India, Oct. 5 -- The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed by Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan on August 7 continues to be in the spotlight. Against the backdrop of the ongoing US/Israel-Iran conflict, its geopolitical and military ramifications are being closely examined in the context of West Asia. For India, however, strategic prudence demands that this pact be viewed through the lens of Operation Sindoor. Following India's May 2025 missile strikes against Pakistan's terror infrastructure, the latter avoided a prolonged, conventional escalation by engaging in high intensity drone and electronic warfare before seeking an early ceasefire. During this conflict, while the bulk of Pakistan's hardware and technical support came from China, Tu...