It’s going to be up there, this is international cricket: Pollard on his six sixes
Mar 4, 2021 : After Kieron Pollard had hit the fifth six off the sixth over from Akila Dananjaya in the chase, he was in two minds. Go for the jugular and get that sixth six or take a very good 30-run over. The dilemma was eased by Dananjaya’s decision to go around the stumps and fire one into the big West Indian’s pads. Pollard’s eyes lit up and he comfortably cleared the square leg fence to become just the third batsman – after Yuvraj Singh and Herschelle Gibbs – to hit six sixes in an over in international cricket.
Expectedly, Pollard was delighted with what he pulled off and chose to rate his effort really highly, considering it came at the highest level of the sport.
“Obviously it’s going to be up there. It is international cricket, this is not franchise cricket or club cricket,” Pollard said. “Getting the opportunity to do that was fantastic. And thank god for small mercies, giving me the strength to do that. So I continued to carry on to do what was required for the team at that point in time.”
Pollard’s manic effort was part of a rather frenetic run chase, that also saw Dananjaya pick up a hat-trick in just his previous over. Asked to chase 132, West Indies made an incredible start via Evin Lewis, who carted Angelo Mathews for three sixes in the first over. He and Simmons powered the home side to 48 for 0 in just three overs before Dananjaya rocked their boat by dismissing Lewis, comeback man Chris Gayle and Nicholas Pooran. Wanindu Hasaranga then made it 62 for 4 at the end of 5 overs, giving the visiting side a sniff at causing a dramatic batting collapse.
And then, up stepped Pollard with his power hitting, smashing Dananjaya for 36 runs to wipe up a big chunk of the deficit. Yet, there was more drama in store as Hasaranga sent back the West Indian captain and new batsman Fabian Allen of successive deliveries to leave West Indies six down.
Pollard revealed the West Indian dugout endured a bit of a nerve-wracking time because of the position they’d slipped into. The captain also praised the experienced duo of Jason Holder and Dwayne Bravo, who put a lid on West Indies’ sudden slide and saw the team home.
“When you lose wickets… they had Hasaranga having a couple of overs to go. Guys were on their toes, just wanting to see him off. The total of 132 and the position we found ourselves in, gave us a bit of a nerve-wracking time. Having said that, the experienced guys [Holder and Bravo] pulled through for us.
Pollard felt his side were a bit flat on the field, letting up a couple of misfields. As for the batting collapse, he was just glad that he had two batters assured enough to mop up after the mess that the home side found themselves in.
“In terms of our batting, the batting collapses that we’ve had a couple of times… but it was good this time around we were able to get over the line. Experienced guy like Jason using his technique and using all his Test experience as well, and Bravo with all his experience to finish off the game as well. Having said that, well done to the openers for the start that they gave us so that we were able to cruise at the back end.
“It [the performance] was there and thereabouts. Most importantly, the objective of this first game was to win the game and I thought we did that. There are a couple of things to note – we haven’t played T20 cricket for a while. We had a couple of guys coming back to the set up as well, so we’ll take the win and have discussions about how we want to continue playing in terms of improving in different areas.”
PSL 6 has been postponed due to rising cases of COVID-19
Karachi : The Pakistan Super League (PSL) season six has been postponed indefinitely due to rising cases of the COVID-19 among participants.
The decision was made after an emergency meeting between the PSL’s organizing committee and franchises.
All the stakeholders felt that it was unsafe to carry out the PSL 6 as human safety and health is more important than anything else.
“The PCB, as an immediate step, will focus on the safe and secure passage of all participants, and arrange repeat PCR tests, vaccines and isolation facilities to the six participating sides,” PCB said in a statement.
Meanwhile, PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan, Director – Commercial and Babar Hamid, will hold a media conference at the National Stadium at 3pm to provide further updates.
Note, six players and one support staff official was tested positive for COVID-19 since Monday.
The match between Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators was moved a day ahead after Islamabad United’s Fawad Ahmed tested positive on the match day.
Property rights – a fundamental value for Uzbekistan
Sardor Mannonov
In recent years, a number of positive reforms have been carried out in the field of protection of private property rights in Uzbekistan. These positive changes serve to improve the investment and business environment, thereby further increasing the investment attractiveness of the country.
In this regard, if we pay attention to the historical evolution of the development of property rights in the territory of Uzbekistan, the emergence of these relations has its long history.
