They should form all 56 nations and must liberate palestine.

Another OIC?

Also, look who is proposing :)

Great, now go get rid of ISIS instead of relying on the West for it.

Good initiative. We need more cooperation between the Muslim countries. Also no tears about Iran not being included, we need to keep an eye on them, they pretend to be all brothers but we will be stabbed as soon as it's beneficial to them. Look at how much blood has been shed in Syria. Would have been better had Iran not stepped in. The revolution would have removed a dictatorship.

The alliance should be led by nuclear power Pakistan.

Usual talk without substance in short a Whitewash!

Turkey Qatar Saudi and the Gulfies supporting ISIS....did they just have a change of heart or are they dumping ISIS because their end is near at the hands of Russia Syria and Iran, plus Hizbullah.

Stupid idea. 0+0+0 will always remain zero. Pakistan should stay away from this mess as its equivalent of fighting their battle.

Pakistan should not join this force.

Where is OIC for this?

Besides Russia will not accept anyone interrupting their effort....

What a joke.

Great !

Here we go again!

NO MORE PROXY WARS, our country is already in tatters.

KSA is desperate to include PK in every big decesion. This time PK should not play politics.

Iran, Iraq and Syria all have been left out. Why, you do not have to be a rocket scientist to figure it out.

Every knows Pakistan is the strongest member in this alliance yet we are looked down upon by ksa

@mudassar you are right. I suspect the first target will be to clear Yemen.

The Muslim world needs unity at this critical juncture of history.

Close-up the wounds within the Muslim world - include all other Muslim countries including Iran and Iraq...

Pakistan shouldn't let KSA to use him against anyone, because we know what they are going to do in future, so thinkers and planners should assess in depth of future politics and its fallout.

Pakistan is larger in population than all of these countries combined. Being a nuclear power with the 5th largest army and with significant technical know-how, Pakistan should lead.

I don't think it will bear any fruits the purpose of it and it's intension is shallow and is self centered not to include Iran is sad as they were invaded by sadam supported by the gulf Arabs As far as Pakistan being a member is a good thing as they are a No 1 leader in this field with appreciation World over

Another cheap and no-so-smart move by the house of Saud. They will fail in this misadventure as well.

Another attempt to divide Muslim ummah.

Look which country is laying policy for Pakistan. This is what happens when you are over dependent on any country.

How can we balance the Syrian and the Bahraini equations using this alliance

Not Saudi Arabia, but Pakistan should lead! This joint force should not be used for another country like Syria or Yemen.

Hell NO!. I will not send my boys under Saudi command.

@Ga What kind of Technical know how are you talking about exactly. And what about Economic position ? That is the biggest measure for a Country's stature these days.

We will defend our Saudi brothers at any cost.

very good step.

Pakistan will be more effective if it has neutral position.

All gulf rulers want is security by any means to protect their seats they are very unpopular in the modern. World

So when are they going to come help fight the taliban? Never This is a mockery, the same states that support, fund terrorists are now part of an anti-terrorist alliance. PK should have stayed out and participate on a case by case basis. The `arabs follow their own selfish interests not PK interest.

it is very good sign. Obviously, it will help in reducing the terrorism from the Muslim Countries which are badly effected.

Congratulations fellow Pakistani's

Saudi Arabia leading........LOL. Comedy of errors.

We must help Saudi Arabia. We must protect Saudi. Guess which country gave Pakistan most aid during earthquake? Which country has the most overseas Pakistanis?

Answer: Saudi Arabia. You bet it is.

@Ga Yes, in your dreams.

"Pakistan part of 34-state Islamic military alliance against terrorism, says KSA"

If they were indeed Muslim and Islamic they would be fighting to free Palestine and Kashmir...not fighting for the West in its War on Islam.

Pakistan should not be biased. Play Smart with western. politics is mandatory. .. Now this alliance should led by solely Pakistan.

@Realiste

The West created ISIS. The West also created al-Qaeda, at the time they were Mujahideen fighting the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.

