Qatar’s former emir, who revolutionised Qatar out of its Bedouin background to a regional powerhouse, has died at the age of 74, the nation’s Amiri Diwan, its top government body, said on Sunday. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013, before abdicating to his son Sheikh Tamim, the current leader […]
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PM, Erdogan, Qatari emir take stock of peace efforts at Antalya forum
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took stock of regional developments and ongoing peace efforts in a trilateral meeting with the leaders of Türkiye and Qatar at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum on Friday. The premier held a trilateral meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Türkiye and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad […]
Dar, Qatari minister discuss global, regional developments
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, on Sunday, spoke on the phone with Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi Qatar Minister of State. “They discussed bilateral cooperation, key issues of mutual interest, and ongoing global and regional developments,” the Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press release. Separately, Ishaq Dar and Bangladesh’s Foreign Adviser HE Md […]
Qatari PM, FM call on President Zardari
President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari met with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, came specially to meet the President at the hotel, the President is staying at. During the meeting, both sides discussed expanding bilateral relations, promoting trade, and enhancing investment […]
Israel says Gaza ceasefire possible, but deal may take more time
Israeli officials said on Tuesday that a ceasefire deal with Hamas is possible, but may take more time to finalize. Talks are happening in Doha, Qatar, with help from U.S., Qatari, and Egyptian mediators. The aim is to stop the war, free hostages, and deliver aid to Gaza. But major issues still need to be […]
US ready for ‘all sides’ to lay down arms in Afghan war: Khalilzad
The US special envoy tasked with forging a peace deal with the Taliban said Saturday that America stands ready for ‘all sides’ to lay down arms in the 17-year conflict. Peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad is leading the latest round of talks with the Taliban in Doha, where the two foes are pursuing a deal that […]