--- title: "DG ISPR states Makkah defence pact is for defensive purposes only" description: "Most outlets led with the DG ISPR's assertion that the Makkah Defence pact has no regional military ambitions and is intended for collective deterrence. Pakistan Today and Business Recorder both highlighted the defensive nature of the agreement, with Business Recorder providing slightly more context by naming the three signatories — Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye. Both excerpts frame the statement as official clarification." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/8744-makkah-defence-pact-is-purely-defensive-aims-at-regional site: HarZaviya language: en --- # DG ISPR states Makkah defence pact is for defensive purposes only pakistan · updated 17 Sep 2026, 2:55 AM PKT · 15–17 Sep 2026 · 20 articles from 16 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 16 Sep 2026 — DG ISPR states Makkah defence pact is for defensive purposes only (2 outlets) > Most outlets led with the DG ISPR's assertion that the Makkah Defence pact has no regional military ambitions and is intended for collective deterrence. Pakistan Today and Business Recorder both highlighted the defensive nature of the agreement, with Business Recorder providing slightly more context by naming the three signatories — Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye. Both excerpts frame the statement as official clarification. - **Business Recorder** — [Makkah defence pact has no regional military ambitions: DG ISPR](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439903/makkah-defence-pact-has-no-regional-military-ambitions-dg-ispr) · 17 Sep 2026, 2:55 AM PKT > RAWALPINDI: Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said the Makkah Defence Alliance — a tripartite agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye — is not directed against any country and has no hidden regional military aspirations. In an interview with Saudi broadcaster Al Arabiya English’s ‘Global News Today’, the military sp... - **Pakistan Today** — [Makkah defence pact has 'no regional aspirations', intended for collective deterrence: DG ISPR](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/16/makkah-defence-pact-to-serve-defensive-purposes-only-says-dg-ispr) · 16 Sep 2026, 9:42 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > Makkah Defence pact to serve defensive purposes only, says DG ISPR ### 15 Sep 2026 — DG ISPR states Makkah defence pact is defensive, not aimed at other alliances (14 outlets) > Most outlets reported that the DG ISPR emphasized the Makkah defence pact is defensive in nature and not directed against other alliances or countries. Several also noted the focus on collective deterrence and regional peace. A few outlets, including ARY News and Abb Takk News, specifically highlighted the DG ISPR’s rejection of claims that the pact could affect Pakistan’s relations with Iran. Overall, the framing remained consistent across the excerpts, with slight variations in emphasis on regional aspirations, collective deterrence, and the pact’s openness to partners. - **Abb Takk News** — [DG ISPR says Mecca defence pact does not affect Pakistan’s ties with Iran](https://abbtakk.tv/dg-ispr-says-mecca-defence-pact-does-not-affect-pakistans-ties-with-iran/) · 16 Sep 2026, 4:18 PM PKT > RAWALPINDI: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG-ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has rejected suggestions that the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement could constrain Pakistan’s relations with Iran, describing the pact with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye as defensive and without any regional agenda. Speaking to Al Arabiya English, the DG-ISPR said... - **Minute Mirror** — [DG ISPR: Makkah Defence pact is defensive, focused...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/dg-ispr-makkah-defence-pact-is-defensive-focused-on-regional-stability-631013/) · 16 Sep 2026, 4:17 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has described the Makkah - **24 News HD** — [DG ISPR says Makkah defence intended for collective deterrence](https://www.24newshd.tv/16-Sep-2026/dg-ispr-says-makkah-defence-pact-aims-collective-deterrence) · 16 Sep 2026, 4:13 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said that the Makkah Defence Alliance — a tripartite agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye — has no regional aspirations and it is intended for collective deterrence. - **ARY News (English)** — [DG ISPR rejects claims Mecca Defence Agreement complicates Pakistan’s position towards Iran](https://arynews.tv/dg-ispr-rejects-claims-mecca-defence-agreement-complicates-pakistans-position-towards-iran) · 16 Sep 2026, 2:02 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > DG-ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry rejected impression that Mecca Defence Agreement complicates Pakistan position towards Iran - **Aaj News (English)** — [Makkah defence pact has no regional military ambitions: DG ISPR](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330472545/makkah-defence-pact-has-no-regional-military-ambitions-dg-ispr) · 16 Sep 