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Pakistan committed to Saudi Arabia and holy mosques' defence, says DG ISPR
Radio Pakistan and GNN carried the remark under identical headlines but gave no venue, occasion or full text of the statement.
Pakistan warns conflicts must not paralyse global shipping at UN
Ambassador Usman Jadoon tells a Security Council debate on emerging technologies that attacks on merchant vessels threaten energy and food security.
Pakistan offers Saudi firms tax-free oil storage under bonded policy
Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik told the new Saudi ambassador that reserves held under the regime would carry no local tax liability.
Pakistan, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye pledge to keep talking on regional security
The News International and Turkey's Anadolu Ajansı both report the four-country pledge, but neither account gives a venue, date or level for the commitment.
Asim Munir, Saudi and Turkish officials meet Iran leadership in Tehran
Saudi Arabia confirmed the delegation on X, but Islamabad has issued no official statement on the army chief's visit.
Pakistani airlines suspend Saudi flights as Houthi strikes continue
Khaleej Times reports carriers from Pakistan, the UAE and Bangladesh have cancelled services to the kingdom, while Pakistani officials are named for planned Iran talks.
Pakistan, Saudi, Turkey deepen military cooperation after Houthi attacks
Military chiefs met in Riyadh to turn the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement into immediate military action, while Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said Pakistan raised non-state actors with Iran.
PM tells UN Makkah pact not against any country
Shehbaz Sharif says the Saudi-Türkiye-Pakistan defence agreement is a collective commitment to regional stability and peace.
Haramain security a red line, PM tells UN
Shehbaz Sharif condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and said the Strait of Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb must remain open.
At UNGA, PM Shehbaz calls Hormuz, Bab al-Mandab vital to global economy
He warned that any attempt to stop, impede or divert Pakistan's share of river waters would be treated as an act of war.
Turkey says Saudi-Pakistan pact could expand to Iran
Turkish parliamentary speaker says pact between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan could broaden to wider Muslim world, according to Reuters.
Dar and counterparts review Makkah pact progress
Foreign ministers met in New York as Saudi Arabia reported intercepting Houthi missiles and discussed urgent military chiefs' talks.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey call emergency military chiefs meeting
The talks under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement will review support for Riyadh after Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi targets.
Saudi crude shipments to Pakistan resume via Red Sea
The restart of a key pipeline after drone attacks has eased fuel shortage fears as Pakistan relies on imported energy.
Karachi Umrah pilgrims get 15-day vaccination deadline extension
Travellers from Karachi may fly without influenza and meningitis shots until October 10, while Peshawar pilgrims have until October 14, officials said.
Retired Lt Gen Nauman Mahmood appointed Makkah defence pact secretary general
He will head the alliance's general secretariat being set up in Riyadh, the Foreign Office said.
Pakistan names retired Lt Gen Nauman Mahmood first Makkah alliance secretary general
The Foreign Office said Lt Gen (retd) Nauman Mahmood will lead the alliance's new General Secretariat in Riyadh, established under the tripartite pact with Turkiye and Saudi Arabia.
ISPR releases special song for Saudi National Day
The military's media wing marked Saudi Arabia's National Day, observed on September 23, with a song.
Zardari, Punjab chief minister greet Saudi Arabia on 96th National Day
President cites defence agreements as milestones and says he looks forward to welcoming Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Pakistan
PM reaffirms support for Saudi sovereignty on Saudi National Day
Shehbaz Sharif condemned Houthi attacks on the kingdom and said Pakistan stands shoulder to shoulder with Saudi Arabia.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Türkiye pledge Middle East peace push
The commitment was reported by Radio Pakistan as the prime minister attends the UN General Assembly in New York, according to Arab News PK.
PSX gains 269 points as oil prices ease
Saudi supply recovery and hopes for US-Iran talks supported sentiment, while analysts flagged Houthi attacks and the IMF review as risks.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia waive visas for diplomats and officials
The agreement, signed in New York by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, also covers special passport holders.
