Pakistan’s military has pushed back against claims that the newly formed Mecca Joint Defence Agreement is an exclusive religious alliance, describing the pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye as a purely defensive regional partnership open to other nations.

New legislation gives Pakistan’s military chief sweeping command powers, raising questions about oversight.

Pakistan’s armed forces reaffirmed their defence readiness on Defence and Martyrs’ Day, warning that any aggression would draw a swift response.

Indonesian Naval Chief Admiral Dr. Muhammad Ali called on Chief of the Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir in Rawalpindi today. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest,

Pakistan and Türkiye on Saturday reaffirmed their longstanding defence and strategic ties as the Embassy of Pakistan in Ankara hosted a reception to mark Defence and Martyrs’ Day. Hosted by Pakistan’s Ambassador to Ankara Yusuf Cüneyd, the Pakistani embassy organised a reception to mark the day.

Kuwait and Pakistan have signed a defence and military cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening coordination between their armed forces and enhancing military readiness.

Amendments to the National Command Authority Act align strategic command with the new military hierarchy, marking a significant shift in Pakistan’s defense governance.