Pakistan Saudi Arabia defense pact

PM Sharif arrives in Saudi Arabia to deepen strategic partnership

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif begins a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss regional developments with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He will be accompanied by DPM/FM Ishaq Dar, CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir, and federal ministers.

August 7, 2026

Pakistan vows support for Saudi Arabia ‘no matter what’ amid Middle East war

Talking to Bloomberg, Pakistan PM’s spokesperson Mosharraf Zaidi says Islamabad is working to prevent wider regional escalation while maintaining close coordination with Gulf partners, protecting energy supply chains and managing economic pressures caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict.

March 11, 2026

In this handout photo, taken and released by Saudi defense ministry on March 7, 2026, Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman speaks during a meeting with Pakistan Chief of Defense Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Mu

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan discuss halting Iranian attacks on Kingdom

Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman says talks with Pakistan’s army chief focused on Iranian attacks on the Kingdom and security cooperation under their Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement, emphasizing joint efforts to maintain stability.

March 7, 2026

Turkiye joining Pakistan-Saudi Arabia defense pact: Report

Bloomberg says Turkiye views joining the pact as a way to strengthen security and deterrence amid questions over the reliability of the United States and changing regional dynamics.

January 10, 2026