PoliticsPakistan Faces Criticism Over Soft Response to Houthi Attacks Under Mecca Pact
Pakistan's response to increased Houthi drone and missile strikes on Saudi Arabia has drawn international scrutiny, spotlighting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's foreign policy. Despite the Mecca Defence Pact linking Islamabad, Riyadh, and Ankara, Pakistan has mainly issued verbal appeals for the Houthis to stop attacks. Critics say this diplomatic approach lacks the military deterrence expected from the alliance, raising doubts about its operational strength.
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