Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met Lieutenant General (Retired) Nauman Mahmood in Islamabad. Nauman Mahmood is the first Secretary General of the Makkah Alliance for Defence. Ishaq Dar congratulated him on his appointment and wished him success in his new responsibilities. The meeting focused on Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts for regional and international peace and stability. Ishaq Dar said the Makkah Alliance could play an important role in promoting lasting peace across the region. The alliance brings Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye together under a joint defensive cooperation framework.






