Pakistan calls Mecca pact defensive, expansion not on cards

Pakistan on Thursday, September 10, described the Mecca Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye as a “defensive alliance” aimed at strengthening regional security through deterrence, while saying there were no current discussions about expanding the three-member grouping. Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan made the remarks during a weekly briefing, Reuters reported, in response ... Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .