Retired Pakistani general Nauman Mahmood named first secretary-general of Makkah Pact

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey have taken the step of establishing the Makkah Pact, a joint defense initiative, by appointing retired General Nauman Mahmood as its inaugural secretary-general. In an emergency meeting of the Pact's political and strategic committee, the three nations agreed to immediately implement their defense commitments, mobilizing the agreed military forces and capabilities, and expediting their deployment in Saudi Arabia.

Mahmood, who served in the Pakistan Army for over three decades, holds a wealth of experience in field command, intelligence, strategic planning, and military education. He was appointed first secretary-general of the Makkah Pact, bringing his extensive expertise to the task of translating political commitments into practical security arrangements.