Pakistan appears to have taken a step back from its strong warning to the Houthis a day earlier, with Islamabad on Thursday saying that no military response under the newly signed Mecca defence pact is currently being discussed. The comments came despite its defence minister warning that the agreement could become operational if the Yemen conflict spilled into Saudi Arabia.

Pakistan stated the Makkah Defence Alliance would activate if any member faced an attack. This pact involves Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye, forming a collective defense. The…

Pakistan warned Tuesday that its newly formed defence alliance with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye could be activated if the conflict in Yemen spills into Saudi territory, saying there…