{
  "id": 1603317,
  "title": "PM welcomes Trump’s support",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/pm-welcomes-trumps-support",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T00:54:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40435298/pm-welcomes-trumps-support"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed gratitude on Monday for US President Donald Trump's backing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement. The agreement, signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye, aims to enhance military and strategic cooperation among the three nations. Sharif appreciated Trump's comments, noting that their support would enable Pakistan to continue its constructive role in regional defense. He also praised Trump's \"courageous and decisive leadership,\" crediting it for averting a potential nuclear catastrophe in South Asia and saving millions of lives. Sharif emphasized that durable peace is crucial for the region's future. Trump's support was evident in his statement on Truth Social, where he expressed happiness at the recent signing of the agreement, describing it as a \"BIG, BOLD, AND IMPORTANT FIRST STEP\" towards greater regional cooperation.",
  "summary": "ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday welcomed US President Donald Trump’s support for Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, saying Islamabad would continue to play a constructive role in securing the region. In a post on X, the PM said he appreciated Trump’s comments backing the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, which was signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye earlier this month.…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}