03-05-2012

2 Kgs Heroine Recovered:

A Pakistani national, Omar Farooq, was arrested at Benazir Bhutto International Airport for smuggling heroine to Qatar. Anti Narcotics Force is gathering information for record keeping and further crackdowns.

4000 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.

50 M Surfers Drive:

By 2015, Pakistan will have 50 million internet users. We have to adopt environment friendly energy and high speed broadband services for sustainable economic development. This is the market size equally beneficial for local and foreign investors. Daily B-Rich invites Google and StumbleUpon to open retail centers in Pakistan. Besides suggesting proposals, say “Yes” to 50 M Surfers Drive.

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.

Angels for Animals:

People for Ethical Treatment of Animals and Daily 10 Minutes request world and Pakistanis to join different campaigns and programs of PETA. Moreover, Pakistani youth is requested to establish PETA Pakistan Office. Contact: www.peta.org`

Auction of Shopping Centers:

Government is holding auction of shopping centers in G-13 on 9^th May 2012 in Islamabad Hotel.

Basic Pay of Labor:

Federal government and Punjab government have fixed minimum pay for labor Rs.8000 and Rs.9000 per month respectively. People are pleased with the decision of Punjab Government.

Cash Awards for Taxmen:

Punjab Excise and Taxation gave cash awards to its employees who collected tax from Rawalpindi. Inspector was awarded with Rs.169,000/-.

Chained Elephant Died:

On 15^th January 2012, Daily 10 Minutes reported chained elephant that died yesterday. No one talk about the chained elephant except Daily 10 Minutes. Hopefully PETA will appreciate this news item.

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]

Farooq Awan Resigned:

Advisor to Postal Services and brother of Babar Awan resigned from service.

Firing at 2315 Hours:

Residents of G-7/2 heard SMG firing in Christian ghetto. Islamabad Police is tracking the criminals.

Forex Rates:

US Dollar, British Pound and Euro are equal to Pak Rs.91.3, Rs.147.8 and Rs.120 respectively.

Golden Jubilee of CPSP:

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan are holding its jubilee during 3-5 May 2012 countrywide.

Hamlet and Bakistan:

What a piece of work is a man, how noble in reason, how infinite in faculties, in form and moving, how express and admirable in action, how like an angel in apprehension, how like a god: the beauty of the world; the paragon of animals; and yet to me, what is this quintessence of dust? Man delights not me, no, nor woman neither, though by your smiling you seem say so. Persistent dissatisfaction equally innovates like necessity. Financially crunch Daily 10 Minutes is equally endeavoring for business at home and peace abroad.

Horn Honking Stats:

Arab Hussain Khan and Sheik Sajed Imtiazwith mobile phone recorded beeps at I-8/2 in Islamabad and recorded 97 beeps in just 8 minutes. Ninety percent horn honkers are van and car drivers. Islamabad Traffic Police is requested to take corrective action.

Interview – Dr. Farhat Bokhari:

She is cosmetic plastic surgeon and certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. In school, besides scholarships and prizes she won awards of best student, best athlete and best acting. She has travelled in 30 plus countries and considers Bill Gates as role model for everyone especially Pakistanis. She supports international peace, education and healthcare. She loves her laptop and likes Chitra Singh and Shawshank Redemption as best singer and best movie. Dr. Farhat finds electronic media as future of today and tomorrow. She firmly believes that with proper education Pakistan will rise rapidly and Pakistan and Pakistanis will be respected all over the world. Her pet cat, Pascal remains beside her while reading latest copies of Reader’s Digest.

Labor Pension Increased by 20%:

EOBI has increased pension of labor by 20% effective from January 2012. Pensioners are pleased with the increment.

Latest Movies and Photos:

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

LG Elections in Islamabad:

Government is seriously planning to hold local government elections in Islamabad. People and Daily 10 Minutes are pleased with the decision.

London Academy’s Media Course:

London Academy is now offering 25% discount for new students -20 new courses this semester in Film - TV - Acting – Photography and Make-up, plus 6 new courses in Voice and Radio and 4 new Photography courses. Meet the celebrities of today and stars of tomorrow. Contact: www.media-courses.com

Mosa Gillani Narcotics Case:

International Narcotics Control Board has declared 9000 kilograms Ephedrine quota as integral part of narcotics manufacturing in Pakistan. Case is under consideration in Supreme Court of Pakistan.

Multi-Platform Online Marketing:

Daily 10 Minutes offers multi-platform advertising and publicity. It not only projects brands and organizations at StumbleUpon, Facebook or Twitter but also at other sister and associate e-dailies. Sarmad Ali, President APNS is requested to fix advertising and publicity rates of Daily 10 Minutes within 7 days for commercial and government clients.

PTI Shakes Hand with PML (N):

Imran Khan said that his party will participate in PML (N) long march against government if members of PML (N) resign.

Readers Feedback:

Readers’ sharing of news items can be read at www.facebook/dailytenminutes.

Suggestion to Chief Justice of Pakistan:

In developed countries, there are three pillars of judiciary namely Bench, Bar and External Jury. Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry lately said that only Bench and Bar are part of strong judiciary.

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 B-Rich requests Director Zoo to adopt the tiger to International Islamabad Zoo for amusement of children of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. [Arab Hussain Khan]

Voice for Baluch Missing Persons:

VBMP has set up its camp in Islamabad. Supreme Court of Pakistan has clearly ordered for recovery of 230 missing Baluchis.