Pakistan-Saudi Arabia mutual defense pact: News & Discussion

Its refreshing to see the Doomsday prep uncles in Pakistan, here in USA that industry make Billions by selling MRE's, Prep kits, first aid kits, water filtration and other stuff.. and here I am, it take me 3 attempts with chappal to kill a cockroach... sorry i have failed Pakistan in Foreign lands :(
Are you fresh of the boat Pakistani still exploring USA and getting awestruck by her idiosyncrasies?
 
Do you have a well stocked basement ?

Burt Gummer is my Idol. I have farmland where I grow all my own produce, not just that I have six months supply of MREs and Medical supplies which I rotate every year - it has its own biogas digester, fuel storage, solar, boaring well and RO plant.
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Look at the size of the Mooli on my farm:
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“Plan for what it is difficult while it is easy, do what is great while it is small.”
 
Burt Gummer is my Idol. I have farmland where I grow all my own produce, not just that I have six months supply of MREs and Medical supplies which I rotate every year - it has its own biogas digester, fuel storage, solar, boaring well and RO plant.
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Look at the size of the Mooli on my farm:
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“Plan for what it is difficult while it is easy, do what is great while it is small.”
This mooli can serve lunch for entire family... you like mooli ka paratha?
 
This mooli can serve lunch for entire family... you like mooli ka paratha?
Sir I tend not to eat Paratha, but I do make a really good bharta out of it.
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Honestly if you all think I am joking I have had family members message me and say "bahi woh diesel nahi mil raha"... To try and borrow some from my reserve!

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Stages of "Fuel Shock" in Pakistan, a cozy timeline:
  • Shortage: By April 2, 2026, the if "Hormuz Blockade" enters its second month. Despite Saudi oil arriving via the Red Sea (Yanbu-to-Karachi), diesel stocks will hit a "7-Day Critical" level.
  • Rationing Trigger: The E-Fuel app moves from voluntary to Mandatory Individual Rationing. Private car owners are limited to 5 liters per week.
  • Economic Shock: Inflation on essential food items (wheat, ghee) spikes by 40% in a single week due to the "Transport Surcharge." The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) devalues to 350 against the USD as the current account deficit explodes from oil import premiums.
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This is why I was acting like a grumpy old fart and asking people to look at things pragmatically.
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A few more questions, if anyone can answer without showing his/ her family's traits:

Was there a specific reason of signing a defense pact right before the current war? Did the KofSA know about the incoming war with Iran?

Sorry for my ignorance as I was not following Pakistani news lately. Which party offered the defense pact first?
 
Burt Gummer is my Idol. I have farmland where I grow all my own produce, not just that I have six months supply of MREs and Medical supplies which I rotate every year - it has its own biogas digester, fuel storage, solar, boaring well and RO plant.
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Look at the size of the Mooli on my farm:
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“Plan for what it is difficult while it is easy, do what is great while it is small.”

Zaid Hamid is that you?
 
Sir I tend not to eat Paratha, but I do make a really good bharta out of it.
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Honestly if you all think I am joking I have had family members message me and say "bahi woh diesel nahi mil raha"... To try and borrow some from my reserve!

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Stages of "Fuel Shock" in Pakistan, a cozy timeline:
  • Shortage: By April 2, 2026, the if "Hormuz Blockade" enters its second month. Despite Saudi oil arriving via the Red Sea (Yanbu-to-Karachi), diesel stocks will hit a "7-Day Critical" level.
  • Rationing Trigger: The E-Fuel app moves from voluntary to Mandatory Individual Rationing. Private car owners are limited to 5 liters per week.
  • Economic Shock: Inflation on essential food items (wheat, ghee) spikes by 40% in a single week due to the "Transport Surcharge." The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) devalues to 350 against the USD as the current account deficit explodes from oil import premiums.
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This is why I was acting like a grumpy old fart and asking people to look at things pragmatically.
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The similar impact is going to hit Qatar equally. As of now, shipping lanes are completely closed. Straight of Hormuz was the only way for Qatar to get in all the supplies.
 
The similar impact is going to hit Qatar equally. As of now, shipping lanes are completely closed. Straight of Hormuz was the only way for Qatar to get in all the supplies.
The land border with KSA can serve an expensive alternate though.
 
Burt Gummer is my Idol. I have farmland where I grow all my own produce, not just that I have six months supply of MREs and Medical supplies which I rotate every year - it has its own biogas digester, fuel storage, solar, boaring well and RO plant.
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Look at the size of the Mooli on my farm:
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“Plan for what it is difficult while it is easy, do what is great while it is small.”

that is no mooli, that's a mandrake.
 

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