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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.
Aug 8, 2026, 9:41 PM
In a ceremony held yesterday in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye signed a mutual defense agreement that redefines Middle East security. Under the pact, an attack on one member is considered an attack on all three, marking a shift toward a regional security architecture independent of American military bases.
Al Jazeera
Pakistan Peoples Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari hailed the recently signed Makkah Joint Defence Agreement as a significant milestone, praising Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces Asim Munir and underscoring the pact’s role in strengthening regional security.
Express Tribune
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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
Yemen’s ruling forces suffered the deadliest blow of the last four years when Houthi rebels launched missile and drone strikes that killed at least 58 soldiers and wounded 11 civilians, including a Pakistani national.
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
Three Gulf and South Asian leaders signed a joint defence agreement in Makkah that treats an attack on one as an attack on all. The pact drew praise and analysis from officials and scholars alike.
Dawn
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
Three Gulf‑region powers have agreed to a new defensive pact that adds to rather than replaces the United States’ security role in the area.
Dawn
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Makkah on Friday as part of a bilateral engagement, joined by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir.
Dawn
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir performed Umrah at Mecca during a three‑day official visit to Saudi Arabia, accompanied by senior Pakistani ministers and diplomats.
The Express Tribune
Erdogan arrives in Riyadh for a one‑day work visit and will meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, amid speculation of a new defence pact.
Al Jazeera
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
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and senior officials landed in Saudi Arabia to boost bilateral relations and discuss regional stability.
The Express Tribune
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif landed in Jeddah on Thursday evening for a scheduled three‑day trip. He will travel with senior defense leaders, meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and perform Umrah before visiting the Prophet’s mosque in Madina.
Dawn
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
