The Pakistan-Türkiye-Saudi Mecca defence pact is dead on arrival

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Named after Mecca, signed in Mecca, yet never activated after an attempted attack on Mecca, the Pakistan-Türkiye-Saudi defence pact is dead on arrival. The Houthi drone intercepted near Islam’s holiest site drew only condemnation from Pakistan. A fickle, feeble ally offers solidarity in statements, not security in crises when tested.

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