Masala TV by Eye TeleVision Networks has celebrated its 3rd Anniversary on September 28. Various programs has been shown on Masala TV and HUM TV (another entertainment channel by eye television networks). All famous chefs including chef zakir, chef gulzar, chef adeel, chef tahir, Chef Yasha Siddiqi, Kokab khawaja and many more participated in talk shows, live cooking shows and so many famous personalities were invited by the Masala TV team for the celebration day programs. Happy Birthday to Masala TV.
Prime Minister of Pakistan perform the inauguration of the first phase of M-4 (Faisalabad-Multan Motorway) on Wednesday August 19′ 2009. First phase of M-4 is, 54 kilometers from Faisalabad to Gojra the remaining three phases are, Gojra to Shorkot, Shorkot-Khanewal, and Khanewal to Multan, and it will be completed in three years. Construction work would be started simultaneously. The expected cost of M-4 project is around Rs.40 billion.
The completion of Faisalabad-Multan Motorway (M-4) will provide a short access to Multan and other big cities. This will be a four-lane motorway with a six lane structure, which can be converted to six lane whenever needed. The total length of the Faisalabad-Multan Motorway is 233 kilometers which has been divided into four sections of Faisalabad- Gojra section (58 kilometers), Gojra-Shorkot section (61 kilometers), Shorkot-Din Pur-Khanewal section (65 kilometers), and Khanewal-Multan section (65 kilometers), whereas, two large bridges will be constructed on River Ravi and Shadhnai Channel.
President of Pakistan has inaugurated the Special NIC (National Identity Card) Project for special persons/disabled persons on August 10’ 2009. Special Persons can get this special NIC from any of NADRA (National Database and Registration Authority) branch offices throughout Pakistan on the basis of disability certificate. The disability certificate can be obtained from Ministry of Social Welfare (NCRDP) and also from Provincial or District Social Welfare Offices. This card will enable special persons to get benefits from Govt.’s beneficiary programs.
CDGL (City District Govt. Lahore) has started Meter Parking System project at Mall Road, Lahore in August 2009. An other similar setup will be done at Anarkali, Lahore in future. The parking Fee for 1st hour is Rs.10/- and the vehicle can be parked for whole day by paying only Rs.50/-. One (1) week parking fee will be Rs. 200/- and for shop keepers and traders the parking fee will be Rs. 20/- per day. Illegal parking will be charged up-to Rs.500/- fine. Motorcycle parking at Mall Road will also be charged. CDGL has made an information center near Masjid-e-Shohdaa for helping citizens. The Meter Parking System will be working 24/7 and monitored by CCTV cameras while assisted by 2 traffic wardens.
Telenor Pakistan once again took the lead by offering international friends and family numbers offer to its customers. Call charges will be as low as Rs. 0.75 per 30 second. You can add 5 friends and family numbers in your list by subscribing this unique offer from Telenor. Initially this offer is available for adding friends and family numbers from Canada, USAm UK, China,Singapore, Hongkong and Spain.
An FED (Federal Excise Duty) of 19% will be applicable on all call charges along with 10 % withoholding Tax and other Govt. Taxes on subscription charges.
Parking at “No Parking” is wrong as per Traffic Laws in Pakistan. It is a very common practice by most of us, we do not bother to care about the rules and regulations. On the other hand the competent authorities who have all the rights to implement the rules are not playing an active role to create the awareness but neglecting and only passing the time.
As it can be clearly seen in above picture, there is a Traffic Sign by Government, stating “P” which is crossed, it means Parking of vehicles such as bikes, cars etc is prohibited in-front of this sign and nearby area. But the policeman is sitting there calmly while the wrongly parked bike is also there just a few feet away from the sign board and the policeman. It is also clearly written in urdu “Parking of bikes and cars is prohibited here, violators will be handed over to Police (Order by Police)”
From July 1st’ 2009, PTCL Land line/V-Phone numbers are being converted into 8 digit numbers from previously in-use 7 digit numbers. Add “3″ before calling to any Karachi or Lahore PTCL numbers i.e. if your desired number is 042-44xxxxx after 1st July 2009 it will be dialed as 344xxxxx. Local are codes will remain same. Another important thing is, digit “9” will be added in all existing numbers starting from “9” i.e. Govt. offices numbers provided by NTC are starting from 92xxxxx and now after the implementation of new 8 digit number rule it will be 992xxxxx.
For more details please call 1236 from your land line/ Mobile or visit PTCL official website.
World Anti Narcotics Day 2009 is being observed on Friday June 26′ 2009 in Pakistan also like other parts of the world.
This day is being observed each year to raise awareness of the major problems which are caused by illicit drugs in our society.
This day is supported by individuals, communities and various organizations all over the world. The UNODC (UN Office on Drugs and Crime) has, over the years, been actively involved in launching campaigns to mobilize support for drug control in various regions of the World.
Though the statistics are out-dated and its not possible to take the whole view, it is an open truth that the drug the affectees are increasing rapidly. Pakistani experts had expressed their deep concern over the increasing numbers of drug addicts which are also increasing the number of HIV cases in the country. While the number of drug addicts have reached more than 25,000 in Karachi, who use heroin through injections, which is another source to spread HIV.
These drug addicts can be seen in populated areas, near railway tracks in Karachi, around the shahi qila walls in Lahore and in so many other cities on signals begging for money and bread. Narcotics has been very serious threat to humanity and coming generations. It is also being observed that teens (boys/girls) from high society take narcotics for fun and status symbol. Which is another disease to society and becoming a trend because the parents have no check on their kids and also because of easy availability of these narcotics and drugs in schools, colleges.
There are several clinics and treatment centers for drug addicts run by individual doctors or NGOs but Government has not taken any serious steps to stop illegal drug supplies and transportation from other countries to secure the youth of Pakistan from worst problem. Govt. should also make some addiction treatment clinics and centers to decrease the level of effected population including those narcotics addicted men, women and underage children who are running towards a painful death just because of no-way out.
Anjuman Halal Ahmer Punjab has published some useful and informative tricks for public safety to stay safe from terrorism;
- Lock the Car Doors while driving.
- Always keep an eye around you and your home surroundings.
- Shop at less rushed places.
- Whenever a new tenant came around your home inform the area Nazim or security agencies.
- Always keep your NIC (National ID Card) with you issued by NADRA, in case of important document loss please
inform at 15 or nearest police station as soon as possible. - To secure your home install CCTV cameras with recording system.
- Don’t allow any stranger men or women to enter into your home.
- Teach your kids about talking with strangers related to home also warn them to not take anything for
eating from any stranger while sending them to school. - Talk to kids and women about emergency situations i.e. in case of emergency dial 15,115, 1122 or Halal
Ahmer Punjab to inform about the incident. - Make a list of emergency numbers and services and feed it in your mobiles and past one copy on your home
wall near phone. - If some place caught fire, try to get escape while laying down on floor, wrap wet cloths around your body
and also keep whistle with you to avoid screaming for help. - If you witness any un-attended bags or shopping bag just inform the law agencies or Halal Ahmer Punjab,
do not let your luggage un-attended in any case. - Do not accept any parcel from courier without senders address, as it may contain some chemical or
dangerous material to kill. - Do not provide any kind of information about you while travelling on bus, train or plane.
- Always do thorough investigation before appointing any employee at home or your office.
This policeman is taking 2 prisoners on 1 bike very proudly which is not only a violation of traffic laws but also a big risk, as the prisoners may run by taking a chance in this situation. This is very common practice and this type of scenes can be seen near district courts everyday. Govt. should take serious action against this and higher officials from Police department should make some proper rules to move the prisoners from prison to courts.
