On World Consumer Rights Day 2025, Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, emphasized the significance of consumer rights and the need for sustainable living. This year’s theme, "A Fair Transition to a Sustainable Lifestyle," highlights the importance of responsible consumption and environmental conservation. Chief Minister Sindh stated that promoting a sustainable lifestyle is a top government priority. He directed the administration to ensure the protection of consumer rights, providing high-quality, safe, and affordable services to the people. He urged the public to stay aware of their rights and immediately report any violations. To regulate market prices, special committees have been formed to prevent unfair pricing and inflation. Chief Minister Sindh reaffirmed the government’s commitment to taking strict action against unjustified price hikes, ensuring maximum relief for the public. Additionally, Consumer Complaint Centers have been set up at the district level to a...
*Conversion of Exclamatory and Optative Sentences* *(From Direct to Indirect Speech)* While converting exclamatory and Optative Sentences from Direct to Indirect Speech the following general rules have to be observed: *Rules (1):* In the case of exclamatory sentences the Reporting Verb is changed to exclaim with sorrow/Joy/fear/anger, etc., applaud, regret, curse, coy out or any other such verb that properly conveys the tone of exclamation. *Rules (2):* In the case of Optative Sentences the Reporting Verb is changed to wish/pray/ long for/yearn/earnestly desire, etc. *Rules (3):* The Conjunction “that” is used to introduce the Reported Speech *Rules (4):* The Exclamatory or Optative sentence is changed into an assertive one before it is put into Indirect Speech. *Rules (5):* Interjections and exclamations are omitted and their sense conveyed by means of adverbs or adverbial phrases. *Ru...