President Asif Ali Zardari has commended security forces for the successful intelligence based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

In a statement, he said the designs of foreign-backed terrorists seeking to undermine peace and stability in Pakistan would not be allowed to succeed.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has also commended security forces for their successful operations against Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists in Mir Ali and Orakzai, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

In a statement, he said the sacrifices and achievements of the security forces in the fight against terrorism are a source of pride for the entire nation. He said terrorists will never be allowed to succeed in their nefarious designs to spread chaos in the country.

He said the entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the security forces in the fight against terrorism and in establishing lasting peace in the country.