President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minster Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have commended security forces for eliminating ten Indian backed terrorists of Fitna al-Khawarij in South Waziristan and Dir.

In a statement, they said the nation stands with its brave security forces and law enforcement agencies and highly values their sacrifices in the fight against terrorism.

The President said that the nefarious designs of terrorist elements operating with Indian patronage will be thwarted at all costs.

In his message, the Prime Minister said the nation takes pride in the professional competence, courage and sacrifices of the brave personnel of its security forces.

He said under Operation Azm-e-Istehkam, operations against terrorists will continue with full determination until the complete eradication of terrorism.