Friday, September 11th, 2026
African envoys attend FPCCI roundtable on trade cooperation
ISLAMABAD, SEP 11 /DNA/ – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) hosted the first Pak-Africa Roundtable Conference, chaired by FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh. The conference featured detailed discussions on promoting trade, investment, economic cooperation, and business ties between Pakistan and African nations. Ambassadors, High Commissioners, and Consuls General from various African countries—including Morocco, Zimbabwe, Sudan, Kenya, and Ethiopia—attended the event. Addressing the conference, Atif Ikram Sheikh President FPCCI President highlighted that the FPCCI is actively working to boost economic activities with African nations and willRead More
Al-Mustafa Trust holds annual fundraising dinner in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI, SEP 11 /DNA/ — Al-Mustafa Trust held its annual fundraising dinner on September 10, 2026, at Galaxy Hall in Topi Rakh, Rawalpindi, at 8:00 PM. Affluent and compassionate men and women from the twin cities attended in large numbers and generously extended financial support to the Trust, demonstrating a remarkable spirit of philanthropy and care for the poor. The event commenced with the recitation of the Holy Quran by Colonel Zafar Ali Sufi, followed by a Naat of the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) presented by Muhammad NaeemRead More
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