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ISLAMABAD: Former President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and senior diplomat Sardar Masood Khan has said that the recent Pakistan-Saudi Arabia strategic defence agreement has significantly altered the regional balance, “making any military action against Pakistan far more difficult for India.”
In an interview with a news channel, Khan warned that any reckless move by India would now face the combined strength of both Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Referring to the conflict that erupted in May this year, which he described as an “unjustified war imposed by India,” he maintained that Pakistan responded effectively and that the Pakistan Army demonstrated “clear military superiority” during the confrontation.
He stressed that after the defence pact, “India must think a thousand times before considering future aggression,” pointing to Saudi Arabia’s substantial economic stakes in India and the presence of nearly 3.5 million Indian workers in the Kingdom as additional pressure points on New Delhi.
Khan further observed that the agreement not only strengthens Pakistan’s eastern border but also expands its strategic influence through enhanced cooperation in defence technology and production, which could provide a boost to Pakistan’s economy.
Commenting on India’s regional position, he claimed that New Delhi has already suffered “military defeat, diplomatic isolation, and the failure to control the narrative,” leaving it weakened on the global stage. In this context, he argued, the Pakistan-Saudi defence cooperation has further undermined India’s stance while bolstering Pakistan’s strategic posture. He added that the international community had rejected India’s narrative following the Pahalgam incident, further diminishing its credibility.
When asked about wider geopolitical implications, Khan pointed to Israel’s expansionist ambitions, noting that its released maps include “half of Saudi Arabia.” He accused Israel of attempting to fragment Syria, establish corridors for minorities in Lebanon, and refusing to return the Golan Heights, while also pursuing policies to expel Palestinians to countries such as Egypt, Libya, or Saudi Arabia in order to create a purely Zionist state.
Expressing concern over divisions in the Muslim world, Khan lamented that despite having nearly two billion Muslims globally, a 57-member Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), a 22-member Arab League, and the wealthy Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Muslim nations still lack a unified defence mechanism.
