Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact
BBC NewsFriday, August 7, 2026 at 5:42 PM
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Pakistan says an attack on any of the three will amount to an attack against all, amid conflict in the Middle East.
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- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. Pakistan says an attack on any of the three will amount to an attack against all, amid conflict in the Middle East. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
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What happened
Pakistan says an attack on any of the three will amount to an attack against all, amid conflict in the Middle East.
Why it matters
This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
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BBC News published: Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
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