--- title: "Pakistan's top military official meets Saudi and Turkish defence leaders in Istanbul" description: "Most outlets reported that Field Marshal Asim Munir, as Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, held high-level meetings in Istanbul with senior Saudi and Turkish defence officials, focusing on bilateral defence cooperation. A few also noted the establishment of the Makkah Defence Alliance, including Pakistan’s role in providing its first Secretary General. Some coverage included additional details, such as the Deputy Prime Minister’s meetings with Turkish officials and discussions with Iran on the sidelines of the SCO summit, but these were not central to the main event." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/5077-makkah-defence-pact-sent-message-of-unity-peace-pm-shehbaz site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Pakistan's top military official meets Saudi and Turkish defence leaders in Istanbul pakistan · latest filing 2 Sep 2026, 6:33 AM PKT · 28 Aug – 2 Sep 2026 · 155 articles from 22 outlets over 6 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 22 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets led with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's call for deeper economic and agricultural cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, often noting the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement as a recent development that strengthened regional ties. Several also mentioned the agreement's symbolic message of unity and peace in the region. While most framed the emphasis as a strategic partnership, a few, such as *Dawn* and *Daily Times*, highlighted the regional unity angle more prominently. *BOL News* and *Profit* focused specifically on agriculture, water resources, and food security as key areas of cooperation. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 2 Sep 2026 — Saudi cabinet welcomes steps to establish Makkah Alliance secretariat (1 outlet) - **Daily Times** — [Saudi cabinet welcomes steps to establish Makkah Alliance secretariat](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1546734/saudi-cabinet-welcomes-steps-to-establish-makkah-alliance-secretariat/) · 2 Sep 2026, 6:33 AM PKT > Saudi Arabia’s cabinet on Tuesday welcomed an agreement made by the Kingdom, Türkiye and Pakistan to take further institutional steps toward establishing a general secretariat for their Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, with the body to be headquartered in the Kingdom. The cabinet, chaired by crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, highlighted the outcome of the first […] ### 31 Aug 2026 — Pakistan's top military official meets Saudi and Turkish defence leaders in Istanbul (17 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Field Marshal Asim Munir, as Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, held high-level meetings in Istanbul with senior Saudi and Turkish defence officials, focusing on bilateral defence cooperation. A few also noted the establishment of the Makkah Defence Alliance, including Pakistan’s role in providing its first Secretary General. Some coverage included additional details, such as the Deputy Prime Minister’s meetings with Turkish officials and discussions with Iran on the sidelines of the SCO summit, but these were not central to the main event. - **Abb Takk News** — [Field Marshal Asim Munir meets top Turkish, Saudi officials in Istanbul](https://abbtakk.tv/field-marshal-asim-munir-meets-top-turkish-saudi-officials-in-istanbul/) · 1 Sep 2026, 3:58 PM PKT > RAWALPINDI: Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir held a series of high-level meetings with Turkish and Saudi officials in Istanbul during his official visit to Türkiye, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. According to ISPR, Field Marshal Munir separately met Saudi Defence... - **ARY News (English)** — [Field Marshal Asim Munir holds high-level meetings in Istanbul](https://arynews.tv/asim-munir-field-marshal-holds-high-level-meetings-in-istanbul) · 1 Sep 2026, 2:25 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir engages with top officials in Türkiye for crucial discussions on defence cooperation and security. - **Minute Mirror** — [Ishaq Dar meets Iran’s Foreign Minister in Bishk...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/ishaq-dar-meets-irans-foreign-minister-in-bishkek-622500/) · 1 Sep 2026, 12:33 PM PKT · 45% identical wording to the newest filing > Ishaq Dar meets Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Bishkek ahead of the SCO summit, discussing bilateral ties, regional development... - **Business Recorder** — [In meeting with Araghchi, DPM Dar underscores importance of dialogue for regional peace](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40437389/in-meeting-with-araghchi-dpm-dar-underscores-importance-of-dialogue-for-regional-peace) · 1 Sep 2026, 12:19 PM PKT · 43% identical wording to the newest filing > Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar met Foreign Minister of Iran Seyyed Abbas Araghchi ahead of the SCO Council of Heads of State meeting in Bishkek on Tuesday. The two foreign ministers exchanged views on bilateral relations and regional developments and reaffirmed the importance of continued engagement. The deputy prime minister underscored that dialogue and diplomac... - **Geo News** — [Islamabad MoU implementation only way forward, DPM Dar tells Iran's Araghchi](https://www.geo.tv/latest/680108-islamabad-mou-implementation-only-way-forward-dpm-dar-tells-irans-araghchi) · 1 Sep 2026, 11:47 AM PKT · 39% identical wording to the newest filing > Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar speaks to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 1, 2026. — X/@ForeignOfficePkDPM Dar meets Iranian FM on sidelines of SCO... