13-04-2012

3 in 1 Branding:

Fourseasons Hotel, Dragoncity Chinese and Loshay Restaurant are situated in same plaza at Blue Area in Islamabad. These offer first class food and services and worth visiting and living.

5 Died in Bara:

Unknown criminals killed people by firing in Khyber Agency. Security agencies are tracking the criminals.

50 M Surfers Drive:

By 2015, Pakistan will have 50 million internet users. We have to adopt environment friendly energy and high speed broadband services for sustainable economic development. This is the market size equally beneficial for local and foreign investors. Daily B-Rich invites Google and StumbleUpon to open retail centers in Pakistan. Besides suggesting proposals, say “Yes” to 50 M Surfers Drive.

5000 MW Shortfall:

Pakistan is facing electricity crisis in shape of unscheduled loadshedding for 8 hours and 12 hours in urban and rural areas respectively. President ICCI has urged government to focus on energy project. Government is endeavoring to solve the crisis by importing 5000 MW from India. [More…12-Apr]

8.7 R.S. Earthquake:

A quake hit Indonesia that damaged few buildings. Neighboring countries are afraid of aftershocks. Daily 10 Minutes once again requests American Meteorological Department to explain causes and effects of quake. [More…04-Apr]

Advertising Rates and Reach:

Daily Jang charges Rs.28000 per week for 2 x 3 inch box whereas Daily B-Rich charges Rs.9000 per week for same size. Daily B-Rich aiming to communicate with 30 million internet users in Pakistan. Competition between the two is going on as far trust and transactions are concerned. Leading chief marketing officers of North America and Pakistan must take notice.

All Pakistan Advertising Professionals Network:

It is a voluntary network in infant stage. It is a tribute to Duane Baughman, American creative director. Its vision and mission can be studied at www.apapn.webs.com. Pakistani advertising professionals are requested to properly manage this network for creative insurgency and economy in the country.

Award for IP Journalism:

Press Information Department has asked for entries on intellectual property rights journalism till 16^th April 2012. Intellectual Property Organization and Daily 10 Minutes are pleased with the new award.

Beautiful Trouble – A Toolbox for Revolution:

It is a handbook depicting case studies published by Codepink’s writers and must be read by youth of Asia.

Firecrackers at 2130 Hours:

Residents of G-7/2 heard firecrackers in a wedding ceremony. Islamabad Police has directed groom’s parents not to use firecrackers that disturb senior citizens in locality.

Forex Rates:

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

Gardens at PIMS:

Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences is located in G-8/3 in Islamabad and its gardens are full of litter and cigarette butts. Hopefully executive director will maintain beauty of the hospital.

Hamlet and Bakistan:

Look here, upon this picture, and on this the counterfeit presentment of two brothers. See what a grace was seated on this brow – Hyperion’s curls, the front of Jove himself, an eye like Mars to threaten and command, a station like the herald Mercury, new-lighted on a heaven–kissing hill a combination and a form indeed, where every god did seem to set his seal to give the world assurance of a man. One-decade old photo of a Gemini writer, Sheik Sajed Imtiaz, shows the shadow of shadow of the first man i.e. Hamlet.

Honorary Consul of H.K. of Jordan in Pakistan:

This is a prestigious position but Amman Administration is still looking for a competent Pakistani for this position. The incumbent will help enhance and promote Pak-Jordan relations in world especially in Pakistan. Jordanian government can appoint Yusaf Jamal Butt, Senior Vice President of Computer Association of Pakistan or Prof. Zahid Pervez Butt, Chairman Zahid Butt Kashmir Museum for this position.

Horn Honking Stats:

Tariq Derya Amish and Sheik Sajed Imtiazwith mobile phone recorded beeps at Bari Imam in Islamabad and recorded 92 beeps in just 8 minutes. Ninety percent horn honkers are van and car drivers. Islamabad Traffic Police is requested to take corrective action.

Instagram in Lap of Facebook:

In $1 billion, Mark Zukerberg has bought Instagram that enjoys 30 million customers.

Job Banks in Federal Ministries:

Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani has directed ministries to establish job banks for youth of Pakistan.

Latest Movies and Photos:

These can be watched at websites; www.daily10minutes.webs.com and www.daily-b-rich.webs.com. Do not forget to watch promo of Savages at Facebook/Dailytenminutes.

M-9 Motorway on BOT Basis:

National Highway Authority has signed agreement with a Malaysian company for construction of Karachi-Hyderabad Motorway.

New Law Minister - Faruq Naik:

Government has appointed former Chairman Senate as Minister for Law and Justice.

Personality – Kashif Chaudhry:

He is an advertising executive serving in Adgroup and has served in Midas. As a focal person, he has been handling National AIDS Control Program and Ministry of Health. He is an MBA and disciplined executive knowing difference between officer and director. Charming Chaudhry has been offering day branding solutions to national program managers. He understands 365/360/marketing and emphasizes on social media utilization. One of his best friends is Faisal Ashraf living in Canada. He is equally liked by his juniors and peer group for caring attitude. He loves cars and songs of Muhammad Rafi. Bleak future of media and advertising in Pakistan without revival of film industry, he sees.

Pictorial Expo by USAID:

It is being held at PNCA in Islamabad during 12 to 17 April 2012. People can visit to know USAID efforts and projects in Pakistan.

Readers Feedback:

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

Smart Intel Box - HDTV:

It is a concept that synchs not only sound and sight but also smell in a television set. It is under development by leading TV manufacturers like LG, Haier, Samsung, Philips, Tata and Sony. This television set will also update TV-owners about mild earthquake pulses. Daily 10 Minutes can rightly state that the world is waiting for SIB.

State of Politics:

Federal Government and Government of Punjab have obvious differences. Mian Nawaz Sharif demands for new general elections whereas Syed Munawar Hasan demands resignation from Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani. PTI has won hearts by introducing welfare-oriented local governments. A new party Tehreek-e-Rehmat is being introduced lately.

Unequal Electricity Rates:

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has categorically stated that equal rates for domestic and industrial consumers are not possible.

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 Ufone, subsidiary of PTCL, will support this campaign by developing and distributing plastic badges imprinted with message “I Love Pakistan Police”. Readers can vote online.