Pakistan military spokesman defends Mecca defence pact against critics

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan's military spokesman has defended the Mecca joint defence pact against its critics, according to a report published by Daily Aaj on 19 October 2026. The report cites an interview that Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), gave to Independent Arabia.

Chaudhry said that those who have a problem with the Mecca defence pact are the ones criticising it. He said the real value of something comes from its results, according to the report.

He said the Mecca joint defence pact reflects the thinking of three countries and the unity of their alliance. He added that the three countries share historic ties. The report does not name the other two countries.

According to the report, Chaudhry said the pact has moved forward in a very short time. He said Saudi Arabia's sovereignty and the protection of the two holy mosques are non-negotiable. He described Makkah and Madinah as extremely important to the Muslim world. He said Pakistan is ready to take all necessary steps to support Saudi Arabia.

Chaudhry also said relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia rest on mutual trust and cooperation on security. He said Pakistan's commitment to Saudi Arabia's security is unwavering.

The report does not say who the critics are, what their objections are, or what the pact's terms include. It does not give the date the pact was signed or the names of the other two member states. Zenga News has not independently verified the remarks.

Background

The report describes the pact as a joint defence arrangement involving three countries and says the three share historic relations. It does not give further detail on the agreement's history or its legal terms.