The emir of Qatar has extolled Pakistan’s positive role in bringing stability to the region, including Afghanistan, the military's media wing said on Tuesday.

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa called upon Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani during a visit to the Gulf country.
A statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the two sides also conferred on ways of achieving a negotiated end to the 17-year conflict in Afghanistan.
Gen. Bajwa lauded Al-Thani for "Qatar’s continued support towards a negotiated political settlement for peace in Afghanistan". Measures to enhance bilateral security cooperation were also discussed.
Bajwa also met Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani. The premier expressed the desire to broaden cooperation between the countries, including in the realm of security.