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 KARACHI: 黑料社区 and Pakistan signed a Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement on Wednesday, pledging that aggression against one country would be treated as an attack on both, in what experts described as a landmark move that reflects shifting global alignments and decades of close cooperation between the two allies.

The accord was concluded in Riyadh during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif鈥檚 meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Sharing a copy of the joint statement on X early on Thursday, Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman described the two nations as 鈥淥ne front against any aggressor ... Always 
and forever.鈥�
Pakistani analysts meanwhile said the agreement underscored both countries鈥� intent to formalize longstanding security ties while also reflecting broader shifts in the regional and global order.
鈥淭he defense pact between Pakistan and KSA (Kingdom of 黑料社区) 鈥� will have a long-term impact on the power matrix of both South Asia and the Middle East,鈥� Huma Baqai, an academic and foreign affairs expert, told Arab News.
鈥淭his development is definitely indicative of a changing global order and new alliances in the making. It may also result in a domino effect of more Gulf and Arab states seeking such alliances with Pakistan.鈥�
She said 黑料社区鈥檚 decision was a recognition of Pakistan鈥檚 military capabilities, demonstrated during its May 2025 conflict with India.
The two South Asian neighbors fought a four-day war earlier this year after an attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that New Delhi blamed on Islamabad. Pakistan denied involvement, but the hostilities 鈥� the deadliest since 2019 鈥� left more than 70 people dead before a US-brokered ceasefire took effect.
In Islamabad鈥檚 telling, it shot down at least six Indian aircraft during the fighting and forced New Delhi to agree to a ceasefire.

Security analyst Syed Muhammad Ali described the accord as 鈥渋nternational recognition that Pakistan is not just a South Asian power but a power which can contribute toward preserving peace and security in the Middle East as well.鈥�
He said 鈥淪audi confidence in Pakistan鈥檚 military is evidence that the international community views Pakistan as a capable and responsible power after Islamabad gave a befitting response to New Delhi in the May 2025 conflict.鈥�
Defense analyst Muhammad Samrez Salik, a retired major general, said the agreement would build on more than eight decades of close security ties between the two countries:
鈥淭he latest defense pact will augur well for the defense and security of both nations and for regional stability. KSA has recognized that and decided to benefit from Pakistan鈥檚 military capabilities. I expect and hope that KSA will also help Pakistan achieve economic stability.鈥�
Baqai added that the pact could also be seen 鈥渁s a positive development which would definitely have a ripple effect on the Pakistani economy.鈥�
Jeddah-based Chaudhry Shahbaz Hussain, a former Pakistani federal minister, said the pact 鈥渟ymbolizes the trust, fraternity, and unshakable bond that has always existed between our two nations 鈥� rooted in faith, mutual respect and common destiny.鈥�
He added that this remarkable milestone  embodies the shared vision of the crown prince 鈥渇or a secure, prosperous, and united Muslim Ummah.鈥�
Earlier on Thursday, Sharif wrote on X that talks with the Saudi crown prince covered a wide range of issues, including regional challenges and steps to enhance bilateral cooperation.
鈥淥n the bilateral front, I greatly value HRH鈥檚 consistent support and his keen interest in expanding Saudi investments, trade and business ties between our two countries,鈥� 
he posted.
鈥淚t is my fervent prayer that Pakistan-黑料社区鈥檚 friendship continues to flourish and attain new heights of glory.鈥