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [In meeting with Araghchi, Dar says Islamabad MoU remains only way forward](https://www.app.com.pk/national/in-meeting-with-araghchi-dar-says-islamabad-mou-remains-only-way-forward/) · 1 Sep 2026, 11:41 AM PKT · 43% identical wording to the newest filing > Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Tuesday said that the only way forward for the United States of America and Iran in the ongoing conflict was to sincerely implement the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding signed in June this year. - **Dawn** — [Dar meets Araghchi on SCO summit sidelines, stresses 'sincere implementation' of Islamabad MoU](https://www.dawn.com/news/2026583/dar-meets-araghchi-on-sco-summit-sidelines-stresses-sincere-implementation-of-islamabad-mou) · 1 Sep 2026, 11:36 AM PKT · 43% identical wording to the newest filing > Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday and stressed that the “sincere implementation” of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was the only way forward amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to the Foreign Office (FO). They shared these views as they met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation O... - **24 News HD** — [Ishaq Dar tells Araghchi Islamabad MoU is the only way forward](https://www.24newshd.tv/01-Sep-2026/ishaq-dar-tells-araghchi-islamabad-mou-way-forward) · 1 Sep 2026, 11:35 AM PKT · 43% identical wording to the newest filing > Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi ahead of the SCO Council of Heads of State meeting in Bishkek, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Tuesday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. - **Hum News English** — [Dar, Araghchi meet on sidelines of SCO Summit, discuss Islamabad MOU](https://humenglish.com/latest/dar-araghchi-meet-on-sidelines-of-sco-summit-discuss-islamabad-mou/) · 1 Sep 2026, 11:18 AM PKT · 47% identical wording to the newest filing > Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, in Bishkek ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State meeting, Pakistan’s Foreign Office said Tuesday. The two sides discussed the June 2026 Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with both ministers agreeing that sincere implementation of the agreement by ... - **The Nation** — [Makkah Alliance formally launched; Pakistani to be first Secretary General](https://www.nation.com.pk/01-Sep-2026/makkah-alliance-formally-launched-pakistani-first-secretary-general) · 1 Sep 2026, 7:49 AM PKT · 47% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye to establish Secretariat headed by Secretary-General in Saudi Arabia under Makkah Joint Defence Agreement Three countries will continue to support efforts towards de-escalation. - **Daily Times** — [Tripartite pact renamed Makkah Defence Alliance with first secretary from Pakistan](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1546273/tripartite-pact-renamed-makkah-defence-alliance-with-first-secretary-from-pakistan/) · 1 Sep 2026, 7:15 AM PKT · 57% identical wording to the newest filing > Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Monday said that the tripartite agreement between Ankara, Islamabad and Riyadh will be known as “Makkah Defence Alliance”, with its first secretary general to be from Pakistan. He made the announcement while addressing a press conference following the first meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee, established under […] - **Dunya News** — [DPM departs for Bishkek alongside Turkish FM, National Defence Minister](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/970679-dpm-departs-for-bishkek-alongside-turkish-fm-national-defence-ministe) · 1 Sep 2026, 1:09 AM PKT · 60% identical wording to the newest filing > During his visit to Istanbul, the deputy prime minister also held a bilateral meeting with the Foreign Minister of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan, a DPM’s Office news release said. - **Pakistan Observer** — [Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Defence Alliance: Where does it go from here?](https://pakobserver.net/pakistan-turkiye-saudi-defence-alliance-where-does-it-go-from-here/) · 31 Aug 2026, 11:44 PM PKT · 55% identical wording to the newest filing > A new defence alliance is making global headlines as Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye move to turn their landmark Mecca… - **BOL News** — [CDF Asim Munir meets Saudi, Turkish defence officials in Istanbul](https://www.bolnews.com/pakistan/cdf-asim-munir-meets-saudi-turkish-defence-officials-in-istanbul/) · 31 Aug 2026, 11:41 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > The meetings focused on matters of mutual interest and bilateral defense cooperation. - **Pakistan Today** — [Pakistan to provide first secretary general of Makkah Defence Alliance](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/08/31/pakistan-to-provide-first-secretary-general-of-makkah-defence-alliance) · 31 Aug 2026, 11:01 PM PKT · 47% identical wording to the newest filing - **Aaj News (English)** — [Field Marshal holds key talks in Istanbul](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330470284/field-marshal-holds-key-talks-in-istanbul) · 31 Aug 2026, 10:40 PM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir held a series of high-level meetings in Istanbul during his official visit to Turkiye, the military’s media wing said on Monday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Field Marshal Munir separately met Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Turkish Foreig... - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [CDF Asim Munir meets Top Turkish, Saudi Officials in Major Defence Push](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/31-Aug-2026/cdf-asim-munir-meets-top-turkish-saudi-officials-in-major-defence-push) · 31 Aug 2026, 10:19 PM PKT · 93% identical wording to the newest filing > ANKARA – Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir held series of high-level meetings in Istanbul during his official visit to Türkiye, with discussions focusing on bilateral defence cooperation, matters of mutual interest and the evolving regional security situation. