Doha (GNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif made a one-day visit to Doha to personally convey condolences, on behalf of Pakistan’s government and people, to Qatar’s leadership over the passing of the Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
The prime minister was joined on the trip by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, and other senior officials.
During the visit, the Pakistani delegation met with Qatar’s current Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to offer heartfelt condolences over his father’s death. PM Sharif paid tribute to the late Amir’s leadership and vision, crediting him with playing a central role in Qatar’s transformation as well as broader efforts toward regional peace and stability.
He also spoke warmly of the late Amir’s affection for Pakistan, recalling his multiple visits to the country over the years and the close personal ties he maintained with Pakistani leadership.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s solidarity with Qatar during this period of mourning, the prime minister prayed for the departed leader’s soul and expressed hope that the royal family and the people of Qatar would find strength to cope with the loss.
In response, Amir Sheikh Tamim thanked PM Sharif, former PM Nawaz Sharif, and Deputy PM Dar for making the trip to personally offer condolences, describing the gesture as a reflection of the strong, brotherly relationship between the two nations.
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National Mourning Declared in Pakistan
To mark the occasion, Pakistan observed a day of national mourning, with the government citing it as a gesture of solidarity with Qatar’s royal family and people. As part of the declaration, the national flag was flown at half-mast across the country for the day.
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