Emirates Group achieves record profit of AED 24.4 bn (US$ 6.6 bn) in 2025-26
The UAE corporate tax rate applied to the Emirates Group increased from 9% to 15% this year, due to the adoption of Pillar Two tax rules in the UAE. After accounting for the tax charge, the Group’s profit after tax is AED 21.0 billion (US$ 5.7 billion), up 3% from 2024-25.
Adil Aziz
LUMS Collaborates with Allied Bank to Advance Robotics Innovation in Banking
The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), through its CHISEL Lab, has entered into a strategic research and development collaboration with Allied Bank to explore the potential of robotics and Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) in transforming banking experiences.
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Connectivity, policy reforms Vital for Pakistan’s Tech Future: Senator Anusha Rahman
Pakistan must urgently modernise its regulatory frameworks while investing in connectivity infrastructure, including satellite internet, to unlock the full potential of artificial intelligence, blockchain and digital finance, Senator Anusha Rahman Khan said at the Leadership Summit on Blockchain and Digital Assets hosted by the LUMS Centre for Digital Assets Research (CeDAR).
EditorJubilee Life Insurance and Kashf Foundation Launch “Khushal Mustaqbil Takaful” to strengthen Women’s Financial Resilience
Jubilee Life Insurance, the country’s largest private sector insurance company, Kashf Foundation and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) jointly launch the “Khushal Mustaqbil Takaful (KMT),” an innovative micro-savings and protection product designed to strengthen the financial resilience of women from underserved communities.
PTCL refutes news of potential change in the investment position of e& in Pakistan
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) notes recent media reports regarding a potential change in the investment position of e& (formerly Etisalat) in Pakistan.
Pakistan is Dancing to Bhangra and Lahore is Leading the Beat
From wedding season to cricket victories, and from Basant festivities to everyday gatherings, dance continues to be a powerful expression of joy and identity across Pakistan. But increasingly, it’s bhangra that is defining these moments.
Spotify Reports First Quarter 2026 Earnings
Spotify announced its First Quarter 2026 earnings, marking a strong start to its Year of Raising Ambition, with continued momentum across the business and ongoing innovation on the platform, further personalizing discovery and control for users.
PTCL & Ufone crowned ‘Effective Marketer of the Year’ in addition to 8 honors at Effie Awards 2026
Pakistan’s leading telecommunication and digital services providers, PTCL & Ufone, emerged as the biggest winners at the prestigious Effie Awards Pakistan 2026, securing eight awards, including three Gold, two Silver, and three Bronze accolades.