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Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Waziristan Jirga reaffirms support for security forces
Tribesmen gather at Edak in North Waziristan to protest against lawlessness. Photo: Express Listen to article The tribal elders in South Waziristan have reaffirmed their resolve to stand shoulder to shoulder with the security forces until elimination of the menace of terror. A significant and historic grand jirga of the Mehsud and Burki tribal elders was held in the Spinkai Raghzai area of South Waziristan on Sunday. The Frontier Corps (FC) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (South) inspector general attended the tribal meeting as the chief guest. During the jirga, the tribal elders paid rich tribute to the Pakistan Army and the FC for their sacrifices in ensuring lasting peace. They also reaffirmed their resolve to stand shoulder to shoulder with the security forces until the complete elimination of the menace of Khawarij. "Khawarij" is a term used to refer to terrorists belonging to outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The chief guest acknowledged the unparalleled sacrifices of the tribal people in the fight against the TTP. He also highlighted the importance of the elders' role in keeping the younger generation away from the negative propaganda of anti-state elements. He also appreciated the services of local individuals who have excelled in various fields, describing their dedication, hard work, and positive contributions as role models for the region. On the occasion, the IG FC assured the Mehsud tribes that work on the Gurbaz to Mangrotai Road project would begin soon. The tribal elders lauded the efforts of the Pakistan Army and the FC for promoting development projects and advancing girls' education.
Los Angeles Times
10-03-2025
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
Injury-depleted Galaxy remain winless after shutout loss to St. Louis City
ST. LOUIS — Roman Burki made eight saves while keeping his third consecutive clean sheet to start the season and St. Louis City kept the MLS Cup champion Galaxy winless with a 3-0 victory Sunday. Cedric Teuchert, Marcel Hartel and Simon Becher scored the first goals of the season for St. Louis, which began with two scoreless draws before this win over the Galaxy that was less one-sided than the score. Burki was outstanding in his 18th career shutout for St. Louis, turning away every scoring attempt by the injury-depleted Galaxy. The standout Swiss keeper had to make just one save in St. Louis' first two games combined. The defending champions have scored just one goal in their three losses without star playmaker Riqui Puig and rampaging forward Joseph Paintsil. Both key components of last year's team are out indefinitely with significant injuries, and L.A. has been unable to compensate even though healthy stars Gabriel Pec and Marco Reus repeatedly created scoring chances against St. Louis. Christian Ramírez had the Galaxy's best chance in the first half, but Burki saved his left-footed shot in the box. Teuchert got St. Louis on the board in the 44th minute, banging home a rebound after a scramble in L.A.'s box. Hartel then connected a few minutes into the second half, taking a pass from Teuchert and beating Novak Micovic in the top left corner. Pec missed a golden chance in the 64th minute, failing to hit a fairly open net after a setup from Reus. In the 74th minute, Reus got a free kick past the St. Louis wall from just outside the penalty area, but Burki swatted it away. Becher scored in the 84th minute.
