PM Shehbaz departs for Doha to show solidarity with Qatar after Israeli strikes
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(Web Desk): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed for Doha on Thursday, heading a high-level delegation to express Pakistan's solidarity with Qatar after Israeli airstrikes.

During this visit PM is accompanied by Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, as per the Foreign Office. The visit has been termed a firm show of support, reaffirming Pakistan s dedication to Qatar s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.

Shehbaz Sharif will hold a meeting with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani during his visit, in which he will send Pakistan s sympathies and condolence to the leadership and people of Qatar.

The Israeli attack on Doha, where Hamas officials were targeted, killed at least seven people and sparked broad condemnation throughout the Arab world.

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Qatar s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani condemned the attack as irresponsible, threatening the security of the whole Gulf region.

"There will be a response from the region. This is under consultation with other partners," Sheikh Mohammed told the press.

He also blamed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for driving the region towards chaos. PM also emphasized that Qatar will not tolerate this ‘state terrorism’ conducted by Israel.