Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have paid tribute to security forces for killing eight Khwarij in different operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In their separate statements, they lauded the bravery and professional capabilities of security forces.

According to Radio Pakistan, they paid glowing tribute to Naik Mujahid Khan who embraced martyrdom while gallantly fighting Khwarijs during an operation in South Waziristan. The President and Prime Minister expressed the unflinching resolve to continue the war against terrorism until the complete eradication of the menace.

The President emphasized that the entire nation stands with its security forces against terrorism.