President Asif Ali Zardari has paid tribute to the security forces for foiling a terrorist attack on a security check post in South Waziristan.

In a statement, he commended the security forces for their timely, courageous and professional response.

He said the security forces thwarted the terrorists' nefarious designs through swift and decisive action.

The President said the security forces and law enforcement agencies are continuing operations against terrorism with full determination and resolve.

Asif Ali Zardari expressed the resolve to defeat terrorists and their facilitators at all costs.