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Field Marshal Asim Munir […] ### 31 Aug 2026 — Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye hold first Makkah Defence Pact meeting in Istanbul (19 outlets) > Most outlets focused on the inaugural meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, noting the participation of senior officials from all three countries and the emphasis on strengthening regional defence cooperation. Some also highlighted Pakistan’s role in leading the secretariat for the first three years and the agreement to boost agricultural exports between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. A few outlets specifically mentioned bilateral talks between Pakistan and Turkiye, and one noted the renaming of the pact as the “Makkah Defence Alliance.” - **Pakistan Today** — [CDF Asim Munir holds high-level meetings in Türkiye to bolster trilateral defence cooperation](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/08/31/cdf-asim-munir-holds-high-level-meetings-in-turkiye-to-bolster-trilateral-defence-cooperation) · 31 Aug 2026, 10:07 PM PKT > Asim Munir holds high-level meetings in Türkiye to bolster trilateral defence cooperation - **Dunya News** — [Pakistan, Turkiye and Saudi Arabia move to deepen joint defence cooperation](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/970668-pakistan-turkiye-and-saudi-arabia-move-to-deepen-joint-defence-cooper) · 31 Aug 2026, 10:05 PM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing > New secretariat in Saudi Arabia to coordinate trilateral security efforts - **Pakistan Observer** — [Pakistan to Provide First Secretary General of Makkah Defence Alliance](https://pakobserver.net/pakistan-to-provide-first-secretary-general-of-makkah-defence-alliance/) · 31 Aug 2026, 9:37 PM PKT · 59% identical wording to the newest filing > The trilateral defence arrangement between Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia has been renamed as the “Makkah Defence Alliance”, with Pakistan… - **24 News HD** — [Gen Asim holds high-level meetings in Türkiye](https://www.24newshd.tv/31-Aug-2026/gen-asim-holds-high-level-meetings-t-rkiye) · 31 Aug 2026, 9:27 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > Field Marshal Asim Munir held a series of high-level meetings in Istanbul during his official visit to Türkiye, focusing on defence cooperation and regional security, according to a statement. - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [COAS separately meets Saudi Defence Minister, Turkish Foreign Affairs, Defence Ministers](https://www.app.com.pk/national/coas-separately-meets-saudi-defence-minister-turkish-foreign-affairs-defence-ministers/) · 31 Aug 2026, 9:23 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ during his official visit to Türkiye, held a series of high-level engagements in Istanbul. - **Minute Mirror** — [CDF Asim Munir drives strategic defence coordinati...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/asim-munir-drives-strategic-defence-coordination-in-turkiye-622185/) · 31 Aug 2026, 9:14 PM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, held a series of high-level meetings with the defence and - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia reaffirm commitment to regional peace under Makkah Agreement](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/31-Aug-2026/pakistan-turkiye-saudi-arabia-reaffirm-commitment-to-regional-peace-under-makkah-agreement) · 31 Aug 2026, 9:00 PM PKT · 57% identical wording to the newest filing > ISTANBUL – A meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee established under the Makkah Agreement on joint defence was held in Istanbul, attended by the foreign and defence ministers and chiefs of defence forces and chiefs of general staff of Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia. In a joint communiqué issued after the meeting, the […] - **Daily Times** — [Pakistan, Türkiye agree to boost defence cooperation](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1546043/pakistan-turkiye-agree-to-boost-defence-cooperation/) · 31 Aug 2026, 9:00 PM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan and Türkiye have agreed to strengthen joint defence cooperation across the region. The understanding came during a meeting between Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and Turkish Defence Minister Yaşar Güler. The talks took place in Istanbul amid growing strategic coordination between both countries. Turkish Chief of General Staff General Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu also attended the meeting. […] - **Aaj News (English)** — [Makkah Defence Alliance's first secretary general to be from Pakistan](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330470258/makkah-defence-alliances-first-secretary-general-to-be-from-pakistan) · 31 Aug 2026, 8:18 PM PKT · 59% identical wording to the newest filing > Turkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Monday that the joint defence pact between Islamabad, Riyadh and Ankara has been named the “Makkah Defence Alliance,” with Pakistan set to provide its first