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On 3 November 1916, the sheikh of Qatar entered into treaty relations with the United Kingdom. The treaty reserved foreign affairs and defence to the United Kingdom but allowed internal autonomy.

On 3 September 1971, those “special treaty arrangements” that were “inconsistent with full international responsibility as a sovereign and independent state” were terminated. This was done under an agreement reached between the Ruler of Qatar and the Government of the United Kingdom.

Once dependent on fishing and pearl diving, the economy of Qatar is now based on petroleum products.  In fact, this once-sleepy nation is now the richest on Earth. Its per capita GDP is $102,100.

Qatar’s wealth is based in large part on exports of liquefied natural gas. An astonishing 94% of the workforce is foreign migrant workers, mainly employed in the petroleum and construction industries.

Pakistan, Qatar vow to enhance bilateral trade, tourism

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Qatar on Thursday vowed to further promote their bilateral trade and tourism.… Read More

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Qatar shows interest to invest in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Qatar has showed keen interest in exploring new investment prospects in Pakistan in various… Read More

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Qatar and Bahrain to resume diplomatic ties

Qatar and Bahrain will resume their diplomatic ties, both Bahrain news agency (BNA) and the… Read More

1 year ago

Qatar Sheikh submits new $6 bln bid for Manchester United

Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani has submitted a new bid to buy Manchester United… Read More

2 years ago

PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit Qatar on March 5

ISLAMABAD: On the invitation of emir of Qatar, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will undertake a… Read More

2 years ago

PM affirms fraternal ties with Qatar in diverse fields

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated that brotherly relations between Pakistan and Qatar… Read More

2 years ago

Manchester United sale: Qatar’s Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani makes bid

Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani, a son of Qatar’s former prime minister, on Friday… Read More

2 years ago

Qatar’s Q3 surplus soars on higher oil and gas revenue

Qatar posted a budget surplus of 30 billion riyals ($8.19 billion) for the third quarter… Read More

2 years ago

Travel Diary: Here is why you should visit Qatar

Qatar has become centre of global attraction by hosting one of the most prestigious sporting… Read More

2 years ago

Qatar EU bribery allegations ‘worrisome’: Borrell

BRUSSELS: The EU's foreign policy chief said on Monday that allegations of bribery by World… Read More

2 years ago

PM Shehbaz felicitates Qatari leadership over successful hosting of FIFA World Cup

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has felicitated the Qatari leadership for the successful hosting of… Read More

2 years ago

Qatar announces first major gas deal for Germany

DOHA: Qatar on Tuesday announced its first major deal to send liquefied natural gas to… Read More

2 years ago

Qatar reviewing London investments after transport ads ban

Qatar has launched a review of its investments in London after the city’s transport authority… Read More

2 years ago

Hosts Qatar crash out of FIFA World Cup after Dutch held by Ecuador

Three-time beaten finalists the Netherlands are not quite through to the Round of 16. Read More

2 years ago

Qatar on verge of exiting FIFA World Cup after Senegal loss

The World Cup hopes of Qatar were left hanging by a thread after a 3-1… Read More

2 years ago

Karachi woman’s love for football inspires her entire community

"I played football as a child in school and loved it to a point I… Read More

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Pakistani footballer in Lyari: traumatic life story of Coach Iqbal

In his sixties, Coach Iqbal readily reminisces on the days of his prime and prowess… Read More

2 years ago

Who was the young Qatari boy at the FIFA World Cup 2022 opening ceremony?

At the opening ceremony of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Hollywood star Morgan Freeman shared… Read More

2 years ago

PNS Tabuk arrives at port in Qatar

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Tabuk on Tuesday arrived at a port in Qatar to… Read More

2 years ago

Saudi crown prince lands in Qatar for World Cup kickoff

DOHA, Qatar: Saudi Arabia's powerful crown prince and a delegation of ministers arrived in neighbouring… Read More

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