Saudi Arabia has secured Pakistan’s nuclear protection under a new defense pact, days after Israel’s strike in Qatar rattled Gulf security. Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif confirmed Riyadh is now under Islamabad’s nuclear umbrella, a move seen as a direct warning to Israel, long considered the region’s only nuclear power. The announcement has fueled speculation of shifting alliances, with Gulf states questioning U.S. reliability after reportedly green-lighting Israel’s Qatar strike. Riyadh, while strengthening ties with Pakistan, continues balancing relations with India, its second-largest trade partner. Analysts say this deal marks a seismic shift in West Asia’s security dynamics. Watch