“For Pakistan, the real focus is on training, joint drills, and intelligence sharing—building on decades of military cooperation. Pakistan can place liaison officers in GCC defense councils, coordinate training plans, and adopt shared command protocols. For Riyadh, Pakistan offers short-term reassurance. On the other hand, Ali Zafar focused on Pakistan’s gains: “The pact helps Islamabad balance external relationships with pressing domestic needs. Combined with careful diplomacy toward Washington and Beijing, the pact strengthens Pakistan’s economy while managing regional sensitivities,” he concluded.