The Saudi-Pakistan defence pactSaudi Arabia and Pakistan already signed a strategic mutual defence agreement in September last year which is similar to that of the US-led North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Türkiye's bid for a trilateral pactEver since Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed the pact, speculations were rife that even Türkiye could join the agreement. The importance for Saudi, Pakistan and TürkiyeThe trilateral pact will have a far-reaching impact on the Middle East and reset the regional dynamics. Additionally, both Türkiye and Saudi Arabia could potentially benefit from Pakistan's nuclear deterrent under such a defence pact; however, Islamabad has never officially extended nuclear guarantees to any country. ALSO READ:Trump links Saudi nuclear deal to Abraham Accords: Why it matters for India's Middle East strategy