President Zardari, PM Shehbaz reaffirm commitment against terrorism
Pakistan
President Zardari and PM Shehbaz Sharif praised security forces for eliminating 11 Indian-sponsored terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during two operations in North Waziristan and Kurram.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday lauded security forces for successful operations against terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
In their separate messages, they reaffirmed Pakistan's unwavering commitment against terrorism.
President Zardari said the role of security forces and law enforcement agencies in protecting the lives and property of the people is commendable.
The premier said the armed forces and the police are engaged day and night in the fight against anti-state elements. He said the enemy cannot dare to cast an evil eye on Pakistan in the presence of our brave and resolute officers and soldiers.
He said the entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the security forces in their unwavering resolve to protect 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.
