21-04-2012

10 Properties Sealed:

Excise and Taxation Department sealed houses in different localities in Rawalpindi for nonpayment of property tax.

10-Day Deadline by IPPs:

Eight Independent Power Projects in Pakistan have given deadline to government to pay dues otherwise on 29^th April 2012 they will close their plants. Government is arranging funds to provide them.

37 Died in Bomb Blasts:

In six provinces of Iraq, 37 people died whereas 60 persons were injured.

3-Day Bicycle Rally:

National Highways and Motorway Police is holding rally for awareness of polio. People of Peshawar are excited.

3-G Spectrum Auction:

Competition Commission of Pakistan has objected Pakistan Telecommunication Authority for non-transparent auction of 3-G spectrum technology.

44 Pakistanis Deported:

Pakistanis were trying to enter Europe on fake documents thus they were deported. On arrival, FIA has taken record of these Pakistanis.

49^th National Table Tennis Championship:

It will be held in Peshawar.

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.

Anti NATO Supplies Protest:

Pakistan Defense Council protested at Raja Bazar, Rawalpindi after Friday prayer.

Bhoja Air Plane Crash:

At 6:40 pm, about 127 passengers including 68 women died in plane crash near Koral, Rawalpindi. Karachi to Islamabad bound plane was crashed on a house due to heavy rain and lightening. Army is participating in rescue work. Emergency has been issued in hospitals of Rawalpindi and Civil Aviation Authority in Karachi. Bhoja Air is ready to compensate families of deceased passengers. CAA will issue detailed report on ban planes of Boeing.

Call of Blind Dolphins:

On 23^rd October 2011, twenty four blind dolphins died of mysterious virus. Blind dolphin is called “Bhalan” in Pakistan. Government of Sindh is requested to share findings of investigation with mainstream media and animal rights activists.

Dolphin Ambassador:

Save and love blind dolphins and get certificate of ambassador. Post your efforts at www.daily10minutes.com

Firecrackers at 2130 Hours:

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

Forex Rates:

US Dollar, British Pound and Euro are equal to Pak Rs.91.5, Rs.145.4 and Rs.119.4 respectively. [More…19-Apr]

Hamlet and Bakistan:

On him! on him! Look you, how pale he glares! His form and cause conjoined, preaching to stones, would make them capable. Do not look upon me, lest with this piteous action you convert my stern effects, then what I have to do will want true colour, tears perchance for blood. What to speak of Giyari Avalanche incident, lately a Boeing of Bhoja Air killed 127 persons. Blood tears are in everyone’s eyes.

Horn Honking Stats:

Tariq Derya Amish and Sheik Sajed Imtiazwith mobile phone recorded beeps at Iqbal Town in Rawalpindi and recorded 98 beeps in just 8 minutes. Ninety percent horn honkers are truck and van drivers. Decrease of beeps is due to raining today. Rawalpindi Traffic Police is requested to take corrective action. [More…20-Apr]

Human Smuggler Gang Arrested:

FIA arrested five human smugglers who grabbed Rs.5 million from people to settle them in Europe.

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 Teri Meri Kahaani at facebook.com/dailytenminutes.

No Writ of Government:

According to Chairman PTI Imran Khan, Chairman PML (N) Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Provincial Minister Sadiq Imrani and former Interior Minister Sindh Dr. Zulfiqar Mirza there is no writ of government in Balochistan, Karachi and Islamabad. [Syed Tahir Abbas]

Personality – Khalid Mehmud:

He is a graduate hailing from Sheikupura and runs consumer goods distribution business in Islamabad. He is a hard working person having soft heart for the country. He has visited Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Besides Allama Iqbal’s poetic work, he loves English, Indian and Urdu music. He is a charming, critique of cricket and has three sons. He is staunch advocate of Polio Eradication and Love Police campaigns. He appreciates short Op-ed “Hamlet and Bakistan” of Daily 10 Minutes.

PML (N) Escalating:

Mian Nawaz Sharif’s latest statement of demilitarization of Siachen has increased his popularity abroad. He is systematically holding conventions throughout Pakistan. Former Lt. Gen. Malik Abdul Qayyun has joined PML (N). Seventy percent (70%) selective-population sees Mian Nawaz Sharif as President of Pakistan.

Protest by PTDC Workers:

In Islamabad, workers protested for nonpayment of pay for last 7 months. Prime Minister is requested to take necessary action.

Readers Feedback:

Readers’ sharing of news items can be read at Facebook/Dailytenminutes.

Son of Prime Minister Convicted:

Supreme Court of Pakistan has convicted MNA Ali Mosa Gillani, Principal Secretary Khusnud Lashari and others in a drugs quota case.

Test of Agni V Missile:

India has tested new intercontinental missile having 5000 kms reach and 50 tons weight. Codepink, Women for Peace, is requested to design advocacy campaign effectively for nuclear free South Asia.

Warrants for 30 Persons:

National Accountability Bureau issued warrants of Raja Pervez Ashraf, former Chairman NEPRA and 26 former chairmen of PPIB for corruption in rental power projects. People are pleased with the verdict.

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.

Youth Parliament Pakistan 2012:

PILDAT and Daily 10 Minutes (www.daily10minutes.com) request Pakistani youth (18 to 29 years) to become part of Youth Parliament and take active part in economic politics instead of political economy.www.youthparliament.pk