On 9 September, US Congressman Joe Wilson posted on his Twitter account regarding the Mecca Defense Alliance, stating, “The Mecca Defense Alliance says an attack on one is an attack on all — now is the time for Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to destroy the Houthis. Free Yemen.”

According to media reports, the drafting of the proposed government reforms is in its final stages, containing provisions relating to the creation of more administrative units within Pakistan...

In Makkah, the place where the Revelation descended, and near the Muslims’ Qiblah and sacred rites, three rulers of the Muslims, Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia, came together for a summit at which they signed a joint defense agreement.

With respect to the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia, the Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Ishaq Dar, posted on X on 9 August 2026, that, “The Makkah Accord is purely defensive in nature. It is not targeted against any country and its sole purpose is to further strengthen our ongoing efforts towards peace, stability and prosperity in the wider region.”