President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday praised the security forces for carrying out successful operations against terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
In separate statements, both leaders reiterated Pakistan’s firm resolve to eradicate terrorism.
President Zardari said the efforts of security forces and law enforcement agencies in safeguarding the lives and property of citizens were highly commendable.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the armed forces and police are working tirelessly, day and night, to counter anti-state elements. He added that the enemy cannot cast an evil eye on Pakistan in the presence of the nation’s brave and determined officers and soldiers.
He further said that the entire nation stands united with the security forces in their steadfast commitment to defending the homeland.
Security forces eliminated 11 Indian-sponsored terrorists in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the operations against the terrorists of “Fitna Al Khwari” were conducted on 8 January 2026.
It said an intelligence based operation was conducted by the security forces in North Waziristan district. During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location and after an intense fire exchange, six were killed.
Another joint intelligence based operation by police and security forces was conducted in Kurram district. In ensuing fire exchange, five militants were effectively neutralised.
Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from killed Indian sponsored militants, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against the security forces, law enforcement agencies and target killing of innocent civilians.
Source: Dunya News
