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Government to Take Parliament Into Confidence on Pakistan-Saudi Defense Agreement
Parliament to be briefed on Pakistan-Saudi Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement (SMDA). Defense Minister Khawaja Asif to deliver policy statement in NA session on Sept 29.
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by Muhammad Hashir
2025-09-22
Government to Take Parliament Into Confidence on Pakistan-Saudi Defense Agreement

The government has decided to take the National Assembly into confidence regarding the recently signed Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement (SMDA) between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, a move being described as historic for regional security and bilateral ties.

According to parliamentary sources, a session of the National Assembly has been scheduled for 5 pm on September 29. The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs has forwarded the summary to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for formal approval.

Defense Minister Khawaja Asif is expected to deliver a comprehensive policy statement on the defense pact during the session. The sitting, which will continue for two weeks, will also take up its regular agenda, including legislative bills and reports from standing committees.

The SMDA was recently signed in a high-profile ceremony between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The agreement stipulates that any external armed attack on either country will be considered an attack on both, thereby reinforcing a joint security commitment.

Officials say the pact reaffirms the depth of Pakistan-Saudi bilateral relations, extending beyond economic cooperation to a strategic security alliance. The development is seen as a milestone in Pakistan’s defense diplomacy and a demonstration of Riyadh and Islamabad’s resolve to stand united against external threats.

The upcoming parliamentary briefing is expected to spark robust debate, as lawmakers from both treasury and opposition benches weigh in on the implications of the defense pact for Pakistan’s foreign and security policies.
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