Govt committed to eliminate terrorism: President, PM

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed resolve to continue fight against terrorism till its complete elimination. In their separate condolence messages over the martyrdom of seven security forces' personnel including Captain Muhammad Faraz Illyas in a terrorist attack in Lakki Marwat, they paid tribute to the law enforcement agencies for giving meritorious sacrifices and services. In his message, President condemned IED attack on security forces. He said the nation will not forget sacrifices of its brave sons and martyrs. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in his statement said the entire nation stands with the law enforcement agencies in the war against terrorism. He resolved to make terrorists accountable. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi strongly condemned the IED blast near a security forces' vehicle in the Lakki Marwat, which resulted in the martyrdom of seven security personnel, including Captain Muhammad Faraz Ilyas. Mohsin Naqvi conveyed heartfelt condolences to the families of the martyrs. Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi and Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur also strongly condemned the terrorist attack on security forces vehicle in Lakki Marwat. In their statements issued in Peshawar, they expressed deep grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of seven personnel includes Capt Faraz in the tragic incident. They expressed sympathies with the bereaved families and said that the sacrifices of security forces will never be go in vain. Source: Radio Pakistan