PTVNEWS — broadcast 20260808 070000 UTC 204 transcript segments Google Cloud Speech-to-Text API (Chirp) + Gemini 2.5 Flash Non-Thinking Data courtesy of The GDELT Project (https://www.gdeltproject.org/), from the Internet Archive TV News Archive. Machine transcription. Treat it as a searchable index of what was broadcast, not a verbatim quotation record. [00:00:21] Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif's visit to Saudi Arabia Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz [00:00:25] Sharif completed his visit and departed from Medina for Pakistan. [00:00:29] Governor, [00:01:21] has said that he was honored to sign [00:01:32] along with the Saudi Crown Prince and the Turkish President, was honored to sign the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement. [00:01:35] The agreement is a manifestation of the shared commitment to [00:01:39] friendship, peace and security between the three brotherly Islamic countries. [00:01:42] It is prayed that the historic Mecca Joint Defense Agreement [00:01:46] will prove to be a high example of peace and stability for future generations. [00:01:49] Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif paid tribute to Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for his tireless [00:01:53] efforts, extraordinary dedication, and exemplary services. [00:01:56] He also offered a special prayer [00:02:30] for the development and prosperity of the country and the nation. Deputy [00:02:33] Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, [00:02:35] Muhammad Shaheed Nishan-e-Haider on his death anniversary Federal Ministers Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Attaullah Tarrar, and Special Assistant [00:02:39] Tariq Fatemi were also [00:02:40] with the Prime Minister. [00:02:46] Security forces took action on an intelligence report in Hangu. Seven terrorists associated with the Fitna Al-Khawarij, active under Indian patronage, [00:02:50] were killed. The Khawarij desecrated the sanctity of the mosque by using it [00:02:54] as a hideout to save their lives. [00:02:57] Weapons were recovered from the possession of the killed Khawarij. [00:03:20] The sacrifices of our brave armed forces [00:04:30] Major General Noman Manzoor Awan laid flowers at the shrine of Major Muhammad Tufail Shaheed Nishan [00:04:34] Haider in Tufailabad, Tehsil Burewala. The martyr was saluted by a smart [00:04:37] contingent of the Pakistan Army. Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim [00:04:41] Munir, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of Air Staff [00:04:45] Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu and the Armed Forces paid [00:04:49] a splendid tribute to Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed Nishan [00:04:52] Haider. The sacrifices of the martyrs [00:04:56] are a beacon for us. The nation will never forget the sacrifices of the martyrs. [00:05:12] He set a new example of courage and steadfastness. He wrote a golden chapter in the history [00:05:16] of national defense. The great sacrifice and unparalleled bravery of the martyr [00:05:20] will be a beacon for future generations. [00:05:21] U.S. [00:05:27] President Donald Trump said that global oil prices will decrease. [00:05:30] The Iran-Iraq war will end soon and oil prices will fall [00:05:34] to an even lower level. There is very good progress in the negotiations. [00:05:37] Iran cannot stand against America for long. [00:05:40] Due to the war, [00:06:15] the time has come for the Muslim Ummah to rely on its own strength. [00:06:19] The Iranian army has demonstrated its strength and capability by confronting the world's most powerful [00:06:22] army. If Muslims unite, they can face [00:06:26] every external challenge boldly. [00:06:29] Muslims should promote true [00:06:39] Justice Aminuddin Khan of the Federal Shariat Court. [00:08:03] The streets and markets are bustling. All markets and [00:08:07] neighborhoods have been decorated with green crescent flags, colorful buntings and electric lights. [00:08:11] Citizens [00:12:39] Arabia after completing his visit, departed from Medina for Pakistan. [00:12:42] At Medina Airport, Governor of Medina Prince Salman bin Sultan bin [00:12:46] Abdulaziz Al Saud bid farewell to the Prime Minister. During the visit, [00:12:49] Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, Saudi Crown Prince, Prince [00:12:53] Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed [00:12:56] the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement. This agreement [00:13:00] will prove to add new dimensions to the defense cooperation and [00:13:03] brotherly relations between the three countries. The Prime Minister also performed [00:13:07] Umrah during his visit and visited the Prophet's Tomb [00:13:11] (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) in Masjid-e-Nabawi. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign [00:13:14] Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Army Chief and Chief of Defense [00:13:18] Forces Field Marshal Syed Asif Munir, Defense Minister Khawaja [00:13:22] Muhammad Asif, Minister. Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, [00:14:57] Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin [00:15:01] Abdulaziz and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed [00:15:04] the agreement. Under the agreement, the three countries will unitedly [00:15:08] confront any aggression. The primary objective of the agreement [00:15:12] is to further strengthen and make more effective [00:15:15] the joint defense capability of the three countries against all kinds of [00:15:18] aggression. An attack on any one of the three states [00:15:22] will be considered an attack on all. This agreement [00:15:26] between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey is aimed at further strengthening [00:15:29] their collective security and ensuring a safe and prosperous future [00:15:32] for regional and global peace and security. [00:15:36] امن، سلامتی۔ [00:16:07] and fraternal relations between Turkey were reviewed, and various matters of mutual [00:16:11] interest were also discussed. The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement [00:16:14] reflects the historical relations, brotherhood, and strong bonds of Islamic [00:16:17] solidarity, common strategic interests, and cooperation in the defense [00:16:21] sector between the three countries. This agreement [00:16:24] is also a manifestation of the common commitment of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey [00:16:28] that the three countries will strengthen their collective security and work towards [00:16:32] a safe and prosperous future at the regional and global levels. [00:16:36] By strengthening [00:16:41] collective defense, this agreement also guarantees further expanding [00:16:45] and strengthening all areas of defense cooperation between Pakistan, Saudi [00:16:49] Arabia, and Turkey. Muhammad Ikram Chaudhary, Pakistan Television [00:16:53] News. Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif [00:16:58] the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement along with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin [00:17:02] Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. In a message, the Prime Minister [00:17:06] said that the three brotherly Islamic countries are bound by a common commitment to [00:17:10] faith, friendship, peace, and security. The Prime Minister prayed [00:17:14] that the historic agreement reached with the Two Holy Mosques [00:17:17] would prove to be a strong shield for peace and stability for future [00:17:21] generations. It is prayed that the joint defense agreement [00:17:25] will also be a source of peace, progress, and prosperity for the Muslim Ummah. [00:17:29] Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif particularly praised Field Marshal [00:17:32] Syed Asim Munir for his untiring efforts, extraordinary dedication, [00:17:36] and exemplary services, whose round-the-clock efforts [00:17:39] played a very important role in achieving this great objective. [00:17:42] میں نہایت اہم کردار ادا [00:17:44] کیا۔ [00:17:49] Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in an X message that he visited [00:17:53] Makkah Mukarramah at the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Muhammad bin Salman. [00:17:56] During the visit, a joint defense agreement [00:17:59] was signed between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey. The Turkish President said [00:18:03] that this agreement based on collective defense capability will enhance security. [00:18:49] Saudi Arabian Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman said that the Mecca [00:18:53] Joint Defense Agreement will form the basis of a long-term defense partnership [00:18:56] framework between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan. In a statement on [00:19:00] X, the Saudi Defense Minister clarified that this agreement strengthens [00:19:03] joint defense and security measures and is for the three [00:19:24] The Organization of Islamic Cooperation has welcomed the signing of the Mecca Agreement on joint [00:19:28] defense between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan. [00:19:31] OIC Secretary General Hussein Ibrahim Taha called the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement [00:19:35] an important strategic step. [00:20:07] prosperity and positive results for the international community. [00:20:10] Bahrain has also welcomed [00:20:17] the signing of the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement between Saudi Arabia, [00:20:21] Pakistan and Turkey. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom [00:20:25] of Bahrain, while calling the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement an important addition to the broad regional [00:20:29] and defense system, said that the agreement enhances regional security [00:20:33] and stability, and commitment to international pledges of the three [00:20:36] countries. [00:20:45] strengthened and made more effective. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the security of Saudi Arabia [00:20:49] is the security of Bahrain. [00:20:57] that protects national sovereignty. Bahrain will continue to play its role in ensuring the protection of regional security and [00:20:59] promoting political solutions to [00:21:03] regional issues. After the important defense agreement between [00:21:09] Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, the tallest building in the Saudi capital Riyadh, [00:21:13] Kingdom Tower, was decorated with the national [00:21:16] flags of the three countries. [00:22:20] During which seven terrorists belonging to the Fitna Al-Khawarij, active under Indian patronage, [00:22:24] were killed. The Khawarij took refuge in a mosque [00:22:27] to save their lives, thus desecrating the sanctity of the mosque. Security [00:22:31] forces took effective action and brought the terrorists to justice. Weapons [00:22:35] and explosives were also recovered from the possession of the killed Khawarij. According to [00:22:38] ISPR, the killed terrorists were involved in terrorist activities [00:22:42] against security forces and civilians. A clearance operation [00:22:45] is underway to eliminate other colleges in the area. [00:22:47] ہے۔ [00:23:20] The entire nation is indebted to these brave sons for their immortal sacrifices for the homeland. [00:23:24] ہے۔ [00:23:28] Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif expressed deep sorrow and grief over the martyrdom [00:23:32] of Captain Hamza Akram during a successful operation against the Fitna Al-Khawarij, active under Indian patronage, [00:23:36] in Hangu. The Prime Minister paid tribute [00:23:39] to Captain Hamza Akram Shaheed's bravery, courage and sense of duty and said [00:23:43] that he bravely fought the terrorists and embraced martyrdom. [00:23:47] The nation will never forget the sacrifices of its brave sons. [00:24:01] paid tribute to the young men. He said that operations against [00:24:04] Fitna Al-Khawarij will continue until terrorism is completely eliminated. [00:24:10] and law enforcement agencies for the defense and peace and security [00:24:13] of the country and the nation [00:24:15] will not go in vain. [00:24:19] operation. [00:25:29] Laid flowers at the shrine of Major Muhammad Tufail Shaheed Nishan-e-Haider and a smart contingent [00:25:33] of the Pakistan Army presented a salute to the martyr. Chief of [00:25:37] Defense Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral [00:25:41] Naveed Ashraf, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar [00:25:45] Sidhu, and the Armed Forces paid a glorious tribute to Major [00:25:49] Tufail Muhammad Shaheed Nishan-e-Haider. In the military history of Pakistan, [00:25:53] the name of Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed is a symbol of bravery, sense of duty [00:25:56] and loyalty to the homeland. Major Tufail Muhammad [00:26:00] sacrificed his life for the defense of the homeland. [00:26:17] Despite being severely wounded by machine-gun fire, Major Tufail Muhammad did not give up his command and continued to attack with hand grenades. [00:26:21] Under the leadership of Major Tufail Muhammad, the enemy was pushed back [00:26:25] and success was achieved in recapturing the Lakshmi sector. Due to severe injuries, Major Tufail [00:26:29] Muhammad attained the great rank of martyrdom. [00:26:33] The sacrifice of Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed is a shining example of the professional [00:26:36] traditions of the Pakistan Army, the spirit of sacrifice and unwavering loyalty [00:26:40] to the homeland. The nation will always remember the sacrifices of its martyrs [00:26:43] and their families. [00:26:46] President Asif Ali Zardari paid [00:26:51] a rich tribute to Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed Nishan-e-Haider on his [00:26:55] 68th death anniversary for his invaluable sacrifice and unparalleled bravery [00:26:58] in the defense of the homeland. He said that Major Tufail Muhammad [00:27:02] Shaheed has written a golden chapter in the history of homeland defense [00:27:06] and set a new example of professionalism, courage and steadfastness. [00:27:09] The great sacrifice and unparalleled bravery of Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed [00:27:13] is a source of pride for the nation and will be a beacon for our future generations. [00:27:17] The story of Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed's courage is a shining symbol [00:27:20] of the determination, professional skill and unwavering loyalty [00:27:23] to the homeland of the officers and soldiers of our brave armed forces. [00:27:27] ہے۔ [00:27:40] On the occasion of the 68th death anniversary of Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed Nishan-e-Haider, [00:27:43] the Prime Minister said in his message that he wrote an immortal chapter [00:27:47] in the history of homeland defense by sacrificing his life. The sacrifice and bravery [00:27:51] of Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed is a source of pride for the entire nation [00:27:55] and serves as a shining example for future generations. The Prime Minister said [00:27:58] that these great sons of ours are strong protectors of freedom, [00:28:02] sovereignty, and national security. The courage and bravery of Major Tufail [00:28:06] Muhammad Shaheed is a symbol of the determination, professional [00:28:10] skill and unwavering loyalty to the homeland of the officers and soldiers of the Pakistan [00:28:13] Armed Forces. The nation will never forget the sacrifices of its martyrs. [00:28:16] گی۔ [00:28:22] The 68th death anniversary of Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed Nishan-e-Haider. [00:28:25] Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral [00:28:29] Naveed Ashraf and Air Chief Marshal Saheed Ahmed Babar Sidhu, [00:28:32] and the Armed Forces paid tribute to Major Tufail [00:28:38] and for his extraordinary bravery, sense of duty and great sacrifice [00:28:41] for the defense of the homeland. Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed [00:28:45] demonstrated unparalleled bravery, determination and leadership [00:28:49] qualities while leading a courageous [00:28:50] attack against the enemy. [00:28:56] You will be able to watch the rest of the news after [00:28:58] this break.