# Tensions Rise with Afghanistan

- Place: Islamabad, Pakistan (33.6844, 73.0479)
- Published: 2026-11-13T00:46:04.025Z · expires 2026-11-20T00:46:04.025Z
- Floors (The Arena): E12 States, E13 Civilizations, E14 Global, E11 Organizations, E10 Institutions
- Page: https://emergencemachine.com/brief/c6w
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Pakistan and Afghanistan are heading toward a proxy war, according to Worldview Ranenetwork, as border clashes escalate and regional influence grows.

Pakistan has pledged to protect Saudi Arabia from threats, per New Indian Express, amid increasing regional instability and military posturing.

The Mecca Pact, a new regional alliance, is seen as Pakistan's risky gamble in Middle Eastern politics, reports OrientXXI, aiming to counterbalance Iran's growing influence.

Pakistan's expanding Middle East footprint through the Badr Accord signals deeper diplomatic engagement, notes CSCR.pk, as Islamabad seeks strategic partnerships.

## Sources

- [“The Mecca Pact.” Pakistan’s risky gamble](https://orientxxi.info/Nouvelle-traduction-The-Mecca-Pact-Pakistan-s-risky-gamble) · orientxxi.info · 2026-11-12
- [The Badr Accord and Pakistan’s Expanding Middle East Footprint](https://cscr.pk/explore/themes/defense-security/the-badr-accord-and-pakistans-expanding-middle-east-footprint/) · cscr.pk · 2026-11-12
- [Are Pakistan and Afghanistan Headed Toward a Proxy War?](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizgFBVV95cUxQQ2ZKS3BCY3ROcDJrU0RfSnVqZGxLQk9sMDg4TmR0a1gzN0w3UnY0VlRoMjFjdER6RmI2ejJGTlZmTTNTdl9OVDB0Z09rTUpma1R0T3BJbkRrSW50SnY1VmM5OEJ4T3NEdzAwOHBkNzZmYXo3X2ZOUHlTcGJ3VVQzZ2JBdjZLdk9oMFBkMjE5ZXV5bkxNV3pvYkNrdS11a3hRVGZLMXV6Zl92SFE3ZGQxQnJpdkNPWGNNczJuNXBiX0lzTVV5MTJ3Z181c0JzZw?oc=5) · worldview.ranenetwork.com · 2026-11-12
- [Pakistan ready to take all necessary measures to protect Saudi Arabia: Army spokesman](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi0wFBVV95cUxON1UzMVkxRjJXT1hidC1DWWVGeWpFM0ZGenEyZDVnN3hjUG1uWkdEYUZtdE03d0kwLWlfOGFQc0FlWE93YzgyVHJrUFlWaDBNZHRsNEZSRVhaRERuYzBCTndrR0t2QnoyRzI3SVFlZ1hjNUF5aUdOQkQ2cVp6ZWFmdTc2VFNpbGtGZ29uWUttNDdXanZlVzVJdzJPWVNlRUF3eXhETEJPZGk3eVdHTWtxbE1JRDZrM2NPaUpHdS1ycnhmOE5FLTBfMUl1cjFIVk1jdG840gHgAUFVX3lxTE1aSHZUX0pCc1NQQ1V3aXZJMGtUNUhmS0YwYWtiSHBkTFlxbnVQbGNJakZfQWpvR241Y04yalB6SUFDdEphdmdTM2R5SHQ4WnFhY1RxT1dKSkdmSXlSc1MtcTB6X3hLakhLQzJhcjZ3ZVhQUTFmbFVlakhldnBtNkJkNUxpdV9CWFZUc0RNQWRkcy1qMFBqazhKZHIxWmhHa09zZHZTZmd0LWdGX2I2eUMzbDNZaVhIbjI5UmhFT3F3bFN4ZjMzS3lvZTZzelJsUl9sNnd2WXpDdWZFa1RnUzVl?oc=5) · newindianexpress.com · 2026-11-12