Muhammad Kumail Mehdi

Pakistan, Türkiye, and Saudi Arabia signed a landmark agreement, the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement. The defining clause was that an attack on one state would be treated as an attack on all three. By strengthening collective security, the agreement deters outside powers.

Pakistan has been known for its peace-promoting efforts and bringing rivals together. For instance, in 1971, at the height of the Cold War, Islamabad helped bridge ties between China and the US.

On 7th May, 2025, late at night, India carried out Operation Sandoor against Pakistan. New Delhi said the operation was…