secretary-general. Fidan made the announcement at a press conference in Istanbul, following the first meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee, established under the Makkah Join... - **ProPakistani** — [Pakistan and Turkey Agree to Boost Defense Ties](https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/31/pakistan-and-turkey-agree-to-boost-defense-ties/) · 31 Aug 2026, 8:03 PM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan and Türkiye have agreed to strengthen joint defense cooperation in the region following a meeting between Defense Minister Khawaja… Read More - **Business Recorder** — [Turkiye says roadmap being prepared for others to join defence pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40437246/turkiye-says-roadmap-being-prepared-for-others-to-join-defence-pact-with-pakistan-and-saudi-arabia) · 31 Aug 2026, 7:17 PM PKT · 59% identical wording to the newest filing > ISTANBUL: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Monday that a roadmap was being worked on for the process of other countries joining the joint defence pact established earlier this month by Pakistan, Turkiye and Saudi Arabia. Fidan was speaking at a press conference after the first meeting of a key committee established as part of the “Makkah Defence Alliance”, bringing together Muslim U... - **Abb Takk News** — [Turkish Defence Minister Yaşar Güler holds talks with Army Chief Asim Munir ahead of strategic panel summit](https://abbtakk.tv/turkish-defence-minister-yasar-guler-holds-talks-with-army-chief-asim-munir-ahead-of-strategic-panel-summit/) · 31 Aug 2026, 7:15 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > ANKARA: Turkish Defence Minister Yaşar Güler met with Pakistan Army Chief and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, as part of ongoing diplomatic discussions leading up to the upcoming session of the Strategic Political and Defense Committee. The meeting was also attended by Turkish Chief of General... - **The Nation** — [DPM Dar attends Strategic Political, Defence Committee inaugural meeting](https://www.nation.com.pk/31-Aug-2026/dpm-dar-attends-strategic-political-defence-committee-inaugural-meeting) · 31 Aug 2026, 6:18 PM PKT · 59% identical wording to the newest filing > Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, on Monday, attended the inaugural meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee, established under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, in Istanbul, Turkiye. - **BOL News** — [Pakistan joins Türkiye, Saudi Arabia for inaugural defence pact meeting](https://www.bolnews.com/pakistan/pakistan-joins-turkiye-saudi-arabia-for-inaugural-defence-pact-meeting/) · 31 Aug 2026, 6:01 PM PKT · 60% identical wording to the newest filing > Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said after the first session that work was underway on a roadmap for other countries. - **Hum News English** — [First strategic committee meeting under Makkah defence pact begins in Istanbul](https://humenglish.com/latest/first-strategic-committee-meeting-under-makkah-defence-pact-begins-in-istanbul/) · 31 Aug 2026, 5:08 PM PKT · 59% identical wording to the newest filing > ISTANBUL: The first meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee established under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Turkiye and Saudi Arabia began in Istanbul on Monday, marking the first formal high-level engagement under the trilateral defence framework. Pakistan is represented at the meeting by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Defence Mini... - **Geo News** — [Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye hold first Makkah defence pact meeting in Istanbul](https://www.geo.tv/latest/679987-pakistan-saudi-arabia-turkiye-hold-first-makkah-defence-pact-meeting-in-istanbul) · 31 Aug 2026, 4:42 PM PKT · 59% identical wording to the newest filing > Turkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan , Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Saudi Arabia's Defence Minister Khalid Bin Salman attend the inaugural meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee established under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, in... - **Dawn** — [CDF Munir meets Turkish defence minister ahead of first Makkah defence pact meeting](https://www.dawn.com/news/2026391/cdf-munir-meets-turkish-defence-minister-ahead-of-first-makkah-defence-pact-meeting) · 31 Aug 2026, 2:47 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir on Monday met Turkish National Defence Minister Yaşar Güler ahead of the first meeting under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement in Istanbul. In a post on the social media platform X, the Turkish Ministry of National Defence shared a video of CDF Munir meeting Güler. The Turkish minister also held a separate meeting w... - **ARY News (English)** — [Field Marshal Asim Munir arrives in Türkiye for Makkah Joint Defence Pact meeting](https://arynews.tv/asim-munir-in-turkiye-for-makkah-joint-defence-pact-meeting) · 31 Aug 2026, 10:52 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Field Marshal Asim Munir’s visit is considered significant for strengthening defence.. - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan to head Makkah defense pact secretariat for first three years](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2656449/pakistan) · 31 Aug 2026, 9:08 AM PKT · 52% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia announced in a joint statement on Monday that Islamabad will initially head a secretariat established under a trilateral defense pact signed by them for three years, vowing to support efforts to promote regional peace amid heightened tensions. - **The