Pakistan, Aug. 12 -- The defence agreement signed in the Saudi city of Makkah on 7 August 2026 is a significant milestone for Pakistan. The agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan has been described as the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement. Although the complete text and all operational details of the pact have not yet been made public, its central provision, according to the information available, is that an armed attack against any one of the three countries will be regarded as an attack against all three. The agreement is essentially centred on defence, protection and security. However, it needs to be viewed in the broader context of the changing balance of power in the Middle East, emerging strategic priorities, global politi...