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U N h i g h ly appre ciate s Turkmen aid to Afghanistan The UN Secretary General, who was on a working visit i n Tu rk me n ist a n , not e d that he was delighted with Turkmenistan’s initiatives to help the long-suffering people of Afghanistan. He particularly emphasized the construction of a railway and social projects. In addition, António Guterres highly appreciated the initiative of President Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov to provide the political space of neutral Turkmenistan for the negotiations of representatives of different forces in Afghanistan to resolve the situation in the country. The UN SecretaryGeneral stressed that the United Nations fully supports and welcomes the proposal and efforts of Turkmenistan to restore peace in Afghanistan. Sri Lanka lauds Pakistan’s efforts for maritime security in region Sri Lan kan President Maith r ipala Sir isena has lauded the efforts of Pakistan Navy for the maritime security in the region. He was talking to Naval Chief Admiral Zakaullah who called on him in Colombo. The Sri Lankan president also recognized the cooperation extended by Pakistan Navy to Sri Lanka in the recent floods. The Naval Chief assured continued cooperation in the area of training to the Sri Lankan personnel of armed forces. Chinese Naval ships depart after four-day goodwill visit to Pakistan Four days good will cum training visit of PLA (Navy) Task Group to Pakistan concluded. Three Chinese Navy war ships Chang Chun, Jing Zhou and Chao Hu were part of this task group under the command of mission commander Rear Admiral Shen Hao, Deputy Commander East Sea Fleet. During stay at Karachi, the officers and men of the visiting ships held professional discussions and interactions with ounterparts from Pakistan Navy on the subjects of mutual interests. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah also visited PLA (N) ships and was accorded warm welcome upon arrival. The mission commander of Chinese Navy, Rear Admiral Shen Hao called on Senior Officials of Pakistan Navy and Civilian dignitaries. London high-rise blaze At least six people died and more than 50 injured after a massive fire broke out in a high-rise building in London on Wednesday. London Police said the fire engulfed the 27-storey Grenfell Tower and firefighters are busy to extinguish the blaze. London Mayor Sadiq Khan said firefighters rescued a large number of people but many are still unaccounted for. Maldives among 22 states offer Pakistanis visas upon arrival With increased checks of Pakistanis at the airports and excruciating detailing of their documents and visa applications, there still are countries that would offer you visa upon arrival and visa-free entries. Maldives and Nepal offer to give Countries that offer Pakistanis visa-free entries are Trinidad a nd Tobagom , Va nu at u , Dominica, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Micronesia and Haiti.
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Stability of Afghanistan vital for security of regional countries: China BEI J I NG – A Ch i nese Foreig n Ministry Spokesperson Wednesday said the peace and stability of Afghanistan was highly important for the development and security of the neighboring and the regional countries. “So, we contend that any move should respect sovereignty and territorial integrity of Afghanistan and conducive to the peace process of Afghanistan,” Lu Kang said during his regular press briefing while responding to a media report about deployment of more US troops in Afghanistan. When asked has China undertaken a kind of mediation between Pakistan a nd A fg h a n i s t a n , t he
spokesperson said , he was not aware of such a report. He, however, said, “In principle, I should say, China always supports an Afghan led peace process in Afghanistan.” Lu Kang hoped the relevant regional countries would strengthen cooperation and unity to fight the terrorism and stay upholding peace and stability in that region so that to create an enabling environment for the regional development. Regarding update on possible killing of two kidnapped Chinese citizens in Pakistan, he said, “We express high concerns but todate Pakistan has not confirmed this information
to China.” The Chinese side is now intensifying efforts to verify the relevant information, he added. On the question that the abducted Chinese nationals were working with a Korean missionary, he said, “We always require the Chinese citizens to abide by the local laws and regulation during travelling and living foreign countries and respect the customs of local people and stay alert to protect their own security and safety.” On the information of possible preaching by these people, he said, the Chinese side will cooperate with Pakistan to further investigate this information.
