Saudi Arabia Upset: Pakistan's Absence in War Tests Defence Pact

• Saudi Arabia is privately upset over Pakistan's absence and lack of military assistance in the West Asia war.
• Despite a long-standing defence pact, Islamabad has refrained from offering tangible military support to Riyadh.
• Pakistan is balancing its ties with Saudi Arabia and Iran, choosing a cautious approach to avoid direct involvement.
• This situation raises questions about the dependability of Pakistan's defence commitments to Saudi Arabia.
• The episode is seen as a "reality check" for the much-touted Pakistan-Saudi defence partnership.