ISLAMABAD(National times)- President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday jointly commended security forces for two successful counter-terrorism operations carried out in Bajaur and Bannu districts, leading to the elimination of 23 militants linked to the India-backed terrorist network, Fitna al-Khawarij. In a statement issued by the Presidency, President Zardari paid tribute to the security personnel, calling the neutralization of the militants \u201ca testament to the forces\u2019 effective strategy and unwavering professionalism.\u201d He emphasized that the killing of several terrorists, including a key ringleader, in Bajaur sent a clear and uncompromising message to all enemies of peace. The president lauded the troops for their \u201coutstanding operational expertise,\u201d in Bannu Operation, noting that the timely actions of security forces reflect the state\u2019s firm resolve to uphold peace and stability across Pakistan. \u201cThere is no space for foreign-sponsored terrorism on Pakistan\u2019s soil,\u201d he asserted. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in another statement from the Prime Minister\u2019s Office, also praised the successful intelligence-based operations. Acknowledging the elimination of 23 militants as a significant achievement, he said the victories were aligned with the government\u2019s broader Vision of \u2018Azm-e-Istehkam\u2019, aimed at ensuring long-term national stability. \u201cThe entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with Pakistan\u2019s armed forces in the fight against terrorism,\u201d the PM said, reaffirming the government\u2019s resolve to eradicate all forms of militancy from the country. \u201cWe remain fully committed to the complete and irreversible defeat of terrorism,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD(National times)- President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday jointly commended security forces for two successful counter-terrorism operations carried out in Bajaur and Bannu districts, leading to the elimination of 23 militants linked to the India-backed terrorist network, Fitna al-Khawarij. In a statement issued by the Presidency, President Zardari paid tribute […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":116011,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-116010","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-national","entry"],"yoast_head":"\n