(PRWEB UK) 9 April 2012 Lahore, Punjab: The second national energy conference started in Lahore this morning, attended by the representatives of all federal and provincial organizations, and aims to resolve this important issue through consensus among all stakeholders. This will be the second one being conducted in this matter, with the first in Islamabad nearly two years ago.
PML(N), the ruling party in Punjab, and Punjab Government, the host, have adopted a very stern tone at the conference, demanding that the federal government not merely make this a show but the actions decided in the conference should be implementedto the full extent. In a statement released from him office, ex-Prime Minister of Pakistan and President of…. Read more
Islamabad (PRWEB) April 12, 2012 Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan has indirectly praised President Zardari for “bold leadership,” it is learned. Speaking to Indian High Commissioner Sharabat Sabharwal last month, Imran Khan stressed the need for dialogue on the Kashmir issue and said a roadmap would help disarm militants and reduce Indian military presence in occupied Kashmir.
We need a bold leadership which can convince people about the gains by exploring full potential of the subcontinent. We have to sell the idea of dividends of peace and to get out of the past, Mr Khan said.
The “bold leadership” that Imran Khan sought has been provided, it appears, by President Asif Ali Zardari whose dedication to improving…. Read more
Washington, DC (PRWEB) April 17, 2012 The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) turned five years old in 2011, adding 80 new companies and another country (Kyrgyzstan) to the list of those with GOTS-certified facilities, expanding particularly in developed countries, and receiving formal recognition by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). By years end, 2,714 facilities in 57 countries around the world were certified to the organic apparel and textile standard including 450 dyeing facilities, more than 220 spinning, knitting, and weaving units, and approximately 160 printing and manufacturing facilities.
The Top Twenty countries in terms of GOTS-certified facilities include India, Turkey, China, Pakistan, Germany, Italy,…. Read more
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) April 17, 2012 WHAT: FORA.tv, the leading online destination for video programs from the worlds best conferences and events, will broadcast tonights Intelligence Squared U.S. (IQ2US) debate, “When It Comes To Politics, The Internet Is Closing Our Minds. Its been argued that the rise of personalization, the use of algorithms to filter what you see online, and easy access to the like-minded, have served to reinforce our pre-conceptions. Is the information bubble a myth, or is it undermining civic discourse? Is the rise of social media really broadening our world views, or narrowing them?
WHEN: Tuesday, April 17th at 6:45 pm EST
WHERE: The debate will be streamed live at intelligencesquaredus.fora.tv….. Read more
New York, NY (PRWEB) April 17, 2012 Plastyc’s mobile Top Up service makes it easy for UPside Visa and iBankUP account holders to add minutes to their own or other mobile phones directly from their accounts. Cardholders simply log in, enter a mobile phone number in any of 85 countries, select the refill dollar amount and go. The refill is performed in real time and the person receiving the message can received a confirmation text message with an optional personal message. All makes and models of prepaid phones and most carriers are supported.
The service saves people in the US the hassle of buying refill packs and scratch cards for their own prepaid phones, and it provides a fast, easy way to send value to loved ones in other…. Read more