Good move by Saudi Arabia to fight terrorism. Pakistan needs to support this move even more.

We have our own house to look after first. We're just asking for more trouble poking our noses into other people's businesses.

In my opinion, Pakistan should not have been part of this alliance as extremism and militancy is an internal threat and not external threat. Although, Pakistan is worst affected by this internal threats, but it has capacity to deal with them at its own level and I am sure it does not require any military support from any state to come and join in our fight against terrorists. However, these terrorists threat may be challenging for GCC States, which are run my monarchies and since they are not militarily so strong to withstand such threats, they seek to engage other nations in their war against their own terrorist outfits. So, Pakistan is a nuclear state and it must act responsibly.

A nice step. Needs to be encouraged!

I hope this group can provide boots on ground to fight ISIS.

Yet another joke. Terrorism is about mindset not bodies. Need to change the mindset with proper narrative. Yes, military is necessary for the short run but in the end you need narrative to counter theirs. Listen to what Mr Javed Ahmad Ghamidi has to say.

Great chance to lead OIC for Pakistan ... After all Pakistan is the MAJOR nuclear power .

You can not have eliminate terrorism from world, until you bring Iran on the table. Iran should have been included in the member countries.

More important is: To eradicate Terrorism, we must eradicate the root causes of Extremism / Terrorism (Palestine, Kashmir, Chechnya etc) through peaceful solutions otherwise getting rid of them, is just a dream of a mad person. http://bit.ly/dKiBUe

Good riddance ....

Great move by Al e Saud,Long Live KSA,must be encouraged

@Hossam Junaid Dividing? Dude, that is unity right there. 34 states combined army. How is that dividing?

seems like a group against iran and co then against terrorism

if against terrorism then iran, Syria, Lebanon , too should be included

not to mention india with second largest muslim poopulation

wellcome, this alliance is the requirement of piece loving muslim nation, badly suffering with menace of terrorism. head of this alliance ksa should be detrrmined like coas of pakistan to crush every hurdle in the noble goal of members.

Saudis should first leave their lavish life style and use their resources to some useful things. Muslims should united including Iran, this divide between Muslims would trigger a great war between them and that what's their enemies want. Let them kill each other and the survivors would be killed by West and America.

Right Step in Right Direction, All Muslim Nations face a lot of problems, One for All and All for One Concept, Rotating Lead and Better Collaboration is the Key to Success, Shall be Backed by Council for Major Decisions.

@Realiste Why? West created ISIS and they should fight with it too.

A very good step indeed. Something is better than nothing.

@Hossam Junaid As if the Ummah is united at present!!!

it is time now for such alliance. well done saudi

@Q Agree but not sure about the alliance's objectives !

I bet the Palestinians are wondering when will this alliance force come and rescue them from the Israeli occupation and terrorism!?

All Muslim countries should join together to eliminate the terrorists from the face of world wherever they are.

IF really want to show unity between islamic countries why not include IRAN in it. A part of their differences unite for a one cause.

Pathetic Idea.

How a unilateral decision can be announced without elaborated discussion ?The Arab military is failure due to lack of experience and their lavish living culture. They want somebody to take care of them, and in the long run it may not very fruitful decision.

An alliance that will be lead by Pakistani, Egyptian, Turkish and other non-Arab forces and where the Arabs will pay the non-Arabs to fight for them. Not much of an alliance is it.

Not to mention, it was the arab countries that have led to growth of these extremist factions, yeah let's choose to ignore that

Wow, they cannot even manage hajj, now they are going to command armies and spy agencies of 35 countries. ...

@M. Malik spot on

The is sectarian group. Pakistan should never join any group to divide Muslim Ummah on the basis of sectarianism.

look who is saying!

Excellent. The participation of Turkey is most welcome. The absence of Iran should not be given undue prominence. The simple truth is that IS regards Iran & Shias as its Number 1 enemy. The KSA is at number 2. There is already an agreement between Iran and the KSA negotiated by Russia. So the vast majority of the Muslim world is on board. God bless this UNITY of Sunni & Shia Muslims against terrorism in the name of Islam.

