Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting Saudi Arabia’s security, with Director General Inter-Services Public Relations Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry saying the country will provide whatever support is needed to safeguard the kingdom’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Speaking in an interview with Independent Arabia aired on October 18, 2026, the military spokesperson described Saudi Arabia’s security and the protection of the Two Holy Mosques in Makkah and Madinah as non-negotiable priorities for Pakistan.
His remarks come amid heightened regional tensions and reported attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye are working together under the Makkah Joint Defence Alliance, a framework intended to strengthen cooperation and collective deterrence. The arrangement is designed to respond to security threats while promoting regional stability.
Lt Gen Chaudhry stressed that the alliance is defensive in nature and does not target any particular country.
He also noted that details about the type and scale of military assistance would remain confidential for security reasons. The partnership builds on longstanding ties between the three countries.
Alongside reaffirming Pakistan’s security commitments, the DG ISPR emphasised the need for Muslim countries to avoid further conflict. He said Pakistan has been engaging with regional parties to encourage restraint and seek a negotiated, peaceful outcome.
The position reflects the challenge facing regional governments: maintaining defence commitments while preventing tensions from developing into a wider military confrontation. The alliance’s collective deterrence framework is intended to discourage attacks, while diplomatic engagement remains an important part of Pakistan’s approach.
Pakistan’s latest statement underscores its close defence relationship with Saudi Arabia.
Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting Saudi Arabia’s security, with Director General Inter-Services Public Relations Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry saying the country will provide whatever support is needed to safeguard the kingdom’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting Saudi Arabia’s security, with Director General Inter-Services Public Relations Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry saying the country will provide whatever support is needed to safeguard the kingdom’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Speaking in an interview with Independent Arabia aired on October 18, 2026, the military spokesperson described Saudi Arabia’s security and the protection of the Two Holy Mosques in Makkah and Madinah as non-negotiable priorities for Pakistan.
His remarks come amid heightened regional tensions and reported attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye are working together under the Makkah Joint Defence Alliance, a framework intended to strengthen cooperation and collective deterrence. The arrangement is designed to respond to security threats while promoting regional stability.
Lt Gen Chaudhry stressed that the alliance is defensive in nature and does not target any particular country.
He also noted that details about the type and scale of military assistance would remain confidential for security reasons. The partnership builds on longstanding ties between the three countries.
Alongside reaffirming Pakistan’s security commitments, the DG ISPR emphasised the need for Muslim countries to avoid further conflict. He said Pakistan has been engaging with regional parties to encourage restraint and seek a negotiated, peaceful outcome.
The position reflects the challenge facing regional governments: maintaining defence commitments while preventing tensions from developing into a wider military confrontation. The alliance’s collective deterrence framework is intended to discourage attacks, while diplomatic engagement remains an important part of Pakistan’s approach.
Pakistan’s latest statement underscores its close defence relationship with Saudi Arabia.
