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[00:00:00] countries for a secure, Forces Field Marshal Syed Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz strategic partnership. The President of the country development and said that Sharif and Chief of Defense Asim Munir in this significant peaceful, and prosperous future. this step strengthens appreciated the role of
[00:01:33] Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey signed a historic Mecca
[00:01:36] joint defense agreement. Under the agreement, an attack on
[00:01:40] one country will be considered aggression against all three.
[00:01:44] Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin
[00:01:47] Salman, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
[00:01:51] signed the defense
[00:01:52] agreement.
[00:02:10] at regional and global
[00:02:30] The purpose of the joint defense agreement
[00:02:33] between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey in the Haram
[00:02:36] is to strengthen collective security and defense cooperation.
[00:02:40] The agreement reflects the commitment to promote
[00:02:43] peace, security, and stability in the region. The agreement
[00:02:46] will further strengthen the defense capabilities
[00:02:49] of all three countries.
[00:02:57] Before the joint defense agreement, the leaders of the three brotherly countries
[00:03:01] performed Friday prayers together. Prime Minister Muhammad
[00:03:06] of the United Nations Charter. Shehbaz Sharif, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan,
[00:03:10] Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, and Field Marshal Syed Asim
[00:03:13] Munir participated and offered special prayers for peace, stability, and prosperity in the region.
[00:04:04] Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey's historic
[00:04:07] joint Mecca defense agreement. The streets of
[00:04:10] Mecca Al-Mukarramah adorned with the national flags
[00:04:14] of the three brotherly countries. The sacred land's atmosphere
[00:04:18] filled with the spirit of unity and brotherhood
[00:04:21] with the waving flags of Turkey
[00:04:23] and Saudi Arabia alongside the green crescent flag.
[00:05:30] historic joint Mecca defense agreement. A special
[00:05:33] anthem released
[00:05:35] on the occasion.
[00:06:50] Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif performed Umrah in Mecca.
[00:06:54] Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Field Marshal Syed
[00:06:57] Asim Munir, Federal Ministers Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Atta
[00:07:01] Ullah Tarar, Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi were also with the Prime Minister.
[00:07:05] Special prayers were offered for the progress and prosperity of the country and nation,
[00:07:09] the security of the Muslim Ummah, and regional and global peace.
[00:07:13] The Pakistani delegation had the honor of visiting the House of Allah.
[00:07:16] The Pakistani delegation had the honor
[00:07:17] of visiting the House of Allah.
[00:07:26] I had the honor of signing the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement
[00:07:30] with the Saudi Crown Prince and the Turkish President. The agreement is
[00:07:33] an expression of the joint commitment to friendship, peace,
[00:07:37] and security among the three brotherly Islamic countries.
[00:07:40] May the historic Mecca Joint Defense Agreement prove
[00:07:44] to be a high example of peace and stability for future generations. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz
[00:07:47] Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir were praised for their tireless
[00:07:51] efforts, extraordinary dedication, and unparalleled services.
[00:08:04] The historic Mecca Defense Agreement plays an important
[00:08:08] role in further strengthening our security and defense cooperation.
[00:08:11] This agreement also endorses the right to defense
[00:08:15] as stipulated in Article 51
[00:08:18] This agreement is not against any country
[00:08:22] but is open for the inclusion of all brotherly countries
[00:08:26] that desire peace, prosperity, and stability in the region.
[00:08:30] Turkish President Recep Tayyip
[00:08:31] Erdogan's statement on X.
[00:08:34] President
[00:08:39] Asif Ali Zardari welcomed the Mecca
[00:09:23] Joint Defense Agreement. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan
[00:09:27] called the Mecca Defense Agreement an important milestone for the peace,
[00:09:30] progress, and prosperity of the people of the three
[00:09:33] brotherly countries. The defense agreement emerged
[00:09:36] as a shared political will of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan,
[00:09:40] and Turkey to protect
[00:09:42] security and stability and support a more secure
[00:09:46] regional environment. Saudi Foreign Minister's statement
[00:09:50] on X.
[00:09:59] Thank God, the historic Mecca Joint Defense Agreement was signed.
[00:10:03] The defense agreement was signed within the boundaries of the Kaaba.
[00:10:07] The agreement increased Pakistan's prestige throughout
[00:10:10] the world. We are proud of our leadership.
[00:10:29] President Asif Ali Zardari held a farewell meeting
[00:10:33] with the outgoing Ambassador of Azerbaijan, Khazar Farhadov. The President
[00:10:36] of the country appreciated the Ambassador's services
[00:10:40] in further strengthening the long-standing fraternal
[00:10:43] relations. Pakistan
[00:10:46] attaches great importance to Pakistan as a reliable
[00:10:50] brotherly country and strategic partner.
