ISLAMABAD: Minister of State Hina Rabbani Khar is likely to visit Doha in the first week of December to attend the FIFA World Cup, The News reported on Saturday citing diplomatic sources in Doha.
Invitations were received by the Foreign Office before the start of the World Cup, the opening ceremony of which was attended by world leaders including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, whose home team won an incredible and unforgettable victory against the champions Argentina.
Sources say that the dates are being finalized. Additionally, Qatari Ambassador to Islamabad Saud Abdul Rahman Al Thani met Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Thursday and invited his Qatari counterpart to watch the World Cup.
Sources say that it is important for Pakistan to show solidarity with a fellow Muslim state which hosted the World Cup first and which has attracted the attention of some world capitals, International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) and Even the media was attacking the alleged human rights violations. Records
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif was the first person here to support Qatar in a tweet. “It is unfortunate that Qatar is being targeted for propaganda as the host of the FIFA World Cup. It should be commended for its excellent management of this mega event and for promoting global peace and development. Pakistan, the Emir of Qatar and Qatar stands in solidarity with the people of Qatar.
It was the German ambassador in Islamabad, Alfred Granas, who in a short tweet showed the football made from Sialkot worth lakhs of rupees in the World Cup. He tweeted that every goal is a Pakistani goal.