Pakistan in, England out in Champions Trophy final
By Ansar M Bhatti in Kunming KUNMING–The fifth China-South and Southeast Asia Think Tank Forum held here praised high Pakistan’s commitment and a leading role in pushing forward Belt and Road’s initiative, through rapid implementation of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC. Stating that the CPEC’s paves way for the success of President’s Xi Jinping initiative, they said that the Pakistan has proved its diplomatic and economic strength to carry it out for global connectivity through road, rail and sea links for shared prosperity. The Form was the part of the ongoing South Asia and Southeast Asia trade and investment conference/expo that aimed to increase cooperation among China and the other regional countries, helping to achieve mutual benefits. The two-day forum, which ended on Wednesday, was a meant to implement new initiatives and measures proposed at the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation held in Beijing in May, the think tank forum’s organizers said. More than 300 experts and scholars from 14 countries and some international organizations have attended this year’s think tank forum, a record high in its history. The number of participating think tanks also increased, comprising more than 30 foreign and 40 domestic organizations, including
those from Pakistan. The participants believed that since the CPEC is pilot and major project of B&R initiative, its success will guarantee better future of all the countries, engaged in B&R initiative. He Zukun, head of the Yunnan Academy of Social Sciences, said that through dialogues and discussions at the forum, think tanks from China, South Asia and Southeast Asia are expected to further their practical cooperation against the backdrop of the Belt and Road Initiative. He said the forum will give new impetus to promoting transport connections, trade cooperation and people-to-people communication among involved countries. Gao Feng, vicegovernor of Yunnan, gave several suggestions at the forum on how to deepen practical cooperation among China and countries in South Asia and Southeast Asia. Gao said that they should strengthen dialogues to build more consensus, promote people-topeople communication and cooperation, and get advice from think tanks. Sh a o Q iwei, for me r d i re ct or of the China National Tourism Administration, said that the Belt and Road Initiative, proposed by President Xi Jinping in 2013, has made prominent achievements in the past four years. Regional cooperation between China and South Asia and Southeast
Asia has connected 20 Asian countries, involving nearly 20 million square kilometers and 3.6 billion people. This accounts for 41 percent of the countries, 45 percent of the land and 87 percent of the population of all Asia, respectively, Shao said. Shao said the increasingly balanced flow of tourism brought practical benefits to local people in the region, and that the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road will continue to promote mutual prosperity and further understanding and trust. The think tank forum has provided six topics for discussion, including construction Economic Corridor, people-to-people exchanges and tourism cooperation, and economic, social and cultural communication among the cross-border ethnic groups between Yunnan and neighboring countries. The event was previously called the China-South Asia Think Tank Forum and changed its name this year as it welcomed more active participation of Southeast Asian countries in the event. It may be mentioned here that Pakistan had got the status ‘Guest of Honour’ at the seven-day international expo that is scheduled to end on Monday. The highest number of stalls set up at the expo were from Pakistan. Pakistani value-added products especially leather, marbel,and handicrfts attracted good business.
