Pakistan Rejects Indian Propaganda on Makkah Defence Agreement and Houthi Actions

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has firmly rejected what it describes as "Indian propaganda" regarding the Makkah Defence Agreement and the country's potential response to Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, clarifying that kinetic action under the pact is not currently under discussion.

In an official statement, the Foreign Office spokesperson dismissed reports circulating in Indian media that sought to misrepresent Pakistan's position on the landmark trilateral defence pact signed between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye in Mecca on August 7, 2026.

No Kinetic Action Under Discussion

The spokesperson clarified that while the Makkah Defence Agreement contains a collective defence clause-stipulating that an armed attack against any one of the three signatories will be treated as an attack against all-the operationalisation of that clause is not currently on the table.

"Kinetic action under the agreement is not under discussion at present," the spokesperson said. "When required, Pakistan will act in accordance with the agreement."

The statement aimed to counter Indian media narratives that sought to portray Pakistan as rushing toward military confrontation in the region.

India's Propaganda Exposed

The Foreign Office also called out India's "habitual propaganda" aimed at misrepresenting Pakistan's strategic commitments and creating confusion about the Makkah Defence Alliance. Indian media had attempted to frame the pact as an aggressive military alliance targeting Iran-a claim Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye have all rejected.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar have both stated the alliance is purely defensive in nature and not directed against any country, including Iran.

Pakistan's Commitment to Collective Security

Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to the Makkah Defence Alliance, with Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stating there is "not a single doubt" that any attack on Saudi Arabia would be considered an attack on all three nations.

However, officials emphasized that Pakistan remains committed to peaceful resolution of regional disputes and de-escalation, consistent with its role as a mediator in the US-Iran conflict and its principled stance on regional stability.