Makkah pact treats attack as collective threat: FO

Pakistan’s Foreign Office said the Makkah Agreement considers an attack on one member an attack on all. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hassan Andrabi made the remarks during his weekly press briefing. He highlighted the August 7 Makkah Summit. Read more: Saudi Arabia says Makkah pact ‘long-term’ deal to boost cooperation Andrabi said Pakistan played a key role […]

dailytimes.com.pk ·2026-08-12

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