24-04-2012

$400 Billion to IMF:

G-20 countries will provide funds to International Monetary Fund to bailout countries facing economic crunch.

10 Watts LED Bulb:

Philips has introduced energy saver bulb at $25.

1500 Minutes Free Talktime:

Warid, one of five leading cellular companies of Pakistan, is offering talktime on new connection. It is tremendous offer and other companies are brainstorming to come up with new promotional schemes.

17 Rebels Killed:

Yemini Air Force bombed and killed members of Al-Qaeda in Yemen. Operation is still going on. [More…23-Apr]

21Criminals Arrested:

Rawalpindi Police arrested criminals and recovered 345 gram hashish, 184 bottles of wine and 2 pistols.

40 Died in Syria:

In skirmishes another 40 persons died. Syrians are migrating to countryside and other countries.

6500 MW Shortfall:

Pakistan is facing electricity crisis in shape of unscheduled loadshedding for 10 hours and 14 hours in urban and rural areas respectively. President ICCI, Yasser Sakhi Butt urges government to focus on energy projects.

Advertising Rates and Reach:

Daily Jang charges Rs.28000 per week for 2 x 3 inch box whereas Daily 10 Minutes charges Rs.10000 per week for same size. Daily 10 Minutes 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.

Asian Taekwondo Championship:

It will be held during 8-11 May 2012 at Hanoi in Vietnam. Pakistan is also participating in the championship.

Bhoja Air Plane Crash:

Government has enlisted 6 directors of Bhoja Air in Exit Control List.

Black Tea – National Drink:

Government of India has decided to declare black tea as national drink. Tea is used in 83 houses in India whereas India is number one producer of black tea.

Brand Insult:

In Taxila, we find a burnt shop in a prime location with Jazz branding. It is damaging brand image, therefore, Mobilink Pakistan is requested to repaint the shop.

CNG Only for HDIP-Approved Vehicles:

Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority has directed CNG stations to sell gas only to HDIP-approved vehicles. It is a reasonable decision but HDIP must issue foolproof stickers to vehicles. Van owners can contact Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan in Islamabad.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission:

Daily 10 Minutes proposes federal government to form EEO Commission for women empowerment by end of 2012.

External Jury of Pakistan:

It is an important component of judiciary in advanced countries like United States and United Kingdom. External jury members help in hearings and ensure speedy-cum-fair justice. Honorable Chief Justice of Pakistan is requested to form external jury in all high courts of Pakistan. [Mian Imtiazur Rasheed]

Forex Rates:

US Dollar, British Pound and Euro are equal to Pak Rs.91.2, Rs.146 and Rs.120 respectively. [More…22-Apr]

Free 30 Million Energy Saver Bulbs:

Government of Pakistan is distributing energy saver bulbs throughout Pakistan. This initiative will help combat energy crisis. [Abdul Khaliq Butt]

Free Sand Blasting for Vehicles:

Rawalpindi Police is offering free sand blasting i.e. imprinting engine chassis number on back glasses of vehicles. People are pleased with the initiative except car thieves.

Hamlet and Bakistan:

Why, let the stricken deer go weep, the hart ungalled play, for some must watch while some must sleep, thus runs the world away. Judiciary of Pakistan is watching without sleep all stakeholders yet requires more funds for effective dispensation of justice and natural economic system ensuring employment and innovation.

Horn Honking Stats:

Tariq Derya Amish and Sheik Sajed Imtiazwith mobile phone recorded beeps at Taxila Bus Stand and recorded 86 beeps in just 8 minutes. Ninety percent horn honkers are truck and van drivers. Decrease of beeps is due to cloudy weather. Rawalpindi Traffic Police is requested to take corrective action.

Laptop Distribution in Rawalpindi:

Chief Minister Mian Shehbaz Sharif will distribute laptops among deserving students on 30^th April 2012. Students are anxiously waiting for the arrival of Chief Minister. [Syed Tahir Abbas]

Latest Movies and Photos:

These can be watched at websites; www.daily10minutes.webs.com and www.daily-b-rich.webs.com.

Personality – Rehmat Deen:

He is a spiritual person lives at shrine of Sandori Lal (RA) in Taxila. Besides maintaining the shrine, he has special regards for Sheik community especially Sheik Allama Muhammad Iqbal and Sheik Babu Tariq, Chairman TMA. Besides keen love for Sufi music, he gives lectures to his pupils and votaries on Islam. On of his fans is Billa Pathan who is trained by him since childhood. His children have married and living happy life. He enjoys friendship with Sheik Sajed Imtiaz for last four years. He appreciates Daily B-Rich and On-Water Home Drive. He does not charge any fee for solving personal abnormal phenomenon in Taxila. Sometimes he feels Pakistan a failure state.

Political Scenario:

Chairman PTI Imran Khan and Ameer Jamat-e-Islami Syed Munawar Hasan are critics of PPP and PML (N). No one knows when 2-party political system will flourish in Pakistan.

Readers Feedback:

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

Siachin Situation:

About 450 professionals are participating in rescue of dead troops under ice. Toxic gas is also found besides inclement weather. So far no dead body is recovered.

Tiger for Islamabad Zoo:

On 27^th November 2011, Wildlife Department caught one tiger by baiting a goat in Murree Hills. Islamabad Zoo is without a lion and tiger. Daily Gratis Gazette requests Prime Minister’s Advisor Faisal Sakhi Butt to transfer the tiger to International Islamabad Zoo for amusement of children of Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

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.

World Intellectual Property Day:

It is going to be held on 26^th April 2012 worldwide.