Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have praised the security forces for neutralizing five terrorists associated with the Indian proxy group Fitna al Khwarij in North Waziristan today.

According to Radio Pakistan, in their separate statements, the President and Prime Minister paid tribute to Shaheed Major Hafiz Ihsan Elahi, who was martyred while bravely confronting the terrorists. They emphasized that the entire nation stands firmly with the security forces in their mission to eliminate terrorism.

The leaders highlighted the significant successes achieved by the security forces against terrorist elements, noting that their sacrifices bolster the national determination to eradicate terrorism.