Emergency Meeting Under Makkah Agreement to Be Held Next Week, Six Countries Seek to Join: Ishaq Dar
Mian Nadeem
Published October 02, 2026 | 07:12 PM
We are bound to defend Saudi Arabia, and there should be no fee or service charge on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the foreign minister said at a press conference.
Key Points:
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An emergency meeting will be held next week under the Makkah Agreement to review the latest situation regarding Saudi Arabia.
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Over 6 countries want to join the Makkah Defence Pact.
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Pakistan is committed to defending Saudi Arabia, especially given the country's vulnerability to 17-18 attacks.
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The United Nations Charter and NATO both provide a framework for such alliances.
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A meeting held on August 31st under the Makkah Agreement decided on the first secretary-general, with Pakistan proposing Lieutenant General (retired) Nauman Mahmood.
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Iran and the US are both seeking to maximize gains in their ongoing dispute.
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There should be no charges for ships navigating through the Strait of Hormuz.
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A Pakistani ship's crew taken hostage by Somali pirates has been freed, but three Pakistanis were killed.
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Four injured are expected to arrive in Karachi tomorrow.
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Pakistan has good wishes for Afghanistan, but demands that Afghan territory not be used against Pakistan.
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Afghanistan needs to demonstrate actions against proscribed groups like Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, Balochistan Liberation Army, and Fitna al-Hindustan.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had productive meetings during his visit to the United States and delivered a well-reasoned address to the United Nations.