Pakistan, Saudi Arabia will jointly respond to any agression under new defence pact<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe prime minister described such actions as extremely dangerous for regional peace and stability and warned that they could further aggravate the situation. He assured the Saudi leadership of Pakistan\u2019s complete solidarity and unwavering support, stating that Pakistan would stand with its Saudi brothers and sisters at all times and in every difficult moment. Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s steadfast commitment to safeguarding Saudi Arabia\u2019s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity. He also stated that Pakistan is ready to play a constructive and positive role at this critical juncture and expressed hope that, with the blessings of the holy month of Ramadan, peace, stability, and harmony would soon be restored in the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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