Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has commended the officers and personnel of the security forces for successfully thwarting an attack by the Fitna al-Khawarij in Mir Ali, North Waziristan. In a statement on Friday, he lauded security forces’ professionalism for eliminating six militants during the operation.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister stated that Pakistan will continue its war against terrorism until it is completely eliminated. He expressed the country’s resolve to continue foiling the nefarious designs of the Fitna al-Khawarij and its backers. He emphasized that the entire nation is standing shoulder to shoulder with the armed forces in their unwavering commitment to defend the homeland.