Member countries of the Makkah Defence Agreement are expected to hold a meeting in Pakistan later this month to discuss regional security developments and emerging threats. The anticipated gathering is likely to focus on attacks targeting Saudi Arabia by Yemen’s Houthi militia and their potential implications for regional stability. According to diplomatic sources, preparations for…
Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, expanding political cooperation and deepening strategic ties during a series of high-level meetings in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The discussions involved senior leaders and officials from both countries and covered areas of mutual interest, regional security and international developments. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Liu…
Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has criticised recent remarks by an Afghan Taliban spokesperson, saying they fail to address the security concerns behind worsening relations between Islamabad and Kabul. The ministry maintained that the continued presence of militant groups in Afghanistan and their alleged use of Afghan territory for attacks against Pakistan remain major…
Turkiye has submitted the Makkah Joint Defence Alliance, signed with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in August 2026, to its parliament for ratification. The move marks a step towards formalising trilateral military cooperation and establishing a framework for responding to external security threats. Under the agreement, an armed attack on any one of the three countries…
Russia has expressed its willingness to help ease tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan as deteriorating relations between the two neighbouring countries continue to raise concerns about cross-border terrorism, regional stability and trade. Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Albert Khorev said Moscow was concerned about the growing friction between Islamabad and Kabul and was ready to contribute…
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has said Egypt is prepared to help defend Saudi Arabia against attacks by Yemen’s Houthi forces if Riyadh requests assistance. Speaking at a graduation ceremony at the Egyptian Military Academy on Saturday, Sisi said Cairo would take necessary measures to protect the kingdom’s security and stability, while stressing that any…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has met General (retd) Nauman Mahmood, the first secretary general of the Makkah Defence Alliance, to discuss regional security, defence cooperation and Pakistan’s strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia. The meeting highlighted Islamabad’s stated commitment to Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and security, alongside broader efforts to promote regional peace and stability. During the…
Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO) has condemned a reported wave of Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia, reaffirming Islamabad’s commitment to the kingdom’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, security and stability under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement. The statement followed an attack on Riyadh’s international airport that Saudi authorities and reports said caused significant casualties and damage. In a…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned the latest Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to the kingdom’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement. His statement underscores the continued defence and diplomatic cooperation between Islamabad and Riyadh amid regional security tensions. In a statement shared on the social media…
Pakistan has rejected allegations by Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities linking Pakistani security forces and intelligence agencies to violence in Nuristan province, describing the claims as baseless and unsupported by credible evidence. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said the allegations appeared to be unsubstantiated and suggested that they could be intended to divert attention from Afghanistan’s…
