Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Saudi Arabia in talks with U.S. over defense pact Amid Regional Tensions

Saudi Arabia in talks with U.S. over defense pact Amid Regional Tensions

Saudi Arabia is in advanced negotiations with the United States over a landmark defense pact, with hopes of finalizing the deal during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s expected visit to the White House next month, the Financial Times reported Friday, citing sources familiar with the matter. The potential agreement would mirror the recent U.S.–Qatar defense … Read more

Fighting in Gaza will stop first, then aid will be provided, says Qatar

Fighting in Gaza will stop first, then aid will be provided, says Qatar

Qatar confirmed that fighting in Gaza will cease first, with humanitarian aid to follow immediately after. “The priority is to stop the bloodshed,” a senior Qatari official said.  Hamas leadership, speaking from undisclosed locations, acknowledged that Israeli forces will withdraw from Gaza in stages as part of the broader agreement. This phased withdrawal is expected … Read more

Arab nations welcome U.S. President’s Gaza peace initiative

Arab Nations Welcome U.S. President's Gaza peace initiative

Several key Muslim nations have expressed support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent efforts to broker a ceasefire and peace plan in Gaza.

In a joint statement, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Turkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Qatar the Arab Republic of Egypt welcomed the initiative and announced their readiness to assist both parties in finalizing and implementing the proposed agreement.

The statement emphasized the importance of working together to end the violence and ensure lasting peace in the region.

Meanwhile, the Palestinian Authority also welcomed the efforts, as did French President Emmanuel Macron, who described President Trump’s ceasefire push as a significant step toward promoting peace and stability in the region. “There must be an immediate end to the war and the release of all hostages,” Macron said, calling the initiative “a vital step toward regional peace.”

President Macron also urged Hamas to release all hostages, stating they have no other option. He called on Hamas to accept the plan in order to pave the way for long-term peace and reconciliation. “France stands committed to supporting sustainable peace, regional stability, and the protection of human lives,” the French President added.

The Palestinian Authority reiterated its willingness to work with the United States toward a two-state solution as the basis for lasting peace.

Israel Apologizes to Qatar Over Doha Strike:

In a related development, Israel has issued an apology to Qatar over a recent strike in Doha. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed regret over the casualties and assured the Qatari leadership that such an incident would not be repeated.

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Israeli PM Netanyahu apologizes to Qatar over Doha attack

Israeli PM Netanyahu apologizes to Qatar over Doha attack

WASHINGTON/DOHA: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has apologized to Qatar for Israel’s attack in Doha, according to international media reports. Sources said Netanyahu made the apology in a phone call to Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani from the White House. The call reportedly took place while Netanyahu was meeting U.S. President Donald … Read more

Qatar’s Emir visits Jordan to forge military cooperation after Israel’s attack on Doha

Qatar’s Emir visits Jordan to forge military cooperation after Israel’s attack on Doha

Amman (Jordan): Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani arrived in Amman on Wednesday for high-level talks with Jordan’s King Abdullah II, marking a significant diplomatic move following Israel’s deadly airstrike on the Qatari capital earlier this month. The visit comes just days after Doha hosted an emergency Arab and Islamic summit, during which … Read more

Arab-Islamic leaders unite in Doha Summit

Arab-Islamic leaders unite in Doha Summit

DOHA/Qatar: In an extraordinary display of regional unity, leaders from the Arab League and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) gathered in Doha for an emergency summit to address what they called a “dangerous escalation” of Israeli aggression. The summit came in the wake of a controversial Israeli airstrike on Qatari soil that targeted Hamas … Read more

Pakistan, Qatar set to strengthen long-term ties: PM

Pakistan

DOHA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan and Qatar share deep-rooted, historic, and long-term relations that will continue to strengthen in the coming days. According to an official statement, the prime minister met Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the sidelines of the Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar … Read more

Geneva to host UNHRC debate today on Israel’s recent military offensive against Qatar

Geneva to host UNHRC debate today on Israel’s recent military offensive against Qatar

GENEVA : The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold an urgent debate today to “discuss the recent military aggression carried out by the State of Israel against the State of Qatar on 9 September 2025”. The urgent debate will be held today, 16 September 2025, commencing  at 11h00 (GMT+2) in the Assembly Hall at the Palais … Read more

