‘Not a done deal’ — Qatar wary over 48-team World Cup
KUALA LUMPUR: Qatar stressed that the 2022 World Cup remains at 32 teams as FIFA chief Gianni Infantino piled on pressure to expand the tournament to 48 and share it with other…
Qatar appreciates Pakistan’s move to release Indian pilot
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani in a telephone call with Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday appreciated Pakistan’s release of Indian Air Force (IAF) Wing Commander Abhinandan — whose MiG…
Qatar rocket up world rankings after Asian Cup triumph
DOHA: Qatar have climbed a huge 38 places in the latest FIFA world rankings released on Thursday, reaching their highest position in more than quarter of a century on the back of…
Qatar stun Japan 3-1 to win their first Asian Cup title
ABU DHABI: Qatar stunned Japan 3-1 to win their first Asian Cup title on Friday sparked by a moment of jaw-dropping brilliance from record-breaker Almoez Ali and after a controversial late twist.…
Ali on target as Qatar stun Japan to win first Asian Cup
ABU DHABI: Almoez Ali scored with a spectacular overhead kick for a record ninth goal of the Asian Cup to set Qatar on their way to a first continental title with a stunning…
Qatar to hire 100,000 Pakistanis
ISLAMABAD: Qatar plans to issue work visa to around 100,000 Pakistanis in different sectors. Speaking to media in Sindh’s Matiari district, Consul General of Qatar Mishal M Al Ansari said the two sides…
Qatar blockade hits Asian Cup with UAE-only ticket giveaway
DUBAI: When the United Arab Emirates take on bitter Gulf rivals Qatar in the Asian Cup semi-finals on Tuesday, good luck spotting the Qatari fans. Not only are Qataris largely barred from UAE due to…
PM Imran urges Qatari emir to reduce LNG prices, offer jobs to Pakistanis
–PM reiterates resolve to steer country out of crisis in address to Doha-based expats –Meets chairmen, senior representatives of different Qatari business groups DOHA: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday met Qatari…
PM meets Qatari counterpart, discusses bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday met his Qatari counterpart Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani during the official two-day visit on the invitation of Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin…
PM Imran Khan to leave for Qatar on Monday
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan will pay a two day visit to Qatar from Monday on the invitation of Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hammad Al Thani. During the visit, the prime minister will hold…
Illegal vehicles from Qatar: IHC tells customs to consult FBR
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Wednesday directed the Customs Department to take guidelines from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) regarding the illegal import of luxury vehicles from Qatar. IHC Chief Justice…
Pakistan, Qatar discuss bilateral relations
-Qatar to introduce new measures to provide more job opportunities for Pakistanis –PM Imran Khan due to visit Doha on mutually agreed dates in January 2019 —Regular coordination between Pakistan, Qatar would…
Qatar opens Visa Facilitation Centre in Islamabad for quick processing
ISLAMABAD: Qatar on Friday opened a “Visa Facilitation Centre” in Islamabad to facilitate Pakistani work force in getting visa. Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Zulfikar Bukhari and Qatar’s Ambassador to…
Saudi Arabia hosts GCC summit amid Qatar tensions, Khashoggi crisis
RIYADH: The Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) annual summit was set to open in Riyadh on Sunday, with regional unity imperiled by a bitter row with Qatar and the host, Saudi Arabia, facing…
Qatar to withdraw from Opec in Jan 2019: energy minister
DOHA: Qatar is to leave the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries next month, the Gulf state’s new energy minister, Saad al Kaabi, announced on Monday. “Qatar has decided to withdraw its membership…
Qatar considering offers to host World Cup teams abroad: organiser
PARIS: Qatar is considering offers from other countries to host teams during the 2022 World Cup, but no decision has been taken yet, the head of the organising committee told AFP on…
FIFA keen to expand 2022 World Cup to 48 teams
KUALA LUMPUR: FIFA president Gianni Infantino said expanding the 2022 World Cup to 48 teams was “feasible” on Wednesday, as hosts Qatar pledged to come to a decision in the early part of…