The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF), working in coordination with Qatari authorities, has seized as many as 4.48 kilograms of cocaine at Islamabad International Airport and arrested two suspects in a joint, intelligence-led operation. According to the ANF spokesman, the operation followed enhanced cooperation agreed at the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Conference on Counter Narcotics held in […]
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Qatar launches 10-year residency for entrepreneurs, expands venture capital
DOHA: Qatar will introduce a 10-year residency programme for entrepreneurs and senior executives, Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani announced on Sunday, aiming to attract global talent and investment. The initiative aligns Qatar with regional neighbours such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, which have implemented long-term residency schemes to draw […]
Qatar confirms exit of US personnel from airbase as Iran tensions rise
Qatar said on Wednesday precautionary measures had been taken at the US-run Al Udeid Air Base, including the departure of some personnel, because of rising regional tensions, according to its International Media Office. The office said the steps were part of broader efforts to safeguard the security of citizens and residents and to protect critical […]
Saudi Arabia and Qatar see rare snowfall in northern regions
Snowfall surprised residents in parts of Saudi Arabia and Qatar on Wednesday and Thursday, blanketing several northern regions and prompting widespread attention. The cold weather was accompanied by heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds in multiple cities across the Middle East, according to Khaleej Times and Arab News. Read More: Pakistan in talks with Saudi Arabia, […]
Qatar PM says Gaza truce incomplete without full Israeli withdrawal
The nearly two-month-old ceasefire in the Gaza Strip will not be complete until Israeli troops withdraw from the Palestinian territory under a peace plan backed by Washington and the United Nations, mediator Qatar’s prime minister said on Saturday. “Now we are at the critical moment … A ceasefire cannot be completed unless there is a […]
Gaza truce hinges on full Israeli withdrawal, says Qatar PM
Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said the Gaza ceasefire is incomplete until Israeli troops fully withdraw. The truce, effective since October 10, has mostly halted fighting between Israel and Hamas. Qatar, the U.S., and Egypt helped mediate the agreement. Under the second phase, Israel is to leave Gaza, an interim authority […]
Verstappen seeks Qatar hat-trick but Norris title favorite
Max Verstappen is seeking a hat-trick of wins at the Qatar Grand Prix this weekend as this year’s Formula One world championship reaches boiling point in the Arabian Gulf. But he will know, better than most, that even with luck on his side he is unlikely to overhaul a 24-point deficit that separates him from […]
Pak, Qatar to boost AI cooperation
Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja held an important meeting with Qatar Development Bank (QDB) Chief Executive Officer Abdulrahman Al Sowaidi in Doha, Qatar, to expand bilateral cooperation in the technology and innovation sectors. During the meeting, both sides discussed new avenues of financing, incubation, and investment opportunities for Pakistani tech startups, […]
World condemns Islamabad suicide attack
The United States, China, Turkey, the UK, the European Union, France, Australia, and Qatar strongly condemned the suicide attack in Islamabad. Each country expressed condolences to the victims’ families and solidarity with Pakistan in fighting terrorism. US Chargé d’Affaires Netley Baker said America stands with Pakistan in the struggle against terrorism. He emphasized full support […]
Pakistan presents evidence-based demands in Istanbul talks with Afghan Taliban
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office Spokesperson Ambassador Tahir Hussain Andrabi said on Friday that Pakistan had handed over its evidence-based demands to mediators during the Istanbul peace talks with the Afghan Taliban, aimed solely at ending cross-border terrorism. Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban resumed peace negotiations in Istanbul on Thursday — the third round of discussions following […]