Islamabad, Pakistan – Web Desk: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed for Doha on Sunday to offer condolences on the passing of former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who passed away at the age of 74 . Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is accompanying the Prime Minister on the visit, along with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar and Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar.
Leaders to Meet Qatari Royal Family
The Prime Minister is scheduled to meet Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and will express condolences on behalf of the government and people of Pakistan to the Qatari Emir, the royal family, and the people of Qatar .
The visit underscores the decades-long fraternal relations between Pakistan and Qatar and is seen as highly significant in further strengthening the historic ties between the two nations.
Background
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013, passed away on Saturday morning . During his tenure, Qatar witnessed remarkable economic development, diplomatic influence, and infrastructure progress, emerging as one of the world’s wealthiest nations . In 2013, he voluntarily abdicated in favor of his son, the current Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani . The Qatari government has declared four days of mourning following his passing .
Strong Pakistan-Qatar Ties
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who is part of the delegation, has previously expressed deep sorrow over the former Emir’s demise, noting that Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa played a pivotal role in promoting friendly relations between Pakistan and Qatar and that his services for regional peace would always be remembered .
