22-04-2012

100 LPG Stations in 90 Days:

Minister for Petroleum Dr. Asim Hussain announced LPG stations in country. As an economic correspondent, Arab Hussain Khan appreciates this decision.

10000 MW Electricity Offers:

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

1^st Honorary Consuls in Pakistan Conference:

Daily 10 Minutes proposed FHCP Conference to enhance soft image of Pakistan in the world. Honorary Consuls in Pakistan Conference will help generate new business opportunities and solutions for the country. [Abdul Khaliq Butt]

35 Properties Sealed:

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

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.

AFC President Cup Football Tournament:

It will be held during 8-12 May 2012 in Lahore.

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.

Allama Iqbal Day:

No doubt Sheik Muhammad Iqbal is writer of Indian national anthem and well acclaimed international philosopher yet Pakistanis could not realize dreams of Iqbal. Just imagine there is no Sheik Network or Association in Pakistan.

Bhoja Air Plane Crash:

People are dissatisfied with establishment, civil aviation authority and corporate sector. Consumer Protection Commission of Pakistan and Security Exchange Commission of Pakistan are finding facts besides Transparency International Pakistan. All eyes are on Supreme Court of Pakistan.

Book Festival in Islamabad:

National Book Foundation is holding the festival during 22-26 April 2012 at Pak China Friendship Center in Islamabad. Managing Director NBF is requested to publish “Hamlet and Bakistan”.

Demand – Double Monthly Pay:

President of Federal Secretariat Employees Coordination Council, Chaudhry Muhammad Hussain Tahir demands 100% increase in basic pay to meet both ends. Ministry of Finance and Revenue Division are considering their demand.

Dr. Mirza Ikhtiar Baig:

He has been re-elected as President of Pak UAE Business Council. He writes columns on political economy in Daily Jang.

Dual Nationality Holder MPs:

There are 35 members of national assembly and senate having dual nationality. Article 63 of Constitution narrates that a dual nationality holder cannot become member of upper and lower house of parliament. Perks and privileges must be taken back from these members. A petition has been filed in Supreme Court.

Electricity Loadshedding Protest:

People in Pind Daden Khan and Lilla protested for 12 hours loadshedding.

Federal Ministry of Meteorology:

Government of Pakistan has changed title of Ministry of Natural Disasters Management with Ministry of Meteorology.

Firecrackers at 2130-2200 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.91.2, Rs.145.8 and Rs.119.9 respectively. [More…21-Apr]

Horn Honking Stats:

Tariq Derya Amish and Sheik Sajed Imtiazwith mobile phone recorded beeps at F-7/4 in Islamabad and recorded 66 beeps in just 8 minutes. Ninety percent horn honkers are van drivers. Decrease of beeps is due to holiday. Islamabad Traffic Police is requested to take corrective action. [More…20-Apr]

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 promo of Savages at facebook.com/dailytenminutes.

LPG Price Slashed:

OGRA has decreased Rs.3 per liter. People are pleased with the decision except CNG Stations Association.

Make A Wish Foundation:

It is a non-profit organization managed by Mirza Ishtiaq Baig. The Foundation is conducting program with GEO television network for destitute children and families. Amir Aziz, a resident of Rawalpindi, wishes healthcare facility for his collar bone problem. Hopefully MAW Foundation would take necessary action.

Micro Hydel Projects:

Electricity loadshedding can be solved with micro hydel projects, according to Pakistan Council of Renewable Energy Technology.

Mother of Moon Day:

Sensible world is celebrating earth day today. Say no to plastic bags and care about earth. Ask for smart intel box i.e. HDTV. [Mian Imtiazur Rasheed]

Personality – Muhammad Ilyas:

He hails from Palandri, spent childhood in Rawalpindi but lives and works in Lahore. He did his M. Phil (Economics) from Karachi Applied Economics Center. Besides serving in APTMA and LUMS, he has served with leading economists like Dr. Hafeez A. Pasha. He has his own approach to solve economic problems of country. Discerning Prof. Muhammad Ilyas finds Prof. Raymond Fisman and Dr. Love as best economic managers. He recommends kingdom as most favored political system for sustainable economic development of Pakistan. He walks for 25 minutes daily and enjoys adorable good health.

Petrol Price Cut’s Possible:

Petrol price can be cut by Rs.10 per liter if provinces waive GST, Federal Minister Dr. Asim Hussain said. Daily 10 Minutes deems that petrol can be cut by Rs.40 per liter if imported from Iran or OGDCL explores and develops new wells.

Price Discrimination:

Medical stores are selling products without mentioning expiry date and price. Scabi-Cap Medicated Bar only for scabies 90 gram is being sold at 150 and 155 rupees. Hopefully FBR and Supreme Court of Pakistan will take notice of this news item.

Readers Feedback:

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

Request to PSEB:

Pakistan Software Exports Board is requested to coordinate with Google so that Urdu language could be available to worldwide Urdu lovers. [Mian Imtiazur Rasheed]

Sheik Network of Pakistan:

Mission and vision of Sheik Network of Pakistan (SNP) can be studied at www.sheiknetwork.webs.com. We are looking for some Pakistani Sheiks to register SNP for welfare of Sheik community in Pakistan. Besides social web network, SNP will be a digital-display portal for new brands. [Sheik Sajed Imtiaz, H.H.]

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.

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.

Walk on Earth Day:

Rescue 1122 conducted a walk for raising awareness on earth.

Win Rs. 100 Thousand:

Which player is called Rawalpindi Express? 1) Shoaib Akhtar 2) Muhammad Hafiz. You can type 1 or 2 and send it to 3004. Cost is about Rs.5 plus taxes per SMS. Fraud incident can be reported to PTA. [www.daily-b-rich.webs.com]