18-04-2012

1 Prisoner Voluntarily Returned:

Out of 341 escaped prisoners from Bannu Central Jail, one prisoner – Zahir Shah - has returned. Government is thinking to cut his sentence. Moreover, red alert has been issued in Islamabad and Karachi. People and media are blaming police and intelligence agencies for incident in Bannu Jail. Government has suspended Commissioner, I.G. and D.I.G. police.

2 New Police Stations:

I.G. Islamabad Police has set up Bani Gala and Lohi Bhir Police Stations. People are pleased with the initiative.

2800 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, Yasser Sakhi Butt urges government to focus on energy projects.

39 Criminals Arrested:

Rawalpindi and Islamabad Police arrested criminals and recovered 3590 gram hashish, 32 bottles of wine, 1car and 18 pistols.

8 Died in Karachi:

In skirmishes between dissidents and security forces, eight persons died. Operation is still going on in different places of city.

Advertising and Economy:

Advertising campaigns of commercial banks are going on besides telecom companies. Lately advertisement of Coca Cola is attractive. Corporate sector trusts in Pakistani economy. After six years, Centaurus building is offering 90-foot advertising display for brands like Jazz. At 2300 hours we find Wall Ice Cream seller jingling around streets in Islamabad. Positive advertising expands economy. [Arab Hussain Khan]

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.

APNS Awards:

President of Pakistan distributed awards to Midas, Orient, Synergy and Spectrum. President APNS demands bailout package and increase in government advertising rates.

Biz Associates Required:

Daily 10 Minutes is one of leading e-papers of Pakistan looking for business partners to launch itself at Islamabad Stock Exchange. It intends to become 1^st Pakistani e-paper listed at bourses and ISO-9002 certified by the end of 2012. Serious investors can contact Editor in Chief via sajedimtiaz@hotmail.com.

Biz Opportunity – Booklet:

Hamlet and Bakistan is Op-Ed of Daily 10 Minutes and is now available at www.hamletandbakistan.webs.com. Friedrich Nauman Foundation and Oxford University Press are requested to publish Hamlet and Bakistan.

Book Festival in Islamabad:

National Book Foundation will hold the festival during 22-26 April 2012 at Pak China Friendship Center in Islamabad.

Capital Punishment to 8 Persons:

In Iran, 8 persons were given death sentence for smuggling drugs.

Escalating PTI:

Pakistan Tehreek Insaaf has extended membership campaign till June 2012 and has decided to hold party elections at tehsil level. Popularity of PTI is increasing under leadership of Imran Khan. [Syed Tahir Abbas]

Forex Rates:

US Dollar, British Pound and Euro are equal to Pak Rs.91, Rs.143.9 and Rs.118.8 respectively.

Giyari Operation at Siachin:

Chinese and Norwegian teams have reached to participate in excavation work. Two hundred and forty hours have lapsed but no recovery of any dead body. Moreover, one Sepoy Asif Masih is alive therefore total estimate has reached to 149 troops. Families of deceased are very worried.

Hazara Province:

Chairman Hazara Tehreek Baba Haider Zaman said that they will start civil disobedience movement if Sareiki Province is announced.

Hello Pakistan in 72 Hours:

First issue has received patronage of 20000 customers all across Pakistan just in 72 hours. We still have to measure behavior change in Pakistan.

Honorary Consul of P.R. of China in Pakistan:

This is a prestigious position but Beijing Administration is still looking for a competent Pakistani for this position. The incumbent will help enhance and promote Sino-Pak relations in world especially in Pakistan. Chinese government can appoint Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh or Mustaq Ahmad Khan for this position.

Horn Honking Stats:

Tariq Derya Amish and Sheik Sajed Imtiazwith mobile phone recorded beeps at Iqbal Town in Rawalpindi and recorded 118 beeps in just 8 minutes. Ninety percent horn honkers are truck and van drivers. Rawalpindi Traffic Police is requested to take corrective action.

Invitation to Dounia Batma:

Daily 10 Minutes requests Arabic crooner to hold music concerts in Karachi, Peshawar and Islamabad to introduce Arabic Music in Pakistan.

Jews in Russia Call Donations:

There are so many lonely elderly, including Holocaust survivors like Anna and Hannah, living in shocking poverty in Russia. With your generous help, we can make a meaningful difference in their lives. Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, President International Fellowship of Christians and Jews is asking donations. www.ifcj.org

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 winning kick of David Beckham at Facebook/Dailytenminutes.

Lord Nazir’s Membership Suspended:

Labour Party has suspended membership for issuing statement against U.S. President Barack H. Obama. Lord Nazir is complaining for misquoting by media.

New Tehsil Bheera:

Chief Minister Mian Shehbaz Sharif announced Bheera as Tehsil. All credit goes to Zubia Rubab Malik, Member of Punjab Assembly. Bheera is consists of 14 union councils in district Sargodha. People especially students are pleased with the decision.

Okalhoma Salami Buried:

Nigerian national, who was in prison in Adyala Jail for drug smuggling, died and buried in Islamabad graveyard.

Pak China Relations:

Pak China friendship is as strong as iron and as sweet as honey, Leo Dong Dong said lately in his visit to Islamabad. Pak-China Institute in Islamabad is trying to improve people to people level relations between the two countries. Pakistan should buy inexpensive electricity from China. Khalid Ghafoor Raja requests Pak China Institute to teach and advocate Chinese innovative industrial methodology for business cities, Wazirabad and Sialkot. Daily B-Rich desires Chinese government system to be implemented in Pakistan without any delay.

Personality – Solomon Silas:

He hails from Rawalpindi and ex junior commissioned officer of Army Education Corps. He is not only a good teacher of science and math but also a good singer. His favorite singers are Benjamin Sisters and Arona Laila. Sometime he recites Na’at for his Muslim friends. At the age of 42 he is still in perfect physique. He has got over 20 years teaching experience. He is source of light for Christian community. He finds No Horn Honking campaign as one of best cultural cause of Pakistan. His heart bleeds when he finds utilities crises in the country. He is planning to quit Morven Gold in 2012. He welcomes First Mennonite Church of Pakistan. He enjoys 18 years friendship with the Chief Editor.

PETA Pakistan Ambassador:

People for Ethical Treatment of Animals is much needed in the country. Daily 10 Minutes reminds Pakistanis to establish PETA-Pakistan to get the title of envoy.

Railways Minister Resigned:

Mr. Sern Jeet Sain resigned on corruption charges in Dhaka and people are pleased.

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Request to Federal Minister for IB:

Daily 10 Minutes (www.daily10minutes.com) requests Minister for Information and Broadcasting to issue Non Objection Certificate and finalize government advertisement rates for English and Urdu e-dailies of Pakistan.

Tax Opportunity:

Federal Board of Revenue has to collect Rs.3000 per wagon that converted from diesel or to CNG. FBR can obtain Rs.150 - 200 million.

Voluntary Farewell to Arms:

In Upper Dir, people have surrendered arms to Pakistan Army. Daily B-Rich requests other cities to follow example of Upper Dir.

Wedlock Policy:

Government has finalized policy for government employees (husband and wife) to work in same city. Sweet homes will also be opened for women. Working women are pleased with this policy.