Shehbaz expresses commitment to take the bilateral relationship with Qatar to new heights.

ISLAMABAD -- Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed Pakistan's resolve to further strengthen and deepen bilateral relations with the brotherly country of Qatar.

In his separate statements on Saturday, Shehbaz Sharif thanked Qatari Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah Bin Hamad and Prime Minister Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani over their felicitation messages on his becoming the Prime Minister of Pakistan.

He said our historic relationship is based on mutual cooperation and trust. The Prime Minister said Qatar is second home for a large number of Pakistanis.

Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan greatly values the support extended by the Qatari leadership in difficult times. He was also appreciative of Qatar for providing inexpensive LNG to Pakistan. The Prime Minister expressed the commitment to take the bilateral relationship with Qatar to new heights.

Meanwhile Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to complete the projects of public interest in a timely manner. He made the remarks whilst reviewing the construction work on Rawal Chowk Flyover project in Islamabad on Saturday.

The Prime Minister regretted that a blacklisted company was awarded the contract of the project. He directed to hold an inquiry into it through a third party. He noted that the work on the project, which was started in October 2020, could not be completed yet due to the inability of the company.

The Prime Minister recalled that such projects used to be completed in a matter of six months in the past. He said the people are faced with difficulties due to flawed planning.

Shehbaz Sharif further directed to complete Rawal Chowk Fly over project by September...

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