Evolution of the formation of property rights on the territory of Uzbekistan
In particular, the first forms of property rights in Uzbekistan were mentioned in the sacred book of Zoroastrianism “Avesto”, according to which property rights were classified into three types: private, public and state property. All these forms of ownership were protected by the state in accordance with the established rules.
After that, the further development of ownership forms was associated with the penetration of Islam in the territory of Uzbekistan. Muslim law clearly defined the forms of property rights, the legal status of movable and immovable property, and the protection of property owners by the state.
The process of initial codification of property rights in the territory of Uzbekistan was carried out in the 1920s, which mainly reflected the forms of state ownership.
Property rights in independent Uzbekistan. The inviolability of private property in independent Uzbekistan and its state protection are first of all enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The main goal of all reforms since independence is to protect the personal, social, economic and political rights and freedoms of the people.
Article 36 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan , which is the legal, economic and moral basis for the implementation of reforms, states that everyone has the right to own property, and Article 44 states that Everyone shall be entitled to legally defend his rights and freedoms, and shall have the right to appeal any unlawful action of state bodies, officials and public associations.
This is the encyclopedic recognition of the desire to live a decent life and enjoy results of his abilities and labor as an owner.
The adoption of the Civil Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as the laws “On property in the Republic of Uzbekistan” in 1990 and “On protection of private property and guarantees of property rights” in 2012 has played a historic role in ensuring and guaranteeing the protection of property rights.
The fact that the article 166 of Civil Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan provides for the inviolability and judicial protection of property, and the article 1921 of Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan defines the protection of private property from encroachment as one of the most important objects, is a clear confirmation of the existence of a solid legal basis for property protection in Uzbekistan.
Enhancing protection of private property in new Uzbekistan.Uzbekistan’s Development Strategy on five priority areas for 2017-2021, adopted by the President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, identifies strengthening the guarantees of citizens’ rights to private property as one of the important tasks.
Besides that, new legal acts have recently been adopted in order to strengthen the protection of property rights in Uzbekistan, including the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated July 27, 2018 No. 5490 “On measures to further improve the system of protection of the rights and legitimate interests of business entities” , the Resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated August 3, 2019 No. 5491 “On additional measures to ensure the unconditional guarantee of property rights of citizens and businesses” , as well as the Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers dated November 16, 2019 No-911 “Additional measures on ensuring guarantees of property rights of individuals and legal entities and improving the procedure for withdrawal and compensation of land plots” .
Additionally, New law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On amendments
and additions to some legislative acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan in connection with further strengthening the guarantees of property rights and legitimate interests” was adopted on 23 December, 2020 .
This Law has made relevant amendments to the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On denationalization and privatization”, “On local government”, “On protection of private property and guarantees of property rights” and the Land Code, which are designed to ensure protection of private property rights in Uzbekistan.
The main essence and purpose of such measures is to ensure the guarantee of property rights and improve the legal framework in this regard, but also to form citizens’ legal ability and awareness to know How to protect their rights as owners.
The role of legal literacy in property relations.The scale and effectiveness of the work, directed to improve people’s legal awareness and culture, in particular, legal literacy in property relations, is growing day by day.
The exercise of a property rights can cause some conflicts between actors
of this process, because it is mainly connected with conflict of interests. In this case, the protection of the rights of honest and conscientious participants in property relations is largely due to their strict adherence to the legal norms, governing this process.
Indeed, property relations play a key role between individuals in our life and such relations are, of course, encountered with someone every day, in one form or another. Naturally, there are sometimes misunderstandings, disputes and various conflicts between the participants when entering into such relationships.
If we pay attention to the causes of these disputes, there are some following common cases:
– parties are not fully familiar with the legislation on property issues;
– indifferent attitude to the performance of contractual obligations;
– parties do not fully understand their rights and obligations under the law
or contract.
Especially, people or legal entities are more likely to make mistakes in the field of privatization, sale, lease, gift, bequest, mortgaging, distribution or separation of joint property because procedures are relatively complicated.
The relevant legislation also provides for specific procedures and procedural actions in the consideration of applications to the courts on this category of disputes, which, if the parties are not sufficiently aware of them, may face certain difficulties in protecting their property rights in court.
However, in spite of complexity of these procedures, it is the responsibility of the participants in this process to know and follow the requirements of the law, which first and foremost, will serve the interests of these individuals to protect their rights.
Measures to put end land acquisition for public needs without court decisions and fair, full and prompt compensation.
