Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has welcomed the deep interest shown by Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for the development and investment in Pakistan.

In a tweet, she said Prime Minister Imran Khan in his meeting with Emir of Qatar discussed ways and means to further strengthening bilateral cooperation besides exchanging views on regional developments.

The Special Assistant said Qatar would enhance economic cooperation with Pakistan and would invest in various sectors.

She said that Qatar's investment in the tourism sector would boost tourism industry and the country's economy as well.

Firdous Ashiq Awan said the two leaders also discussed the business opportunities for Pakistani companies in connection with the FIFA World Cup 2022 to be played in Qatar.

She said the two sides pledged to enhance the existing bilateral cooperation and to work together to promote peace in the region.

The Special Assistant said the Prime Minister apprised Amir of Qatar about the ongoing anti-Muslim riots in India, the crucial situation in occupied Jammu and Kashmir and human rights abuses in the held valley.

NNR/Khokhar