PM Shehbaz calls on Emir of Qatar, expresses solidarity over Israeli aggression
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized that Israel's brazen aggression in the Middle East must be stopped and the Ummah needs unity among its ranks in the face of Israeli provocations.
He laid this emphasis during his official visit to Qatar on Thursday to express solidarity with the people and the leadership of Qatar in the wake of the recent Israeli attack on Doha. The Prime Minister held very warm and cordial meeting with Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
Shehbaz Sharif conveyed Pakistan's strongest condemnation of the Israeli attack on Doha on Tuesday last, terming it a blatant and flagrant violation of Qatar's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
He said the leadership and people of Pakistan were deeply disturbed by this attack against the brotherly State of Qatar that constituted a serious breach of international law. While reaffirming the historic, fraternal bonds between Pakistan and Qatar, the Prime Minister said the two countries have proudly stood with each other through thick and thin.
It was in this spirit of brotherhood that Pakistan stood shoulder to shoulder with the Amir, the Royal Family of Qatar and with the brotherly people of Qatar during this challenging time.
He assured the Qatari leadership of Pakistan's full solidarity and support in the face of this unjustified provocation. He also conveyed deep sympathies on the loss of precious lives in this dastardly and heinous attack by Israel and prayed for speedy recovery of the injured.
The Prime Minister appreciated Qatar's responsible, constructive and mediatory role in efforts to bring peace in Gaza, and stressed that such acts of Israeli aggression are clearly meant to undermine regional stability and threaten ongoing diplomatic and humanitarian efforts.
The Prime Minister said at Qatar's request, Pakistan had requested for an emergency session of the UN Security Council to discuss the recent developments in the Middle East. He also welcomed Qatar's decision to host an Extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit on Monday next, and said Pakistan had indicated its willingness to the OIC to co-sponsor and co-convene this Summit.
The Prime Minister also thanked the Amir for Qatar's strong support for Pakistan during its standoff with India earlier this year.
The Amir of Qatar thanked the Prime Minister for his thoughtful gesture of visiting Doha to express his solidarity with Qatar at this time.
Both leaders agreed to maintain close coordination in promoting regional peace, upholding international law and supporting the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.
This visit reaffirmed the deep rooted brotherly ties between Pakistan and Qatar and their shared commitment to peace and stability in the region.
Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif landed in Doha on Thursday for a one-day visit to express solidarity with Qatar leadership after deadly Israeli missile attack.
On arrival, Shehbaz Sharif was received by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs of Qatar Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi accompanied the Prime Minister to Doha visit.
The Prime Minister will meet with Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to express solidarity in the context of the unjustified Israeli aggression and blatant violations of international law.
The visit underscores Pakistan’s unwavering support for the security and sovereignty of Qatar and its commitment to peace and stability in the Middle East.
Earlier, PM Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the unlawful and heinous bombing in Doha by Israeli forces, targeting a residential area, and endangering the lives of innocent civilians.
In a statement on X, Shehbaz Sharif said our deepest sympathies and solidarity are with the Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Qatari Royal Family, as well as the people of Qatar at this difficult time.
On behalf of the people and Government of Pakistan as well as on my own behalf, I strongly condemn the unlawful and heinous bombing in Doha by Israeli forces, targeting a residential area, and endangering the lives of innocent civilians. Our deepest sympathies and solidarity are…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) September 9, 2025
The Prime Minister said this act of aggression by Israel is totally unjustified, a brazen violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Qatar. He said this aggression constitutes a most dangerous provocation that could imperil regional peace and stability.
Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan stands firmly with the State of Qatar, as well as with the people of Palestine against Israel’s aggression.
I spoke with my dear brother, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of Qatar, to express our strongest condemnation of Israel’s heinous bombing in Doha, a brazen violation of Qatar’s sovereignty & international law. Pakistan stands firmly with Qatar in this grave…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) September 9, 2025
Reporter Awais Kiyani