Current Affairs - International - Discussion

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have entered into a significant mutual defence agreement during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s official visit to Riyadh. The central feature of this pact is the collective security clause, under which any act of aggression against one nation will be regarded as aggression against both. This deepens the long-standing strategic and defence ties between the two countries, reinforcing regional security cooperation. The agreement comes at a critical geopolitical moment, following heightened tensions in the Gulf after an Israeli attack on Hamas leadership in Qatar, a close US ally. This move highlights Saudi Arabia’s pivotal role in regional defence alliances.