Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed firm commitment to eradicate terrorism in all its forms from the country. According to Radio Pakistan, President Asif Ali Zardari has paid tributes to the soldiers of Pakistan Army who embraced martyrdom during an operation against Khawarij terrorists in Bannu. He stated that the entire nation stands with its forces in the fight against Fitnah al-Khawarij. He also emphasized that the security forces are always alert for the defense of the country. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif also paid tribute to the soldiers of Pakistan Army who sacrificed their lives during the operation against Khawarij terrorists in Bannu district. In a statement, the Prime Minister said the entire nation salutes the martyrs. He reiterated Pakistan's firm commitment to eradicating terrorism in all its forms from the country.