Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have appreciated the security forces for killing several terrorists belonging to Indian-sponsored Fitna-al-Khwarij in multiple engagements in different areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

According to Radio Pakistan, President Asif Ali Zardari paid rich tribute to the Armed Forces and security agencies of Pakistan for their successful operations against terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, particularly in North, South Waziristan, and Bannu. The President stated that these operations are a matter of pride for the nation and reflect the professionalism, courage, and determination of Pakistan’s security forces. He noted that the timely and effective actions of the security agencies have significantly improved the overall peace and stability situation in the country.

Reaffirming Pakistan’s firm resolve to eliminate terrorism in all its forms, President Zardari stated that operations under the ‘Azm-e-Istehkam’ campaign will continue with full force. He emphasized that Pakistan will root out the India-backed Fitna-al-Khwarij and Fitna-al-Hindustan and will not rest until the menace of terrorism is fully wiped out. The President further said that the entire nation stands firmly behind its Armed Forces and law enforcement agencies in their mission to safeguard the homeland and uphold peace.

In his statement, the Prime Minister said the security forces foiled the nefarious designs of the terrorists through their professional capabilities. Shehbaz Sharif expressed that all possible steps will be taken against terrorism for the safety of the Pakistani people and the stability of the country. He affirmed that the anti-terrorism campaign will continue with full vigor until the complete eradication of the scourge of terrorism from the country. The Prime Minister reiterated the government of Pakistan’s commitment to the complete eradication of terrorism from the country.