Wednesday, November 4th, 2026
FPCCI, TDAP launch Preferential Trade Access Database in Karachi
KARACHI, NOV 4 /DNA/ – Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) and the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) jointly hosted the exclusive physical inaugural launch session of the Preferential Trade Access Database (PTAD) at FPCCI Head Office, Federation House, Karachi. Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh maintained that, marked as an institutional milestone in global market access, the PTAD is a landmark initiative designed to provide comprehensive information on Pakistan’s preferential market access worldwide. The platform directly empowers local exporters, importers, manufacturers,Read More
SSGC announces new gas supply schedule for winter
ISLAMABAD, NOV 4 /DNA/ – The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced designated timings for gas availability to domestic consumers during the winter season, saying it is committed to ensuring supplies during household cooking hours in line with government instructions. According to an announcement shared by the gas utility, domestic consumers will receive gas during three periods each day, from 6:30am to 9am, 12pm to 2:30pm and 6pm to 9pm. SSGC announces new gas supply schedule for winter The company said prioritising domestic consumers and ensuring gas availability duringRead More
Trump’s midterm defeat and Pak foreign policy dilemma
Opinion Ansar Mahmood Bhatti The defeat of U.S. President Donald Trump’s political camp in the midterm elections may not immediately alter realities on the ground for Pakistan, but it does place Islamabad in an awkward diplomatic position. Over the past few years, Pakistan’s leadership invested significant political capital in cultivating ties with Trump and his administration. Some voices in Pakistan even went as far as proposing Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, portraying him as a leader capable of resolving major international conflicts. Today, with his diminished political standing, thatRead More
Partnerships Across Maritime Regions
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal The oceans have never been merely geographical boundaries separating nations. They are arteries of international commerce, conduits of cultural exchange and, increasingly, arenas where the security and prosperity of distant societies intersect. Throughout history, maritime routes have connected civilisations, facilitated the movement of ideas and enabled nations to prosper through trade. Today, however, the same waters are exposed to geopolitical rivalries, security threats and competing strategic ambitions. Their future, therefore, depends not simply upon naval strength but upon the ability of nations to cultivate trust, cooperationRead More

