Security personnel in Balochistan were praised by the President and the Prime Minister for removing 17 terrorists.

• President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Tuesday, thanked the security forces for conducting successful intelligence-based operations in various regions of Balochistan and expressed their gratitude for their professionalism and bravery.

The President Secretariat Media Wing said in a press statement that the president appreciated the effective counter-terrorism operations in Mastung, Noshki, Zehri, Khuzdar and Kech districts that led to the elimination of 17 terrorists.

He reaffirmed that the total elimination of the menace of terrorism, sponsored and backed from outside, was a major priority.

President Zardari said that the malicious objectives of Fitna al-Hindustan and its sponsors would never succeed.

The prime minister lauded the security forces for murdering 17 terrorists linked with Fitna al-Hindustan and working under Indian patronage, the PM Office Media Wing said in a news statement.

The sacrifices and services offered by the military forces and law enforcement agencies in safeguarding the country’s security and stability were highly treasured by the nation, he said.

The prime minister said the accomplishments made by the security forces in the fight against terrorism were a reflection of the collective commitment and solidarity of the whole nation.

He reiterated that the malicious goals of terrorist elements acting under Indian backing would be prevented at all costs.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif further emphasised that counter-terrorism operations would continue until full eradication of terrorism from the country. He reaffirmed that the administration was standing shoulder to shoulder with the security forces and law enforcement authorities to eliminate the menace of terrorism.

Prime minister pledged to decisively combat every conspiracy hatched to undermine Pakistan’s peace, stability and development.