Express Tribune** — [Pakistan, Turkiye agree to strengthen regional defence cooperation](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2626702/pakistan-turkiye-agree-to-strengthen-regional-defence-cooperation) · 31 Aug 2026, 9:03 AM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > Khawaja Asif meets Turkish counterpart ahead of inaugural meeting of Strategic Political and Defence Committee today ### 30 Aug 2026 — Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye set to hold first defence pact meeting in Istanbul (19 outlets) > Most outlets led with the upcoming first meeting under the Makkah defence pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye, scheduled for Istanbul. A number of reports also highlighted the agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to boost agricultural and food exports to $3 billion within two years, with some noting priority areas like rice and red meat. While several outlets mentioned Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar’s participation, others also noted the involvement of Field Marshal Asim Munir and, in one case, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif. Coverage was largely consistent in framing the event as a significant step in regional security cooperation. - **Dunya News** — [Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia to hold first Makkah Accord meeting in Istanbul](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/970520-pakistan-turkiye-saudi-arabia-to-hold-first-makkah-accord-meeting-in) · 31 Aug 2026, 12:24 AM PKT > DPM Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir will represent Pakistan - **BOL News** — [Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye to hold first defense pact meeting in Istanbul](https://www.bolnews.com/pakistan/pakistan-saudi-arabia-turkiye-to-hold-first-defense-pact-meeting-in-istanbul/) · 30 Aug 2026, 11:56 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir had arrived in Turkey on an official visit. - **The Express Tribune** — [Pakistan, Saudi Arabia set $3b food export target](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2626631/pakistan-saudi-arabia-set-3b-food-export-target) · 30 Aug 2026, 11:51 PM PKT · 49% identical wording to the newest filing > Rice and red meat lead priority areas for trade expansion - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Meeting of Strategic Committee under Makkah agreement to be held in Istanbul](https://www.app.com.pk/national/meeting-of-strategic-committee-under-makkah-agreement-to-be-held-in-istanbul/) · 30 Aug 2026, 11:11 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > The inaugural meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee established under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (Makkah Accord) will be held in Istanbul, Türkiye on Monday. - **Aaj News (English)** — [Field Marshal arrives in Turkiye ahead of defence talks](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330470128/field-marshal-arrives-in-turkiye-ahead-of-defence-talks) · 30 Aug 2026, 10:58 PM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, on Sunday, arrived in Turkiye on an official visit, according to ISPR, ahead of a meeting between top officials from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan under a joint defence accord. Earlier on Sunday, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar arrived in Istanbul for official engagements. ... - **Pakistan Observer** — [Asim Munir, Ishaq Dar in Türkiye Amid Regional Security Talks](https://pakobserver.net/asim-munir-ishaq-dar-in-turkiye-amid-regional-security-talks/) · 30 Aug 2026, 10:03 PM PKT · 57% identical wording to the newest filing > Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir reached Türkiye on Sunday for an… - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Pakistan, Saudi Arabia set $3b target for agricultural and food exports](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/30-Aug-2026/pakistan-saudi-arabia-set-3b-target-for-agricultural-and-food-exports) · 30 Aug 2026, 10:01 PM PKT · 54% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have issued a joint communiqué on strengthening their partnership in agriculture and food security, with Saudi Arabia setting a target to increase imports of Pakistani rice, red meat, processed food, fruits and fruit concentrates, and green fodder to $3 billion. According to the communiqué, a Saudi delegation led by […] - **ARY News (English)** — [Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree to raise agri, food exports to $3 billion](https://arynews.tv/pakistan-saudi-arabia-agree-to-raise-agri-food-exports-to-3-billion) · 30 Aug 2026, 9:38 PM PKT · 61% identical wording to the newest filing > The Saudi delegation also invited Pakistan to join the International Dates Council, an offer welcomed by the Pakistani side. - **24 News HD** — [Field Marshal Asim Munir arrives in Türkiye to attend first meeting of new defence group](https://www.24newshd.tv/30-Aug-2026/field-marshal-asim-munir-arrives-t-rkiye-attend-first-meeting-new-defence-group) · 30 Aug 2026, 7:56 PM PKT · 55% identical wording to the newest filing > Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff & Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF), arrived in Türkiye on Sunday on an official visit. - **Hum News English** — [Field Marshal Asim Munir reaches Turkiye ahead of defence pact meeting](https://humenglish.com/latest/field-marshal-asim-munir-reaches-turkiye-ahead-of-defence-pact-meeting/) · 30 Aug 2026, 7:54 PM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing > ISTANBUL: Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir arrived in Türkiye on Sunday for an official