Overall Highlights

• Turkey is considering joining a defense pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, raising strategic concerns for India.
• India’s military leadership has condemned Pakistan and China’s agreement over the Shaksgam Valley as illegal.
• Both India and Pakistan are enhancing their military capabilities in response to perceived threats from each other and their allies.
• The situation remains tense with accusations of drone incursions and military posturing from both sides.

India Perspective (India Sources)

• India views the potential Turkey-Pakistan-Saudi Arabia defense pact as a significant threat to its regional security.
• Indian military officials have labeled the Pakistan-China agreement regarding Shaksgam Valley as illegal and a violation of India’s territorial integrity.
• India is considering the development of a rocket-cum-missile force to counteract growing military capabilities of Pakistan and China.
• There are ongoing concerns about drone incursions from Pakistan into Indian airspace.

Pakistan Perspective (Pakistan Sources)

• Pakistan is focused on strengthening its strategic partnerships, particularly with Turkey and Saudi Arabia, to enhance its defense capabilities.
• Reports indicate that India has alleged drone incursions from Pakistan, which Pakistan denies, framing it as a narrative to justify military escalation.
• Pakistan’s military continues to conduct operations against terrorist threats within its borders, indicating a focus on internal security as well as external threats.
• Economic challenges, such as a $5 billion investment at risk due to new regulations, are also a concern for Pakistan amidst its military engagements.

Sources

This summary is based on 20 articles from the following sources:

1. [en-IN] Turkey Eyes NATO-Style Defence Pact With Saudi Arabia And Pakistan, Raising New Strategic Questions For India - Swarajyamag (1/14/2026)
2. [en-IN] Islamic NATO? Turkey Weighs Entry Into Saudi-Pakistan Defence Bloc With Similar Clause | Report - ABP Live English (1/14/2026)
3. [en-IN] Islamic NATO Rising? Pakistan, Turkey And Saudi Arabia Alliance Brings Nuclear Power, Military Muscle & Billions To The Table – What It Means - NewsX (1/14/2026)
4. [en-IN] ‘Pakistan-China agreement on Shaksgam Valley is illegal’: Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi says, ‘India does … - Bhaskar English (1/14/2026)
5. [en-IN] FCC endorses cooperative federalism in ruling on excise duty tweaks - Dawn (1/14/2026)
6. [en-IN] Shaksgam Valley stricture: Indian army chief flags ‘illegal action’ by China, Pakistan - Telegraph India (1/14/2026)
7. [en-IN] Amid India’s reassertions, recalling how Pakistan ceded Shaksgam Valley to China - The Indian Express (1/14/2026)
8. [en-IN] China’s Claim to India’s Shaksgam Valley and the Pakistan Connection - GK Today (1/14/2026)
9. [en-IN] India considers rocket-cum-missile force as China, Pakistan boost capabilities - BusinessLine (1/14/2026)
10. [en-IN] Pakistan told to rein in drones: Army chief Upendra Dwivedi on intrusions | India News - Hindustan Times (1/14/2026)
11. [en-PK] Pakistan’s $5 billion oil and gas investment at risk after off-grid levy imposed on third-party gas suppliers - Pakistan Today (1/14/2026)
12. [en-PK] Four terrorists killed in Kalat IBO - Daily Times (1/14/2026)
13. [en-PK] India alleges drone ‘incursions’ from Pakistan - Daily Times (1/14/2026)
14. [en-PK] Pakistan’s Strategic Leap - Daily Times (1/14/2026)
15. [en-PK] PSX reverses loss to gain over 1,500 points - Daily Times (1/14/2026)
16. [en-PK] Bangladesh tells ICC not playing in India for World Cup - Daily Times (1/14/2026)
17. [en-PK] Venus Williams loses in 1st round of Australian Open tuneup event - Daily Times (1/14/2026)
18. [en-PK] Nick Kyrgios stands by decision to skip Australian Open singles - Daily Times (1/14/2026)
19. [en-PK] Four anti-terror volunteers killed in Bannu ambush - The Express Tribune (1/14/2026)
20. [en-PK] ‘Help is on its way’: Trump encourages Iran protests - The Express Tribune (1/14/2026)