By: FT Correspondent :
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has paid tribute to the security forces and police for eliminating 49 terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan and Fitna al-Khawarij in joint intelligence-based operations.
President Zardari said that terrorist elements operating with external backing would never succeed in undermining Pakistan’s peace and stability.
He said operations against terrorism would continue with full force until the complete elimination of the menace.
The President expressed confidence that the people of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa would soon be freed from terrorism and achieve lasting peace, national development and prosperity.
He also appreciated the courage, commitment and sacrifices of the security forces and police in the fight against terrorism.
