 The worsening of relations of Pakistan with the United States further played a key role.Nonetheless, the relations were normal with Egypt after the removal of Prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.In 1980s, President Hosni Mubarak and President Zia-ul-Haq further enhanced the relations; Egypt also played a vital role in Soviet–Afghan War where Egypt widely provided manpower (see Afghan Arabs) and military equipment to Afghan mujahideen in their fight against the Soviets.