{
  "id": 8178568,
  "title": "DG ISPR says Pakistan will 'go to any extent' to defend Saudi Arabia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/dg-ispr-says-pakistan-will-go-to-any-extent-to-defend-saudi-arabia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T05:28:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2030830/dg-ispr-says-pakistan-will-go-to-any-extent-to-defend-saudi-arabia"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, stated in an interview with Arab News that Pakistan is prepared to defend Saudi Arabia \"to any extent\" required. During the interview, Chaudhry emphasized Pakistan's unwavering support for the Saudi kingdom, both diplomatically and physically. He underscored the importance of defending the sacred sites of Haramain Sharifain and the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Chaudhry asserted that the people of Pakistan stand in solidarity with their Saudi counterparts. He reiterated that Pakistan's politico-military leadership maintains constant communication and collaboration with Saudi leaders to ensure the kingdom's security against any aggression.",
  "summary": "Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said that Pakistan will go to “any extent” to defend Saudi Arabia. He made the remarks in an interview with Arab News, a clip of which was posted on its social media account on X late Wednesday night. “Pakistan fully stands with the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, both diplomatically and physically. And…",
  "key_points": [
    "Pakistan ready to defend Saudi Arabia to any extent",
    "ISPR DG emphasizes Pakistan's unwavering support",
    "Diplomatic and physical defense of Haramain Sharifain"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Pakistan's commitment to defend Saudi Arabia signals a deepening of their strategic alliance, reflecting a prioritization of their relationship with the kingdom and a willingness to take a strong stance in its support.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Express Tribune - Pakistan",
        "title": "Pakistan will 'go to any extent' for Saudi defence",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/pakistan-will-go-to-any-extent-for-saudi-defence",
        "published": "2026-09-17T19:18:28.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}