Summary
- President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday praised the security forces for eliminating four Indian-backed terrorists linked to Fitna al-Khawarij during an intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- President Zardari said the successful operation demonstrated the security forces’ high level of training and unwavering resolve.
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also lauded the security forces for the operation, calling it another major achievement under the national counterterrorism strategy “Azm-e-Istehkam.” He said the armed forces continued to make decisive progress in dismantling terrorist networks.
- President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday praised the security forces for eliminating four Indian-backed terrorists linked to Fitna al-Khawarij during an intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
In separate statements, both leaders commended the armed forces for their professionalism, bravery, and operational effectiveness. They highlighted that the forces not only neutralized the militants but also recovered weapons and ammunition, reflecting strong intelligence coordination and combat readiness.
President Zardari said the successful operation demonstrated the security forces’ high level of training and unwavering resolve. He stressed that firm action against Indian-sponsored Fitna al-Khawarij elements remained essential to protecting Pakistan’s national security. He added that the nation stood proud of the sacrifices made by its armed forces and law enforcement agencies.
Issuing a stern message to those backing terrorism, the president warned that Pakistan would pursue not only the militants on the ground but also those who sponsor and support terrorist activities against the country.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also lauded the security forces for the operation, calling it another major achievement under the national counterterrorism strategy “Azm-e-Istehkam.” He said the armed forces continued to make decisive progress in dismantling terrorist networks.
The prime minister reaffirmed that the nation fully supported the Armed Forces of Pakistan in the fight against terrorism and reiterated the government’s determination to eliminate the menace completely.
Both leaders underscored the government’s resolve to maintain sustained and decisive action against terrorists and their facilitators to ensure long-term peace and stability across the country.
