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Pakistan and Iran have agreed to lift formal trade to $10 billion, using new transit arrangements and barter mechanisms to overcome sanctions, after a decade of declining formal traffic.
Aug 9, 2026, 8:35 PM
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, a pact that treats an attack on one signatory as an attack on all. The deal was announced on a Friday and is seen as a symbolic move amid the stalemate between the United States and Iran. Dignitaries described the accord as historic and open to friendly nations.
Dawn
The Express Tribune reports that Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey signed a trilateral defence pact, positioning Pakistan as a key player in the US‑Iran conflict.
The Express Tribune
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On Friday in Mecca, King Salman's counterpart, Erdogan and Pakistan’s prime minister signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, a mutual‑defence pact that treats an attack on any one of the three nations as an attack on all. The agreement does not name a specific adversary but analysts say Iran is central to its logic.
Al Jazeera
Ahead of a tightening conflict in the Middle East, Gen. Dan Caine has privately asked senior Trump advisers to find a way out of the Iran war. The administration is also working on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and solidifying a new defence pact among Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey.
The Express Tribune
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have agreed to a new trilateral defence agreement, called the Mecca pact, amid growing tensions with Iran. The deal, described as NATO‑style, could alter regional security dynamics and prompt concerns over the United States' influence in the region.
Google News - World
Saudi Arabia has issued warnings of imminent attacks from Iraqi militias tied to Iran‑backed Houthis aimed at ports and airports. The government cited a looming two‑pronged strike from the north and south and noted a new defence agreement with Turkey and Pakistan.
Google News - World
Yemen’s government reported that two civilians were killed by a Houthi attack on Marib. The incident comes as the Iran‑backed group intensifies assaults on troops backed by Saudi Arabia.
Google News - World
In the sixth month of the U.S.‑Iran war, President Donald Trump contends with an emerging Iran‑Oman agreement that could hand control of the Strait of Hormuz to Tehran. With limited alternatives, the administration’s next moves could solidify a military stalemate or force a diplomatic concession ahead of the November midterms.
The Express Tribune
The Pakistani Foreign Office (FO) said Thursday that India has neither the standing nor moral authority to comment on the ongoing elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), describing them as peaceful and lawful. FO spokesperson Tahir Andrabi condemned India's remarks and called for an end to unilateral actions on the disputed territory.
Dawn
U.S. General Jack Keane has expressed doubts about the reliability of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar in Iran negotiations, noting that Trump’s Gaza peace deal is a significant advance while Pakistan is not serving as a mediator.
Google News - World
The US‑Iran‑Israel conflict remains in motion after a brief pause following a Memorandum of Understanding. Ukraine’s sinking of an Iranian merchant vessel and the actions that followed shape the current security calculus. The situation involves twelve state actors and raises concerns in neighboring Pakistan about the future of regional stability.
Dawn
Pakistan’s foreign office says meeting a maritime agreement over the Strait of Hormuz will ease tensions between Iran and the United States, praising Oman for its constructive role. This development could revive broader diplomatic talks and support a lasting settlement in the Gulf.
The Express Tribune
Fresh explosions and an ongoing US naval blockade underscore danger in the Strait of Hormuz, while a new US‑Iran maritime understanding is already boosting U.S. crude imports.
Dawn
Pakistan’s Foreign Office says the country is actively involved in diplomatic moves to ease tensions at the Strait of Hormuz while studying the terms of a Saudi‑led maritime coalition. Oman is leading negotiations with Iran over navigation rules, and Pakistan plans to decide on a Gaza stabilization force only after a formal proposal.
Dawn
The article raises the question of why former President Donald Trump excluded Pakistan from the U.S.–Iran mediation roster and reports the inquiry on Google News, noting the story’s current status and source.
Google News - Pakistan
Pakistan and Iran have announced an initiative to expand trade through the Karachi and Gwadar ports, according to a recent report.
Google News - Pakistan
Recent militant attacks on the Pakistan‑Iran highway corridor have disrupted cross‑border trade, leaving many transporters stranded and raising concerns over regional security and supply chain stability.
Google News - Pakistan
