07-04-2012

11 Died in Target Killing:

At Malir Halt Signal in Karachi, unknown person suicide attack on police van thus eleven persons died including three policemen.

14 Criminals Arrested:

Rawalpindi Police arrested criminals and recovered 16 bottles of wine, 7000 kites and 1135 gram hashish. Daily Gratis Gazette appreciates performance of Rawalpindi Police.

14 Shops Sealed:

Excise and Taxation Department has sealed shops in different localities in Rawalpindi for non payment of property tax. [More…22-Mar]

30 Killed in Syria:

In skirmishes, 30 persons died. People are migrating to countryside and other countries.

3400 MW Shortfall:

Pakistan is facing electricity crisis in shape of unscheduled loadshedding for 8 hours and 12 hours in urban and rural areas respectively. Government is endeavoring to solve the crisis by importing 5000 MW from India.

35 Tender Notices:

Business community can see details at www.ppra.org.pk.

Accident in Blue Area:

A Christian woman coming from F-8 church was hit by a van driver and she was taken to hospital. Police is tracking the van driver.

Adopt A Child Campaign:

Adopt a child is a proven technique to alleviate poverty and enhance social harmony. It is a campaign by Daily B-Rich. It is an Islamic concept, Muhammad Niaz from Rawalpindi said. Hopefully corporate sector and affluent Pakistanis will support the campaign in letter and spirit.

Advertising Corner – Signature Line:

What is in a signature line? Signature lines of PTCL and Lafarge are “Hello to the Future” and “Bringing materials to life” respectively. Both are training their employees about the core message.

Advertising Rates and Reach:

Daily Jang charges Rs.4000 per day for 2 x 3 inch box whereas Daily 10 Minutes charges for Rs.5000 per week for same size. Daily 10 Minutes reaches to 100 thousand persons daily out of 30 million internet users in Pakistan. Competition between the two is going on as far trust and transactions are concerned.

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`

APCA No Work Strike:

All Pakistan Clerks Association protested against loadshedding in Rawalpindi.

Autonomous Indus Water Commission:

Pakistan and India have agreed for the commission. Members will be chosen from World Bank, UNO and European Union.

Brands’ Insult:

Some unknown persons tear up pana flex banner of Pepsi showing Shahid Afridi at Centaurus in Islamabad. Sardar Abrar Riaz Khan, MD The Concept Communications is resolving the issue.

Business Opportunity – Flying Cars:

President ICCI Yasser Sakhi Butt said that media should highlight economic opportunities. Business community of Wazirabad can design fly cars. Designs are available at www.flytodrive.com

Cut in Aid Programs:

Almost all European countries are making cuts in their aid programs to the developing world and for the first time since the start of the financial crisis, 12 EU countries have slashed their aid budgets. The biggest cuts were in Spain (-32.7%) and Greece (-39.3%), with substantial decreases in Belgium (-13.3%) and Austria (-14.3%). Developing countries like Pakistan are concerning over the situation. [Mian Imtiazur Rasheed]

Earplug Project:

International non government organizations are requested to finance earplug project so that Pakistani could remain safe from sounds of bomb blasts, fire crackers and horn honkers.

Firing in G-7/2 for 60 Minutes:

Residents of G-7 heard firing of short machine guns that means illegal weapons are present in Islamabad. Fire cracking is a routine matter. Security agencies including Chief Commissioner Islamabad are tracking the criminals.

Forex Rates:

US Dollar, British Pound and Euro are equal to Pak Rs.91, Rs.144 and Rs.119 respectively.

Hamlet and Bakistan:

O reform it altogether, and let those that play your clowns speak no more than is set down for them, for there be of them that will themselves laugh, to set on some quantity of barren spectators to laugh too, though in the mean time some necessary question of the play be then to be considered. Khawaja Khalil Salar has started a new save campaign through Pakistan Solidarity Referendum Register. He is striving for welfare of 98% Pakistanis.

