15-03-2012

17 Died in Drone Attacks:

In Southern Waziristan rebels died in two drone attacks conducted by America. Pakistan has demanded annulment of attacks from U.S. Administration.

1^st Honorary Consuls in Pakistan Conference:

Daily 10 Minutes proposed FHCP Conference to enhance soft image of Pakistan in the world. Honorary Consuls in Pakistan Conference will help generate new opportunities and solutions for the country, Advocate Mian Mansur said.

423 Journalists of APP Regularized:

Federal Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has approved regularization of employees of Associated Press of Pakistan. Employees distributed sweets and thanked government.

Angels for Animals:

People for Ethical Treatment of Animals and Daily 10 Minutes request world and Pakistanis to join different campaigns and programs of PETA. NGOs and corporate sector are requested to donate $25 or more and get PETA Rescued Calendar 2012. Moreover, Pakistani youth is requested to form PETA Pakistan Office. Contact: www.peta.org`

Apple iPhone 5:

Apple has introduced new iPhone 5, ultra slim and holographic technology. Consumer preview can be viewed at Facebook/Dailytenminutes.

Canadian Awards for Journalists:

High Commissioner of Canada in Pakistan said that it will give awards to journalists in June 2012. Journalists can send their reports and videos to P.O. Box: 1942, Islamabad.

Challenges for Advertising Agencies:

Effective marketing of brands and organizations throughout the year is a specialized-cum-systematic task. Engagement of people for 10 minutes in a day for a brand is the benchmark for creative directors. What to speak of any innovative medium, advertising agencies like Orient still have to recommend and use platforms like StumbleUpon and Daily B-Rich for Zong and Telenor. Advertising agencies should work as marketing agencies.

CNIC Fast Track Service:

People are facing problems in getting CNICs applied on urgent basis i.e. paying Rs.1000. Tracking ID 102231011288 of 29-02-2011 can prove the validity of this news item. Daily 10 Minutes requests Chairman NADRA to cut fee on urgent basis.

Dengue Website:

Lahore General Hospital has launched informative website on dengue fever. www.lgh.org.pk/dengue.html

Firecrackers at 2330 Hours:

Residents of G-7/2 heard 6 firecrackers and SMG firing. Islamabad Police and Rescue 15 are requested to take commando action against miscreants. Moreover, Wah Industries have slashed prices of 12 bore Shaheen round.

Forex Rates:

US Dollar, British Pound and Euro are equal to Pak Rs.91, Rs.141 and Rs.119 respectively.

Horn Honking Stats:

With mobile phone we recorded beeps at G-8 Markaz and recorded 93 beeps in just 8 minutes. Mostly horn honkers are van and car drivers. Islamabad Traffic Police is requested to take corrective action.

Interview – Yasser Sakhi Butt:

He is President of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce. He is 41 years of age and a graduate in business financial from London. He is also executive director of SAS Group of Companies, dealing in construction, hospitality, pharmaceuticals and renewable energy. He says that Pakistan has potential for progress but we have to solve energy crisis as first step. Business delegates from Brazil, Mexico and Turkey are interested to invest in Pakistan. He says that government and ICCI enjoy cordial relations. Sareiki and Hazara provinces must be established on administrative basis instead of language. Exports of Pakistan in 1964 were greater than South Africa, Malaysia and Kenya but today situation is reverse. He emphasized on exports growth and cheap electricity from China. ICCI prepares regular reports on investment, industries and commerce. His doors are always open for business groups. He promised to ensure government advertising tariff for e-dailies and e-weeklies of Pakistan and involvement of journalists in discussions and seminars. He has served business community as Vice President of ICCI in 1994. His business role model is Mian Mansa of Muslim Commercial Bank. Yasser Sakhi Butt is a Kashmiri, married person and loves birds. He is enjoying sheer trust of over 2500 businesspersons of capital and hopes to win next elections in October 2012. Sheik Sajed Imtiaz proposed 1^st Honorary Consuls in Pakistan Conference to be held before fiscal budget 2012-13. Daily 10 Minutes assured President of ICCI its highest consideration and cooperation. [Report: Tariq Derya Amish]

Islamabad Highway Blocked:

Jamat-e-Islami Ahle-Kitab Wing protested against CDA enforcement department and demanded resignation of director enforcement. People living in shanty towns in Islamabad blocked the highway and burnt tires for thirty minutes.

