ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday lauded the security forces for eliminating 35 Fitna al Khwarij terrorists in two different operations in District Bajaur and District South Waziristan.
The prime minister paid tribute to twelve security forces Jawans who fought with bravery and embraced martyrdom while fighting the terrorists, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release.
The prime minister prayed for the high ranks of Shuhada and expressed his condolences with the bereaved families.
He said in the fight against terrorism, the security forces were standing like solid rock and the entire nation paid tribute to them.
The prime minister also reiterated the resolve to eradicate terrorism of all kinds from the country.
On the other hand, President Asif Ali Zardari Saturday expressed profound grief over the martyrdom of twelve valiant soldiers in Bajaur and South Waziristan who laid down their lives while fighting the Indian-backed Fitna al Khwarij.
“The president paid glowing tribute to the courage and sacrifice of the shaheed heroes, noting that their blood further strengthens the nation’s resolve to eradicate terrorism,” President Secretariat Press Wing said in a press release.
He expressed concern over the continued use of Afghan soil by these terrorists and urged the Afghan Interim Government to uphold its responsibility of ensuring that its territory is not used against Pakistan.
President Zardari reaffirmed that Pakistan would never be bowed by violence and would defeat the Fitna al Khwarij and their sponsors.