visit, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, ahead of a key trilateral meeting between Pakistan, Turkiye and Saudi Arabia under their recently signed defence agreement. The arrival of Field Marshal Munir comes as senior officials from the three countries prepare to meet in Ist... - **Profit** — [Pakistan, Saudi Arabia set $3bn target for agricultural, food exports](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/08/30/pakistan-saudi-arabia-set-dollar3bn-target-for-agricultural-food-exports) · 30 Aug 2026, 7:29 PM PKT · 50% identical wording to the newest filing > Kingdom seeks higher rice and red meat imports as both sides identify fruits, fodder and agri-processing for investment - **Business Recorder** — [Pakistan, Saudi Arabia set $3bn target for agricultural, food exports](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40437103/pakistan-saudi-arabia-set-3bn-target-for-agricultural-food-exports) · 30 Aug 2026, 6:40 PM PKT · 54% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to work towards increasing Pakistan’s agricultural and food exports to Saudi Arabia to $3 billion over the next two years, marking a major development in bilateral cooperation in the agriculture and food security sectors. According to a joint statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office on Sunday, the agreement was reached during successful talks between... - **Minute Mirror** — [Pakistan, Saudi Arabia target $3bn food exports](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pakistan-saudi-arabia-target-3bn-food-exports-621503/) · 30 Aug 2026, 6:35 PM PKT · 51% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to work towards raising Pakistan’s agricultural and food exports to the Kingdom to $3 billion over the next two years. - **Geo News** — [Pakistan eyes $3bn in food, agricultural exports to Saudi Arabia over next two years](https://www.geo.tv/latest/679883-pakistan-eyes-3bn-in-food-agricultural-exports-to-saudi-arabia-over-next-two-years) · 30 Aug 2026, 6:24 PM PKT · 57% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minster Shehbaz Sharif meets Eng Abdulrahman A Alfadley, Saudi Minister forEnvironment, Water and Agriculture in Islamabad. — APPSaudi delegation visited Pakistan from August 26 to 28.Pakistan welcomes Saudi proposal on dates council.Saudi Arabia wants to increase imports of... - **Dawn** — [Islamabad, Riyadh agree to boost Pakistani agri and food exports to $3bn](https://www.dawn.com/news/2026165/islamabad-riyadh-agree-to-boost-pakistani-agri-and-food-exports-to-3bn) · 30 Aug 2026, 5:35 PM PKT · 56% identical wording to the newest filing > Islamabad and Riyadh have agreed to boost Pakistani agricultural and food exports to Saudi Arabia up to $3 billion, the countries said in a joint statement on Sunday. The statement, shared by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), said the agreement was reached after “successful” talks between Saudi Arabia’s agriculture ministry and Pakistan’s food security ministry, at the initiative of PM Shehbaz... - **Abb Takk News** — [Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye set for first meeting under joint defence pact](https://abbtakk.tv/pakistan-saudi-arabia-turkiye-set-for-first-meeting-under-joint-defence-pact/) · 30 Aug 2026, 5:17 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > ISTANBUL: Senior officials from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye will meet in Istanbul on Monday for the first committee session following the signing of a trilateral defence agreement earlier this month, according to a Turkish foreign ministry source. The meeting will bring together the foreign and defence ministers and military... - **The News International** — [Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to hold first defense pact meeting in Istanbul: What to know](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1414229-turkey-saudi-arabia-and-pakistan-to-hold-first-defense-pact-meeting-in-istanbul-what-to-know) · 30 Aug 2026, 5:07 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are set to hold their first defense meeting on Monday-a move aimed at strengthening defense cooperation, military capabilities and coordination among the three countries, according to a Turkish Foreign Ministry source said today. The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan vows to deepen strategic partnership with Turkiye under Makkah defense pact](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2656306/pakistan) · 30 Aug 2026, 2:08 PM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday congratulated President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the Turkish people on their country’s Victory Day, promising to deepen Islamabad’s strategic partnership with Ankara under a trilateral defense pact together with Saudi Arabia. The Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, signed by Sharif, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Erdogan on Aug. 7, stip... - **Daily Times** — [Pakistan, Turkiye and Saudi Arabia unite for defence: PM Shehbaz](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1545579/pakistan-turkiye-and-saudi-arabia-unite-for-defence-pm-shehbaz/) · 30 Aug 2026, 12:19 PM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan, Turkiye and Saudi Arabia stand united for shared security and collective defence, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Sunday. