North waziristan: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have strongly condemned the cowardly attack on the security forces in North Waziristan. In their separate statements, they paid tribute to the thirteen brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the operation.

According to Radio Pakistan, both leaders expressed their condolences and prayed for the elevation of the ranks of the martyrs and patience for their families. They also prayed for the speedy recovery of civilians, including children and women, who were injured during the operation.

President Asif Ali Zardari highlighted the determination of the Pakistani nation and security forces to root out Indian-sponsored terrorism from the country. He emphasized that the nation will never forget the sacrifices of its martyrs.

In his statement, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif accused Indian-sponsored terrorists of carrying out the cowardly attack. He affirmed that the entire nation salutes the brave martyrs and remains committed to completely eradicating all forms of terrorism from the country.

Both leaders also commended the security forces for successfully killing fourteen Khawarij during the operation.