Sharif says Pak-Saudi-Turkiye pact is purely defensive

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement is entirely for defensive purposes.

WHO: Shehbaz Sharif

WHAT: Affirmed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement is for defensive purposes and not aggression

WHEN: Reported Aug 10, 2026 at 8:59 AM ET

WHERE: Pakistan

WHY: He was addressing the federal cabinet to clarify the pact’s purpose as defensive rather than aggressive

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