Pakistan's quest of the "Brotherhood" is incomplete without cherishing a cordial relationship with Qatar. A shared religion, cultural affinity, and geographical closeness underpin the long-standing links between Pakistan and Qatar. The Islamic Republic of Pakistan has been forging the congenial ties with Qatar since its independence in 1971. Pakistan lays a great deal of weight on its relationship with Qatar, which rests on solid pillars of shared national interests. Golden Jubilee is marked by the nourishment of cultural and religious aspects of mutual foreign policy. However, promoting bilateral economic and strategic collaboration between the two countries is critical to strengthening these ties.

The two nations have always had useful linkages in the security paradigm- growing to joint training, exercises, contingents, and investment in military equipment. Pakistan-Qatar naval defense ties show their practicality as old as their political and diplomatic linkages. According to an estimate, about 630 Pakistani army officials and soldiers serve in combat units in Qatar. Whereas, Qataris receive training at Pakistan's military training facilities, and over the last two decades, hundreds of Qataris have received military training. By 2019, Qatar was all set to utilize marine innovation outlines surrounding high-edge technologies. August 2021, followed by the successful military sales of the whole combat fleet of Westland (WS-61) Sea King Helicopters of Qatar Emiri Force to Pakistan. Pakistani naval officers and technicians commissioned to Qatar for joint training (Joint Naval Drill- March 2021), advisory, and technical services.

Defense Strategic relations caught a spark by the frequent bilateral visits of high-profile government officials. In the recent past, at Naval Headquarters in Islamabad (Nov 2021), Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi received a visit from Commander Qatar Emiri Naval Forces (QENF) Staff Major General (SEA) Abdullah Bin Hassan Al Sulaiti. Qatari Naval chief emphasized Regional Maritime Security Patrols as one of Pakistan Navy's exertions to maintain maritime security and tranquility in the area. The visiting dignitary appreciated the Pakistan Navy's efforts and commitments to cooperative maritime security in the region. Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition (2022) was a flagship defense exhibition that provided an opportunity to expand maritime defense cooperation. A Pakistan Navy flotilla's trip to Qatar would beget strengthening the ties between the two countries, advance naval cooperation, and boost interoperability with the Emirate of Qatar's naval forces.

The rise of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Initiative is an un-hidden reality in the eyes of the world. All land routes connected to this regional framework, bypass\s the GCC countries, hence giving birth to the maritime routes\s that are more appropriate. Qatar might serve as a turning point in the endeavor given Gwadar's proximity to the Gulf. Pakistan is a hub of economic, trade, and communications activity because it offers Western China and landlocked Central Asian nations the quickest access to the sea, and can also catalyze its status for the provision of maritime routes for the different regions of the world including Indo-Pacific Region to the GCC.Pakistan and Qatar are already engaged in discussing the fields of tourism, infrastructure development, agro-industries, electricity generation, water management, and aviation services. Pakistan has created a third port at Gawadar, which is near the Gulf, to help with connections.

Pak Qatar trade volume witnessed a major boost when a new shipping route was initiated by Mwani Qatar that links Hamad Port in Qatar and Karachi Port in Pakistan. The new shipping line supports the objectives of Hamad Port's independence by receiving containers and goods directly from its suppliers, according to a statement from Mwani Qatar, a plan created by the Ministry of Transportation to elevate Hamad Port's profile on a national and international level. It would promote trade between Pakistan and Qatar and offer importers and exporters from both nations rapid and secure solutions. Furthermore, it will help improve the efficiency to transport merchandise between the two countries.

Qatar continues to be the world's largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and is the owner of the world's largest Gas-to-Liquid (GTL) facility, which lowers the country's production costs. Pak-Qatar reached an agreement of a 15-year gas supply agreement in 2016 that indicated the transfer of 3.75 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and 2,000 megawatts of more electricity by Islamabad each year. Qatar also formally showed interest in the $1.5 billion Karachi-Lahore LNG pipeline project to deliver gas to Punjab. According to the national vision, Qatar's government is focused strategically on growing its operations for generating LNG and had set the target of becoming the largest producer of LNG fuel by 2030. Qatar had already planned the establishment of six liquefaction plants for getting a massive demand from such a buyer. By 2027, Qatar Enery hopes to boost production by 60%, which will assist Qatar in realizing its goal of becoming the world's largest producer by 2030. On the other hand, Pakistan's agriculture industry has enormous potential in terms of trade. Both Pakistan and Qatar might thrive from the suitable trade arrangements. For instance, Pakistan can export Qatar its dairy and agricultural products, and Qatar can offer Pakistan energy items like LNG and petrochemicals. Pakistan and Qatar should improve their economic strategy over the next five years in order to increase trade and commercial ties.

Manpower is a main driving force in promoting the defence- strategic ties among both of the nations. Over 11 million Pakistanis traveled overseas for employment through authorized channels in December 2019, according to a report from the International Labor Organization (ILO). Pakistani laborers primarily migrate to Gulf Cooperation Council states (96 percent). During the 2019 fiscal year, migrant workers sent remittances to Pakistan of US$21.84 billion (60–65 percent of Arab countries), and the Pakistani community's contributions to remittances in Qatar came to roughly 27% of the total estimate. Moreover, more than 160,000 Pakistanis are working in Qatar, and the figure might experience a hike due to immigrant networks, says the Director-General of the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Pakistanis. By lowering transaction costs, immigrant webs can encourage international trade, making them an important source of market data for exporters. The sponsorship-based employment system, The "KAFALA SYSTEM," should be upgraded. The provision of better education and practical apprenticeship must ensure that workers are well-informed about their fundamental rights. Pak-Qatar can arrange an Essential Seafarer's Schooling System for immigrant workers that will be crucial to provide the opportunity to compete for more profitable job opportunities rather than getting stuck in a low-skill employment trap.

In the relationship between Pakistan and Qatar, there is a lot of untapped potentials. These include the agricultural and maritime industries as well as the crucial market for human resources. Pakistan also plays a significant role in China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), whose flagship project is the CPEC. With regard to Pakistan, the GCC countries should join this endeavor. It is crucial to emphasize how advantageous strong the marine ties are for Pakistan and Qatar. By strengthening ties with Qatar, Pakistan has the opportunity to gain relevance in the Gulf and attract much-needed international investment. Qatar has a fantastic opportunity in Pakistan to carry out its ambitions for national rejuvenation plans, and Pakistani authorities are prepared to assist Qatari investors. The remittance sector is an un-ignorable factor, and revision of economic policies and the pursuance of a well-crafted strategic plan is the need of time to ensure durable mutual relationships.