Pak Saudi Ties
Eos asked six foreign policy experts for their initial assessments of the recent Pak-Saudi Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement.
Updated 05 Oct, 2025 04:03pm
The largest priority for Pakistan was the search for resources with which to fire up the next growth spurt.
Updated 02 Oct, 2025 09:19am
If pursued with clarity, the SMDA could be remembered not just as a security commitment, but as the moment Islamabad and Riyadh truly began to reshape their economies together through integration.
Published 29 Sep, 2025 01:06pm
Mushahid says deal reflects waning confidence in US security guarantees for Muslim nations.
Updated 29 Sep, 2025 09:28am
“We have had a very long defence relationship with Saudi Arabia, spanning five or six decades," he says.
Updated 27 Sep, 2025 02:28pm
Says he also envisions the cooperation of the Muslim states of West Asia in the political security and defence domains following the deal, says Iran will never seek nuclear bomb.
Updated 25 Sep, 2025 01:15am
Domestically, the Pak-Saudi pact is being viewed exactly the same way as some past moments.
Published 23 Sep, 2025 08:15am
The Pak-Saudi defence pact is another sign of shifting geopolitical dynamics and alignments.
Updated 22 Sep, 2025 08:57am
The pact reverses the drift between Islamabad and Riyadh.
Updated 22 Sep, 2025 09:35am
Time and again, Pakistani leaders have looked towards Saudi Arabia in moments of crisis, reducing the relationship to a lifeline for financial bailouts.
Updated 21 Sep, 2025 08:47am
Pakistan should reiterate that its nuclear weapons are meant solely for self-defence, and all relevant circles should exercise caution in their words and actions.
Updated 20 Sep, 2025 08:37am
Says it “looked forward to further details of the agreement likely to be shared with the people of Pakistan".
Updated 20 Sep, 2025 10:42am
Khawaja Asif first suggests nuclear capabilities may be extended to KSA; later retracts, says nuclear weapons "not on the radar"; FO adopts cautious approach.
Updated 20 Sep, 2025 08:27am
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif says nuclear weapons are "not on the radar" of the pact; India hopes Saudi Arabia will keep in mind "sensitivities".
Updated 20 Sep, 2025 07:31am
The video is old from May 2024 and does not show the Houthi official talking about Pakistan but about Israel and the Gaza conflict.
Published 19 Sep, 2025 08:08pm
Spokesperson says pact is defensive in nature, will contribute to regional peace.
Updated 19 Sep, 2025 08:38pm
Deal between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia seen as major milestone, strengthening Pakistan's position in Middle East.
Updated 19 Sep, 2025 10:26am
Riyadh will look to benefit from "operational and symbolic bite" of Pakistan’s military capabilities.
Updated 19 Sep, 2025 09:17am
Defence minister says "nuclear capabilities will absolutely be available under this pact".
Published 18 Sep, 2025 11:51pm
"Pakistan has taken up the role of a security provider, not just for Saudi Arabia but for the Middle East," says Maleeha Lodhi.
Updated 18 Sep, 2025 05:13pm
Senior Saudi official tells Reuters mutual defence pact is a “comprehensive defensive agreement that encompasses all military means”.
Updated 18 Sep, 2025 06:31pm
New pact comes on heels of shift towards collective security in Mideast; Pakistan TV Digital to carry country’s perspective to global audiences.
Updated 18 Sep, 2025 11:00am
Agreement ensures that an attack on one state is an attack on the other.
Updated 17 Sep, 2025 11:48pm
Interior minister briefs envoy on Pakistan’s ongoing crackdown against organised groups involved in begging abroad.
Updated 31 Aug, 2025 11:05am
The 9th Future Investment Initiatives Forum will be held from Oct 27 to 30.
Updated 10 Aug, 2025 07:51am
Meets with Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmed Al-Malki.
Updated 26 Jul, 2025 10:28am
CJCSC Gen Mirza meets with Saudi naval chief; both discuss "regional security dynamics".
Published 24 Jul, 2025 05:30pm
Admiral Naveed Ashraf highlights Pakistan Navy’s initiatives for ensuring maritime security, regional stability through RMSP mechanism.
Published 22 Jul, 2025 05:03pm
Minister tells Sudanese envoy such partnerships will enhance food security.
Updated 19 Jul, 2025 08:18am
Saudi auditors to assess seven major airports next month.
Updated 11 Jul, 2025 08:16am
