Pakistan PM departs for Qatar, to offer condolences on former Emir's passing

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif departed from Islamabad on Monday for a one-day official visit to Qatar.

Former Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif is accompanying the prime minister on the visit, according to Prime Minister’s Office.

During the visit, Prime Minister Shehbaz will meet the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and convey condolencesto the Emir of Qatar, the Qatari royal family and the people of Qatar on the passing of the late former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

Decades-long fraternal ties 

According to the Prime Minister's Office, the visit reflects the decades-long fraternal ties between the Qatari royal family, the people of Qatar, and the governments and peoples of Pakistan and Qatar.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar and Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar are also accompanying the prime minister.