Pakistan delivers weapons to Libya's Haftar as part of Saudi-financed deal, sources say

Pakistan delivers weapons to Libya's Haftar as part of Saudi-financed deal, sources say Submitted by Sean Mathews on Mon, 04/20/2026 - 21:33 At least five cargo planes from Pakistan carrying armaments were unloaded at Benghazi airport in March, sources say Libyan soldiers train in the US-led Operation Flintlock military exercises on 14 April, 2026 (AFRICOM media release) Off Pakistan has delivered some weapons to Libya 's eastern government led by military ruler Khalifa Haftar, as part of a deal financed by Saudi Arabia , Western and Arab officials familiar with the matter told Middle East Eye. At least five cargo planes from Pakistan carrying armaments were unloaded at Benghazi airport in March, one official who witnessed the deliveries told MEE. A second official confirmed that the shipments from Pakistan had taken place, but did not say what type of arms were provided.