Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari has stated that Pakistan’s patience with cross border terrorism has reached its limit warning that planners of violence will not remain beyond reach.

In a statement Zardari emphasized that Pakistan is exercising its natural right to self defense in response to repeated terrorist activities originating from across the border. He criticized the situation in Afghanistan calling it more alarming and uncertain than in previous years and noted that terrorist groups continue to operate freely despite international warnings and commitments under the Doha Agreement.

Referring to a recent United Nations report Zardari said it confirmed the presence of multiple groups including ISIS Khorasan the banned TTP and others using Afghan territory. He expressed regret that Afghan authorities have not taken credible action despite repeated alerts.

Zardari reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace stability and cooperation adding that the protection of Pakistani lives remains the top priority and that no compromise will be made. He also highlighted that the Taliban regime in Afghanistan has allowed extremist groups to operate creating conditions worse than those before 9/11.

Pakistan he concluded will continue targeted action to ensure terrorists are held accountable regardless of their location.