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It has been over three years since the Taliban insurgents took control of Afghanistan and have been ruling the country without legislative process and even without the participation of women. Sharia law, a radical interpretation of Islamic theology and literature, was implemented by the Talian to fill the vacuum of modern legislation. But the sharia law that the Taliban are implementing is neither organized nor written documents nor a unanimous understanding of Islam, rather a series of verbal interpretations. The Islamic sharia is a radical interpretation of Islamic theology, going back fifteen centuries, and cannot serve as the basis for modern policies and management. On the other hand, sharia comprises orders primarily aimed at improving individual morals rather than governance policy and management. Since the Holy Quran addresses a wide range of issues from different times and contexts, it is neither a philosophical book nor a legislative text written by an author. The content varies across unrelated topics from different periods and circumstances. Thus, any legalistic interpretation of the Holy Quran and its application to regulate political and economic activities is a futile effort that leads society toward complicated tensions and poverty. However, Sharia law clearly violates standard human rights principles and consecrates violence under the name of serving Islam and satisfying God and his prophet. The practical outcome of the implementation of sharia law under the Taliban authority is the banning of women from work and higher education as well as the marginalization of ethnic and religious minorities who are an integral part of normal human society. Beyond political, economic, and developmental issues, the vital importance of women in various spheres of collective life is undeniable. Men and women together form the entire body of society; separating one half cripples the whole and leads to societal collapse. Sexual deprivation can be one of the very serious outcomes of this tragedy that exacerbates collective illness and increases violations. Beyond this tragedy, there is another significant issue that is not addressed until now. This is the spreading of the Taliban theology and radicalization of society that the Taliban consider their prime responsibility. Since the Taliban took power. According to reliable sources, thousands of theological madrasas have been established across the country, and millions of boys are being trained as the third generation of Taliban. The curriculum in these madrasas promotes a very radical interpretation of Islam, preventing students from thinking beyond Sharia law. Furthermore, the Taliban authority emphasized their military training that should be an integral part of the theological curriculum. These students who are the second generation of the Taliban, are considered the Taliban’s theology developers and as well as potential suicide bombers, so counteracting this threat is extremely difficult. Controlling this growing menace is a serious challenge that cannot be addressed soon. This potential threat is rapidly turning into a real danger as these students integrate into society as active members. In addition, recently the Taliban Ministry of Information and Culture has published a list that contains names of books that are banned from being sold or published in Afghanistan. The relevant authority considered these books against Islam that reading them diverts readers’ attention from Islam to infidelity. The psychological consequence of the Taliban reign and its side effects is another deadly and complicated problem that is still untouched and is not analyzed. It would be a complicated and long-simmering problem that might need decades to get solved. As a result, the Taliban are determined to reshape socialization centers according to Sharia law, raising new generations aligned with its vision. Family, schools, educational and cultural institutions, and workplaces are all viewed as socialization centers where citizens are molded into society members. The Taliban seeks to redefine and reform these centers according to Sharia law. This policy is highly complex, and its consequences will endanger the stability of life in Afghanistan for years to come. The Taliban regime is a plight. The consequence of this plight is a multi-faceted tragedy that targets peace, love, and humanity. Since we are living in an era of globalization where geographical borders have lost their significance, the tragedy will not be confined to Afghanistan’s borders. This tragedy sooner or later spreads beyond Afghanistan’s border and causes instability at the regional and international levels. Therefore, it is a regional and international responsibility to help Afghans curb this tragedy before it develops to a broader scope and costs too much.The finals countdown: Mead football charges into semis against PomonaNEW YORK and LONDON , Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearl Diver Credit Company Inc. (NYSE: PDCC) (the "Company") today announced that it has priced an underwritten public offering of 1,200,000 shares of its 8.00% Series A Preferred Stock Due 2029 (the "Preferred Shares") at a public offering price of $25 per share, which will result in net proceeds to the Company of approximately $28.8 million after payment of underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses payable by the Company. The Preferred Shares are rated 'BBB' by Egan-Jones Ratings Company, an independent rating agency. In addition, the Company has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 180,000 Preferred Shares pursuant to the same terms and conditions. The offering is expected to close on December 18, 2024 , subject to customary closing conditions. The Company intends to list the Preferred Shares on the New York Stock Exchange within 30 days of the original issue date under the symbol "PDPA." Lucid Capital Markets, LLC ("Lucid"), B. Riley Securities, Inc. and Kingswood Capital Partners, LLC are acting as joint book-running managers and InspereX LLC and Janney Montgomery Scott LLC are acting as lead managers for the offering. Investors should consider the Company's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. The preliminary prospectus, which has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), contains this and other information about the Company and should be read carefully before investing. The information in the preliminary prospectus and this press release is not complete and may be changed. The preliminary prospectus and this press release are not offers to sell these securities and are not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where such offer or sale is not permitted. A registration statement relating to these securities is on file with and has been declared effective by the SEC. Copies of the preliminary prospectus (and the final prospectus, when available) may be obtained by writing to Lucid Capital Markets, LLC, 570 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10022, by calling Lucid toll-free at 646-362-0256 or by sending an e-mail to Lucid at prospectus@lucid.com . Copies also may be obtained on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov . Egan-Jones Ratings Company is a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO). A security rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities, and any such rating may be subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the applicable rating agency. About Pearl Diver Credit Company Inc. Pearl Diver Credit Company Inc. (NYSE: PDCC) is an externally managed, non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to maximize its portfolio's total return, with a secondary objective of generating high current income. The Company seeks to achieve these objectives by investing primarily in equity and junior debt tranches of CLOs collateralized by portfolios of sub-investment grade, senior secured floating-rate debt issued by a large number of distinct US companies across several industry sectors. The Company is externally managed by Pearl Diver Capital LLP. For more information, visit www.pearldivercreditcompany.com . Forward-Looking Statements This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described in the prospectus and the Company's other filings with the SEC. The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. NOT FDIC INSURED • NO BANK GUARANTEE • MAY LOSE VALUE Investor Contact: Info@Pearldivercap.com UK: +44 (0)20 3967 8032 US: +1 617 872 0945 View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pearl-diver-credit-company-inc-prices-offering-of-series-a-preferred-stock-302330836.html SOURCE Pearl Diver Credit Company Inc.
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