Pakistan Halts $1.5bn Sudan Arms Sale After Saudi Objection
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Reported Facts
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- •Pakistan paused the $1.5 billion arms sale to Sudan in April 2026 after Saudi Arabia raised objections.
- •Saudi Arabia provided Pakistan with $1 billion as the second tranche of a $3 billion financial deposit in 2026.
- •Pakistan delivered weapons to Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar under a deal financed by Saudi Arabia in April 2026.
- •The paused arms sale to Sudan was intended to support Sudan's military procurement amid regional tensions.
- •Saudi Arabia's financial support to Pakistan includes a $3 billion deposit agreed upon before April 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Saudi Arabia lifts its objection to the Sudan arms sale Pakistan may resume the $1.5 billion weapons delivery, strengthening Sudan's military and potentially altering regional power balances.
Market Exposure
CurrencyPKR/SARIncreased Volatility
Saudi financial deposits and objections to arms sales create uncertainty around Pakistan-Saudi currency flows.
This is not investment advice. Market exposure is based on conditional event analysis.
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Primary Sources (3)
MEMiddle East EyePakistan delivers weapons to Libya's Haftar as part of Saudi-financed deal, sources sayFINANCEInvesting.com - NewsExclusive-Pakistan places $1.5 billion Sudan weapons sale on hold after Saudi objection, sources sayREGIONALDawn (Pakistan)Pakistan receives $1bn from Saudi Arabia as second tranche of $3bn deposit