2026, 11:33 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said the Makkah Defence Alliance — a tripartite agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye — is not directed against any country and has no hidden regional military aspirations. In an interview with Saudi broadcaster Al Arabiya English’s ‘Global News Today’, the military spokesperson s... - **Hum News English** — [Makkah Pact based on ‘collective deterrence’, has ‘no regional aspirations’: DG ISPR](https://humenglish.com/latest/makkah-joint-defence-agreement-based-on-collective-deterrence-has-no-regional-aspirations-dg-ispr/) · 16 Sep 2026, 11:11 AM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan’s defence agreement with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye is based on “collective deterrence” and carries no regional aspirations or offensive intent, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said during his interview with Al-Arabiya, while stressing that the pact is complementary to the three countries’ existing international relationshi... - **Dawn** — [DG ISPR says Makkah defence pact has 'no regional aspirations', intended for collective deterrence](https://www.dawn.com/news/2030336/dg-ispr-says-makkah-defence-pact-has-no-regional-aspirations-intended-for-collective-deterrence) · 16 Sep 2026, 10:32 AM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said that the Makkah Defence Alliance — a tripartite agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye — has no “regional aspirations”, adding that it is intended for collective deterrence. The military spokesperson made the remarks during an interview on Al Arabiya English’s ‘Global News Tod... - **BOL News** — [DG ISPR says Makkah pact is not against any country](https://bolnews.com/pakistan/dg-ispr-says-makkah-pact-is-not-against-any-country) · 16 Sep 2026, 10:21 AM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan’s top military spokesperson has rejected speculation surrounding its new defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, saying the agreement is designed for collective defense and regional stability, not confrontation or military expansion. - **The Nation** — [DG ISPR: Makkah defence pact purely defensive](https://www.nation.com.pk/16-Sep-2026/dg-ispr-makkah-defence-pact-purely-defensive) · 16 Sep 2026, 10:04 AM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has described the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye as a purely defensive arrangement aimed at strengthening collective deterrence. - **Geo News** — [Makkah defence pact is defensive, contains no 'regional aspirations', says ISPR chief](https://www.geo.tv/latest/682279-makkah-defence-pact-is-defensive-contains-no-regional-aspirations-says-ispr-chief) · 16 Sep 2026, 10:02 AM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > Inter-Services Public Relations Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry briefing media at the General Headquarters, Rawalpindi, December 27, 2024. — ISPRChief military spokesperson Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has described the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement... - **Dunya News** — [Makkah pact is purely defensive, aims at promoting regional peace: DG ISPR](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/973150-makkah-pact-is-purely-defensive-aims-at-promoting-regional-peace-dg-) · 16 Sep 2026, 9:57 AM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said the Makkah defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye is defensive, not aimed at others, and seeks regional peace through dialogue. - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [DG ISPR says Makkah Defence Agreement is defensive, not against other alliances](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/16-Sep-2026/dg-ispr-says-makkah-defence-agreement-is-defensive-not-against-other-alliances) · 16 Sep 2026, 9:36 AM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > RAWALPINDI – Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement signed between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye is defensive and does not compete with other alliances. In an interview with Al Arabiya English, he added that the agreement is defensive, complementary and does not compete […] - **Pakistan Observer** — [‘There is nothing aggressive’: DG ISPR says Makkah agreement is purely defensive in nature](https://pakobserver.net/there-is-nothing-aggressive-dg-ispr-says-makkah-agreement-is-purely-defensive-in-nature/) · 16 Sep 2026, 9:23 AM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said there is nothing aggressive in the Makkah… - **The Express Tribune** — [Makkah defence pact has no regional aspirations, aimed at collective deterrence: DG ISPR](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2629518/makkah-defence-pact-has-no-regional-aspirations-aimed-at-collective-deterrence-dg-ispr) · 15 Sep 2026, 9:46 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > Says pact is not a ‘Muslim alliance’, open to partners backing regional peace and stability ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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