Six-year-old twins among dozens killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza city

Six-year-old twins among dozens killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza city

Gaza: Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City early Monday morning killed at least 25 Palestinians, including six-year-old twin siblings, as the conflict in the besieged enclave enters another deadly phase. According to Gaza’s Civil Defense, the strikes destroyed 16 high-rise buildings in Gaza City in just 24 hours, displacing over 6,000 Palestinians in a single day. … Read more

Doha Summit: Leaders from 50 Arab-Islamic Nations to attend emergency meeting in Doha

Doha Summit: Leaders from 50 Arab-Islamic Nations to attend emergency meeting in Doha

Doha (Qatar): An  emergency summit  of Arab and Islamic leaders is being held today in Doha with leaders from over 50 countries expected to attend.  Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani has condemned the attack, stating that Israel’s actions will not derail ongoing mediation efforts with Egypt and the United States aimed at … Read more

Trump warns Israel after Doha strike, “Qatar Is a Great Ally of the U.S”

Trump warns Israel after Doha strike, “Qatar Is a Great Ally of the U.S”

Washington: US President Donald Trump has emphasized the strong ties between the United States and Qatar, warning Israel to proceed with caution following a deadly airstrike on the Qatari capital, Doha. Speaking to reporters on Sunday while returning to the White House from Morristown, New Jersey, Trump praised Qatar’s role as a strategic partner in … Read more

PM to attend Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha today

PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to visit Qatar today to participate in the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit being held in Doha. Cosponsored by Pakistan, the Summit has been convened in the wake of Israel’s airstrikes on Doha and the escalating developments in Palestine — following Israeli attempts to occupy Gaza, expand settlement activities in … Read more

Pakistan holds India responsible for flood devastation

Pakistan

United Nations: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar, has held India responsible for flood devastation in Pakistan and called on the international community to endorse Pakistan’s stance against Indian water aggression. Speaking at a key session on the Indus Waters Treaty and Pakistan’s water challenges, Asim Iftikhar highlighted that floods in Pakistan … Read more

Israel launches coordinated attacks across multiple countries in 72 hours

Israel launches coordinated attacks across multiple countries in 72 hours

Within three days, Israel has conducted strikes in six countries: Palestine (Gaza), Lebanon, Syria, Qatar, and Yemen. Israel Targets Hamas Leadership in Qatar: On Tuesday, Israeli forces launched a targeted air strike on a Hamas leadership compound in Doha, Qatar, during a meeting to discuss a US-proposed ceasefire for Gaza. The operation resulted in the … Read more

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif receives warm welcome in Doha on one-day visit to Qatar

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif receives warm welcome in Doha on one-day visit to Qatar

Doha: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Doha on a one-day official visit to Qatar, where he was warmly received at the airport by Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence, Sheikh Saud bin Abdul Rahman bin Hassan Al Thani.

The Prime Minister is accompanied by a high-level Pakistani delegation, including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Information and Broadcasting Minister Attaullah Tarar, and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi.

During his visit, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to meet with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. In the meeting, the Prime Minister will express Pakistan’s solidarity with Qatar and its people after the recent Israel’s airstrike in Doha.

The Prime Minister will also highlight the historic, brotherly, and deeply rooted relations between Pakistan and Qatar, based on shared beliefs and values. He will reaffirm Pakistan’s continued support for Qatar during challenging times and in the future.

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Qatar: Israeli strike on Hamas leaders during Gaza ceasefire talks; Senior leader Martyred

Qatar: Israeli strike on Hamas leaders during Gaza ceasefire talks; Senior leader Martyred

Doha: Israel carried out an airstrike in the Qatari capital, Doha, targeting senior Hamas leaders while they were discussing a proposed Gaza ceasefire deal. The attack claimed the life of senior Hamas figure Khalil al-Hayya. According to international media reports, Israeli fighter jets launched the strike to eliminate top Hamas officials. At the time of … Read more

CJCSC discusses military cooperation with Qatar’s defence leaders

CJCSC

RAWALPINDI: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza called on Deputy Prime Minister of Qatar and Minister of State for Defence Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani and Qatar Armed Forces Chief Lt General (Pilot) Jassim Mohammad Ahmed Al-Mannal. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), … Read more

Qatar confirms Hamas ‘Positive’ response to ceasefire proposal amid rising Gaza death toll

