LBCI

Pakistan says no military response discussed under Mecca pact over Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

World News

10-09-2026 | 05:03

Share

Share

Pakistan says no military response discussed under Mecca pact over Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

Pakistan said on Thursday that there were no discussions about a military reaction from Islamabad under the Mecca agreement in response to ‌the Houthis' attacks on Saudi Arabia, but added that Pakistan would act when the "time comes."

"There is no such thing under discussion right now ... When time comes (we) will act under the agreement," Pakistan foreign ministry spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan said ⁠at a weekly media briefing, in response to a question asking how Islamabad planned to fulfil its obligations under the joint defence accord signed with Turkey and Saudi Arabia.

The joint defence agreement signed last month stipulates that an armed attack on any one of the three countries will be regarded as an attack on all of them.

Khan also said that there were no plans to expand the Mecca ⁠alliance, as Washington struggles to contain the regional upheaval that has also disrupted global energy supplies.

Reuters

World News

Middle East News

Pakistan

Islamabad

Mecca Agreement

Houthis

Saudi Arabia

Turkey

Next

China's Xi to attend BRICS summit in New Delhi

'Heavy casualties' in fire on foreign-flagged ship at China port: State media

Previous

Recommended For You

US attempts new peace push at first Russia-Ukraine talks in nine months

10:25

US attempts new peace push at first Russia-Ukraine talks in nine months

US defense chief calls move to impeach him a 'political spectacle'

08:19

US defense chief calls move to impeach him a 'political spectacle'

Zelensky lands in Denmark for security talks: TV

06:40

Zelensky lands in Denmark for security talks: TV

Canada reimposes sanctions against 11 Iranian companies: statement

Middle East News

05:42

Canada reimposes sanctions against 11 Iranian companies: statement

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Lebanon Health Ministry: Three killed, 16 wounded in Israeli strike on Ghobeiry

2026-06-14

Lebanon Health Ministry: Three killed, 16 wounded in Israeli strike on Ghobeiry

Israeli army says it has begun airstrikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in Bekaa and other areas of Lebanon

2026-05-25

Israeli army says it has begun airstrikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in Bekaa and other areas of Lebanon

US official to NBC News: Iran attacked two ships, violated memorandum of understanding

Middle East News

2026-07-07

US official to NBC News: Iran attacked two ships, violated memorandum of understanding

WHO declares international health emergency over rare Ebola strain

2026-05-16

WHO declares international health emergency over rare Ebola strain

Videos

Exclusive LBCI interview: UN official optimistic about UNIFIL’s future — video

News Bulletin Reports

2026-10-15

Exclusive LBCI interview: UN official optimistic about UNIFIL’s future — video

US on Hezbollah funding and Lebanon’s reconstruction: What did Tommy Pigott tell LBCI? Watch the interview

News Bulletin Reports

2026-10-09

US on Hezbollah funding and Lebanon’s reconstruction: What did Tommy Pigott tell LBCI? Watch the interview

Kaja Kallas tells LBCI about Europe’s planned mission in Lebanon — interview

News Bulletin Reports

2026-10-08

Kaja Kallas tells LBCI about Europe’s planned mission in Lebanon — interview

Heavy rain and flooding hit Lebanon’s Zahle region: Footage

2026-09-18

Heavy rain and flooding hit Lebanon’s Zahle region: Footage

Aoun arrives at Élysée Palace for meeting with Macron—Video

2026-09-17

Aoun arrives at Élysée Palace for meeting with Macron—Video

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

2026-08-06

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

2026-07-24

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

2026-07-20

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

2026-06-26

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

UNIFIL patrol comes under gunfire near South Lebanon's Wadi Jilou, no peacekeepers injured

1

UNIFIL patrol comes under gunfire near South Lebanon's Wadi Jilou, no peacekeepers injured

Rubio discusses UNIFIL's future with Macron, says alternative monitoring mechanism under consideration

2

Rubio discusses UNIFIL's future with Macron, says alternative monitoring mechanism under consideration

PM Salam says Qlayaat Airport to begin trial flights on November 22, regular commercial operations set for December 14

3

PM Salam says Qlayaat Airport to begin trial flights on November 22, regular commercial operations set for December 14

Banque du Liban rules out media statements during IMF talks, warns against leaks

4

Banque du Liban rules out media statements during IMF talks, warns against leaks

Iran war fears complicate Israel's race to form a new government

5

Iran war fears complicate Israel's race to form a new government

G7 agrees on need to avoid 'security void' in Lebanon after UN force mandate ends: Paris

6

G7 agrees on need to avoid 'security void' in Lebanon after UN force mandate ends: Paris

Defense Minister Menassa defends Lebanese Army leadership amid criticism, stresses military's national role

7

Defense Minister Menassa defends Lebanese Army leadership amid criticism, stresses military's national role

Israel parliament convenes after Netanyahu's bloc loses seats

8

Israel parliament convenes after Netanyahu's bloc loses seats

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More