[00:10:52] The President
[00:12:22] flag is the fulfillment of millions of dreams and
[00:13:37] during this period, many Muslim families set a high example of humanity by sheltering non-Muslim women, children, and elders. Qazi Fazlur Rehman,
[00:13:40] an elderly citizen and eyewitness to the creation of Pakistan.
[00:14:25] The revised election schedule will be issued later.
[00:14:52] of all our hearts is Sharif.
[00:15:39] Our party is now in a position to form a government.
[00:15:43] Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs Engineer Amir Maqam's
[00:15:46] address at an election rally in Haveli, Azad Kashmir.
[00:15:50] The People's Party believes in resolving
[00:15:55] issues through dialogue and upholding the rights of the people.
[00:15:59] The people's right to sovereignty, property
[00:16:02] rights, and employment is our manifesto. The people
[00:16:05] have the right to elect their representatives. We will continue to play
[00:16:09] a role in resolving the issues of Kashmir. Chairman of the People's Party, Bilawal
[00:16:13] Bhutto Zardari's address
[00:16:14] at the Bagh public rally.
[00:16:20] Security forces killed 10 terrorists of the Indian-backed
[00:16:24] Al-Khawarij militant group in two separate operations
[00:16:27] in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Khawarij group attempted to attack a security
[00:16:31] forces checkpoint in the Azam Brisk area of South Waziristan.
[00:16:35] Eight Khawarij were killed in the exchange of fire.
[00:17:39] The United Nations Security Council strongly condemned
[00:17:42] the suicide attack. Those responsible must be brought
[00:17:46] to justice. Expressed condolences to the families
[00:17:49] of the martyrs and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
[00:17:53] Member states urged to further strengthen cooperation with Pakistan
[00:17:57] against terrorism. The international community
[00:18:00] expressed concern over the recent incident of terrorism
[00:18:03] in Pakistan.
[00:18:08] The head of the extremist Hindu organization also supports
[00:18:12] talks with Pakistan. RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat spoke out
[00:18:16] against Modi's policies. Permanent hostility with Pakistan
[00:18:19] is not in India's interest. Dialogue, instead of continuous
[00:18:23] hostility, is the lasting solution to problems. He is not
[00:18:27] in favor of permanent hatred towards neighbors. State borders are in their place,
[00:18:31] but fundamentally, humanity is one. RSS
[00:18:33] Chief Mohan Bhagwat.
[00:19:37] It has complete capability to deal with any situation.
[00:19:41] US President Trump's conversation with journalists in the Oval
[00:19:43] Office.
[00:19:49] America should acknowledge the ground realities and fulfill
[00:19:52] all its promises. US President Donald Trump adopted
[00:19:56] a failed and useless strategy in the region.
[00:20:00] The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament called American threats of attack
[00:20:03] dramatic diplomacy. The current world should
[00:20:37] urge the international community to keep a close eye
[00:20:41] on the counter-terrorism situation given the increasing
[00:20:44] cross-border capabilities.
[00:22:50] be considered an attack on all. The three countries
[00:22:54] will expand cooperation for the promotion of peace,
[00:22:57] security, and stability
[00:23:00] levels for a secure and prosperous future. Learn more details
[00:23:04] in this report by Muhammad Ikram Chaudhry.
[00:23:07] Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey signed a historic
[00:23:10] agreement. A new and historic chapter of defense
[00:23:13] cooperation between the three countries began. Mohammed bin
[00:23:16] Salman Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime
[00:23:20] Minister, His Excellency
[00:23:23] President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of the Republic
[00:23:26] of Turkey, His Excellency Muhammad
[00:23:30] Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic
[00:23:33] Republic of Pakistan. The leadership of Pakistan,
[00:23:37] Saudi Arabia, and Turkey held a defense summit in Mecca,
[00:23:40] where a new history of unity, defense cooperation,
[00:23:44] and strategic alignment was made by signing the Mecca
[00:23:47] Joint Defense Agreement. Erdo
[00:24:20] an signed the agreement. Under the agreement, the three countries
[00:24:23] will jointly counter any aggression. The primary
[00:24:27] objective of the agreement is to further strengthen
[00:24:31] and make more effective the joint defense capabilities
[00:24:34] of the three countries against all forms of aggression. An attack
[00:24:38] on any one of the three states will be considered an attack
[00:24:42] on all. This agreement reflects the joint commitment
[00:24:45] of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey to further
[00:24:49] strengthen their collective security and promote peace, security,
[00:24:52] and stability at the regional and global levels for a secure
[00:24:56] and prosperous future. This agreement also endorses the further
[00:25:00] promotion of all areas of defense cooperation among the three states.
[00:25:04] Upon arrival at Qasr Al-Safa in Mecca, Saudi Crown Prince
[00:25:08] and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz
[00:25:11] welcomed Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish
[00:25:14] President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. In the Mecca Joint Defense
[00:25:18] Summit, the leaders of the three countries reviewed brotherly
[00:25:22] relations between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey
[00:25:25] and also exchanged views on various issues of mutual interest.
