President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have commended security forces for their successful operation against Fitna al Khwarij in Khyber. In their separate statements, they expressed grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of a ten-year old child who lost life due to unprovoked firing by terrorists. 

The President noted that at a time when Pakistan’s leadership is making strenuous efforts for peace in the region and the world, terrorists aim to undermine these efforts. The President affirmed that Pakistan would defeat terrorism while continuing to play a leading role in promoting peace regionally and globally.

The Prime Minister reaffirmed that the fight against terrorism would continue until it is completely eradicated from the country. Shehbaz Sharif emphasized that the entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the security forces in their unwavering resolve to combat terrorism.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)