Jordan Flavor:

It is a beautiful country adjacent to Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Israel. Some beautiful places are Salt, Aqaba, Petra and Dead Sea. Every beautiful person visits the historic sites in the Kingdom in lifetime. Royal family, especially King Abdulla II, is loved by people. Several LA Movies have been made here. Pakistani registered tour operators can offer tourism packages in collaboration with Jordanian partners. Contact: www.jordan.com (www.daily10minutes.com)

Latest YouTube Movies and Photos:

These can be watched at websites: www.daily10minutes.webs.com and www.daily-b-rich.webs.com.

Madhuri Dixit in M.T. Museum:

Statue of leading Indian actress Madhuri Dixit has been placed in Madam Tussad Museum.

Microsoft's IllumiShare:

Research unveiled a jaw-dropping technology at TechForum 2012 that lets people interact with physical objects remotely. IllumiShare features a lamp-like peripheral device that projects light onto a desktop. Anything that appears within the lighted space is projected onto the analogous space of a fellow IllumiShare user. This setup allows users to interact with any physical object within the spaces: Think a chess game played with real pieces with someone across the world, or tutoring sessions with real ink and paper.

Missing Personalities:

Dr. Zulfiqar Mirza, Daniyal Azia and Dr. Farooq Hasan are away from television and print media.

One Month Free Internet:

Customers of Qubee can pay 3 months bill in advance and get one month free internet. Businesses can decrease their cost of production or services. Daily 10 Minutes appreciates this offer of Qubee.

Price Discrimination:

Cigarette packets in Pakistan contain prices in paisa. For example, the price of Morven 20 cigarette pack is Rs.24.83+ Rs.3.97 = Rs.28.80. Retailers charge Rs.30 whereas single consumer has to lose Rs.1.20 per packet. It is an example of consumer right violation and brand-smokers have to argue with retailers daily. Supreme Court of Pakistan and Provincial Consumers Protection Council are requested to take action against Philips Morris Pakistan and Federal Board of Revenue. Moreover, President ICCI is requested to comment on this consumer-exploitation incident.

Prof. Dr. Iftikhar Baig Arrested:

Rawalpindi police has arrested Dr. Iftikhar, vice principal science college, for doing corruption in Education City Housing Society. FIR was registered in 11^th June 2011. It took police one year to track Dr. Iftikhar Baig.

PTCL – EVO in 180 Cities:

PTCL Evo is leading wireless broadband having access to 90% population of 180 cities. Qubee and Wi-Tribe still have to expand their network in the country.

Resolution for Missing Persons:

National Assembly has passed resolution to track missing persons and provide relief to families. People are pleased with the resolution.

Rs.6.10 Billion for Pakistan Railways:

Cabinet has approved funds for repairing of 96 engines.

Saving E-Papers Industry of Pakistan:

E-dailies and E-monthlies are important media. Besides source of employment, these generate revenues for government. Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Firdus Ashiq Awan is requested through Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (www.icci.com.pk) to fix government advertising rates for e-dailies and e-weeklies so that these could be strengthened.

Senator Aitazaz Ahsan in Court:

Tariq Ahmad filed a petition in Lahore High Court claiming that Senator Ahsan is tax defaulter.

Tech Corner:

Interesting stories from around the world can be read at Facebook/Dailytenminutes. Do not forget to read on iPad 3, Google and Windows 8, etc.

Vote for Love Police Campaign:

In Pakistan there is gap between police and citizens that is why crime rate has been increasing in last 5 years. Daily 10 Minutes has been creating awareness about this campaign for last five weeks. Hopefully I.G. Islamabad Police Benyamin Khan and NH&MP Wajid Ali Durrani will support this campaign by developing and distributing plastic badges imprinted with message “I Love Pakistan Police”. Readers can vote online.