Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif updated President Asif Ali Zardari on a recent defence pact signed between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye. The agreement, finalized August 7th in Makkah, establishes a collective defence framework where an attack on one nation is considered an attack on all. It aims to bolster deterrence, foster regional stability, and enhance security for the broader Muslim community. The pact will include political and military mechanisms, alongside deepened cooperation within the defence industry. Officials emphasize the agreement’s defensive nature and openness to other regional nations, with Turkey anticipating Egypt’s future inclusion. Several countries, including Kuwait, Bahrain, Somalia, and Iran, have expressed support for the alliance.