Archive for: July, 2012

No loadshedding if adequate gas supply is available: KESC

Karachi: (Friday, July 20, 2012) Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) said yesterday that if adequate gas supply is available, it would not only help eliminate the loadshedding, but will also help the KESC to provide electricity to the consumers on cheaper rates. According to the statement issued by the KESC, in order to maintain a […]

Spanish police take action against protestors by firing rubber bullets

Spanish police fired rubber bullets and charged protestors in central Madrid early Friday at the end of a huge demonstration against economic crisis measures. The protest was was one of over 80 demonstrations called by unions across the county against civil servant pay cuts and tax hikes which drew tens of thousands of people, including […]

Bank Robbery: Dacoits loot 3.5m from a bank in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: (Friday, July 20, 2012) As the law and order situation deteriorates throughout the country, the phenomenon spreads to Hyderabad as well where armed dacoits looted Rs 3.5mn from a private bank today.   According to the police sources, armed men stormed into a private bank located in Latifabad No.7 and made the security guards […]

US expresses resolve to help Pakistan to end the energy crisis

Lahore: (Friday, July 20, 2012) Gail Spence, the director USAID Punjab, said here today that the US will continue its support for Pakistan to cope with the energy crisis. Addressing the participants of a five-day training course organized by the USAID for LESCO, Gail said that the aim of the course is to enlighten planning […]

Ruet-e-Hilal Committee meets to observe Ramadan crescent

Karachi: (Friday, July 20, 2012) The meeting of Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is currently underway to observe the crescent for the month of Ramadan 1433 A.H. Concurrently, meeting of Zonal Ruet-e-Hilal Committees is also being held in the building of Ministry of Religious Affairs in Islamabad. Moreover, zonal committees are also meeting in their respective areas. […]

COAS General Kayani visits Miran Shah, North Waziristan

Rawalpindi – July 20, 2012: Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani visited Miran Shah, North Waziristan Agency, today.  On arrival, he was briefed about current operational and development activities being pursued by the Army, in collaboration with local administration. While interacting with troops involved in the operation, COAS lauded their sacrifices and efforts […]

Ford Focus Electric (2012): Full Review – Part 1

Ford’s new Focus Electric is a blaster, loaded with technology, best economy and value for money. As obvious from the name it is an electric vehicle that runs on an electric motor. There are no hybrid power trains but a 25 kilowatt battery pack that powers up a 143-horsepower electric motor. Drivability is good, above […]

Ford Focus Electric (2012): Full Review – Part 2

However, the Nav works efficiently when the driver needs information on the nearest charging dock or the mileage. In fact, the telematics in the new Focus are quick resourceful in telling the commuter what he needs and what he has done in the name of economic driving. It actually awards marks on good driving. Design […]

Ford Focus Electric (2012): Full Review – Part 3

The electric motor in the front takes the power from a 25 kilowatt lithium ion battery pack at the back of the car and fires 143-horsepower to the front wheels. The result is a satisfying 184 pound-feet of torque. Stepping down on the pedal to hard does not affect the car’s performance. It is programmed […]

Ford Focus Electric (2012): Full Review – Part 4

From economic view point it gives the driver quite a detailed information sheet and report on the daily commutes and driving styles. On paper it gives an economical 75 miles to full charge, according to Environment Protection Agency. In addition, its compared mileage to a gas engine is about 100 mpg equivalent in city and […]

Ford Focus Electric (2012): Full Review – Part 5

There are other technology gismos in the car that are quite substantial for a deal under $40,000. The car takes up the latest audio and video system from the market and the latest iteration of the central computer system, MyFord, in addition to the Sync service. The connectivity is good for a car that big. […]

Ford Focus Electric (2012): Full Review – Part 6

Part of that excellence is due to enhanced audio system that is provided by Sony. The 10-speaker set that also has a sub-woofer and a centre channel reproduces good quality sound, great treble and substantial bass. For a hatchback it is a great sound package, much less for an electric car. The best thing about […]

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