Pakistan appoints Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood as first Secretary General of Makkah Defence Alliance

Pakistan appointed Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood as the first Secretary General of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement on September 23, 2026. This agreement, signed on August 7, 2026, by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye, aims to enhance defense cooperation and collective security among the three nations. The General Secretariat will be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and will oversee the implementation of the agreement and coordinate military activities among the member states.