Khawaja Asif Makkah Statement: Pakistan Ready To Implement Pact

Pakistan – (Staff Reporter/Web Desk) – The Khawaja Asif Makkah statement has caught the attention of millions across Pakistan and the wider Muslim world. Speaking on a popular Geo News show, the Defence Minister said the time had come to act on the Makkah Agreement.

His words came right after a drone was aimed near Makkah. Saudi forces shot it down before it could enter the restricted skies over the holy city.

Asif said Pakistan takes this duty seriously. He explained that his country does not even need a formal pact to protect the holy sites. For Pakistan, this is simply the right thing to do.

He also said the details of the agreement cannot be shared publicly. Still, he made it clear that the pact covers any attack on the land or borders of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, or Turkiye.

This was not the first such attempt. Reports say it was the second time a Houthi drone tried to reach the area near Makkah. The group later denied this claim.

A Houthi spokesman said their attacks are aimed only at oil sites and military bases. He insisted the holy places were never the target.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also spoke on the matter. He called the attack a shameful and cruel act. He said Pakistan stands fully behind Saudi Arabia at this difficult time.

The Prime Minister also asked all sides to stay calm. He said more fighting will only bring more pain to a region that has already suffered so much.

During the same interview, Asif touched on Iran’s role too. He said he does not believe Iran, as a nation, wants to open a new front in this conflict.

He explained that small armed groups can act on their own. They do not always wait for a government’s approval before making a move.

Asif said Pakistan already shared Saudi Arabia’s concerns with Iran. This step shows Pakistan’s effort to keep peace talks alive between the two sides.

The minister then spoke about the bigger picture. He said the pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye may not be the only one of its kind in future.

He believes more countries may build similar defence ties. This could happen as nations feel the need to protect themselves from outside threats.

Asif also raised concerns about sea routes. He named the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab as two key areas facing serious disruption.

These routes matter a lot for trade. Any blockage there hits fuel supply and raises costs for many nations, including Pakistan.

He said Pakistan’s economy depends heavily on these waterways staying open and safe. Continued disruption, he warned, could affect the whole region.

In short, the Khawaja Asif Makkah statement sends a clear message. Pakistan stands firmly with Saudi Arabia, and it is ready to meet its promise under the Makkah Agreement.