08-02-2012

5 Best Ad Agencies (TVCs):

Ad Forum has nominated five advertising agencies; BBDO New York, Weiden + Kennedy, Poptent, Grey Group New York, Crispin Porter + Bogusky as best agencies for producing TV commercials pertaining to Superbowl aired last week in America. Visit: www.adforum.com

Council of Pakistan E-Papers Reporters and Editors:

Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani and Information Minister Firdus Ashiq Awan are earnestly requested to help establishing CPERE as early as possible. Let us see the response time of prime policymakers for an important self-regulatory organization like CPERE.

New Cricket Stadium in Capital:

Islamabad Cricket Association is going to establish new international level stadium with hotel in Islamabad in collaboration with Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Both parties agreed to make Islamabad cricket hub as of Sharja.

13 Died in Boiler Blast:

In a factory at Lahore, 13 persons died in boiler blast and few buildings were destroyed. Police is locating owners of factory. Chief Minister announced Rs.5 lac compensation for each deceased one.

6.8 R.S. Earthquake:

A quake hit Philippines that injured over 55 persons and damaged buildings and one bridge. People are afraid of aftershocks. Daily 10 Minutes once again requests American Meteorological Department to explain cause and effect and correlation between quake and environment damage.

Graduate Lawyers Forum:

Tahira Bano and Uzma Mubarik said that GLF will endeavor for rule of law in country. Daily 10 Minutes requests GLF to advocate for External Jury in judicial system of Pakistan for speedy and fair justice. Hopefully GLF will agree with the editor’s advice.

New D.G. Military Lands and Cants:

Maj General Tahir Masud has been notified as new director general. Hopefully he will grant land to released ex-servicemen.

Suicide on Eid Miladun Nabi:

A 26 years young man, Asim, in Kalar Syedian did suicide for domestic problems. He married just one year ago. People, especially chieftains, should keep relations with each members of society.

Codepink and Pakistan:

Codepink, a 9-year old international NGO known for Occupy Wall Street, has started campaign for Pakistan and Afghanistan. Daily Gratis Gazette requests Pakistanis to support Codepink, women for peace. Contact: www.codepink.org

Love The Rich:

Loving the rich means investment and prosperity in an economy. If people start loving the rich, then they will care and adopt them. Let’s love the rich. Facebookers are requested to vote for this campaign.

PAS Awards 2012:

Pakistan Advertisers Society is holding 2^nd award in the country. Contact: www.pas.org.pk Daily 10 Minutes hopes that PAS will share entries or submissions with media especially online media to make the award transparent.

1800 Plots for CDA Employees:

Chairman CDA has approved plots for retired employees of Capital Development Authority in Ali Pur Faras in Islamabad. Union workers are pleased with the decision and exchanged sweets.

UBL-Jang Excellence Awards:

Awards will be given to best writers and books. People can submit their works by 9^th March 2012. Contact: www.ubldirect.com

Importance of Awards:

Daily Jang has been announcing awards like Jang-Medicam Kids Award and Jang-MCOM Singing Award. APNS, National Productivity Organization and HEC have also announced awards. Too many awards kill the quest for knowledge and excellence. Over 184 million Pakistanis still have to achieve Millennium Development Goals by 2015.

Deadly Winter in Europe:

Severe cold and snow falling have killed over 360 persons. In Ukraine, 100 persons died. Poland faces - 32 °C. Schools have been closed in Bulgaria and Romania. Flight schedule have been cancelled. Global warming has definitely changed the regional climates.

No More Electricity Loadshedding:

Federal Government announced that there will be no loadshedding from yesterday.

3 F-16 Planes for Pakistan:

United States of America has handed over three F-16 planes to Pakistan Air Force. The improving relations between two countries are disliked by Islamic parties who think America biggest enemy and do not remember teachings of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.

Poor State of Iqbal Town:

Shahbaz Younus states that sanitation situation is very bad in whole Iqbal Town and requests DCO Rawalpindi Saqib Zafar and NGOs to provide civic facilities to residents.

