Six Colombian police killed in guerrilla attack

BOGOTA: Six Colombian police were killed in an attack by cocaine-funded guerrillas on Tuesday, the latest in a series of battles over the past week in which 45 police, soldiers and rebels have died, the government said.

Tuesday’s fight took place in the southern province of Narino, which is key to the drug production and smuggling operations of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and the National Liberation Army (ELN).

Authorities said fighters from both outlawed groups assaulted a police station near the town of Samaniego with guns and homemade missiles.

The FARC and ELN have been fighting the state since the 1960s in the name of socialist revolution and have increased military activity since President Juan Manuel Santos, a conservative U.S. ally, took office last month.

“There is a small number of deranged terrorists who are determined

BP to publish oil spill report: company

LONDON: BP has announced it will publish an eagerly awaited report on the causes of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill on Wednesday.

The probe by the oil giant’s head of safety and operations, Mark Bly, is viewed as key to how BP defends itself against legal proceedings involving the spill, which followed an explosion at the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in April.

“The Deepwater Horizon accident investigation report prepared by BP’s internal investigation team on the causes of the Gulf of Mexico tragedy is expected to be published” at noon (1100 GMT), BP said Tuesday.

A White House spokesman said he was not aware of anyone in the administration having seen an advance copy of the report.

“We’ll certainly look through the report… and may have some comment on it,” said spokesman Robert Gibbs.

The explosion on April 20 killed 11 workers and caused the

Bombs targeting Iraqi police kill 3 in Baghdad

BAGHDAD: A car bomb and a roadside bomb exploded near a bus terminal in the Iraqi capital on Wednesday, killing three people and wounding a score of others, police and Interior Ministry sources said.

The car bomb exploded near a garage at the terminal in the Bayaa district of southwestern Baghdad, followed by the detonation of a roadside bomb after people gathered at the scene, the sources said.

The bombs appeared to target a police patrol, the sources said, and Iraqi police and soldiers were among the dead and wounded.

The Interior Ministry source put the toll at three killed and 20 wounded. The police source said the blasts killed three and wounded 23. AGENCIES

England cruise to T20 win after Pakistan collapse

CARDIFF: England wrapped up a 2-0 Twenty20 series victory over Pakistan after the tourists suffered the embarrassment of being dismissed for 89 to add to their off-field problems here on Tuesday.

World Twenty20 champions England finished on 90 for four to complete a six-wicket win with 36 balls to spare, having won by five wickets here Sunday.

Pakistan’s total was their worst in 40 matches at this level while England’s seventh straight Twenty20 international win saw them equal a record held jointly by South Africa and Pakistan.

“It was irresponsible the way we played,” said Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi. “England are the world champions. We have to take more responsibility and show more pride.”

By contrast, elated England skipper Paul Collingwood said: “It’s a special achievement and we obviously did it during the best time which was during the World

Over 20 workers of outlawed outfits arrested in Karachi

KARACHI: More than 20 workers of outlawed religious outfits were arrested during overnight raids of special investigation unit and CID in different areas, Karachi Police chief Wasim Ahmad told Geo News.

Wasim Ahmad said crack down launched against banned religious organizations after killing of Sindh Assembly member Raza Haider. He said solid proofs have been found regarding killing of Haider, which hinted that network of outlawed organizations Tahreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, Lashkar-e-Jhangvi and Sipah-e- Sahaba involvement in the assassination of Raza Haider.

CCPO Karachi said foolproof security arrangements will be made for the namaz-e-Janaza of Raza Haider as intelligence reports said that terrorists could target funeral prayers.

Pakistani HC in India calls on Malik

ISLAMABAD: Shahid Malik, Pakistani High Commissioner in India, has called on Interior Minister Abdul Rehman Malik here on Tuesday, Geo News reported.

Issues pertaining to current status of progress into Mumbai attacks’ probe and Indian demands on various other issues came under discussion during meeting, interior ministry sources said.

The meeting also witnessed discussion over progress following Pakistan’s visit by Indian External Affairs Minister P. Chidambaram.

Transit trade beneficial for economy, say experts

ISLAMABAD: Economic and business experts here on Tuesday said that understanding between Pakistan and Afghanistan on all major issues related to Transit Trade would benefit both the countries.

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Zardari doesnt accept Khosas resignation

ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Prime Minister Sardar Latif Khosa called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr here on Tuesday and tendered his resignation as advisor.

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NTL to acquire its associated firms

KARACHI: The board of directors of Netsol Technologies Ltd (NTL) has resolved to acquire NetSol Technologies Europe Ltd (NTE) and NetSol Technologies North America (NTNA).

According to a communiqué dispatched to Karachi Stock Exchange here on Tuesday, NTL will acquire 100 percent issued, subscribed and paid up capital of both its associates for more than Rs 1.759 billion.

The board also resolved that purchase consideration will be paid through issuance of fresh 61.046 million ordinary shares of NTL to NetSol Technologies Inc USA (The seller) as private placement other than right issue.

The price per share for this transaction has been looked at Rs 28.82 including a premium of 10 percent on average close price.

Senator Latif Khosa tenders resignation

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Advisor Senator Latif Khosa in a meeting with President Asif Ali Zardari here on Tuesday tendered his resignation, sources said.

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