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News India Live, Digital Desk: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in September 2025 ‘Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement’ (SMDA) Had signed. Under this ‘NATO-style’ treaty, an attack on one country was to be considered an attack on both countries. But when Iran targeted Saudi Arabia’s oil refineries (like Ras Tanura), Pakistan has chosen the path of ‘diplomatic balancing’ instead of sending help.
1. What was the agreement that Pakistan broke? (The Broken Pact)
SMDA 2025: In this deal between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pak PM Shahbaz Sharif, it was clear that if a third country (like India or Iran) attacks, then both the armies will fight together.
Strategy to encircle India: Experts believe that Pakistan had made this deal mainly to suppress India diplomatically, so that in case of future war with India, it could support Saudi Arabia.
2. Iran’s ‘warning’ and Pakistan’s fear
Foreign Minister of Pakistan Ishaq Dar Have acknowledged that they are in a difficult situation:
Iran’s pressure: Iran has given a clear warning to Pakistan that if Saudi Arabia’s soil (where American bases are also located) is used against Iran and Pakistan supports it, then the consequences will be serious.
Fear of internal strife: in pakistan approx 4 crore Shia population Which is sympathetic towards Iran. In such a situation, military action against Iran can create a ‘civil war’ like situation within Pakistan.
3. Gave a nod of ‘confidence’ to Saudi Arabia
Pakistan has shown only ‘verbal solidarity’ after the attacks:
Shuttle Diplomacy: Ishaq Dar said that he has tried to become a ‘mediator’ between Iran and Saudi Arabia, so that attacks on Saudi are reduced.
To run away from the field: The ground reality is that no contingent of Pak Air Force or Army has been deployed for the security of Saudi, although it was mandatory under the agreement.
4. Experts’ opinion: Pakistan trapped in its own web
Defense experts say that Pakistan is now ‘two fronts’ Stuck on:
On one side, the war continues on the border with Afghanistan.
On the other hand, by not providing military assistance to Saudi Arabia, it is angering its biggest ‘economic backer’ (Riyadh).
5. What does this mean for India?
India is keeping a close eye on this situation. The rift between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan can be strategically beneficial for India, because it will break Pakistan’s illusion that Arab countries will become its military allies in every situation.