PM Shehbaz lands in Qatar for key meeting aimed at boosting Economic, Energy Ties

2026-02-23 - 17:14

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Qatar for high-stakes talks with Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The premier’s arrival at Hamad International Airport was marked by a warm and ceremonious reception. Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi, personally welcomed the Pakistani leader. Pakistan’s Ambassador to Qatar Muhammad Aamir and senior members of the diplomatic corps were also present, underscoring the importance of the visit. وزیراعظم جناب شہبازشریف امیر قطر کی دعوت پر دو روزہ دورے پر قطر پہنچ گئے ہیں۔ وزیراعظم صاحب 2 باتیں کہنی ہیں ایک تو امیر قطر سے یہ الجزیرہ چول چینل بارے کھل کر بات کیجئے گا اور دوسرا یہ نائب وزیراعظم کا عہدہ اسلیئے ہونا چاہیے کہ جب وزیراعظم ملک میں نا ہو تو نائب وزیراعظم ہو تو۔۔ pic.twitter.com/J1V2bJ9SWq — PakistaniPeeps🇵🇰 (@pakistanipeeeps) February 23, 2026 Accompanying premier is powerful delegation that signals Islamabad’s serious strategic intent. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi are part of the high-profile team engaging in what observers are calling “high-stakes economic diplomacy.” During visit, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will hold a pivotal bilateral meeting with the Amir of Qatar. The talks are expected to focus on dramatically expanding economic cooperation, strengthening energy partnerships, and accelerating people-to-people exchanges between the two brotherly nations. Sources indicate that wide-ranging discussions will take place on boosting trade and investment flows, deepening collaboration in the energy sector, advancing infrastructure development initiatives, and enhancing cooperation in manpower export, a sector vital to Pakistan’s economy. The dialogue aims to unlock new opportunities and solidify long-term strategic alignment.