President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have commended security forces for their successful operations against terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.

In his statement, the President said these operations are a clear expression of the firm resolve against terrorist elements. He said conspiracies of the foreign backed terrorists and their local facilitators will be foiled.

The Prime Minister said operations against Fitna al-Khawarij will continue until the complete elimination of terrorism and establishment of lasting peace in the country. He said the terrorists who seek to undermine the peace and security of the country will not be allowed to succeed in their nefarious designs.