Defense pact with Saudi Arabia positions Pakistan as a key player in Trump's postwar plan
Pakistan’s support for Trump’s peace plan has drawn criticism as many equate it with a formal recognition of Israel
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif embrace each other on the day they sign a defence agreement, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 17, 2025. (photo credit: SAUDI PRESS AGENCY/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)ByARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINEUpdated: