Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye pact: A new shield or strategic signal?

The agreement names no adversary, but analysts say Iran and its regional network are central to the thinking behind it.

'Shouldn't be exclusive club': Pak minister seeks Nato-like Islamic military alliance

Pakistan's defense minister has put forth an innovative concept for an Islamic military coalition, reminiscent of NATO's structure. This initiative follows a newly established defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, ensuring collective protection against external attacks. By leveraging Saudi wealth, Turkish defense technology, and Pakistan's military prowess, the agreement seeks to bolster regional defense capabilities and deter potential aggressors.

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‘Shouldn’t be an exclusive club’: Pakistan defence minister bats for NATO-like Islamic alliance after Saudi pact

The remarks came on the day Pakistan signed a defence pact with Turkey and Saudi Arabia in the holy city of Mecca.

Tsipras Party Slams Turkey-Saudi-Pakistan Defense Pact as "Blow" to Greek Diplomacy

Alexis Tsipras's New Left party (ELAS) has criticized the government over a new defense agreement between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, including a mutual defense assistance clause, calling it "a serious new blow" to Greek foreign policy. The party said Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis's earlier celebration of a Patriot missile battery deployment to Saudi Arabia had been overshadowed by Riyadh signing strategic agreements with Turkey.  ELAS argued the development leaves Greece dangerou...

By ANTHEE CARASSAVA