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This handout photograph on August 7, 2026 shows Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (C), Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif posing after signing the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement. (AFP)

Makkah pact makes India ‘think twice’ on Pakistan, US analyst says

Says the Makkah defense pact strengthens Pakistan’s strategic position, deepens ties with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, and could complicate India’s calculations in a future conflict.

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Pakistan, Saudi, Turkiye sign defense pact, say attack on one is attack on all

Pakistan prime minister hopes the pact ‘remains a shield of peace for generations to come’ and brings prosperity; Turkiye president says it targets no country and is open to countries seeking regional peace, prosperity and stability.

August 8, 2026