Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Qatar on a one-day visit to express condolences for the passing of former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

The visit, accompanied by PML-N President Nawaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, included meetings with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.The trip underscores the longstanding diplomatic ties between Pakistan and Qatar, particularly following Sheikh Hamad's death at 74.Pakistan declared a day of mourning, with the national flag flown at half-mast.Discussions also focused on escalating tensions between the US and Iran, which have disrupted regional peace efforts mediated by Pakistan and Qatar.Sheikh Hamad was pivotal in modernizing Qatar through rapid economic growth during his 18-year tenure (1995-2013).The visit highlights diplomatic engagement amid global geopolitical shifts.