 UTC