Khawaja Muhammad Asif
Minister for Defence, PML(N) leader
Photo: USAID Pakistan, Public domain (Wikimedia Commons, cropped)
- Oct 6
Turkey and Pakistan activate Mecca defense pact to deploy troops in Saudi Arabia
Ankara and Islamabad agreed on Monday to deploy military forces to Saudi Arabia under their collective defense treaty, responding to escalating Houthi missile and drone strikes across the kingdom.
- Oct 1
Saudi Arabia mobilizes defense pacts as Houthi missile strikes target Red Sea energy corridor
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced a maritime coalition and invoked mutual defense agreements with Pakistan and Turkiye after Houthi missile attacks targeted western Saudi ports and pipelines.