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Former defence minister Al Carns has declined a ministerial offer after stepping away from government during a row linked to military funding, according to BBC Politics. The move follows Carns’s resignation after John…
Ishaq Dar has discussed implementation of the Makkah defence framework with his Saudi and Turkish counterparts following the alliance committee's first meeting.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye agree to deepen intelligence sharing and military coordination under the Makkah defence pact.
The Makkah Defence Pact gives Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye a new collective-security framework, but its real test will be implementation.
## DG ISPR frames pact as a defensive arrangement Inter-Services Public Relations Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has described the Makkah Defence Alliance between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and…
A media report says Iran is considering an invitation to the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, but Tehran and the pact's three members have not officially confirmed it.
Pakistan’s Deputy PM Ishaq Dar announced an emergency meeting of the Makkah Defence Alliance next week amid rising Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
PM Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed Donald Trump's support for the Makkah Defence Agreement, framing it as a step toward regional stability.
Pakistan's Foreign Office says the Makkah Defence Pact remains focused on regional security and institutional coordination among Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement has brought Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye closer on security and cooperation.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye have signed a new defence agreement in Makkah aimed at strengthening collective deterrence and expanding military cooperation, according to Pakistan’s Foreign Office. The Makkah Joint…
Erdogan says Egypt could be considered for a wider Turkiye-Saudi-Pakistan defence pact, raising the stakes for regional security coordination.
Andy Burnham has made a significant first move in his Cabinet reshuffle by naming John Healey as chancellor, placing an experienced political figure at the centre of his economic team. The appointment, reported by The…
Pakistan and Turkiye are moving beyond traditional friendship in 2026, with defence cooperation, trade goals and regional diplomacy giving the relationship a sharper strategic shape.
US strikes on Iran entered a 11th straight night on Tuesday, with Iranian air defences activating in Tehran after fresh attacks hit targets across the country, according to a monitored public feed citing US and Iranian…
The Republican-led House approved a $1.15 trillion defence package with provisions expanding US-Israel military cooperation, but the bill still faces a difficult Senate path.
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has placed devolution at the centre of Pakistan's new-provinces debate while challenging the PPP's position on restructuring.
Pakistan faces a crowded 2026 security agenda, from the Afghanistan border and TTP violence to Middle East instability and new defence ties.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and a POWERUS delegation discuss defence technology, manufacturing, procurement and critical infrastructure.
British politics is increasingly funded by billionaires, with mega-donations rising significantly, raising concerns about the influence of wealth in governance
Pakistan and Somalia have discussed ways to deepen defence and security cooperation, according to the military media wing, as Islamabad continues outreach with the Horn of Africa nation on military and regional security…
Pakistan says the Makkah defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye could become active if Houthi attacks are treated as aggression against the Kingdom.
Bots trained to sound like a candidate are increasingly engaging voters with personalized text messages, making AI-generated texting conversations the latest tool political campaigns are adopting.
Europe’s biggest defence contractor says the risk of attack is growing, adding urgency to Britain’s debate over readiness, resilience and military investment.