[00:25:29] The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement reflects the historical
[00:25:33] relations, brotherhood, and strong bonds of Islamic solidarity,
[00:25:36] shared strategic interests, and cooperation in the defense
[00:25:39] sector among the three countries. This agreement is also
[00:25:43] a manifestation of the joint commitment of Pakistan, Saudi
[00:25:46] Arabia, and Turkey that the three countries will strengthen
[00:25:50] their collective security and expand cooperation
[00:25:54] for the promotion of peace, security, and stability at
[00:25:58] the regional and global levels for a secure and prosperous
[00:26:01] future. By strengthening collective defense, this agreement
[00:26:05] also guarantees the further expansion and strengthening
[00:26:09] of all areas of defense
[00:26:11] cooperation between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. Prime Minister
[00:26:15] Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said that he had the honor of
[00:26:18] signing the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement with Saudi Crown Prince
[00:26:22] Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
[00:26:26] In a message on X, the Prime Minister said that the three
[00:26:29] brotherly Islamic countries are bound by a common commitment
[00:26:32] to faith, friendship, peace, and security. The Prime Minister
[00:26:36] prayed that the historic agreement reached under
[00:26:39] the shadow of the Two Holy Mosques would prove to be
[00:26:43] a strong shield of peace and stability for future
[00:26:46] generations. May the joint defense agreement also
[00:26:50] become a source of peace, progress, and prosperity
[00:26:53] for the Muslim Ummah. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz
[00:26:56] Sharif specially paid tribute to Field Marshal Syed
[00:26:59] Asim Munir for his tireless efforts, extraordinary
[00:27:02] dedication, and unparalleled services, which played
[00:27:06] a very important role
[00:27:06] in achieving this great objective.
[00:27:14] Viewers, Turkish President
[00:27:17] in an X message that he visited Mecca on the
[00:27:21] invitation of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed
[00:27:25] bin Salman. During the visit, a joint defense agreement
[00:27:28] was signed between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey.
[00:27:32] The Turkish President said that the agreement, based
[00:27:35] on collective defense capability, will play
[00:27:38] an important role in further strengthening our security
[00:27:41] and defense cooperation, promoting joint projects
[00:27:45] in the defense industry, and effective cooperation
[00:27:48] against terrorism. The agreement also endorses the right
[00:27:52] to defense as stated in Article 51 of the UN Charter.
[00:27:55] President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wrote that this agreement
[00:27:58] is not against any country but is open for the participation
[00:28:02] of all brotherly countries that desire peace, prosperity,
[00:28:06] and stability in the region. Turkey will continue to uphold
[00:28:10] its principled stance of resolving disputes
[00:28:13] and crises through dialogue and diplomacy. The Turkish
[00:28:17] President prayed that
[00:28:19] this visit and the agreement
[00:28:22] reached would be a source of good fortune, blessing,
[00:28:26] peace, and stability for the entire region.
[00:28:30] A significant meeting was held between Prime Minister
[00:28:33] Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince
[00:28:36] Mohammed bin Salman in Mecca. Upon arrival
[00:28:40] at Qasr Al-Safa, the Saudi Crown Prince and Prime
[00:28:43] Minister Mohammed bin Salman welcomed Prime Minister
[00:28:46] Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq
[00:28:50] Dar, Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir,
[00:28:54] and Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif were also
[00:28:58] with the Prime Minister. This meeting between the leadership of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia
[00:29:07] is important for further strengthening the long-standing
[00:29:10] relations and partnership between the two brotherly
[00:29:13] countries. This visit of Prime Minister Muhammad
[00:29:15] Shehbaz Sharif will expand
[00:29:22] strategic cooperation, bilateral relations, harmony,
[00:29:26] and cooperation on regional and international issues
[00:29:30] between the two countries. Viewers, Prime Minister Muhammad
[00:30:02] Shehbaz Sharif performed Umrah during his visit to Saudi Arabia.
[00:30:06] Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Chief of Defense
[00:30:09] Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. Before the joint
[00:30:13] defense agreement, the leaders of the three countries performed
[00:30:16] Friday prayers. After Friday prayers, Saudi Crown Prince
[00:30:20] Mohammed bin Salman, Prime
[00:30:23] Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Turkish President
[00:30:27] Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir
[00:30:30] also offered special prayers for peace, stability,
[00:30:33] and prosperity in the region. Viewers, President Asif Ali
[00:30:37] Zardari welcomed the historic Mecca Joint Defense Agreement
[00:30:41] and called it a significant step towards the promotion
[00:30:44] of regional and global peace, security, and stability.
[00:30:47] The President of the country said that this historic
[00:30:51] agreement will further strengthen joint defense capabilities
[00:30:55] and expand defense cooperation. It will also renew the joint
[00:30:58] commitment of the three brotherly