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Pakistan Saudi Defense Pledge

17 Sep to 19 Sep

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Pakistan Saudi Defense Pledge. (2026, October 13). The Aporia. https://the-aporia.com/event/15387

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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement last month, under which an armed attack on any of the three countries would be considered an attack on all.

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Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said that Pakistan will go to “any extent” to defend Saudi Arabia.

3 of 4 outletsfirst reported 18 Sepwording from Dawn

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17 Sep
Pakistan on Thursday said it remained committed “in intent and spirit” to implementing the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) with Saudi Arabia and the trilateral Makkah Defence Alliance.
2 outlets · Dawn
18 Sep
The military’s spokesperson added that Pakistan’s politico-military leadership remained in continuous contact and engagement with the Saudi leadership.
2 outlets · Dawn

Coverage 8 articles

19 Sep Dialogue needed
Dawn
18 Sep Pakistan will go to 'any extent' to defend Saudi Arabia: Army spokesperson
The Hindu
18 Sep Pakistan pledges full committment to defence of Saudi Arabia
Al Jazeera
18 Sep 'Our commitment is unconditional': Amid Houthi attacks, DG ISPR says Pakistan will 'go to any extent' to defend Saudi Arabia
Dawn
18 Sep Amid Houthi attacks, DG ISPR says Pakistan will 'go to any extent' to defend Saudi Arabia
Dawn
18 Sep Pakistan ‘prefers dialogue over coercion’ to address Houthi threat
Dawn
17 Sep 'No ambiguity': Pak says Mecca pact applies as Saudi Arabia faces Houthi threat
Times of India
17 Sep Pakistan committed to implementing Saudi defence pact, Makkah agreement: FO
Dawn

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