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’s military has expressed cautious optimism about Islamabad’s diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions between Iran and the United States. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said repeated visits by Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir to Tehran reflected positive signs in Pakistan’s mediation…
US President Donald Trump has paused the implementation of sweeping sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia for 60 days to assess their potential impact on the global and American economies, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said. Rubio explained that the administration wanted to evaluate the economic consequences of the restrictions, which could affect several…
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 condemned recent Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to the kingdom’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement. The prime minister expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and reiterated Pakistan’s support for its right to self-defence. In a statement posted on X, Shehbaz Sharif condemned…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned recent Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to the kingdom’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement. The prime minister expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and reiterated Pakistan’s support for its right to self-defence. In a statement posted on X, Shehbaz Sharif condemned…
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is set to arrive in New York ahead of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to attend the high-level segment of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. Dar’s early arrival is aimed at allowing Pakistan to hold preliminary diplomatic consultations and prepare for an intensive…
Pakistan’s religious leaders have expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and pledged support for the protection of the Haramain Sharifain following the reported attempted Houthi drone attack near Makkah. Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousuf, along with religious scholars and leaders of major religious parties, made the statements during an All Parties Conference on…
Pakistan is set to take the first three-year leadership of the secretariat established under a new defence agreement with Türkiye and Saudi Arabia. The agreement, signed in Makkah on August 7, aims to strengthen defence coordination, intelligence sharing, military cooperation and regional security among the three countries. Under the arrangement, the secretariat will coordinate decisions…
Global oil prices edged lower on Friday as increased crude oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz eased fears of supply disruptions, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty surrounding diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran. Brent crude futures fell $1.03 (1.2%) to $88 per barrel, while US West Texas…
