{
  "id": 284879,
  "title": "OIC, former Qatari PM welcome Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defence pact",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/oic-former-qatari-pm-welcome-saudi-turkey-pakistan-defence-pact",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-07T23:02:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/oic-former-qatari-pm-welcome-saudi-turkey-pakistan-defence-pact"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has expressed its approval of the Mecca Agreement on Joint Defense between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, describing it as a vital component in ensuring security and stability in the region and the wider Muslim world. OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha hailed the agreement, stating it represents a significant step forward. Additionally, Qatar's former prime minister, Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, welcomed the pact, calling it an important development that fosters optimism.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}