President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have lauded the security forces for carrying out successful operations against Fitna al-Hindustan in different districts of Balochistan. 

In their separate statements, they commended the bravery and professionalism of the security forces for killing seventeen terrorists in effective intelligence-based operations conducted in Mastung, Noshki, Zehri, Khuzdar and Kech areas of Balochistan.

The President, in his statement, said the eradication of the scourge of foreign-sponsored terrorism from the country remains the foremost priority. He said the nefarious designs of Fitna al-Hindustan and its facilitators would not be allowed to succeed.

In his statement, the Prime Minister commended the security forces for eliminating seventeen terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan, operating under Indian patronage.

He reaffirmed that the nefarious designs of terrorist elements operating under Indian patronage would be thwarted at all costs.

Shehbaz Sharif said the nation holds in high esteem the sacrifices and services of its brave armed forces and law enforcement agencies.

He said that the successes of the security forces in the fight against terrorism are a testament to the resolve and unity of the entire nation. He further said that counter-terrorism operations would continue till complete eradication of terrorism from the country.

The Prime Minister said the government stands shoulder to shoulder with the security forces and law enforcement agencies in eliminating the menace of terrorism.

He expressed the resolve that every conspiracy aimed at undermining Pakistan's peace, stability and development would be foiled.