In a move widely seen as signaling the start of a new Middle Eastern chapter, Turkiye is seeking to join the Saudi-Pakistan Mutual Defense Agreement signed on September 17, 2025.

Pakistan’s army chief’s Benghazi visit boosts Haftar’s militia while raising political and security concerns in divided Libya.

For thousands of Pakistanis, the United Arab Emirates has long been a prime destination for work, migration, and family reunification; now it suddenly feels like a door quietly swinging shut.

Saudi Arabia is diversifying its defense alliances with Pakistan, Iran, and Turkiye, while Egypt grapples with internal and regional challenges.

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a strategic defense pact after a decade of fluctuating ties, raising questions about why Riyadh turned to Islamabad now and whether the Israeli aggression on Qatar accelerated the agreement.