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Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan stated during a briefing that Pakistan remains committed to implementing the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia and the Makkah Defence Alliance, amid recent tensions in the Middle East due to attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Saudi territory. Asked about specific mechanisms for countering these threats, the spokesperson emphasized operational confidentiality regarding the details of how, when, and where forces might be deployed.

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On Thursday, Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan stated during a weekly briefing that the country remains committed "in intent and spirit" to implementing the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) with Saudi Arabia and the trilateral Makkah Defence Alliance. This commitment comes as Yemeni Houthi rebels have recently intensified attacks against Saudi Arabia, including an alleged attempt to target the holy city of Makkah. When asked about specific mechanisms Pakistan will use to thwart these attacks, Khan confirmed that Pakistan is committed to implementing both agreements but declined to provide operational details due to confidentiality requirements.

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