President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed deep grief over passing of former Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.  

In their separate statements, they extended their heartfelt condolences to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the government and the brotherly people of Qatar on this sad occasion.

They paid tribute to the visionary leadership of late Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and his valuable contributions to the progress and development of Qatar, as well as to regional peace and cooperation.