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with Turkiye. The prime minister also stressed the importance of closer cooperation between the two countries. Shehbaz Sharif made the remarks while congratulating Turkish President R... ### 29 Aug 2026 — Pakistan and Saudi Arabia agree to expand cooperation in agriculture, water, and food security (3 outlets) > Most outlets led with the agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to expand cooperation in agriculture, water management, and food security. A different excerpt from the Daily Times focused on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s comments about the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement and its implications for regional unity, which was not mentioned in the Business Recorder’s excerpt. - **Daily Times** — [Makkah pact strengthens Pakistan, Saudi, Türkiye ties, says Shehbaz](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1545273/makkah-pact-strengthens-pakistan-saudi-turkiye-ties-says-shehbaz/) · 29 Aug 2026, 8:19 PM PKT > ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement has brought Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye closer. He said the agreement also sends a message of unity and peace across the region. The prime minister made the remarks during a meeting with Saudi Minister Abdulrahman Al-Fadley. The Saudi minister met Shehbaz at the […] - **The Nation** — [Makkah defence agreement sent message of unity, peace: PM](https://www.nation.com.pk/29-Aug-2026/makkah-defence-agreement-sent-message-unity-peace-pm) · 29 Aug 2026, 7:16 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan, Saudi Arabia must now focus their energies towards deepening economic ties Orders timely implementation of tax reforms, swift action against tax evaders, smugglers. - **Business Recorder** — [Agriculture, food security, water management: Pakistan, KSA agree to expand cooperation](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40436950/agriculture-food-security-water-management-pakistan-ksa-agree-to-expand-cooperation) · 29 Aug 2026, 6:12 AM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: In a bid to turn their longstanding ties into stronger economic and investment links, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Friday agreed to expand cooperation in agriculture, water management and food security. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Engineer Abdulrahman bin Abdulm... ### 28 Aug 2026 — Shehbaz highlights Pak-Saudi economic, agricultural cooperation and Makkah defence pact (17 outlets) > Most outlets led with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's emphasis on deepening economic and agricultural ties with Saudi Arabia, particularly in areas like food security, trade, and investment. Several also noted the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement as a symbol of regional unity and peace, though this was often mentioned alongside or in passing to the economic cooperation. A few outlets highlighted the visit of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, while others focused more narrowly on the strategic implications of the defence pact. Coverage was largely consistent in framing the developments as mutually beneficial and forward-looking. - **Pakistan Today** — [Doing business with the Mid-East](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/08/28/doing-business-with-the-mid-east) · 28 Aug 2026, 10:59 PM PKT > PM Shehbaz Sharif meets Saudi businessmen as Pakistan deepens ties amid the regional Iran crisis. The Makkah Declaration signals growing economic alignment, especially in agriculture and minerals. - **The Express Tribune** — [PM touts Makkah pact as harbinger of peace](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2626355/pm-touts-makkah-pact-as-harbinger-of-peace) · 28 Aug 2026, 9:16 PM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > Saudi minister calls on Shehbaz, CDF Munir - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif hosts a reception for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture H.E. Engineer Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen al-Fadley](https://www.app.com.pk/photos-section/prime-minister-muhammad-shehbaz-sharif-hosts-a-reception-for-the-kingdom-of-saudi-arabias-minister-of-environment-water-and-agriculture-h-e-engineer-abdulrahman-bin-abdulmohsen-al-fadley-2/) · 28 Aug 2026, 5:56 PM PKT · 61% identical wording to the newest filing - **Daily Times** — [PM Shehbaz calls Makkah defence pact message of unity](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1544710/pm-shehbaz-calls-makkah-defence-pact-message-of-unity/) · 28 Aug 2026, 4:31 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement promotes peace and unity across the region. He said the pact has brought Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye closer together. Shehbaz made the remarks during a meeting with Saudi Minister Abdulrahman Al-Fadley in Islamabad. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Shehbaz welcomed the Saudi […] - **Hum News English** — [PM Shehbaz says Makkah defence pact sends message of peace, unity](https://humenglish.com/latest/pm-shehbaz-says-makkah-defence-pact-sends-message-of-peace-unity/) · 28 Aug 2026, 1:46 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said the recently signed Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye had brought the three countries closer together and sent a message of peace and unity across the region. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Shehbaz made the remarks during a meeting with Saudi Minister for Enviro... - **Profit** — [Pakistan, Saudi Arabia seek closer agriculture and food security ties](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/08/28/pakistan-saudi-arabia-seek-closer-agriculture-and-food-security-ties) · 28 Aug 2026, 1:30 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan and Saudi Arabia will focus on expanding agricultural trade, investment, technology and water cooperation - **The Nation** — [Makkah defence agreement brings Pakistan, Saudi Arabia closer, says PM Shehbaz](https://www.nation.com.pk/28-Aug-2026/makkah-defence-agreement-brings-pakistan-saudi-arabia-closer-says-pm-shehbaz) · 28 Aug 2026, 1:19 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for greater economic and agricultural cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, saying both countries should use their strategic partnership to build stronger trade and investment relations. - **Dunya News** — [Makkah defence agreement sent message of unity, peace across region: PM Shehbaz](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/970089-makkah-defence-agreement-sent-message-of-unity-peace-across-region-p) · 28 Aug 2026, 12:29 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > PM Shehbaz urges deeper Pakistan-Saudi cooperation in agriculture, water and food security, with focus on technology, exports, investment and stronger trade ties. - **Minute Mirror** — [PM Shehbaz says Makkah pact sends message of unity...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pm-shehbaz-says-makkah-pact-sends-message-of-unity-peace-620044/) · 28 Aug 2026, 11:52 AM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the Makkah defence pact has strengthened ties between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye while promo..... - **BOL News** — [Pakistan, Saudi Arabia look to expand economic partnership](https://www.bolnews.com/business/pakistan-saudi-arabia-look-to-expand-economic-partnership/) · 28 Aug 2026, 11:49 AM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > Talks focus on agriculture, water resources, food security and investment. - **Dawn** — [PM Shehbaz says Makkah defence pact has sent 'message of peace, unity throughout region'](https://www.dawn.com/news/2025714/pm-shehbaz-says-makkah-defence-pact-has-sent-message-of-peace-unity-throughout-region) · 28 Aug 2026, 11:09 AM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that the recent Makkah Joint Defence Agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan had brought the three countries “closer together” and sent a message of “unity and peace throughout the region”. ​​​​​​​The three countries signed the joint defence agreement at a trilateral summit in Makkah on August 7, pledging to strengthen collective secur... - **Aaj News (English)** — [Shehbaz says Makkah defence pact strengthens Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye ties](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330469791/shehbaz-says-makkah-defence-pact-strengthens-pakistan-saudi-arabia-and-turkiye-ties) · 28 Aug 2026, 11:05 AM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that the recently signed Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye brought the three countries even closer together and sent a message of unity and peace throughout the region. The prime minister, in a meeting with Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Engineer Abdulrahman bin Ab... - **Business Recorder** — [PM Shehbaz calls for deeper Pak-Saudi economic ties post Makkah Defence Pact](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40436834/pm-shehbaz-calls-for-deeper-pak-saudi-economic-ties-post-makkah-defence-pact) · 28 Aug 2026, 10:59 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif underscored on Friday that Saudi Arabia and Pakistan must focus their energies towards deepening economic and agricultural ties to translate their longstanding relationship into a stronger, mutually beneficial trade and investment partnership. H.E. Engineer Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadley, Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture of the Kingdom of Saudi... - **Geo News** — [PM Shehbaz calls for deepening economic ties with 'strategic partner' Saudi Arabia](https://www.geo.tv/latest/679547-pm-shehbaz-calls-for-deepening-economic-ties-with-strategic-partner-saudi-arabia) · 28 Aug 2026, 10:44 AM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hosts a reception for the Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Engineer Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen al-Fadley in Islamabad on August 28, 2026. — X@PakPMOPM reaffirms fraternal ties between Pakistan and Saudi... - **24 News HD** — [Makkah defence pact sent message of unity, peace: PM Shehbaz](https://www.24newshd.tv/28-Aug-2026/makkah-defence-pact-sent-message-unity-peace-pm-shehbaz) · 28 Aug 2026, 10:16 AM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the recently signed Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye brought the three countries even closer together and sent a message of unity and peace throughout the region, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan, Saudi Arabia seek to expand agricultural trade, cooperation on food security](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2656110/pakistan) · 28 Aug 2026, 10:08 AM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia agreed to pursue deeper agricultural cooperation and increased Pakistani food exports to the Kingdom, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s office said on Friday, as the longtime allies seek to expand their relationship beyond security and financial support. - **Pakistan Observer** — [Makkah Defence Agreement sends message of regional unity, peace: PM Shehbaz](https://pakobserver.net/makkah-defence-agreement-sends-message-of-regional-unity-peace-pm-shehbaz/) · 28 Aug 2026, 9:46 AM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – Saudi Arabia Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Engineer Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadley called on Prime Minister Muhammad… ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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