PAC concerned over Rs.4 bln financial irregularities in EOBI

ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the National Assembly on Monday expressed its deep concern over the financial irregularities of Rs 4.826 billion in Employees Old Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) and directed to hold an inquiry into the matter.

The PAC meeting held here at the Parliament House with Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan in the Chair, reviewed audit report of Ministry of Labour and Manpower for the financial year 2008-09.

The meeting was briefed that EOBI has invested 13 billion in procurement of shares of five institution including MAC PAC, Shell Pakistan, SSGCL, Bank of Punjab (BoP) and Tele Card. These were placed in strategic/core portfolio. The purpose of this category was to earn dividend but the market values of share have been reduced enormously and the institution has sustained a loss of Rs 4.826 billion.

The Audit officials informed the PAC panel that the EOBI purchased the BoP shares worth Rs 4.30 billion and further deposited Rs 1.3 billion in the bank. They said that the total portfolio of the Bank at that time was Rs 5.3 billion.

The Audit officials pointed out that there were certain clauses for strategic investment in rules which were violated.

PAC Chairman Ch, Nisar said news was being published in the media about the bank at that time then why so hefty amount was invested in the bank.

Principle Accounting Officer of Ministry of Laboure and Manpower apprised the PAC that EOBI fully followed the rules set for investment and no rules were violated in this regard. He said the EOBI has deposited Rs 1.30 billion in BoP, however the decision was taken on political ground.

The PAC also showed its displeasure over the unjustified expenditure of Rs 23.8 million on hiring of security services by Sindh Worker Welfare Board for residential accommodation.

The Committee was informed that 410 security guards including supervisors were hired for to save the properties and other installations of the Board at respective sites includes existing laboure colonies, schools, hospital etc.

The PAC panel also expressed concern over the loss of Rs 1.997 million to the Worker Welfare Board for poor planning and advance payment to the consultant.

The Audit officials informed the PAC that the said amount was paid to the consultant in advance and work on none of the 13 schemes could be started.

The meeting was attended by MNAs Yaseem Rehman, Rukhsana Bangash, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Riaz Hussain Pirzada, Nadeem Afzal Chan, Hamid Yar Hiraj, officials of Ministries of Laboure and Manpower, Finance, Audit department and PAC.

Pyaar Impossible Movie Preview

The much anticipated Uday Chopra & Priyanka Chopra starrer, Pyaar Impossible, an adorable romantic comedy, made under the prestigious YRF banner, is all set to hit the screens in January 2010.

Produced by Uday Chopra and directed by Jugal Hansraj, the unusual love story Pyaar Impossible also stars Dino Morea & Anupam Kher. The music of the film is done by duo Salim – Sulaiman and lyrics penned by Anvita Dutt Guptan.

Synopsis:

In Ankert University, California, Alisha (Priyanka Chopra) is the name of that dream everyone wished came true. The most beautiful girl on campus, she makes hearts flutter like leaves in the wind. A snap of her fingers and a line of boys, waiting on her every whim. Everybody Loves Alisha!

It is no surprise then that Abhay (Uday Chopra) loves her too. More than his computer programs and MAC stores he thinks of Alisha. Who is Abhay? Abhay is a nerdy, awkward, socially challenged, bespectacled geek of the college who is so far removed from her world that she doesn’t even know that people like him actually exist.

This is a love story of impossible proportions, how can a man like Abhay ever hope to be with a woman like Alisha, and therein lies the story…

Abhay has quietly loved Alisha all his life. One day he musters up enough courage to go and express his true feelings to her and realizes that it is never gonna happen. He comes to terms with the fact that Alisha is a Princess and he is just a Geek. That is when their ways eventually part. Later, their paths cross again, as Abhay is busy trying to launch his career. Fate again brings him face to face with the woman of his dreams, Alisha. Will Abhay have the strength to believe in himself and attempt to achieve what he never thought possible?

Will Alisha ever be able to see the man behind those glasses, beyond what her idea of the perfect man is? Is everything fate or can one take destiny in their own hands? Is this possible or just Pyaar Impossible?

Character Sketch:

ABHAY (Uday Chopra):

Abhay is a nerdy, awkward, socially challenged, bespectacled geek. He has two loves in his life, his first is Alisha and the second, computers. We meet him first in University where he falls for Alisha, knowing that there can never be anything between them. Later, when we meet him again, he is trying to launch his career. He comes face to face with Alisha again and we see that he still loves her, the same as he always did. Abhay is the kind of person who has no confidence in himself and is a shy and reticent person yet at the same time he is so full of love for Alisha that he is willing to live the rest of his life loving a person who he knows he will never be with.

ALISHA (Priyanka Chopra):

Alisha is a vivacious, sexy girl who everyone loves in college. The free spirit that she is, doing what she likes, she sometimes goes overboard with it. We first meet her in University and then years later, after college, when life has taught her some lessons and made her more mature. But somewhere behind that maturity she is the same bumbling, crazy girl she used to be, with the same free spirit.

Wedding and Bridal Makeup Tips

All women want to look their absolute best on their wedding day. Since that day will be one you’ll want to remember, you will definitely be getting your picture taken throughout the entire day. You may get bridal pictures taken prior to your wedding as well. For both occasions, you will need to have your makeup done just right. When it comes to photography, your makeup will need to be done a little differently so that your pictures turn out the best way possible.

When it comes to wedding and bridal makeup, youll want to apply the makeup more heavily than usual. For most girls, the right amount of makeup even feels like too much, but trust me, when you see the photographs, youll be glad you went heavier on the makeup. If you dont, you chance looking washed out, not only that day, but especially in the photos. Since most girls wear white for their wedding, they can use the color in their complexions so they radiate the beauty. Of course, every girl is different, so you will want to decide what colors and shades work best for you.

Since every girl is different, you will want may want to do a couple of practice makeovers to see what you like the best. Makeup counters in most department stores have makeup artist that can be very helpful. You can even make an appointment with one of them to have them do your makeup for free. They can offer advice on what will look good with your complexion and hair and how to really make your best features pop. If you really like how they do your makeup, consider hiring them to do your makeup for your wedding day and bridals. It is your special day and it will bring peace of mind to know that a professional is doing your makeup exactly how you want it.

If you decide not to hire a makeup artist, you can still do some trial makeup looks at home. After visiting some of the counters, you will likely have received lots of great input regarding what products, colors and looks would look best on you. You can then purchase the products that you want for your bridal look and practice until you have your look down. The more comfortable you are doing your wedding makeup ahead of time, the easier it will be for you to create that look on your special day.

One definite must for the day is to use the right foundation. Again, you will want to apply it heavier than you usually would. Foundation will help create an even glow to your skin. It might be worth it to get the kind of foundation that wont rub off easily to protect your beautiful white dress. Be sure to ask a sister or good friend to keep your makeup with them so that you can do touch ups throughout the day if necessary.

The right makeup can enhance your natural beauty for your wedding and bridal pictures so that your special even will be just right. Taking some of these wedding makeup tips into consideration can help make your day one to remember forever.