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Saudi Arabia and Pakistan formalized a mutual defense pact, strengthening their decades-long security partnership amid rising regional tensions and concerns about US reliability as a security guarantor. The agreement, signed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, aims to enhance defense cooperation and deter aggression against either nation. The pact follows recent conflicts involving both countries and comes as Gulf states grapple with the implications of Israel's attack on Qatar. While Saudi Arabia affirmed its strong relationship with India, the agreement's implications for regional stability are being assessed by various nations.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.