Horn Honking Stats:

Tariq Derya Amish and Sheik Sajed Imtiaz with mobile phone recorded beeps at Fresco Sweets Blue Area in Islamabad and recorded 85 beeps in just 8 minutes.

UNODC’s Ambassador:

United Nations Organization on Drugs and Crimes has appointed cricketer Shahid Afridi as its ambassador. Daily 10 Minutes hopes that Shahid Afridi will morally support “Adopt A Drug Addict” campaign in Pakistan.

See Sign Language:

Ehad Welfare Organization is a non-profit organization in Sialkot working for welfare of the deaf. President EWO, Rajab Ali Shah has initiated “See Sign Language” awareness campaign. He said that it is very important for everyone to learn and apply sign language in daily life. He said road accidents can also be minimized if NH&MP financially supports SSL campaign. Daily 10 Minutes requests NH&MP to make a short cartoon-based documentary on Sign Language and upload at websites of media and schools.

Cantonment-Civil Difference:

Cantonment areas are cleaner and greener than civil areas. Crime rate is also lower in cantonment areas. Performance of defense housing authorities is better than civil sector societies like Bankers’ City. Civil sector or areas can be developed with cantonment style administration.

Federal Drugs Regulatory Authority:

Supreme Court of Pakistan has directed federal government to establish FDRA by 17^th February 2012. People, especially of Lahore, are pleased with this directive of apex court.

Price Discrimination:

Cigarette packets in Pakistan contain prices in paisa. For example, the price of Morven 10 cigarette pack is Rs.12.31+ Rs.2.09 = Rs.14.40. Retailers charge Rs.15 whereas single consumer has to lose 60 paisa. It is an example of consumer right violation and brand-smokers have to argue with retailers daily. Supreme Court of Pakistan and Consumer Rights Protection Commission are requested to take suo moto action against Philips Morris Pakistan and Federal Board of Revenue. Prof. Muhammad Ilyas of Lahore is requested to comment on this consumer-exploitation incident.

500 Million Cubic Feet LNG:

Qatar will provide 500 million cubic feet liquefied natural gas on daily basis to Pakistan. OGRA is hopeful to bridge supply-demand gap of gas in country.

Personality – Khalid Mehmud:

He is a graduate businessman hailing from Sheikupura and runs consumer goods distribution business in Islamabad. He is a hard working person having soft heart for the country. He has visited Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Besides Allama Iqbal’s poetic work, he loves English, Indian and Urdu music. He is a charming person and critique of cricket.

Sheik Jabir Al-Hamad Al-Sabah Resigned:

The interim cabinet members and prime minister of Kuwait. Sheik Jabir resigned.

Abu Qatada Released:

British Court had ordered to release religious leader Abu Qatada. Religious parties are happy in Pakistan and Arab countries.

Jews in Russia Call Donations:

There are so many lonely elderly, including Holocaust survivors like Anna and Hannah, living in shocking poverty in Russia. With your generous help, we can make a meaningful difference in their lives. Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, President International Fellowship of Christians and Jews is asking donations. www.ifcj.org

Why Pakistanis Don’t Revolt:

Pakistanis are destiny bound people. They carefully select their political representatives, therefore, they don’t revolt even in myriad of problems. They religiously follow liberal establishment and like new ideas and brands e.g. local government system and Twitter. They enjoy full freedom that is why there are 170 plus political parties in the country. Their assertiveness will make new provinces.

Sheik Network of Pakistan:

Mission and vision of Sheik Network of Pakistan (SNP) can be studied at www.sheiknetwork.webs.com. We are looking for some Pakistani Sheiks to register SNP for welfare of Sheik community in Pakistan. Besides social web network, SNP can be an advertising platform for new brands like Changhong and Weibo.

Pay-For-Impression:

In near future in Pakistan, brand conscious companies and managers will pay news editors and columnists for constantly advocating their brands. Hopefully they will launch new awards in diversified-cum-dynamic life.

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