Uzbekistan: family and society
Pakistan has qualified for the Champions Trophy final, successfully chasing a 212-run target set by England in the all-important semi-final in Cardiff. Hasan Ali is man-ofthe-match for his outstanding performance with the ball, taking three wickets in this
Since early years of independence, the protection of the family, motherhood and
patriotism and love of the Motherland are brought up since childhood; it is where the
such topical areas as raising the level of social assistance to needy strata of the pop-
childhood has been identified as state policy priorities in Uzbekistan. The Uzbek people see the family as a reliable hearth to bear and bring up a healthy generation, ensure continuity of generations. Noble aspirations and ideas take roots in a family environment. High spirituality comes with mother milk, family upbringing, guidance of ancestors, and a sense of Motherland. In his books and speeches, the First President of Uzbekistan repeatedly expressed the deep concept that healthy family bears healthy society, makes the state powerful, and the Motherland prosperous. In this context, he certainly implied not so much physical health, as moral and spiritual. In this regard, the creation of a family is seen as a significant event, which goes beyond personal and private sense, but acquires social significance. It is the family that can make a person happy, equally as unhappy. It is the environment where
love for mother, home, mahalla, and school originates... That is why the problems of the family and upbringing of a harmonious generation have been a matter of great concern in the republic. They are in the spotlight of state programs that have been successfully implemented in recent years, public organizations, and particularly a unique institution of mahalla, or local community, all of which focus on raising the culture of family relations. T he Act ion St r at eg y on P r ior it y Development Areas of Uzbekistan for the next five years has become a new impetus to the development of the family institution and its support in our country. It clearly specifies the further support, development and strengthening of the family, enhancement of its role in bringing up the future generation spiritually mature and comprehensively advanced. The document covers
ulation, strengthening the status of women in public and political life, reformation of the healthcare system, strengthening of the status of local communities, and addressing employment issues. All this is inextricably linked with the increase in family welfare, and full protection of their interests. Special attention is paid to the creation of legal foundations for the protection of the family, motherhood and childhood, guaranteeing mother and child rights, and ensuring stability in the families. The family has been revered as the highest value in our ancient land from time immemorial. The whole philosophy of the East extolled and exalted it. The family ethics, family relations, respect for the mother-woman, which has been built over centuries, has revived in recent years. The philosophy of human care and hospitality has been strengthened.
crucial game. The green-shirts made their 212-run target look easy, owing to strong partnerships between Azhar Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez and Babar Azam.
It is the family atmosphere that enroots such high human qualities as respect for elders and care for the younger, respect for national customs and traditions, conscientiousness and mercy, which are inherent in the Uzbek people. They have entwined with the flesh and blood of the nation and, what is very important, meet the requirements of today. What a contemporary family is about? The answer to this question is, to some extent, suggested by a recent sociological survey on this topic, conducted by the Public Opinion Study Center ‘Ijtimoiy Fikr’ in the light of the objectives of the Year of Dialogue with the People and of Human Interests. The key objective of the study was to identify priority trends in the public opinion on family and marriage issues, the upbringing of children, comprehensively advanced generation, and building of the system of social orientations and attitudes of citizens. It showed that the family plays an important role for the Uzbek people, and preserves its social and moral significance. Family values remain the key pillar for the residents in the light of socio-political and democratic transformations. According to respondents, the family contributes to further strengthening of the country’s security and stability, citizens are aware of the extent of its responsibility for the future of their children and society as a whole. Citizens see the age of the marrying couples as an important factor for the creation of a strong family. The monitoring of polls has shown an increase in the number of citizens who consider 24-25 years for men, and 21-23 years for women as the optimal age for the creation of a family. Many justly
believe that young people should get education, a profession, and become mature and economically independent before creating a family. According to respondents, the readiness of young people for creation of a family is determined by such qualities as moral maturity and responsibility. Citizens are aware of the need to prepare young people for family life, and see it as a duty of parents. By their personal example, they should demonstrate what a family should be, how the spouses should treat each other, how to treat children in certain circumstances related to marriage and family relations. Parents should pass on their experience and skills on the creation of a strong and well-to-do family. As noted by the participants of the survey, the natural mechanism of transferring such skills to the family is insufficient at the modern pace of life. In this context, an important part should be undertaken by educational institutions, local communities, and specialized services of legal and psychological assistance. The majority of respondents support the provisions of the Family Code, according to which young people must undergo a medical examination and inform each other about their health before marriage. The participants of the survey demonstrated the unity of views on the importance and necessity of parental blessing when entering into marriage. Absolute majority (99.4%), regardless of age, ethnicity, level of material well-being, recognizes that for a young family, the consent of parents is an indispensable condition and a guarantee of family happiness and well-being of the young people entering into marriage. (continued)