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Jordan News
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
Shar' Announces Start of Syria's Reconstruction Phase - Jordan News
Syrian President Ahmad Al-Shar' announced on Tuesday that the reconstruction of his war-torn country has 'just begun,' calling on citizens to unite. اضافة اعلان Shar's remarks came during an event titled 'Aleppo: The Key to Victory.' Aleppo, the country's economic capital, was the first major city to fall into the hands of opposition factions that overthrew President Bashar al-Assad's regime last December. Before Shar' delivered his speech, large screens at the event displayed images of fighters who died in the Battle of Aleppo. In his address, Shar' stated: "O great Syrian people, the battle of rebuilding has just begun. Let us stand together and seek God's help to create a bright future for an ancient nation and a people who deserve it." The new Syrian government inherits a country devastated by a 14-year civil war that claimed over 500,000 lives. Western sanctions on Syria were recently lifted, a key step toward enabling any meaningful reconstruction efforts. Shar' added: "Let us seize this opportunity and fulfill our duty with integrity." He continued: "Let our motto be, as it has always been: we shall neither rest nor be rested until we rebuild Syria and make it a source of pride before the entire world."
Express Tribune
25-04-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Sindh to put price caps on branded goods in Karachi to curb profiteering
Listen to article The Sindh government has announced plans to impose official price caps on branded products sold in Karachi's supermarkets and superstores, Express News reported on Friday. The Directorate General of Bureau of Supply and Prices will collect data on production costs and profit margins to set the pricing structure. This will help establish fair prices for essential goods in the market. The decision was made following a meeting chaired by Zahid Hussain Shar, the Director General of the Bureau of Supply. Senior officials and representatives from major retail chains were present at the meeting. Shar explained that retail businesses in Karachi will now be required to register their warehouses with the Bureau of Supply and keep them up to date. He emphasised the significance of enforcing the Consumer Protection Act to protect consumers' rights. The government now holds the authority to regulate the prices of branded items produced or sold in Karachi. This pricing mechanism is expected to be rolled out next month. Data on production costs and profit margins will be gathered first to ensure transparency and fairness in the process. The goal is to ensure that Karachi residents can access branded goods at reasonable prices while addressing the ongoing inflationary pressures.
Express Tribune
14-04-2025
- Science
- Express Tribune
Only 8% of Mohenjo Daro excavated
Renowned historian and researcher Prof Dr Ghulam Mustafa Shar has revealed that only eight per cent of the ancient archaeological site Mohenjo Daro has been excavated, with the vast majority still unexplored. He made these remarks during a lecture at the University of Sindh's Institute of Sindhology in Jamshoro. The event was organised in collaboration with the M H Panhwar Institute of Studies. Dr Shar highlighted the immense potential for new discoveries through further excavation. He added that Mohenjo Daro is not merely a site of historical interest, but a treasure trove of ancient knowledge and cultural sophistication. "Mohenjo Daro isn't just an archaeological site; it is a living archive of knowledge that reflects the grandeur, intellect, and cultural brilliance of ancient Sindh," he added. Challenging conventional views, Dr Shar argued that the language of Mohenjo Daro was neither Dravidian nor related to any known script but was a unique local language that remains undeciphered. He called for a re-evaluation of the site's historical importance, highlighting its advanced system of knowledge, technical education, social structure, and trade networks. He urged the government to allocate increased funding for scientific research at the site and advocated for global recognition of Mohenjo Daro's significance as a centre of ancient learning and innovation. Speaking at the same event, University of Sindh Vice Chancellor Dr Khalilur Rehman Khoumbhati lamented the lack of academic research into Sindh's history, particularly its post-partition period. He pointed to a shortage of credible reference material and stressed the need for collaborative research efforts. Dr Khoumbhati called upon the Sindh Culture Department to take a more active role in promoting historical scholarship. He also announced that, in partnership with the Abdul Majid Bhurgri Institute, efforts are underway to preserve and promote the Sindhi language in the era of artificial intelligence. As part of these initiatives, the University of Sindh will begin issuing academic degrees in both English and Sindhi. Although the policy for bilingual degrees had previously been approved, it had not been implemented until now, he said. The lecture was attended by a number of prominent scholars and academics, including Director of the Institute of Sindhology Ghulam Murtaza Siyal, former Vice Chancellor of the Shaheed Allah Bakhsh Soomro University of Art, Design and Heritage Dr Bhai Khan Shar, Dr Fayaz Latif Chandio, Dr Riazat Buriro, Dr Wazir Ali Baloch, Prof Dr Lachhman Das Dhomeja, and Sajid Qayoom Memon, among synchronised campaign of digital disinformation using a Chinese social media platform to undermine China's $65 