14-04-2012

$112 Million for Pakistan:

World Bank will grant the money for different development projects in Pakistan.

10000 MW Electricity Offers:

Government is endeavoring to solve energy crisis by importing 5000 MW and 5000 MW from India and Iran respectively.

10^th Women National Cycling Championship:

WNCC will be held during 1-3 May 2012 at Lahore.

34^th National Boxing Championship:

NBC will be held during 23-27 April 2012 at Lahore.

4800 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.

5 Best Ad Agencies (TVCs):

Ad Forum has nominated five advertising agencies; Armando Testa, Not perfect/ Y&R, Saatchi & Saatchi, Buzzman, and Mother as best agencies for producing TV commercials aired last week in America. Visit:www.adforum.com and www.apapn.webs.com

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.

Advertising by Banks:

Pakistani commercial banks have been advertising their schemes in media. Currently campaigns of UBL, National Bank of Pakistan, Bank of Punjab and Bank Al-Islami are going on. Best supplement is of United Bank Limited.

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 aims 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.

AGN Job Bank:

You may send through SMS your name, education, position and city to 0303 7777611 to get desirable job in your city. Do not forget to post feedback at Facebook/Dailytenminutes.

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.

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`

Anti Car Lifting Cell:

Inspector General Islamabad Police said that anti car lifting cell has links with thieves and has sacked 16 policemen. People are pleased with the decision.

Biz Revival - Codepink:

It is one of leading nonprofit organizations working for peace in world. Pakistani women can contact www.codepink.org for establishing Codepink Pakistan.

Football Kick of Talent Hunt Program:

Thirteen to seventeen years boys and girls can give trials during 21-25 April 2012 at Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad.

Forex Rates:

US Dollar, British Pound and Euro are equal to Pak Rs.91, Rs.143.7 and Rs.119.2 respectively.

Horn Honking Stats:

Tariq Derya Amish and Sheik Sajed Imtiazwith mobile phone recorded beeps at F-7/3 in Islamabad and recorded 52 beeps in just 8 minutes. Ninety percent horn honkers are van and car drivers. Islamabad Traffic Police is requested to take corrective action.

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.

Local Government Elections Schedule:

Supreme Court of Pakistan directed provincial governments to finalize elections schedule by 30^th April 2012.

Music Piracy:

Indian movie “Agent Vinod” has copied music of Boney M and latest commercial of Absolute Vodka. Original commercial of Absolute Vodka can be seen at Facebook/Dailytenminutes. [Arab Hussain Khan]

NATO Supplies Restored:

Parliament has restored non-military NATO supplies on condition of no Drone attacks.

New Secretary Law:

Government has appointed Mrs. Yasmeen Abbasi as Secretary Law and Justice.

Pakistan Steel Mills:

PSM is working under 20% installed capacity and face problems in paying salaries. Minister for Production Anwar Cheema said that Pakistan Steel Mills requires bailout package.

Personality – Fatima Kisat:

She hails from Karachi and executive director of MCOM advertising. Soft spoken Fatima is good in creativity and media buying. She has observed North American and Indian advertising scene to revamp Pakistani advertising. She is planning to affiliate her agency with foreign agency like 72&Sunny and Droga5. As a corporate entity, Fatima wants MCOM to engage in behavior change campaign on tree plantation and polio eradication. She sees bright future of online media and advises creative team to engage customers to brands through social web media. Hiring professional people is the key to remain competitive. She also takes care of her school going children and husband Sohail Kisat. Her role models are Musharraf Hai and Fatima Jinnah.

Poor Condition of Liaqat Colony:

It is located near Dhamyal Camp in Rawalpindi. During rains filthy water comes out of gutters and waterways. DCO Rawalpindi Saqib Zafar is requested to take corrective action, Azizur Rehman said.

Readers Feedback:

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

Siachin Situation:

Pakistan Army is busy in relief work. Families of deceased are very worried. Making tunnels to bring up dead bodies will take time. Cost effective solution is melting the ice with kerosene oil.