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  "id": 758221,
  "title": "Pakistan’s growing role in Middle East security",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/pakistans-growing-role-in-middle-east-security",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-13T10:27:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Times",
    "slug": "daily-times",
    "url": "https://dailytimes.com.pk/1537951/pakistans-growing-role-in-middle-east-security/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Pakistan has emerged as an increasingly important security partner in the Middle East. Its role has gained attention following the recent US-Iran conflict and regional tensions. For years, Pakistan maintained close defence and diplomatic ties with Gulf countries. However, recent developments have highlighted its broader strategic importance. The country’s relationships with Saudi Arabia, Iran,…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}