Former emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, dies at 74

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who led Qatar from 1995 to 2013, died at 74. He oversaw Qatar's transformation into a regional power, launched Al Jazeera, and abdicated in 2013 in favor of his son. Pakistan's foreign minister expressed condolences, highlighting his role in Qatar's development and bilateral ties.