Spotify’s 2026 Investor Day Recap: Raising Ambition for the Next Era of Media
Today, Spotify hosted its third Investor Day in New York City, offering the financial community a deeper look at its business, product strategy, and long-term vision during a year that also marks its 20th anniversary.
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LUMS and Aga Khan University Sign MoU to Strengthen Joint Research and Academic Collaboration
The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) and the Aga Khan University (AKU), two of Pakistan’s leading universities, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on joint research, innovation, and education initiatives focused on key development challenges.
Mobilink Bank Partners with Legal Aid Society to Advance Women’s Inheritance Rights and Climate Resilience in Pakistan
Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, has partnered with Legal Aid Society under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives to help women secure their inheritance rights through legal assistance, community outreach, and awareness-building efforts.
FBR offices across Pakistan open on weekend for tax collection
The Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) all its field formations across the country will remain open on Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and 24, 2026, for collection of duties and taxes.
AIIB keen to expand private sector investment in Pakistan
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) here on Tuesday reaffirmed it’s commitment to deepening cooperation with Pakistan, expressing keen interest in expanding operations beyond sovereign financing through non-sovereign interventions aimed at strengthening private sector engagement and widening the scope of development cooperation in the country. The reaffirmation was made by AIIB President, Ms. Zou Jiayi…
Murtaza Qizilbash Brings Lahore’s Stories to the Forefront as Spotify RADAR Pakistan Artist for Q2 2026
Spotify continues to spotlight Pakistan’s most compelling emerging voices through RADAR Pakistan, with Lahore-born Murtaza Qizilbash taking center stage as the platform’s featured artist for Q2 2026.
Historic Decision to Lift Ban on Converting Residential Plots into Commercial Category in Karachi, Says Kaukab Iqbal
Kaukab Iqbal, Chairman of the Consumers Association of Pakistan, while talking to the media at CAP Head Office, welcomed the decision of the Federal Constitutional Court to lift the ban on converting residential plots into commercial category in Karachi.
Mobilink Bank Launches BiBi app; Advances Women’s Digital Inclusion and Social Impact
Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance Bank, Mobilink Bank, has launched the “Bibi App,” a breast cancer awareness mobile application designed to support Pakistani women through accessible and localized health information. The application has been developed by Aangan, a startup focused on women’s reproductive health and an incubatee of Mobilink Bank’s Women Inspirational Network (WIN) Incubator, the Bank’s industry-first incubation program for women-led startups.
CCP Clears United Ethanol PCRCL Stake Deal
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the acquisition of shareholding in Pakistan Corporate Restructuring Company Limited (PCRCL) by United Ethanol Industries Limited following a Phase-I competition assessment conducted under the Competition Act, 2010.
Media Has Key Role in Building Public Understanding of Power Sector, Says Awais Leghari
Minister for Energy (Power Division) Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari emphasised the need for accurate and balanced reporting on Pakistan’s power sector, stating that misinformation and incomplete analyses often contribute to public misconceptions regarding electricity pricing, reforms, and sector performance.