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Bilateral relations
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia established relations in 1947, when Pakistan became independent from British rule. Relations have been historically close and friendly, frequently described by analysts as constituting a special relationship. Pakistan has sometimes been dubbed as "Saudi Arabia's closest Muslim and non-Arab ally." Pakistan has, in line with its pan-Islamic ideology, assumed the role of a guardian of Saudi Arabia against any external or internal threat.
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Holiest city in Islam and capital of Mecca Province, Saudi Arabia
Mecca, officially Makkah al-Mukarramah, is a city in the Hejaz region of western Saudi Arabia and is the capital of Mecca Province. Mecca is considered the birthplace of Islam and the Islamic prophet Muhammad, as well as being the holiest city in Islam.
More on Wikipedia ↗The three countries agree to trigger collective defence measures in response to 'heinous attacks' by Yemen's Houthis.
Turkish, Saudi and Pakistani officials agreed to bolster military cooperation under the Mecca defense pact as Houthi attacks and fighting in Yemen intensify.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey agreed to rapidly deploy military forces and capabilities in Saudi Arabia after condemning attempted attacks on Mecca and Medina