Today (September 18), Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have inked a new defense pact. Under the terms of this agreement, any assault on either nation will be regarded as an attack on both, as announced. The signing comes just days after Israel's strike targeting Hamas leaders in the Qatari capital, Doha.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed the Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement. Prime Minister Sharif was visiting Saudi Arabia at the invitation of the Crown Prince, according to the statement.PALAY® Straw Hat Sun Hats for Women,Wide Brim Cap Beach Hat for Women Stylish UV Protection Cap,Summer Packable Travel Sun Visor Hat - UPF 50+

The pact aims to enhance defense cooperation between the two nations and bolster joint resistance against any aggression, as reported by AFP citing a statement from the Saudi Press Agency. It adds that any attack against one country will be treated as an assault on both.Also Read; Illegal Mining Lease Case: Karnataka High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah

The US described Israel's Doha strike as a unilateral action that does not advance American or Israeli interests, despite Gulf states' long-standing reliance on the US for security. This agreement was signed a few months after a four-day military conflict between India and Pakistan. The clash occurred in retaliation to India's armed forces' 'Operation Sindhur,' which was a response to a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, where militants linked to Pakistan killed 26 people. The military standoff ended after Pakistan's DGMO contacted its Indian counterpart to request a ceasefire.