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Bilateral relations
Pakistan–Turkey relations are the bilateral relations between Pakistan and Turkey. Pakistan has an embassy in Ankara, a Consulate-General in Istanbul and an honorary consulate in İzmir whereas, Turkey has an embassy in Islamabad, a Consulate-General in Karachi and Lahore and honorary consulates in Peshawar, Sialkot and Faisalabad. As of 2016, in a joint communique, Pakistan and Turkey plan to strengthen their close ties into a strategic partnership.
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Shia Islamist organization in Yemen
The Houthis, officially known as Ansar Allah or Ansarullah, are a Zaydi revivalist and Shia Islamist political and paramilitary organization that emerged from Yemen in the 1990s. It is predominantly made up of Zaydis, whose namesake leadership is drawn largely from the al-Houthi family. The Houthis are backed by Iran, and they are widely considered part of the Iranian-led Axis of Resistance.
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The visit comes amid signs of an easing in tensions between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi after months of friction over Yemen, where the two neighbours have backed different approaches.
Pakistan Defence Minister said Islamabad would make all military capabilities available to Saudi Arabia under their new defence pact, amid escalating Houthi attacks. He did not confirm Pakistani involvement in airstrikes but said they are committed to defend Saudi Arabia.
Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif says Islamabad will make its available military capabilities accessible to Saudi Arabia under the new Makkah defence pact amid Houthi attacks.