Pakistan puts $1.5 billion weapons sale to Sudan on hold following Saudi Arabia objection

Exam-focused facts from the 22 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Pakistan has suspended a $1.5 billion agreement to supply weapons and jets to Sudan.
The deal was put on hold after Saudi Arabia requested its termination and declined to finance the purchase.
The conflict in Sudan involves the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a mutual defence pact last year, treating aggression against either nation as an attack on both.
A separate $4 billion deal between Pakistan and the Libyan National Army is also reportedly in jeopardy.