Pakistan, Nov. 1 -- Qatar has allowed Pakistani citizens to enter the country visa-free for up to 30 days, subject to certain conditions, including a confirmed hotel reservation made through its official Discover Qatar platform, according to a Qatar e-Visa website. In a blog published earlier this month, the website said Pakistani nationals could avail themselves of visa-free entry for up to 30 days, or for the duration of their hotel reservation.

It said the hotel must be booked exclusively through Discover Qatar, as reservations made through other booking platforms would not be accepted. Travellers must also hold a passport valid for at least three months from the date of entry, a confirmed return air ticket and health insurance issued...