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NayaPay Makes Global List of Top Fintech Startups
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NayaPay Makes Global List of Top Fintech Startups

CB Insights named NayaPay one of the world's 100 most innovative fintech startups in 2024. CB Insights is a famous company that studies technology trends. In addition, being on this list shows that NayaPay is doing great things in finance and technology. Pakistani fintech startup NayaPay has gained international recognition after being included in the prestigious 2024 Fintech 100 list by market analyst CB Insights. This annual list highlights the world’s most innovative early and mid-stage companies that are driving change in financial technology. Moreover, NayaPay’s inclusion is a testament to its rapid growth and the impact it is making in Pakistan’s digital financial landscape. CB Insights, a renowned research firm, selects companies for the Fintech 100 based on various factors l...
Countdown Begins for New Chief Justice of Pakistan
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Countdown Begins for New Chief Justice of Pakistan

The government has just over 30 hours to appoint the next Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP). A 12-member parliamentary committee will make the nomination with a two-thirds majority vote. Reports suggest Justice Yahya Afridi may be the likely choice due to his neutral and non-controversial stance. The race to appoint the next Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) is in full swing. The government has just over 30 hours to make its decision. The 26th Constitutional Amendment requires the government to appoint a new top judge three days before the current CJP, Qazi Faez Isa, retires on October 25, 2024. This means the government must finalize the appointment by October 22, at 12 a.m. This new law, signed by President Asif Ali Zardari upon Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s advice, has altered the ...
No Male Staff in Female Institutions: LHC Chief Justice Issues Stern Warning
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No Male Staff in Female Institutions: LHC Chief Justice Issues Stern Warning

Recent reports of harassment in girls' schools and colleges have raised serious concerns in Lahore. Chief Justice Aalia Neelum of Lahore High Court (LHC) stated in strict words. She says, "No male staff can be present where females are." This statement shows the court's commitment to ensuring a safe educational environment for female students. During a recent hearing, LHC Justice Neelum criticized Punjab Police for their handling of harassment cases and their failure to stop a viral video linked to one incident. She emphasized, "Anything can be done if there is will to do it,". She is calling for better action from law enforcement. Dr. Usman Anwar, Inspector General of Police (IGP), admitted that police did not properly address a recent suicide case at Punjab University. He acknowle...
Pakistan’s Textile Exports Surge by 17.9% in September 2024
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Pakistan’s Textile Exports Surge by 17.9% in September 2024

Textile exports from Pakistan surged by 17.9 percent to $2.33 billion in September 2023. The export increases compared to $1.98 billion in the same month last year, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). This is the highest monthly textile export figure since February 2023. In a significant boost for Pakistan’s economy, the country’s textile exports soared by 17.9% in September 2024, reaching $1.605 billion compared to $1.36 billion in the same period last year. This impressive growth reflects the resilience of Pakistan’s textile sector despite global economic challenges. The textile industry is one of the most important sectors of the Pakistani economy, accounting for about 11 percent of GDP and employing millions of people. One of the key drivers of this surge is th...
Pakistan Requests Presidential Pardon for Dr. Aafia Siddiqui
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Pakistan Requests Presidential Pardon for Dr. Aafia Siddiqui

Government of Pakistan has officially requested a presidential pardon for Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, who is currently imprisoned in United States. This information emerged during a recent hearing i Islamabad High Court, where Additional Attorney General Manoor Iqbal Dogal informed the court about government’s efforts to secure her release and repatriation. During the hearing, Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan presided over the case filed by Dr. Fauzia Siddiqui, Aafia’s sister. Dr. Fauzia urged the government to support her sister’s return to Pakistan. Advocate Imran Shafiq, representing Dr. Fauzia, emphasized urgency of the situation and expressed hope that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s letter to U.S. President would help facilitate Aafia’s repatriation. Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani neur...