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'Great respect' for Pakistan and they will stay involved, but we are going to do it by phone: Trump on Iran talks

US President Donald Trump reiterated on Sunday that talks with Iran would be held remotely and commended Pakistan, which has been playing a mediatory role between Washington and Tehran, saying that Islamabad would “stay…

Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre-war conditions, Iranian MP says

Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre-war conditions, Iranian MP says A senior Iranian lawmaker said the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war state amid ongoing restrictions and a US naval blockade. Ali…

Iranian FM Araghchi back in Pakistan after Oman visit, to head to Moscow after short stay: diplomatic source

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was back in Pakistan on Sunday, a diplomatic source told Dawn , a day after he left Islamabad for a visit to Oman as part of a tri-nation tour. He is undertaking the trip against…

On the ascendant

WITH the global order breaking down, wars have erupted in various parts of the world — especially in South Asia, Europe and now the Middle East. Force is being used against adversaries unilaterally with utter disregard…

Why have managers stopped feeling entitled, and what does it say about power at work?

Managerial roles are losing their traditional appeal as shrinking perks, rising workloads, and constant digital scrutiny redefine workplace hierarchies. A Gallup 2026 report shows declining engagement among managers,…

Vision 2030: The Story of Transformation from Traditional Management to Global Digital Leadership

SMOKERS’ CORNER: THE RISE OF DEFENSIVE REALISM

Illustration by Abro ‘Political realism’ serves as an important frame­work for how nation-states conduct themselves to guarantee their continued existence and security. This perspective posits that the international…

Recalibrating positions

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump has been waging multiple battles all at once, some on the ground, others through rhetoric. Among the most striking has been his recent war of words with Pope Leo XIV , who has emerged as a…

Ex-judge can improve confidence in MACC says PM’s political adviser

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — The appointment of former High Court Judge Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman to lead the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) can strengthen the people’s confidence in the institution, said…

Usno split over GRS exit decision, deputy says move not unanimous

KOTA KINABALU, April 26 — United Sabah National Organisation (Usno) Deputy President Datuk Ibrahim Linggam today said the decision to leave Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) was not a unanimous one. He described the decision…

Azam Baki plans active retirement without politics after leaving MACC

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — Outgoing Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said he intends to remain physically active after stepping down next month, while brushing aside talk of…

DAP sec-gen says party fully respects royals amid backlash over Selangor pig farm proposal remarks

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — DAP has once again reaffirmed that it remains steadfast in its principle of holding the royal institution in the highest regard and has never compromised on that matter. DAP Secretary-General…

DOJ’s partial reversal on Powell probe keeps Fed drama alive

Typically, Fed chairs leave the central bank after their leadership tenure ends — only one has stayed on past the end of their term as chair in the central bank's 112-year history.

To be the world No 2 financial centre, Hong Kong must be a rule maker

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po recently said the city could rise to become the world’s No 2 financial centre in 10-15 years. That is the right kind of ambition. In a world being reshaped by geopolitical…

How DoJ went from probing Powell to dropping the case

The US Federal Reserve’s years-long renovation of two historic buildings along the National Mall to be used as part of its headquarters in Washington exploded into political controversy about a year ago, with a ‘New…

Al-Kaabi hosts farewell reception for former Qatalum CEO Khalid Laram

His Excellency the Minister of State for Energy Affairs Saad bin Sherida al-Kaabi, who is also president and CEO of QatarEnergy, has hosted a special farewell reception in honour of Khalid Mohammed Laram, the former CEO…

Media City Qatar, IAMT tie-up to boost Doha's media footprint

Media City Qatar has signed a Platinum Partnership with the International Association for MediaTech (IAMT), a strategic alliance designed to elevate Qatar's standing as a regional hub for media production, content…

Freedom Day: South Africa’s journey in a changing world

Today millions of South Africans at home and across the world commemorate Freedom Day, a moment of profound significance for our nation. This date marks South Africa’s decisive transition from the oppressive apartheid…

Under the bonnet of Sinn Féin: Ard Fheis shows a party in flux and unsure of its path

Sinn Féin closed ranks on leadership concerns as divisions surfaced at the Ard Fheis in Belfast this weekend.

In call with Iranian president, PM says Pakistan committed to serving as 'honest and sincere facilitator'

Hours after an Iranian delegation departed Islamabad, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and said that Pakistan was committed to serving as an “honest and sincere…