17-04-2012

12 Kg Heroine Recovered:

At Benazir Bhutto International Airport, Anti Narcotics Force recovered heroine which was smuggled through Qatar Airline.

13 Criminals Arrested:

Rawalpindi Police arrested criminals and recovered 9 bottles of wine.

20 Mineral Water Sub-Standard Brands:

According to Pakistan Council of Research on Water Resources, 20 brands out of 74 mineral water brands are sub standard. In March 2012, it formally directed these companies to improve quality according to recommended standards.

34 Rebels Killed:

U.S. Drones and Yemini Air Force bombed and killed rebels and members of Al-Qaeda in Yemen. Operation is still going on.

386 Prisoners Escaped:

About 500 criminals with rockets attacked on Central Jail Bannu and got freed prisoners including Adnan Rasheed. PML (Q) warns that terrorists would not find it difficult to attack governor house, chief minister secretariat, commissioner office and other offices with such security situations. It is one of historical jail escape thus Chief Minister has directed for result-oriented investigation. Agencies are tracking insurgents and terrorists in nearby cities of Bannu.

6 Rebels Killed in Kabul:

rebels attacked on parliament building, NATO Headquarters and embassies. A hotel was also set on fire. President Hamid Karzai directed security agencies to track the criminals.

6^th Marriage by President:

South African President Jacob Zoma will marry soon.

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.

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.

Demands of Newspaper Hawkers:

They want 50% commission instead of 33% and non printing of holy verses on papers. Daily 10 Minutes supports demands of newspapers’ hawkers because print papers are mostly used for envelopes after reading in small cities.

Fiscal Budget 2012-13:

President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Yasser Sakhi Butt said government should not make heavy borrowing in forthcoming fiscal year to bridge current budget deficit of more than 6 percent of GDP as it would lead to increase in inflation manifold, thus rendering all Pakistani merchandise uncompetitive in the global marketplace due to high input cost. He said that the Government should fulfill its development spending commitment for infrastructure, education and healthcare set at Rs.730 billion rupees in the last year budget before announcing and making another improbable target. [Arab Hussain Khan]

Firecrackers at 2215 Hours:

Residents of G-7/2 heard firecrackers. Islamabad Police is tracking the criminals.

Forex Rates:

US Dollar, British Pound and Euro are equal to Pak Rs.91.1, Rs.144.4 and Rs.119.4 respectively.

Horn Honking Stats:

Tariq Derya Amish and Sheik Sajed Imtiazwith mobile phone recorded beeps at G-11 Markaz and recorded 96 beeps in just 8 minutes. Ninety percent horn honkers are van and car drivers. Islamabad Traffic Police is requested to take corrective action.

Hurricane in Oklahoma:

In current hurricane, 5 persons died. Agencies are busy in relief work.

Invitation to Lata Mangeshkar: L

ately Lata Gee has wished to visit Pakistan to promote peace in the region. There are tens of hundreds fans of Lata all across Pakistan. There are many women in love of great crooner especially Mrs. Imtiazur Rasheed and Samina Raja. Hopefully Javed Shaikh would invite her not only in Lahore but also in Islamabad. [Mian Imtiazur Rasheed]

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.

MDGs Digital Clock:

National Commission for Public Sector Reforms is conducting sessions to improve efficiency and good governance. Daily 10 Minutes requests Chairperson NCPSR to install MDGs Clock all across the country so that Pakistan could become innovative Hong Kong.

National Taekwondo Championship:

NTC will be held during 12-16 May 2012 in Islamabad.

New Brand:

SPG Firman is a power generator with 100% copper.

Personality – Syed Tahir Abbas:

He is a practical man and faced problems in 24 years government service. He lives in Bari Imam village thus has special love for saints like Sheik Abdul Qadir Gillani. He got recommendation letter from General (Retd.) Syed Rafaqat Hussain, President’s House. He is honest and hardworking and keeps away from politics. Like other Pakistanis, his heart bleeds over adverse situation of country especially electricity loadshedding and inflation. No Honking Horn is the best cultural campaign in Pakistan, he comments. Handsome Tahir Abbas finds tribe-based associations as Islamic and practical solution for sustainable economic development.

Readers Feedback:

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

Sareiki Bank:

President Asif Ali Zardari said that Sareiki Bank will be established by Dec 2012. People are pleased with the announcement.

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.

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.

We Love Iran:

Codepink has started a new campaign on Iran. You can log on to www.weloveiran.org and tag your photo for the campaign. Daily 10 Minutes has the honor to report and support “We Love Iran” campaign in Pakistan.