Muslim states should deal with problem themselves and this alliance is a good thing. If we don't take charge of the situation, western countries will continue to invade our lands for one reason or the other. These invasions are the root cause of terrorism and hence cycle will continue. It is time Muslims stand up to the challenge and take control of their territories. Look at the broader picture and don't give them reason for another invasion.

if saudi wants entire Muslim Ummah to unite, why leave Iran?

A legal cover for dragging Pakistan into Yemen. They can't fight and want us to do their dirty work. Calling it Islamic without all Islamic countries represented is a facade, meant to shore up saudi monarchy

@Abdul Manan : If wishes were horses...beggars would ride. Try to understand the scenario - the background. Any hope that Muslim countries as listed in the alliance would fight to liberate Palestine ?

Of a 34-state Islamic military coalition to combat terrorism, the best army is with the Pakistan. The responsibility on Pakistan increases.

@Zak, well said.

First stop the financing to these terror organizations.

Saudi can easily stop terrorism by stopping finance to terrorist groups, no need for a military alliance, easy peasy

Saudi Arabia should take initiative and should stop financing such madrassas in Pakistan which are responsible for inciting people for terrorism.

@Naxalite They created it and our muslim brothers like qatar, turkey and Saudia supported them financially and other ways

I wonder if every one of this so called alliance is after IS and then Western forces are separately against them and further more Russia and Iran are fighting with them from the front then how come IS is still surviving even expanding it's roots internationally. There is something big fishy may be some forces are pretending to be against them but supporting them through other channels. Isn't it.

It took 60 years for an 'Islamic Militatry Alliance' to be formed - just to fight IS?

Where were these countries when Israel was brutalizing the Palestinians?

Right Step in the wrong direction

Regrettably, this is not an "alliance", this is a "divide". An attempt to divide Muslim world into Shia and Sunni bases. Rather then joining any such group, Pakistan should work with other Muslim countries to create unity among Muslim countries.

KSA leading the alliance against terrorism?

The monarchs are trying to create an impression that they are against ISIS but the fact is that over the years they have been godfathering the militants. In fact ISIS was supported to rob oil from Iraq and Libya and ushering destruction in Syria. When will the citizens open their eyes and ears and start thinking that the money spent on sponsoring terrorism must be spent on their welfare.

Pakistan first ask this alliance to come Pakistan and clean this mess of terrorism by helping Pakistani Army. should not do anything which destroy any relationship with Chinese and Russian investments in Pakistan, as this alliance made on the request of USA, initially will be used against Iran and then Russia and China.

Not a good alliance without Iran.

I strongly oppose any Muslim alliance formed to attack another Muslim nation, or to interfere in its internal affairs. Instead, we need unity to find peace and reconciliation among the Ummah and to confront external threats.

By bombing innocent residents in Yemen they are thinking they are dealing with terrorists??? What a joke!!!

Why Pakistan is part of this alliance??

Please make EU equivalent otherwise its only talk. Make same currency

@Atam Vetta ... It is proven that Turkey gave all logistics and Saudi Money to ISIS. This alliance means something else.

What a mafia! Why has Iran not been included if Saudi Arabia is really sincere?

Another mistake by Pakistan ... strengthening relation with China , Iran and Russia can only bring prosperity. Don't trust on US and its allies who have already destroyed 7 Muslim countries

Pakistan should stay away from Turkey and Sauids they are totally exposed in funding and supporting terrorist in Syria and Iraq even western media started criticising them.

Really? when did this happened? Who in Pakistan agreed to such arrangement? Pakistan being the sole nuclear power of Muslim world and the most powerful Islamic military state would now work under Saudi Arabia from Riyadh? Our leaders are clueless and deliberately degrade the status of Pakistan given half a chance.

why only 34 countries? Is it a divide between Shia and Sunni ? Saudi Arab government must first bring its own house in order. All these extremist were initially funded by saudi arabia.

