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Chinese CG calls on Azim

KARACHI: The new Chinese Consul General at Karachi, Jiang Qinzheng, on Tuesday called on Sindh Governor Air Marshal Azim Daudpota (Retd) at the Governor House. He remained with the Governor for sometime and discussed matters of mutual interests. Earlier Pakistan's Ambassador in Algiers, Aslam Rizvi, also called on the governor and exchanged views on various matters. PTCL Chairman Nasim Mirza also called on the governor. The DG, PTCL South, Irfan Ali Khan, and member (Operation) Akhtar Bajwa were also present on the occasion.ÑAPP

Javed to visit Sukkur today

SUKKUR: Adviser to Chief Executive on National Affairs and Information Javed Jabbar is reaching here on Wednesday on a day's visit. According to official programme the adviser will inaugurate Aman Mela at Pitafi village organised by a former MPA and Pitafi Chieftain, Ahmed Ali Khan Pitafi. The adviser will fly back to Karachi in the evening.ÑAPP

LHC hands over children to father

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday temporarily handed over two female babies to the father with direction to again produce them before the court on January 18 the next date of hearing. The court also directed the grand-father of the children to arrange meeting between children and the mother twice a week. The petition filed by Aman Bibi submitted that she got separated from her husband after strained relations two months ago. Her husband took the children in his custody and confined them at his residence. She prayed the court to recover her minor duaghters and hand over to her for their welfare. Earlier, the court deputed a bailiff to recover and produce the babies. The bailiff produced the children and the court ordered to hand over the babies to the mother but the children started hue and cry and refused to go with the mother. The learned judge changed his decision and handed over the children to the father on interim basis.ÑAPP

Two motorcyclists killed

LAHORE: Two motorcyclists were killed while another received serious injuries in a road accident at the Mall Road here on Tuesday. According to police two friends Mohammad Irfan and Mohammad Asif riding motorcycle (LOX-8053) were passing near a hotel collided with another motorcycle coming from opposite direction. As a result all the three motorcyclists received injuries and were rushed to the hospital where Aftab and Asif died after some time while Shahzad was shifted to General Hospital where his condition was stated to be serious.ÑAPP

Isra Varisty admissions

RECORDER REPORT

HYDERABAD: isra University has announced its admission programme (BCS), MCS, and MBA for male and female candidates. Admission forms along with prospectus can be obtained on payment of Rs 500 at Univesity Campus or Soneri Bank from today. Last date for submission of duly completed admission forms is February 11, 2000. All candidates seeking admission to Isra University are required to pass pre-admission entry test scheduled to be held on February 13, 2000.