In addition, as it was already mentioned that currently a number of laws are being adopted or the existing legislation is being developed by amendments and additions which are directed to the improvement of property relations, further strengthening of contract discipline.
However, land acquisition for public needs, as well as the demolition of facilities located on the confiscated land plot, has become a topical issue in many countries including Uzbekistan too. It should be mentioned that inadequate legal regulation of these issues often leads to protests among the population.
The Government of Uzbekistan has adopted the Resolution “On the procedure for land acquisition and compensation of owners of real estate located on the seized land” on November 16, 2019 No 911 in order to eliminate such kinds of problems. As a result, a new procedure has been established to regulate this process and ensure compensation for real estate owners. This regulation came into force on January 1, 2020 and regulates a number of issues related to land acquisition for public needs.
However, these aforementioned issues still need to be addressed at the legislative level to strengthen the property rights of individuals and legal entities in the seizure of land for public needs in Uzbekistan. Taking into account this facts, the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan has started to work out the draft law of Uzbekistan to reinforce strong regulation of procedures on land acquisition for public needs to be paid fair, full and prompt compensation.
Main objective of this draft law is to establish exact payment of fair, full and prompt compensation for land acquisition for public needs to individuals and legal entities as an owner or permanent or temporary user of this land. As a result
of its adoption, it is expected to regulate all procedures in this sphere by a single law, which will be designed to prevent conflicts and effectively resolve disputes in this area, to strengthen the protection of the rights and legitimate interests of landowners.
In conclusion, we think that it would not be an exaggeration to say that property rights on the territory of Uzbekistan have been formed for many centuries, and today it has become a fundamental value. Because all ongoing fundamental and democratic reforms are mainly directed to enhance the protection of human rights, ensure the inevitability of private property, in short, to provide prosperity of a rule of law in the country on the basis of democratic principles.
The writer is Lawyer, Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Tourism could help Pakistan to overcome poverty: Huang Xihua
BEIJING, Mar. 4 : Tourism could help Pakistan to achieve its poverty alleviation targets, said General Manager of Guangdong Provincial Tourism Holding Co. Huang Xihua, who is also a representative of the National People’s Congress.
A report published by Gwadar Pro on Thursday stated that poverty alleviation and tourism development are two major focuses for Pakistan this year.
Huang Xihua believes that the development of tourism can become important assistance in poverty alleviation.
During the upcoming Two sessions in China, Huang Xihua will submit the proposal on making full use of rural tourism in rural revitalization.
He said, tourism is the most environmentally friendly method for a rural place to develop. Also, we often call tourism mobile wallet, which can attract consumers and promote local agricultural products.”
” He used to work on poverty alleviation in Linzhi, Tibet. We prioritized tourism and built a Tibetan-style town with a visitor center, hotels, commercial streets, etc.”
According to Huang Xihua, that project boosted the local economy. The environment, infrastructure, and public services are improved a lot. “It has also driven the development of local B&B and increased the local employment. ” She said.
“Internet+Tourism” is the keyword of Huang Xihua’s last year’s work. “During the epidemic, our hotels tried room pre-sale through live-broadcasting and started food delivery service.
We also opened our online store. These measures effectively helped relieve ourloss caused by the epidemic.”
After experience sharing, Huang Xihua also gave some suggestionsforthe development of Pakistan tourism.
“Roads building is the priority, it is also the access to prosperity,”she emphasized. “Outdoor tourism facilities also need to be improved. In outdoor parks in Hong Kong, there are rest stops for visitors to get some water and recharge.”
“Specification of customers is also very important. Our travel agency has set up a special photography tour group for economic basal retirees.
An outdoor tour agencyplans to bring 99 newly married couples to walk 99 kilometers along the Gobi on September 9th this year.” In China, 99 has a special meaning of “long-lasting”.
Huang Xihua said that the plan was inspired by the increasing divorce rate in China. The planner wants to make this tour a representation of couples overcoming difficulties in marriage and then live happily ever after.
Punjab PA speaker keen to expand ties with Indonesia
Indonesian ambassador meets Ch. Pervez Elahi in Lahore; both sides discuss further strengthening of bilateral cooperation
Staff Report
LAHORE – Ambassador of Indonesia Adam Mulawarman Tugio along with delegation called on Speaker Punjab Assembly Chaudhry Parvez Elahi at his residence here.
Issues of mutual interest, including political situation in the country and measures to prevent corona were discussed during the meeting.