Powers behind the creation of ISIS are focusing now on its dismantling.

I think this action of keeping Iran out and forming alliance of all Sunni states will not help those who joined this group. Saudi Arabia and UAE have been fuelling extremists funding them and now a drama to deter Iran.

How strange,

What a joke ! KSA supports terrorism, how can it be against it?

The goal is to unite. Reading comments here makes one wonder what is the point of even trying?

instread of Saudi Arabia Pakistan should lead

Great News

Pakistan must keep itself from following requests or rather demands from Al Saud to assist them militarily. it's a sinking vessel and it's unwise to be on it at the wrong time.

The GCC countries ruled by 'royal families' know that they there time is up soon.... and this figment is last desperate effort to give appearance of support of wider 'Muslim world', only to prolong the inevitable.

Half the job would already be done if Saudi Arabia stop providing funds to fundamentalists and radicals

Good.

Does KSA have any experience of fighting wars? Any war? They have always hired mercenaries to fight their proxy wars mostly in other countries. How can they lead such a large build-up comprising of best battle hardened Pakistani and Turkish soldiers?

This is yet one of the many pie-in-the-sky projects orchestrated from the royal bed-rooms.

The only thing they want from pakistan is their patriots soilders to use them in their fight... so what i suggest here is we should ask them

with Turkey and Pakistan on their side, then they will win.

Is this so called military alliance will be ever ready to assist Pakistan with everything they got, if god forbid, hostilities break between Pakistan and India? Or is it just a one way street like in past where Pakistan will be used a cannon fodder and left to fend for itself once objectives are achieved?

Pakistan should not ally with SA. SA is funding majority of extremist elements in Pakistan.

Pakistan will never do enough against terrorism. You are being used by USA/allies for their own agenda.

Noooo Pakistani people need to voice their opposition to this farce. Pakistan should not be another Iran stepping into safeguard gulf dictatorships. That's what it will come down to.

@Waqas how naive you are my friend. The war in Syria is not for the removal of a dictator bUT strengthening of Israel.

Pakistan does not create or promote terrorism so Pakistan should stay out of all such Saudi led anti-terror alliances. Such alliances are the responsibility of those that have created the terror monster in the first place.

Pakistan can participate if Saudi Arabia declare that all the 34 countries will be under the leadership of Pakistan

Why this alliance didn't include Syrian and Iraqi government who are really engage in fighting with ISIS and other terrorists. US new technique is being followed gather few countries make an Alliance and attack any country without approval of UN and world community. In previous US led coalition has 65 countries but active countries are on 3 to 4.

@SBK - Agreed and also include Iraq , Iran and Syria active fighting force on ground.

Pakistan should stay away from these

Only turkey Egypt and Pakistan have the ability to fight in this coalition.

Pakistan is the only Muslim nuclear-weapon state, therefore has enormous responsibility to promote "peace and stability" in the world. It's great news that 34 Muslim states decided to form a military alliance to fight terrorism. As our government was bogged own in petty politics it failed to take the "leadership" role to bring Muslim countries together to fight terrorism. Our parliament failed to legislate tough laws against terrorism. Our politicians have been impeding Military Courts dealing with terrorists. It's shocking that some political parties are even involved with terrorists? With over 60,000 Pakistanis killed and the economy devastated, no country in the world has suffered and sacrificed more than Pakistan.

Long overdue.

Pakistan's interest come first, it can be part of the coalition in a passive capacity, training, etc., as Gen Raheel suggested Saudis in his recent meeting with them. As for Iran admirers, please ask Iran to withhold its Indian sponsored central asia corridor in parallel to CPEC.

@Zak "We will defend our Saudi brothers at any cost."

Why? Militarily, nuclear Pakistan is the strongest of this grouping, and yet Saudis are leading the alliance.

