--- title: "Retired Lt Gen Nauman Mahmood appointed first secretary general of Makkah defence alliance" description: "Most outlets reported the appointment of retired Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood as the first secretary general of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement or Makkah Defence Alliance, noting the role involves leading the general secretariat based in Riyadh and was announced by Pakistan’s Foreign Office. A few outlets, such as *Minute Mirror* and *The Express Tribune*, briefly mentioned his background, including his military career or familial ties to a 1971 war hero, though these details were not widely emphasized. The framing of the role and the alliance was largely consistent across the coverage, with no major differences in emphasis." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/10184-lt-gen-retd-nauman-mahmood-named-first-makkah-defence-pact site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Retired Lt Gen Nauman Mahmood appointed first secretary general of Makkah defence alliance pakistan · updated 24 Sep 2026, 5:46 AM PKT · 23–24 Sep 2026 · 25 articles from 19 outlets **HarZaviya summary** — how 19 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported the appointment of retired Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood as the first secretary general of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement or Makkah Defence Alliance, noting the role involves leading the general secretariat based in Riyadh and was announced by Pakistan’s Foreign Office. A few outlets, such as *Minute Mirror* and *The Express Tribune*, briefly mentioned his background, including his military career or familial ties to a 1971 war hero, though these details were not widely emphasized. The framing of the role and the alliance was largely consistent across the coverage, with no major differences in emphasis. ## Same story from 19 outlets Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source. - **The Nation** — [Pakistan appoints first head of Makkah Defence Alliance](https://www.nation.com.pk/24-Sep-2026/pakistan-appoints-first-head-makkah-defence-alliance) · 24 Sep 2026, 5:46 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD - The government on Wednesday appointed retired Lt Gen Nauman Mahmood as the first secretary-general under the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, the trilateral defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan. - **Business Recorder** — [Former Lt-Gen Noman named first SG of Makkah pact](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440960/former-lt-gen-noman-named-first-sg-of-makkah-pact) · 24 Sep 2026, 5:36 AM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: In a significant development in the implementation of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (MJDA), Pakistan has appointed Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood (retired) as the first Secretary General of the alliance pursuant to the agreement. A brief statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here on Wednesday said, “The government is pleased to announce the appointment of Lieute... - **Daily Times** — [Former Lt Gen Nauman Mahmood to head Makkah Defence Alliance](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1557531/former-lt-gen-nauman-mahmood-to-head-makkah-defence-alliance/) · 24 Sep 2026, 4:57 AM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan has appointed retired lieutenant-general Nauman Mahmood as the head of a trilateral defense alliance with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, the Pakistani foreign ministry said on Wednesday, as the three countries move to deepen security cooperation amid heightened regional tensions. Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye signed the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement in August, pledging to […] - **Minute Mirror** — [Son of 1971 War Hero appointed first general secre...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/son-of-1971-war-hero-appointed-first-general-secretary-of-makkah-joint-defence-agreement-634525/) · 24 Sep 2026, 1:36 AM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > Lieutenant General (Retd) Noman Mahmood has been appointed as the first General Secretary of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, - **The Express Tribune** — [Ex-army officer to head Makkah pact secretariat](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2631088/ex-army-officer-to-head-makkah-pact-secretariat) · 24 Sep 2026, 12:47 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Lt Gen (retd) Nauman Mahmood named alliance's first secretary general - **BOL News** — [Lt. Gen(R) Nauman Mahmood appointed first secretary-general of defence pact](https://bolnews.com/pakistan/lt-genr-nauman-mahmood-appointed-first-secretary-general-of-defence-pact) · 23 Sep 2026, 10:12 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > According to the ministry, Mahmood will lead the general secretariat of the alliance, which will be based in Riyadh. - **Pakistan Today** — [Nauman Mahmood named first secretary general of Makkah Defence Alliance](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/23/nauman-mahmood-named-first-secretary-general-of-makkah-defence-alliance) · 23 Sep 2026, 9:25 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing - **Dawn** — [Who is retired Lt Gen Nauman Mahmood, the first secretary general of the Makkah Defence Alliance?](https://www.dawn.com/news/2032098/who-is-retired-lt-gen-nauman-mahmood-the-first-secretary-general-of-the-makkah-defence-alliance) · 23 Sep 2026, 6:34 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > The first secretary general of the tripartite Makkah Defence Alliance, retired Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood, is assuming the role after a career in the Pakistan Army spanning field command, intelligence, strategic analysis and professional military education. The three participating countries in the alliance decided last month that a Pakistani nominee would head its secretariat as the firs... - **ProPakistani** — [Pakistan Army Official Named First Secretary General of Saudi Defense Pact](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/23/pakistan-army-official-named-first-secretary-general-of-saudi-defense-pact/) · 23 Sep 2026, 6:24 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan has