{"id":11226,"date":"2026-04-16T05:22:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T05:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wnp.com.pk\/?p=11226"},"modified":"2026-04-16T05:22:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T05:22:00","slug":"prime-minister-shehbaz-visits-prophets-mosque-departs-for-qatar-after-saudi-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/index.php\/2026\/04\/16\/prime-minister-shehbaz-visits-prophets-mosque-departs-for-qatar-after-saudi-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Prime Minister Shehbaz visits Prophet\u2019s Mosque, departs for Qatar after Saudi trip"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>MADINAH, Thursday, April 16, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Madinah from Jeddah, where he was warmly received by Governor of Madinah Region Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud upon his arrival, along with the accompanying Pakistani delegation.<\/p>\n<p>During his stay, the Prime Minister visited the Prophet\u2019s Mosque and offered prayers for the progress and prosperity of Pakistan, as well as for global peace and reconciliation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11227\" src=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HGACGQPaoAAc_3g-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HGACGQPaoAAc_3g-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HGACGQPaoAAc_3g-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HGACGQPaoAAc_3g-1-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HGACGQPaoAAc_3g-1-633x420.jpg 633w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HGACGQPaoAAc_3g-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HGACGQPaoAAc_3g-1-696x462.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>On the occasion, the gates of the Prophet\u2019s Chamber were opened for the Prime Minister and his delegation, where he paid his respects and presented salutations.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11228\" src=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HGACGROWkAEMIae.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"680\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HGACGROWkAEMIae.jpg 680w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HGACGROWkAEMIae-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HGACGROWkAEMIae-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HGACGROWkAEMIae-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Following the completion of his visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to depart from Madinah to Doha.<\/p>\n<p>In Qatar, the Prime Minister will hold a bilateral meeting with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, where discussions are expected to focus on strengthening bilateral relations and exchanging views on regional and international issues.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11229\" src=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HGACGZda8AAQBWp.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"680\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HGACGZda8AAQBWp.jpg 680w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HGACGZda8AAQBWp-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HGACGZda8AAQBWp-549x420.jpg 549w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HGACGZda8AAQBWp-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HGACGZda8AAQBWp-150x115.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The visit reflects Pakistan\u2019s continued diplomatic engagement with key regional partners aimed at promoting cooperation and peace.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11230\" src=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HGAB13obkAA2UP_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HGAB13obkAA2UP_.jpg 900w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HGAB13obkAA2UP_-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HGAB13obkAA2UP_-768x455.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HGAB13obkAA2UP_-709x420.jpg 709w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HGAB13obkAA2UP_-150x89.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HGAB13obkAA2UP_-696x412.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" 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