The delegation included Ahmad Firman Sejati, Syarif Shahabuddin and Mr. Maludi. Speaker Ch Parvez Elahi said that keeping in view the growing demand of Punjab industry, he, as the chief minister, had set up industrial estates in Faisalabad under the name of Garments City and Fiedmc while Sundar Industrial Estate was set up in Lahore which provided business facilities to industrialists.
He told the Indonesian ambassador that investors from his country were welcome to invest here as the government will provide all sorts of cooperation. Parvez Elahi also said that Overseas Pakistanis were playing an important role in development of Indonesia. “
The two countries are bound in the line of Islamic brotherhood, but there is a need to increase the public relations campaign between the two countries,” he said. Parvez Elahi said that he was grateful to the Indonesian government for taking care of the overseas Pakistanis during the Corona epidemic, adding that friendly relations between the two countries had always been strong and growing stronger day by day.
He said that timely steps were being taken to control the corona epidemic in Pakistan which was why the situation in Pakistan was slightly better than other countries.
Thanking Ch Parvez Elahi, the Indonesian ambassador said, “A lot of work was done in Punjab during your tenure which is commendable.” He said: “Pakistan has always expressed its love for Indonesia and the people of Pakistan also love our country which is why trade and other issues between the two countries are improving”.
MoU signed to pursue agri-tech initiatives
Karachi – March 4, 2021 : The Institute of Business Management (IoBM) and Future Agri-Tech Pvt. Ltd. (a subsidiary of Tufail Group-TG) have collaborated to empower the youth of Pakistan in Food Science, Technology, and Security. This will be done through research, training, education, and support for start-ups. The strategic alliance of IoBM and TG will pursue a project, “The Farm”. They will conduct academic and research activities on readily deployable sustainable systems to produce vegetables, fruits, and plants. The latest methods in precision agriculture and vertical farming will be used. IoBM has provided 1,000 sq/yds of land on its campus to help TG develop an innovative Agri-Tech farm, research lab, and urban forest.
Qureshi briefs Norwegian FM on Afghan issue
ISLAMABAD” Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi had a telephone call with Foreign Minister of Norway Ine Eriksen Søreide. Matters relating to bilateral, regional and international importance including Afghanistan and Covid-19 situation were discussed. The two Foreign Ministers also exchanged views on enhancing cooperation in diverse sectors such as trade, investment and clean energy.
The Foreign Minister appreciated the growing business relations between Pakistan and Norway and expressed satisfaction at Norwegian investment in Pakistan. The Foreign Minister of Norway appreciated the role of Government of Pakistan in facilitating the signing of solar power project between Scatec and Nizam Energy. She also lauded the constructive role of Norwegians of Pakistani origin in the economic development of Norway.
On Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Qureshi underscored that there was no military solution to the conflict. The Foreign Minister briefed his Norwegian counterpart on Pakistan’s positive contribution to the Afghan peace process and expressed the hope that the Afghan leaders would seize this historic opportunity to secure an inclusive, broad-based and comprehensive political settlement.
Pakistan highly values its relations with Norway which is home to one of the largest Pakistani diasporas in Europe. The telephone call between the two Foreign Ministers was part of the regular high-level exchanges between the two sides
COVID-19 : 1,519 new cases, 64 deaths reported in 24 hours
ISLAMABAD : Pakistan has recorded 64 more coronavirus-related deaths in the past 24 hours, taking the overall death toll to 13,076.
According to the latest statistics of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), the COVID-19 has claimed 64 more lives and 1,519 fresh infections were reported during the said period.The total count of active cases is 17,117.
In the past 24 hours, as many as 987 patients have recovered from the virus in a day and 1,559 patients are still in critical condition.
According to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), with the fresh inclusion of the infections in the country the national tally of cases now currently stands at 585,435.
A total of 40,473 tests were conducted across the country during this period. Overall 555,242 people have recovered from the deadly disease so far while 9,097,413 samples have been tested thus far.
Mansha Pasha, Jibran Nasir spotted at PSL match
Actor Mansha Pasha’s latest photo with fiance Jibran Nasir is couple goals. On Tuesday, Mansha posted a photo in which she and Jibran can be seen enjoying a Pakistan Super League match at the National Stadium in Karachi.
Mansha was engaged to Jibran on December 22, 2019. Rumours of their relationships began in 2018, when a video of them dancing together at a friend’s mehndi circulated on social media.
