ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to the security forces for eliminating ten Khawarij during the operation in Dera Ismail Khan.

President appreciated the security forces for killing terrorists of Fitna al-Khawarij during the intelligence-based operation.

He paid tribute to Captain Hasnain Akhtar Shaheed for embracing martyrdom during the operation.

He said the nation would remember forever the sacrifices of the brave martyrs.

He commended the patriotism and bravery of Captain Hasnain Akhtar Shaheed.

He condoled with the bereaved family of the Shaheed and prayed for grant of patience to them.

He said the operations of security forces would continue till the complete elimination of terrorists.

“We will have unwavering determination to defend the country and eradicate terrorist elements,” he added.

He expressed resolve to wipe out Fitna Al-Khawarij completely.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif lauded the officers and personnel of security forces for successful intelligence-based operations against Fitna al-Khawarij in Dera Ismail Khan.

He appreciated the professional capabilities of officers and personnel of security forces for killing ten Khawarij during the operation.

He paid tribute to Captain Hasnain Akhtar for embracing martyrdom while fighting bravely during the operation.

He prayed for the elevation of the rank of the martyr in Jannah and grant of fortitude to the bereaved family.

He said the whole nation pays tribute to the brave Jawans of the security forces, and their families, for sacrificing their lives for the defence of the nation.

He said war against the menace of terrorism would continue till its complete elimination from the country.

He and the whole Pakistani nation stood with the brave security forces in their unwavering commitment to defend the country against the miscreants and terrorists, he added.