ISLAMABAD (special crosspondent) – President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Chairman of the Senate, the Speaker of the National Assembly, and other senior federal ministers have expressed their profound grief and condolences over the passing of the former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

In their formal messages of condolence, the leadership of Pakistan conveyed their heartfelt sympathies to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the government, and the brotherly people of Qatar. The nation’s top officials paid glowing tributes to the late Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’s visionary leadership, highlighting his invaluable contributions to the socio-economic progress and prosperity of Qatar. Furthermore, they acknowledged his dedicated role in fostering regional stability and promoting peace and cooperation, matters often central to bilateral discussions, such as those seen when Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif discusses regional peace with Qatari Amir.

Tribute to Visionary Leadership

The Pakistani leadership underscored that the late Emir played a transformative role in shaping Qatar’s modern identity. They noted that his legacy of statesmanship would continue to inspire future generations. The leaders collectively prayed that Almighty Allah might grant the departed soul the highest place in Jannah and bestow strength and patience upon the bereaved family and the people of Qatar as they navigate this moment of irreparable loss. The profound respect expressed by Islamabad reflects the deep-rooted diplomatic ties that have consistently characterized relations between the two nations, similar to the collaborative spirit maintained through other high-level diplomatic engagements, including instances where Saudi Ambassador meets Pakistan Deputy PM to discuss regional peace.