billion investment is a clear act of hybrid warfare. CPEC is a lifeline for Pakistan's economy and the flagship project of China's massive Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), and any threat to this colossal project should be a joint responsibility. There is a need for collaborative efforts in different domains to counter the weaponization of TikTok by Baloch groups. On the diplomatic level, Pakistan should engage with China to raise concerns regarding the exploitation of TikTok's algorithm against CPEC. The two countries can set up a joint "tech task force" to oversee all CPEC-related digital security matters and coordinate a joint response. On operational level, joint intelligence-sharing mechanisms could be established to track and analyse the origin and spread of anti-CPEC content. For this purpose, cyber surveillance capabilities should be enhanced to monitor radical online activities in real time. The two countries should also collaborate on academic research to study hybrid warfare, digital propaganda, and their implications for national security. They can engage pro-CPEC influencers to blunt extremist narratives besides establishing partnerships with fact-checking organisations to debunk fake news and disinformation campaigns against CPEC. On the monitoring front, efforts should be made to identify and expose foreign digital interference aimed at magnifying anti-CPEC sentiments. Relentless attribution of hostile actors - whether state or non-state - should be made part of the national cyber defence strategy. On the part of TikTok, a local content moderation team should be set up in Pakistan to flag and take down harmful content swiftly. Accounts affiliated with banned groups such as BLA and BYC should be identified and blocked in coordination with Pakistani authorities. AI-driven tools could also be implemented to detect and neutralise emerging digital threats against CPEC. On China's part, effective steps need to be taken to address the algorithmic vulnerabilities of TikTok, ensuring that it doesn't amplify radical or anti-CPEC narratives.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sigourney Weaver shares sweet inspiration behind the name of her only child
Sigourney Weaver has opened up about the special inspiration behind the name of her only child. The 75-year-old star of Alien has been married to stage director Jim Thompson since 1984, and the couple have one child, Shar, who was born in 1990. In 2023, Weaver revealed that Shar, now a professor and author, is non-binary. She has previously called them 'absolutely the most important thing to me'. The actor attended the launch of the Queen's Reading Room Medal at a reception in Clarence House on Tuesday (25 March). She was joined by Dame Joanna Lumley, Helena Bonham Carter, Adjoa Andoh, Richard E Grant and Jonathan Dimbleby at the star-studded event. Speaking about her favourite book, she told The Independent: 'Charlotte's Web, it's so beautifully written. I have the audio book, which I highly recommend. I go back to it every few years.' She explained that the book was so impactful that she had named her child after the lead character. In the book by E B White, the spider, Charlotte, comes to form a close bond and friendship with Wilbur the pig, ultimately saving his life through her ingenuity. Explaining the importance of literature on her life, Weaver said: 'For me growing up, reading books was my escape. I can't even imagine my life without having my nose in a book all these years. 'I was in The Tempest here recently, and we had a lot of young people come. But recently things are changing so Shakespeare is no longer being taught in some schools. It broke my heart. 'It's such an amazing heritage and stories are relevant still. I worry about literacy and what the Queen has done is started so small but it's taken off because people need books more more than ever.' Welcoming guests at the reception, the Queen entered with her husband, King Charles III, as she celebrated the 'magic of storytelling'. She said the act of reading is not a solitary affair but that its impact 'lies in its ability to make a community of anyone who loves to read and who is compelled to write'. Honouring the UK's 'reading heroes', the Medal hopes to 'recognise those individuals championing books and storytelling in their communities'.
Express Tribune
20-03-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Ex-MPA of PTI booked for assault on PPP MPA
A former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MPA and his son are among 10 accused in an alleged armed assault that took place on March 16 in Ghotki district. The alleged attack was on MPA Jam Mehtab Dahar of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), upon whose complaint an FIR was lodged at Keenjho police station. The ex-MPA Shaharyar Khan Shar and his son Jehangir Shar along with the other accused have been charged under sections 302, 324, 147, 148, 149 and 427 of the Pakistan Penal Code as well as section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act. MPA Dahar claims that his vehicle was fired upon, leading to injuries of three of his associates and the death of one of his guards. MPA Dahar has cited Shar as the main accused, claiming that Shar intercepted and threatened him because he had contested the general elections from Shar's area. He alleged that Shar said he would ensure that no politician dared to stand against him in that constituency. For the last two days, the Ghotki police have undertaken the raiding of villages inhabited by the accused individuals, setting fire to their houses, and leaving the villages partially razed.
