In Islamabad, defense analysts cautioned against viewing the agreement as the equivalent of NATO, despite its collective-defense provision.
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Aug. 9, 2026, 8:47 AM EDT / Source: The Associated Press
By The Associated Press
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s foreign minister said Sunday a new defense agreement his country signed with Saudi Arabia and Turkey was not directed against any country and remained open to other nations in the region.
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