appointed retired Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood as the first Secretary General of the Makkah Defense Alliance, with the… Read More - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan names ex-general Nauman Mahmood as head of defense alliance with Saudi Arabia, Turkiye](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/pakistan-names-ex-general-nauman-mahmood-as-head-of-defense-alliance-with-saudi-arabia-turkiye-3002105) · 23 Sep 2026, 5:41 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing - **Aaj News (English)** — [Lt-Gen Nauman Mahmood named first secretary general of Makkah defence alliance](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330473654/lt-gen-nauman-mahmood-named-first-secretary-general-of-makkah-defence-alliance) · 23 Sep 2026, 5:40 PM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > The Foreign Office on Wednesday announced the appointment of Lieutenant General (retired) Nauman Mahmood as the first secretary general of the Makkah defence alliance between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye. “The government of Pakistan is pleased to announce the appointment of Lt-Gen Nauman Mahmood, Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military), (retired), as the first secretary general pursuant to the Makkah J... - **Abb Takk News** — [Pakistan names Lt Gen Nauman Mahmood as first secretary general of Makkah defence alliance](https://abbtakk.tv/pakistan-names-lt-gen-nauman-mahmood-as-first-secretary-general-of-makkah-defence-alliance/) · 23 Sep 2026, 5:25 PM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has appointed retired Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood, Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military), as the first Secretary General of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (MJDA), the Foreign Office announced on Wednesday. According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, the appointment was made by the Government of Pakistan under the agreement signed by Pakistan,... - **Hum News English** — [Lt-Gen Nauman Mahmood appointed first secretary general of Makkah defence alliance](https://humenglish.com/latest/lt-gen-nauman-mahmood-appointed-first-secretary-general-of-makkah-defence-alliance/) · 23 Sep 2026, 5:24 PM PKT · 94% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday announced the appointment Lt-Gen (retd) Nauman Mahmood as the first secretary general of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye. “The government of Pakistan is pleased to announce the appointment of Lt-Gen Nauman Mahmood, Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military), as the first secretary general pursuant to the Makkah Joint Defence Agreemen... - **24 News HD** — [Lt Gen (retd) Nauman Mahmood named first Makkah defence pact secretary general](https://www.24newshd.tv/23-Sep-2026/lt-gen-retd-nauman-mahmood-named-first-makkah-defence-pact-secretary-general) · 23 Sep 2026, 5:14 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan has appointed retired Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood, Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military), as the first secretary general under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (MJDA), the Foreign Office said Wednesday. - **Pakistan Observer** — [Who is Lt Gen (r) Nauman Mahmood, the first Secretary General of Makkah Joint Defence Agreement?](https://pakobserver.net/who-is-lt-gen-r-nauman-mahmood-the-first-secretary-general-of-makkah-joint-defence-agreement/) · 23 Sep 2026, 5:11 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has picked Lieutenant General retired Nauman Mahmood, Hilal-e-Imtiaz (M), as the first Secretary General of the Makkah… - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Lt. Gen. Nauman Mahmood (HI-M) appointed as first Secretary Gen. to Alliance General Secretariat](https://www.app.com.pk/global/lt-gen-nauman-mahmood-hi-m-appointed-as-first-secretary-gen-to-alliance-general-secretariat/) · 23 Sep 2026, 5:05 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD, Sep 23 (APP): The Government of Pakistan, Wednesday, announced the appointment of Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood, Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military), (Retired), as the first Secretary General to the General Secretariat of the Alliance, pursuant to Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (MJDA). “Secretary General will lead the General Secretariat of the Alliance being established at Riyadh,” the Fo... - **ARY News (English)** — [Pakistan appoints first Secretary General of Makkah Joint Defence Agreement](https://arynews.tv/pakistan-appoints-first-secretary-general-of-makkah-joint-defence-agreement) · 23 Sep 2026, 5:01 PM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan appointed Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood as the first Secretary General of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Lt Gen (retd) Nauman Mahmood appointed first Secretary General of Makkah Joint Defence Agreement](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/23-Sep-2026/lt-gen-nauman-mahmood-appointed-first-secretary-general-of-makkah-joint-defence-agreement) · 23 Sep 2026, 4:56 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – The Government of Pakistan has announced the appointment of retired Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood, Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military), as the first Secretary General under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (MJDA). According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, Lt Gen Nauman Mahmood will head the General Secretariat of the alliance, which is being established in Riyadh, Saudi […] - **Geo News** — [Lt Gen (retd) Mahmood appointed first secretary-general of Makkah alliance](https://www.geo.tv/latest/683329-lt-gen-retd-nauman-mahmood-appointed-first-secretary-general-of-makkah-alliance) · 23 Sep 2026, 4:49 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood pictured in this undated image. — Geo NewsAppointment announced by Pakistan’s Foreign Office.General Secretariat to be established in Riyadh.Fidan had earlier confirmed Pakistani secretary general.ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has appointed... ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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