So how many Syrian refugees did this countries take in? How many of these countries supported Pakistan in its war on terror in which a million Pakistani's have died? When Pakistan was losing the Bangladesh war or the Kargil war, which of these Muslim countries sent their troops in Pakistan's support? How many Countries give Pakistani's visa free access to their countries? Infact Indians get more priority access than Pakistani's.

@Akbar -- thank Akbar for providing a bigger picture to narrow mind

@Waqas are you out of your mind????is syria the only dictatorship in the world???saudi arab is also a country with monarchy,under the dictatorship of the saud family.if you are in favour of abolishing dictatorship why not start with saudi arab...also if iran is a back stabber wat is ksa,who is finnancing these extremist,

Rich gulf country's army cannot fight war so these countries wants to hire the soldier from Pakistan and other country to fight for them in the name of alliance.

@Waqas dear it seems you are living in another world . be just a little bit

A 34 state military alliance? How will they coordinate with each other? More importantly what exactly will this 34 state alliance do that each of the 34 individual armies could not independently do?

No Alliance for Palestine and Libaration of Qibla e Awal.

Militarily, these countries cannot do much in Iraq or Syria, but definitely they can stop the financing and support networks in their own countries.

Saudis can start by easing their anti shia agenda.

So now let these nations user their money, men & resources to clear the world of ISIS and equivalent monsters. No Alliance nation should ever accept Western aid.

As in th e past nothing will come out of it. Arabs only talk .How many of you think that Saudi Arabia will send troops in to Iraq or Syria? How mano of you think that there will be a Muslim Countires' force that will t attack ISIS on ground in Iraq and Syria. As I said earleier, Arabs are like old Hen ; good for Cluck-Clucking but for nothing else.

Palestinian kids, sisters and brothers are desperately looking for help from Muslim states and their Alliance to release them from Israeli terrorism. Iran is ready to lead Alliance to release First Qibla e Awal and Palestine , how many of Muslim states will join that alliance and say sorry to Saudi and American aids.

Define terrorism...I mean by whoes perspective are we looking at it?

If it's Muslim then why iran , Iraq, Syria and labanon left out...this is more like a divided Muslim front and all the countries on it are actually not fighting against terrorism except for Pak. ..I think pakistan should stay far away from this group...and be part of the new world order...

Pak-Iran-China-Russia alliance would be more effective and beneficial to the country

Remember the alliance is against terrorists not against ISIS.Rubbish.

Great, but not enough, you all need to be united so outsiders cannot gang up on you and destroy you and your fragile unity. Work hard and not just unite your milliliters but increase vital cooperation in other areas such as education common curacy and common policy together and do not let others to come between you . Good Job Saudi-Arabia

@Waqas Did Iran wanted to over throw Syrias govt by military force. Check facts and also don't forget that it was this so called back stabbing country who helped Pakistan with arms and ammo in 65 and 71 wars. When so called Arab brothers supported us verbally.

Alliance of muslim countries? Iran missing? Let us blame Israeel and the west for all our problems.

If they will support and fight for Palestinians when Israel attacks them, I will consider it a very good step. Otherwise it is just a front face to facilitate the America's agenda.

I think this announcement has more to do with projection of Crown Prince of KSA rather than anything else...It seems no one has been consulted when this new alliance was announced. On more serious note sidelining OIC and trying to create Shia Sunni blocks will have long term implications on security of all Muslim countries. If counter terrorism force has to be created , it should be done on platform of OIC with open and clear agenda, rules and mechanisms to deal with insurgencies in all participating countries ..Saudis should realize that thier Monarchy alone can not create or dictate a counter terrorism strategy for all Countries.

0x34=0

Islamic Nations alliance under the leadership of Saudi's , should we laugh or cry, This is all about to save their Monarchy and remove any threat to their rule, Nothing else. Pakistan should stay away from this FIRE & TRAP. Thank you

syria is in a need of joint muslim forces....pakistan should become a part of muslim forces...not any other like nato