ISLAMABAD − Pakistan Army will assist Qatar with security during theupcoming FIFA World Cup 2022 as the mega event is set to begin in Novemberthis year.
The federal cabinet on Monday approved the agreement between the PakistanArmy and Gulf nations for the security of the football mega event.
Earlier, Doha sought the Pakistan Army’s assistance for the security of theevent as it will be hosting the extravaganza for the very first time.
The upcoming event is only the second to take place in Asia, after Japanand South Korea joint-hosted the event back in 2002.
The recent development comes ahead of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’smaiden visit to Qatar at the invitation of Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim binHamad Al Thani.
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This will be the premier’s first visit to Qatar since assuming office inApril 2022. He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, includingkey members of his cabinet.
Pakistan and Qatar enjoy close and cordial fraternal ties, deeply rooted inshared faith, mutual trust and understanding, and close cooperation.