Happy Easter:

Yesterday was observed as Good Friday by Christian community in twin cities. Services were held at First Mennonite Church of Pakistan at Taxila. Minister Tariq Derya Amish said that life of Jesus is role model for all religions and people. He gave sacrifice for our salvation.

Horn Honking Stats:

Tariq Derya Amish and Sheik Sajed Imtiaz with mobile phone recorded beeps at Committee Chowk in Rawalpindi and recorded 132 beeps in just 8 minutes. Ninety percent horn honkers are van and car drivers. Rawalpindi Traffic Police is requested to take corrective action.

Interview – Dr. Farhat Bokhari:

She is cosmetic plastic surgeon and certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. In school, besides scholarships and prizes she won awards of best student, best athlete and best acting. She has travelled in 30 plus countries and considers Bill Gates as role model for everyone especially Pakistanis. She supports international peace, education and healthcare. She loves her laptop and likes Chitra Singh and Shawshank Redemption as best singer and best movie. Dr. Farhat finds electronic media as future of today and tomorrow. She firmly believes that with proper education Pakistan will rise rapidly and Pakistan and Pakistanis will be respected all over the world. Her pet cat, Pascal remains beside her while reading latest copies of Reader’s Digest.

Julius Salek and Poor People:

Minority leader and former federal minister washed feet of people living in shanty towns in Islamabad. He reminded Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani to give plots and houses to deserving poor Christians.

Latest YouTube Movies and Photos:

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

Lifetime Membership:

U.S. lifestyle magazine, VIV, has awarded lifetime membership to Editor in Chief, Daily 10 Minutes. Abdul Khaliq Butt congratulated Sheik Sajed Imtiaz.

Moulvi Ismail Arrested:

Taliban in Afghanistan arrested military commander Moulvi Ismail for taking $10 million funds from United States of America.

New Brand:

Randolph Engineering products are arrived in Pakistani market.

Pakistan at 85^th Position:

World Happiness Report 2012 has declared Pakistan at 85^th position whereas India at 94^th position. Let’s wait for next report.

Pollen Allergy:

It has decreased in H-8, Islamabad from 10294 to 6795 points. CDA has set up Free Pollen Allergy Camp at Aabpara Community Center on 4th April 2012.

Pro-Hafiz Saeed Protest:

Leaders of 40 religious parties protested today in the country. Hafiz Saeed is ready to appear in any court of law in country.

Question of the Day:

When will 100 million Pakistanis make queue at bus stops and respect women. a) Dec 2012 b) June 2013

Racial Clashes in Gilgit:

These are going on Gilgit. Business community observed Shutterdown in Chilas. Twenty labors were abducted in Hunza. Army and agencies are tracking the criminals and patching the difference.

Readers Feedback:

Readers’ comment on news items can be read at Facebook/Dailytenminutes.

Request to Chief Minister Punjab:

Daily 10 Minutes (www.daily10minutes.com) requests Chief Minister of Punjab to issue Non Objection Certificate and finalize government advertisement rates for e-dailies of Pakistan. Meanwhile APNS is requested to register Daily 10 Minutes and Daily B-Rich as English E-Daily of Pakistan.

Social Doctor Byte:

People do not make queue at bus and van stops. Nationalism and personal love are decreasing day by day even between childhood friends and cousins. Amir Aziz from Gawalmandi complained over tough relationship with Zahid Kamal Butt. Life is short it should be spend with love, John Rambo said. Daily B-Rich asks Bazaar Buzz to avail itself of online media. Daily 10 Minutes requests 100 million Pakistanis to make queue at bus stops and respect women.

Work Opportunity:

Establishment Code and Rules of Business of Federal Government of Pakistan can be developed into a pictorial book for understanding of employees; today and future. On the internet, we find photos of Rule No.1 i.e. “Boss is always right”.

www.weloveiran.org:

Codepink has started a new campaign on Iran. You can log on and tag your photo for the campaign. Daily 10 Minutes appreciates and supports “We Love Iran” campaign.