PM Shehbaz, Nawaz Sharif offer condolences to Qatar emir
Ibrar Hussain:
Islamabad:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and PML-N President Nawaz Sharif met Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at Lusail Palace on Monday, where they expressed condolences on the passing of the Emir’s father, former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
Prime Minister Shehbaz conveyed condolences on behalf of Pakistan’s government and people to Sheikh Tamim, the Al Thani royal family and the people of Qatar. He paid tribute to the late former emir’s visionary leadership, wisdom and thoughtful role in Qatar’s development.
The PM said Sheikh Hamad’s leadership had transformed Qatar into a modern, prosperous and internationally respected country. He added that the former emir’s contributions to regional peace, stability, development and international cooperation would be remembered for generations.
PM expresses solidarity with Qatar
Prime Minister Shehbaz said Pakistan stood with Qatar’s leadership and people during their hour of grief.
The prime minister, Nawaz Sharif and other members of the Pakistani delegation also offered Fateha and prayed for the forgiveness and eternal peace of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
Shehbaz earlier described the former Emir as a great leader and statesman whose foresight, commitment to public service and affection for Pakistan would always be remembered.
Qatar emir thanks Pakistani delegation
Sheikh Tamim thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz, Nawaz Sharif and the accompanying delegation for travelling to Doha to personally convey their condolences. He said the Pakistani delegation’s visit reflected the deep, longstanding and brotherly relationship between Qatar and Pakistan.
The Prime Minister’s Office has also described the visit as a reflection of the enduring fraternal ties between the Qatari royal family and people and the government and people of Pakistan.
