ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Qatar on Wednesday discussed recent developments in the Middle East amid escalating tension between Washington and Tehran after US President Donald Trump warned of intervention in Iran as nationwide protests continue.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, on Wednesday evening, the Prime Minister Office said in a statement.
During the conversation, the two leaders expressed satisfaction at the current trajectory of bilateral relations between Pakistan and Qatar and reaffirmed their shared resolve to further strengthen these time-tested fraternal bonds.
The two leaders also discussed recent developments in the Middle East, the statement added.
Received a most warm and cordial telephone call from my dear brother His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar.
We expressed our satisfaction on the positive trajectory of Pakistan–Qatar relations and reaffirmed our resolve to further strengthen…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) January 14, 2026
The prime minister appreciated Qatar’s ‘constructive’ and ‘proactive’ role in promoting peace, dialogue, and mediation across the region, and acknowledged its meaningful efforts to defuse tensions through diplomatic solutions.
He assured the Qatari leadership that Pakistan would also continue to play a positive role in maintaining regional peace and stability. “Both leaders agreed to remain in close contact in the days ahead,” the statement said.
Earlier, Qatar’s International Media Office, in a statement, said reports about the departure of certain personnel from Al Udeid Air Base were linked to precautionary measures being taken in response to current regional tensions.
It said Qatar continues to implement all necessary steps to ensure the security and safety of its citizens and residents, including the protection of critical infrastructure and military facilities.
Statement from the International Media Office of the State of Qatar regarding media reports circulating about the departure of certain personnel from Al Udeid Air Base.https://t.co/bEFk457xVF pic.twitter.com/oeVHXFNkpO
— Qatar’s International Media Office (@IMO_Qatar) January 14, 2026
The office added that any further developments would be communicated through official channels.
Al Udeid, located outside Doha, is the largest US military base in the Middle East and hosts around 10,000 American troops. The base plays a central role in US air operations across the region.
Meanwhile, protests continue in several Iranian cities, driven largely by economic grievances amid inflation, a weakening currency and rising costs of basic goods.
Independent verification of developments on the ground remains difficult due to internet restrictions and limited access for journalists.
The advisory follows warnings by US President Donald Trump that Washington could intervene in Iran, where nationwide protests have erupted over inflation, rising prices and economic hardship.
Iran had warned that it would strike US military bases in the region if the United States launched an attack on Iran.
