Published on, Sept. 18 -- September 18, 2025 7:02 AM

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman on Wednesday signed a "Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement" between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

A statement from the PM's office announced the signing of the pact, which stated that any aggression against either country shall be considered an act of aggression against both.

"Building on a partnership extending nearly eight decades, and grounded in bonds of brotherhood, Islamic solidarity and shared strategic interests, the two sides signed the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement," the joint statement said.

The pact reflects a joint commitment to enhance bilateral security ties and contribute to regional and global...