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A New Dawn: The Saudi-Pakistan Pact as a Cornerstone for Prosperity
Sanyia Babar
The recent Saudi-Pakistan defense pact marks a strategic renaissance for Pakistan, transforming its global standing from an aid-seeker to a crucial security provider. This is powerfully evidenced by the pact's core clause, which declares that "any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both," a formal acknowledgment of Pakistan's key role in regional stability.
The benefits for the common Pakistani are profound and evidence-based. Economically, the pact builds upon a foundation of proven support. Specifically, the $3 billion loan from Saudi Arabia that has shored up Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves ensuring country’s economic stability. This alliance promises to unlock further investment, creating jobs and driving growth. Strategically, analysts hail the agreement as a "watershed" moment that elevates Pakistan's diplomatic leverage, ensuring it cannot be isolated by regional rivals.
This is not a new relationship but the powerful formalization of a decades-old alliance. By codifying this deep partnership, the pact paves the way for a future of enhanced security, economic opportunity, and national pride, truly serving as a cornerstone for a more prosperous and confident Pakistan.
References:
1. Saeed Shah and Maha El Dahan, “Saudi Arabia, Nuclear-Armed Pakistan Sign Mutual Defence Pact,” Reuters, September 17, 2025.
2. Abid Hussain, “‘Watershed’: How Saudi-Pakistan Defence Pact Reshapes Region’s Geopolitics,” Al Jazeera, September 18, 2025.
3. Rabia Akhtar, “Beyond the Hype: Pakistan-Saudi Defense Pact Is Not a Saudi Nuclear Umbrella,” Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, September 18, 2025.
