https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudi-arabia-turkey-and-pakistan-agree-to-establish-secretariat-under-joint-defence-pactContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudi-arabia-turkey-and-pakistan-agree-to-establish-secretariat-under-joint-defence-pacthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudi-arabia-turkey-and-pakistan-agree-to-establish-secretariat-under-joint-defence-pact#u55173Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:18:06 +0000Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have agreed to set up a secretariat for their joint defence pact, with Pakistan to head the secretariat for three years. The pact, also known as the Mecca Defence Alliance or Makkah Defence Alliance, aims to enhance regional security and cooperation. The first meeting of the pact is expected to be held in Istanbul.Why it mattersThe joint defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan was formed to address regional security concerns and promote cooperation among the three countries. The pact is seen as a significant development in the region, particul