PM Shehbaz reiterates Pakistan’s defence commitm...

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•   ISLAMABAD:  Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, during a meeting with the alliance’s first Secretary General, Lieutenant General (retd) Nauman Mahmood, at the Prime Minister’s Office on Wednesday.
• PM Congratulates Alliance’s First Secretary General Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Lt Gen (retd) Nauman Mahmood on assuming responsibility as the first Secretary General of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement and expressed his best wishes for his tenure.
• Pakistan Reaffirms Support for Saudi Arabia Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized that Pakistan would stand alongside Saudi Arabia in safeguarding its sovereignty, territorial integrity and national security under the Makkah Defence Agreement.

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ISLAMABAD:  Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, during a meeting with the alliance’s first Secretary General, Lieutenant General (retd) Nauman Mahmood, at the Prime Minister’s Office on Wednesday.

The meeting, held on October 14, 2026, focused on strengthening defence cooperation, improving strategic coordination and advancing collective security arrangements amid growing regional security concerns.

PM Congratulates Alliance’s First Secretary General

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Lt Gen (retd) Nauman Mahmood on assuming responsibility as the first Secretary General of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement and expressed his best wishes for his tenure.

Describing the agreement as a significant development, the prime minister termed it a historic milestone for promoting regional peace, unity and stability.