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Pakistan at 79: A Journey of Freedom, Progress and Hope.

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​ Pakistan at 79: A Journey of Freedom, Progress and Hope 14 August 2026 — Independence Day of Pakistan On 14 August 1947, a dream became a reality. Pakistan emerged on the map of the world as a sovereign nation, carrying with it the hopes, sacrifices and aspirations of millions of Muslims of the subcontinent. The creation of Pakistan was not merely a political event; it was the result of a historic struggle for dignity, identity, freedom and the right to determine our own future. Today, as Pakistan celebrates its 79th Independence Day , we must remember that freedom is not only a gift from history—it is also a responsibility for every generation. From Sacrifice to Nationhood The journey towards Pakistan was filled with extraordinary sacrifices. Under the visionary leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah , the Muslims of the subcontinent united around a common political objective. Millions of people left their homes, families and ancestral lands during Partition, while coun...

The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement

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​ The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement A New Strategic Architecture for the Muslim World Introduction The signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye on 7 August 2026 marks a potentially significant turning point in the security architecture of the Middle East, South Asia and the wider Muslim world. The agreement was signed in Makkah by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Its central principle is that an armed attack against any one of the three countries will be regarded as an attack against all three . ( Breaking Defense ) The agreement should not yet be described as an “Islamic NATO.” NATO has decades of institutional development, integrated military structures, permanent command arrangements and established procedures that this new agreement does not yet possess. However, the Makkah agreement could become the foundation of something strategically impo...