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Pakistan premier Sharif PM visit Qatar in solidarity after Israeli airstrikes

By Mashal Khan

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by a high-level delegation including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, will travel to Qatar on Thursday in a show of solidarity following the recent Israeli airstrikes on Doha.

According to the Foreign Office, the visit reflects Pakistan’s “unwavering support for the security and sovereignty of Qatar” and its broader commitment to peace and stability in the Middle East. During the trip, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will meet Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, to convey Pakistan’s deepest sympathies and assurances of support to the Qatari leadership and people in the wake of the attack.

The visit comes days after Israeli forces launched a series of airstrikes on residential areas in Doha, an unprecedented escalation that drew widespread condemnation from across the globe. Governments, international organizations, and human rights groups denounced the strikes as a blatant violation of international law and an assault on civilian lives. The United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) both issued strong statements, calling for accountability and immediate restraint.

Qatar, which has long played a mediating role in regional conflicts, has faced mounting regional and international support since the incident. Analysts say the attack marks a dangerous shift in the regional security landscape, intensifying calls for stronger international action to prevent further escalation.

Pakistan, which maintains close political and economic ties with Qatar, emphasized that attacks on sovereign states cannot be tolerated and reaffirmed its backing for Doha’s security and stability. Officials noted that the upcoming visit will also include consultations on strengthening bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade, investment, and energy.

The high-level engagement highlights Pakistan’s resolve to stand with Qatar at a critical moment and to work with regional and global partners for peace in the Middle East.