Gaza: Hopes for a ceasefire in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip have been revived as Qatar confirmed that Hamas has given a “positive” response to a proposed ceasefire agreement, which includes a 60-day truce. However, Israel has yet to issue an official reply. The diplomatic development comes amid continued bloodshed. At least 26 more Palestinians were … Read more

Qatar summons Iranian ambassador after attack on US base

Qatar

DOHA:  Qatar has summoned the Iranian ambassador following missile strikes on US military installations located within its territory, Arab media reported on Tuesday. According to the reports, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs formally called in the Iranian envoy after Iran launched missiles targeting the Al Udeid Air Base, which hosts American forces. In response, … Read more

PM expresses solidarity with KSA, Qatar after Iranian attacks

PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Nawaf bin Saeed Al Malkiy, ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During the telephone call, the Prime Minister expressed his serious concern over the reports of missile attacks on a U.S. military base in Qatar by Iran. The Prime Minister urged that all … Read more

Qatar Condemns Iranian Missile Strike on Al Udeid Air Base

Qatar Condemns Iranian Missile Strike on Al Udeid Air Base

A spokesperson for Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an immediate statement strongly condemning the attack by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on the Al Udeid Air Base. The spokesperson described the strike as a blatant violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and asserted that Qatar reserves the right to respond appropriately and directly in proportion to … Read more

Pakistan and Qatar commit to strengthen bilateral ties

Pakistan and Qatar commit to strengthen bilateral ties

Pakistan and Qatar have agreed to strengthen their close ties in trade and investment. On Saturday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, over the phone. During the conversation, they decided that a Qatari delegation would visit Pakistan right after Eid-ul-Fitr to continue discussions on investment … Read more

Qatar reopens embassy in Damascus after 13 years

Qatar reopens embassy in Damascus after 13 years

Qatar reopened its embassy in Damascus on Saturday, 13 years after shutting it down during the early stages of Syria’s civil war. This move comes as foreign governments begin re-establishing ties with the country’s new leadership. A journalist from a news agency witnessed Qatar’s flag being raised over the embassy, making Qatar the second country, … Read more

PM Shehbaz to arrive Qatar today for two-day official visit

PM to travel to Saudi Arabia for two days visit tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to undertake a two-day official visit to Qatar on October 30-31, 2024, at the invitation of the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

In this first leg of his ongoing foreign visit, the prime minister paid a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia where he addressed the 8th Edition of the Future Investment Initiative conference held in Riyadh, besides meeting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

In Doha, the prime minister will hold bilateral meetings with the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister/Minister for Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani.

In these meetings, the two sides will review the entire gamut of bilateral relations and explore new avenues of cooperation especially in trade and investment.

The leadership-level delegations of Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and Qatar Businessmen Association (QBA) will call on the prime minister to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan.

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Balochistan Govt to send skilled youth to Qatar

Balochistan

QUETTA: Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Monday said 30,000 youth will be trained in various fields and sent to Qatar and others countries.

Sheikh Talal Khalifa Al Thani, a member of the Qatari ruling family has met Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bagti. During meeting, issues of mutual interest and cooperation were discussed.

A Qatar delegation led by Sheikh Talal Khalifa AL Thani is on an official visit to Balochistan.

While talking to the high-level delegation, the Chief Minister shared the salient feature of the “Chief Minister Youth Skills Development Program.

“Under the program, the CM said some 30,000 skilled youth from Balochistan are being trained in various fields and traits. After the training phase, they would be sent to the countries where skilled individuals are required.

“For the first time in the province’s history, such a large number of youth are being given employment opportunities abroad,” CM Bugti said adding that “these young professionals will not only secure respectable jobs and support their families but also contribute to Pakistan’s economy by sending foreign remittances.

He emphasized that the program will bring economic stability, helping reduce poverty in the province.

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Filipino nurses and engineers to see more job openings in Qatar

Filipino nurses and engineers to see more job openings in Qatar

The agreement aims to expand job opportunities for Filipino nurses, architects, and engineers in Qatar. The enhanced employment contracts offer better working conditions, higher end-of-service benefits, and medical and social care. The DMW and Qatari Ministry of Labor have also announced the creation of a joint committee to review and enhance bilateral labor agreements. On … Read more