News Analysis of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Defence Pact
Pakistanis must be grateful to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose misadventure of war with Pakistan in May this year turned out to be a blessing in disguise for Pakistan. In May this year, the Modi-led extremist Indian government ordered an attack on Pakistan on May 7, using the lame excuse of the Pahalgam false flag operation. First, India sent dozens of Israeli drones towards Pakistan, which were downed or fell in different parts of the country. Some drones also reached Rawalpindi, the city that hosts GHQ (General Headquarters of the Pakistan Army). On the following day, India targeted Noor Khan and some other airbases in Pakistan.
For two days, Pakistan kept on warning Modi and his government of tough retaliation, asking them to refrain from attacking Pakistan. However, the inflexible, extremist, and duffer Indian Prime Minister continued to attack Pakistan. Interestingly, the Indian media also started humiliating Pakistan as the Pakistani Army did not retaliate for the first two days of the Indian-imposed war.
Finally, the decisive moment came, and Pakistan Army retaliated in a manner that stunned the whole world, and Pakistanis felt proud of their army for teaching a bitter lesson to arch-enemy, India.
How did Pakistan ruin the military might of India in less than two days? It is a very interesting scenario. First of all, Pakistan also attacked India with drones that reached everywhere, even in the capital city of India.
Nonetheless, the decisive retaliation was noted on the morning of May 9, when Pakistani armed forces jammed the air defence system of India, destroyed the Russian S-400 defence system, and blew up a weapons depot carrying the latest Indian missiles. Pakistan also jammed power grid stations, causing a blackout in most parts of India. The Pakistani army also attacked Indian military bases with ballistic missiles.
World’s longest Dogfight of fighter jets
The most interesting part of this four-day war was the dogfight between Pakistani and Indian fighter jets. In this aerial war, the fighter jets of both countries remained within their boundaries and did not cross into the rival country’s territory. How did this war turn Pakistan into a strong and undefeatable military power? This is also a very interesting development. Pakistan used the most modern J-10C fighter jets made with Chinese technology. Pakistani armed forces also used long-range Chinese PL-15/E missiles, which destroyed five/six Indian fighter jets, including the most modern and expensive Rafael jet(s). The PL-15/E missile has the capacity to hit the target up to a 400-km distance. When Pakistan targeted Indian fighter jets, they were flying 200 km away from the Pakistani territory while Pakistani jets were also 200-km away from their territory. Hence, PL-15/E was the only missile to hit Indian jets. Also, PL-15/E missile cannot be detected by the radars or any other defence system.
Hence, targeting the Indian jets with PL-15/E missiles was an easy task. Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also pointed out after the war that the Pakistan Army targeted only those Indian fighters jets that attacked Pakistan and spared other fighter planes of the arch-rival. He said that the Pakistan army could have destroyed dozens of Indian fighter jets at that time.
The way the Pakistan army bashed India in this brief war, the Indian government left with no other option but to seek Trump’s help for an immediate ceasefire. The recent statement of Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar also admitted that “We were told by Americans that Pakistan will retaliate with more vigor and cause massive damage to India.”
To sum up, Pakistan has proved its military might in the recent brief war with India.
In this war, the Pakistan army destroyed French, Russian, Israeli, and Indian war technologies. Pakistan also demonstrated that Chinese war technology is the best in the war. The fighter jets J-10/C and JF-17 Thunder, PL-15/E missiles, etc., proved to be the best war weapons against the arch-enemy of Pakistan. This is the reason that global powers now consider Pakistan a powerful military in comparison with India, and Chinese war technology has emerged as a combat-tested, successful technology. Since the Pak-India war in May 2025, dozens of army chiefs and defence ministers of different countries have visited Pakistan and met the army chief and other military leaders to discuss the victory of Pakistan, the technology Pakistan used in the war and the unimaginable bravery of Pakistani armed forces in this short war.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia sign a Defence Agreement
On Thursday (Sept 17), Pakistani nation felt more proud of their armed forces when Saudi Arabia and Pakistan issued a joint statement in Riyadh about Pakistan-Saudi Arabia’s Defence Agreement. The agreement pledges that any attack on one country will be considered an attack on both. This new chapter strengthens nearly eight decades of defence, economic, and cultural ties between the two nations. This milestone is an outcome of Pakistan’s hilarious victory in the war against India. Pakistan is a nuclear power, and its armed forces are capable of defeating India and Israel. The recent Israeli attack on Doha, Qatar, may have influenced Saudi Arabia to sign a bilateral defence pact with Pakistan, because Pakistan is the only Muslim country that is capable of teaching a lesson to Israel, India, or any other enemy country.
Saudi-Pak Defence Pact: A Commitment to Joint Security
The pact emphasizes the shared determination of both countries to enhance defence cooperation and maintain peace across the region. According to the agreement, any form of aggression against one nation will trigger a united response. Officials highlighted that this deal is rooted in historic brotherhood, Islamic solidarity, and long-standing strategic interests.
Strengthening Defence Collaboration
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia already share deep defence cooperation. With this agreement, military collaboration will expand further to include modern deterrence strategies. Both governments expressed confidence that the pact will help deter threats, while ensuring the protection of regional and global stability.
The document also reaffirmed the importance of closer military ties. Leaders from both sides stressed that the agreement will serve as a framework for stronger coordination between their armed forces.
Diplomatic Engagements and Leadership Commitments
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and senior officials attended the signing ceremony at Yamama Palace. Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Defence Minister, and key cabinet members were also part of the delegation.
During the meeting, the leaders reviewed their historic ties and discussed pressing regional and international issues. Prime Minister Shehbaz expressed gratitude for the warm reception and extended best wishes to King Salman and the Saudi people. In return, the crown prince wished prosperity for Pakistan and reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations.
Symbolic Gestures of Friendship
Upon entering Saudi airspace, the prime minister’s plane was escorted by Saudi Air Force jets. This gesture of solidarity underscored the depth of the brotherly relationship. Additionally, the prime minister was welcomed with a guard of honour on his arrival in Riyadh.
Such symbolic acts reinforced the special partnership that both nations describe as unique within the Muslim world. Officials emphasized that the gestures were not only ceremonial but also a recognition of Pakistan’s importance in regional security.
Expanding Bilateral Cooperation
Beyond defence, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are working to expand cooperation in trade, economy, culture, and environmental initiatives. Recent meetings between Pakistani and Saudi officials have highlighted investment opportunities and collaboration in renewable energy, infrastructure, and industry.
