Friday, September 11th, 2026
ICCI delegation calls on Minister for State on Interior
Government committed to business friendly approach: Talal Chaudhry ICCI to act as One Window platform between business community and Government departments DNA ISLAMABAD: A delegation of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), led by President Sardar Tahir Mehmood, called on Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry and discussed the sealing of commercial plazas and other critical issues confronting Islamabad’s business community, including CDA-related regulatory matters, Floor Area Ratio (FAR) charges, parking requirements and compliance requirements. The ICCI delegation also highlighted concerns arising from the sealing of commercialRead More
FPCCI pledges support for auto policy implementation
KARACHI, SEP 11 /DNA/ – Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), has welcomed the newly approved Auto Policy 2026 by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He termed the policy as an achievement that will catalyze modernization, boost domestic manufacturing, and help enhance Pakistan’s footprint in the global automotive value chain. Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh appreciated the government’s strategic vision to integrate the local auto parts industry with international markets. He noted that the initiative to attract at least five major anchor auto-partsRead More
Mushahid Hussain praises Chinese leadership
DNA ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a special event marking the 50th death anniversary of Chinese leader, Chairman Mao Zedong, lauded his historic contributions to China and the world. The largely attended function was hosted by the Pakistan-China Institute, whose Chairman, Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, delivered the keynote address. Other speakers included prominent journalist Hamid Mir and leading lawyer Salman Akram Raja. Former Speaker of the National Assembly, Syed Fakhar Imam, was the Chief Guest while the function was presided over by the former Foreign Minister and Ambassador to China, Inamul Haq.Read More
Trump says he has no regrets over Iran war despite midterm election risk
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said he did not regret going to war against Iran despite the impact the conflict may have on the November US midterm elections. “I don’t believe in the word ‘regret.’ You can always question yourself a little bit,” Trump said in an interview with Fox News host Laura Ingraham when asked if he regretted the Iran war due to the impact it may have on the elections. “If I had it do again, I would do exactly as I did,” Trump said in the interview broadcastRead More
Ronaldo eyes Asian glory
RIYADH: Cristiano Ronaldo will have a last crack at winning the Asian Champions League when the continent’s top club competition begins on Monday, with big-spending Saudi teams set to dominate. The 41-year-old former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus superstar said in August that it was “probably my last year in football”. The Portuguese attacker has nearly won it all during his club career, including five UEFA Champions League crowns. But the Asian Champions League has so far eluded the five-time Ballon d’Or winner. His Al Nassr side go intoRead More
KP AG questions maintainability of plea against PTI long march
During the hearing on Friday, KP Advocate General Utmankhel argued that an appropriate legal remedy was available to the petitioner before the Islamabad chief commissioner and that the extraordinary jurisdiction of the high court under Article 199 of the Constitution — under which a high court may take up a matter if it is satisfied that no other adequate remedy is provided by law — could not be invoked in the present circumstances News Desk ISLAMABAD, SEPT 11: /DNA/ – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Advocate General Shah Faisal Utmankhel on Thursday questionedRead More