Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has signed a deal with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Sultan in Riyadh, under which an attack on one country will be considered an attack on both countries.

Following the Saudi Arabia-Pakistan defense agreement, questions were raised about whether Pakistan would share its nuclear technology with Saudi Arabia. Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif responded to this question by stating, "We will give them whatever we have." This statement underscores the importance of the defense deal between the two countries. 

In an interview with a Pakistani TV news channel, Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif stated that Pakistan's nuclear capabilities would be available to Saudi Arabia under the new Pakistan-Saudi defense agreement. He added that the agreement does not close the door to other Arab countries joining.

Hope rises for Saudi Arabia.

This announcement has brought a ray of hope to Saudi Arabia. Riyadh had previously hoped that Pakistan's nuclear capabilities would serve as a security bulwark for it. However, Pakistan's stance could now shift Saudi Arabia's strategy. This move will also support Saudi Arabia's defense priorities and partnerships. According to an Arms Control report, Pakistan currently possesses approximately 170 nuclear weapons, fewer than India, which has approximately 172 nuclear weapons.

Defence pact not against any third country: Pakistan

Pakistan on Friday (September 19, 2025) said that the recent mutual defense agreement with Saudi Arabia is not directed against any third country. It said that the agreement reflects the commitment of both countries to enhance defense cooperation and ensure joint security. Addressing the weekly press briefing here, Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Khan described the agreement as a milestone in promoting peace and security in the region and the world.

What is India's reaction to the Saudi-Pakistan defense deal?

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday (September 17, 2025) signed a strategic mutual defense agreement, according to which any attack on either country will be considered aggression against both. The agreement comes days after the Israeli strike on the Hamas leadership in Qatar, a key US ally in the Gulf region. Commenting on the development, India on Thursday (September 18, 2025) said it would study the implications of the move on its national security as well as regional and global stability.