The United States and Iran have agreed on a roadmap toward a final peace agreement after high-stakes talks in Switzerland, despite tensions sparked by renewed disputes over the Strait of Hormuz and fresh warnings from US President Donald Trump. The negotiations, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, concluded with what officials described as “positive and constructive” […]
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Ras Laffan factory explosion triggers investigation in Qatar
Qatar’s Ministry of Interior has launched an investigation after an explosion occurred inside a factory in Ras Laffan Industrial City, one of the country’s most significant industrial hubs. According to officials, emergency response teams were deployed immediately after the incident was reported. Civil Defense personnel acted swiftly to contain the situation, preventing the flames from […]
Canada thrash 9-man Qatar for first-ever World Cup win
It took them two matches on home soil to get the result, but for the thousands of home fans packed into the BC Place stadium in Vancouver, Canada’s first-ever win at the World Cup was well worth the wait. A comprehensive 6-0 win over 9-man Qatar catapulted the host nation to the top of Group […]
Trump unveils new Air Force One, converted Qatari jumbo jet
JOINT BASE ANDREWS: US President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled a newly designated Air Force One aircraft, a former Qatar-owned Boeing 747 that has been converted into the official presidential jet, during a ceremony at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. The aircraft, previously owned by Qatar, has been extensively modified to serve as a temporary […]
Qatar, Saudi Arabia hope Iran deal will lead to regional peace
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the State of Qatar Saturday afternoon and discussed matters of mutual interest. During their warm and cordial conversation, the prime minister expressed his deep appreciation for Qatar’s strong and steadfast support for […]
Qatar seek redemption vs Swiss after woeful debut
Qatar take on Switzerland in their World Cup opener on Saturday eager to shake off the pressure of expectation, coming in as back-to-back Asian champions with an urgent need to make amends for a dismal debut as hosts of the 2022 tournament. Qatar’s 2022 unraveling was unprecedented, losing all three matches and scoring once, but […]
Pakistan, Qatar discuss ‘way forward’ for task force to advance trade goals
Pakistan and Qatar this week discussed the “way forward” for a bilateral task force aimed at accelerating trade and investment cooperation, Pakistan’s commerce minister said, as Islamabad seeks to deepen economic engagement with Gulf partners and attract foreign investment. The discussions between Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade […]
PM Shehbaz Sharif thanks Qatar for backing peace efforts
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has thanked Qatar for supporting Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts aimed at promoting regional peace and de-escalation amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. I received a telephone call from my dear brother, H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of […]
Pakistan receives second LNG cargo from Qatar in three days
Pakistan has received its second liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from Qatar within three days, as authorities move to strengthen energy supplies amid regional supply disruptions and rising electricity demand. According to official sources, the LNG carrier Muhzamm, carrying approximately 160,000 cubic metres of liquefied natural gas, docked at Port Qasim in Karachi on Friday. […]
Pakistan seeks additional gas supplies amid LNG challenges
Pakistan is working to secure additional gas supplies to strengthen its energy reserves and ensure uninterrupted fuel availability amid regional shipping disruptions, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said on Thursday. The minister made the remarks during a meeting with Qatar’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Ali bin Mubarak Al-Khater, at the Petroleum Division in Islamabad, according to […]