Pak Turk Ties
The meeting points to how quickly the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement is transitioning to an operational phase.
Published 26 Sep, 2026 05:23pm
Foreign ministers of the three countries also meet on UNGA sidelines, condemn attacks on Saudi Arabia.
Updated 26 Sep, 2026 12:21am
Meets Turkish envoy; both sides discuss bilateral relations and exchanged views on the evolving regional situation.
Updated 19 Sep, 2026 07:56am
Says the alliance is "not a club" for Muslim countries; open to those who share the vision of "non-aggression, non-interference and collective deterrence".
Updated 16 Sep, 2026 12:37pm
FO spokesperson says Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye must first further consolidate their cooperation.
Updated 10 Sep, 2026 08:08pm
Turkiye’s military pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is astonishing.
Updated 04 Sep, 2026 05:41pm
Tripartite agreement to be called ‘Makkah Defence Alliance’; Fidan says secretariat to be established in Riyadh.
Updated 31 Aug, 2026 10:56pm
FO confirms Dar, Asif, CDF Munir to attend meeting in Istanbul; deputy PM meets Turkish FM.
Updated 31 Aug, 2026 07:34pm
Dar accepts invitation; FO says two exchanged views on recent regional developments and discussed efforts to promote regional peace and stability.
Published 19 Aug, 2026 01:16pm
Says pact shows how countries will "finally be able to defend themselves in a more meaningful way"; PM Shehbaz says he appreciates the “kind words of support”.
Updated 17 Aug, 2026 10:38am
The new trilateral security agreement raises questions about its costs for Pakistan.
Updated 15 Aug, 2026 08:44am
President commends premier's and CDF Munir's efforts for further strengthening relations between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan into "a robust strategic partnership”.
Updated 14 Aug, 2026 07:42pm
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan protect vital trade routes from the Arabian Sea to the Red Sea.
Updated 15 Aug, 2026 05:13pm
Turkish defence ministry says mechanisms will include the three countries' defence ministers, foreign ministers and military chiefs.
Published 13 Aug, 2026 03:26pm
Turkish president says pact emerged out of “new circumstances” in Middle East; warns Israel seeking to "remove Palestine from world's agenda".
Updated 13 Aug, 2026 07:06am
OVER the past few days, Pakistan has been going the extra mile to assure Iran that the Makkah Joint Defence ...
Updated 12 Aug, 2026 07:38am
The Makkah Agreement has fundamentally altered the strategic landscape of the region.
Updated 12 Aug, 2026 07:47am
DPM Dar reiterates Pakistan’s "firm commitment to promoting dialogue and diplomacy to achieve peace and stability in the region and beyond".
Published 11 Aug, 2026 12:31pm
Premier says pact aims to “promote peace, progress, and prosperity in the region”.
Updated 10 Aug, 2026 08:36pm
Turkish FM says Egypt could join the pact; DPM says accord "not targeted against any country".
Updated 09 Aug, 2026 09:42pm
IN the midst of a gruelling war between the US and Iran — currently at a stalemate — the signing of the Makkah...
Updated 09 Aug, 2026 09:21am
OIC chief notes agreement constitutes “a fundamental pillar for supporting security and stability in the region"; Bahrain, Somalia welcome pact.
Updated 08 Aug, 2026 02:42pm
• MBS, Shehbaz, Erdogan sign Makkah Joint Defence Agreement to boost ‘collective deterrence against any aggression’ • PM hopes
Updated 08 Aug, 2026 07:28am
For now, it looks like this pact won’t shift the balance of power; that said, it is not without significance.
Updated 07 Aug, 2026 07:10pm
The agreement stipulates that any armed attack against any one of the three states shall be regarded as an attack against them all.
Updated 07 Aug, 2026 09:50pm
Military's media wing says meetings "underscored the shared vision of both nations to foster a more robust strategic partnership in the evolving geopolitical environment”.
Updated 14 Jul, 2026 08:07pm
He is expected to hold “important” meetings with Turkiye’s military and political leadership, according to security sources.
Updated 13 Jul, 2026 09:43pm
Iran, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia offer immediate economic opportunities.
Updated 09 Jul, 2026 08:18am
PM Shehbaz, Erdogan hold bilateral talks; PM meets Turkish business leaders, attends B2B conference.
Updated 05 Jul, 2026 09:30am
Istanbul trip will focus on trade, investment; Andrabi clarifies unauthorised work on "dilapidated" Punjab gurdwara halted.
Updated 02 Jul, 2026 11:44pm
