Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praises security forces for a successful operation in North Waziristan and reaffirms Pakistan’s resolve to eliminate militancy.

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday praised officers and personnel of Pakistan’s security forces for what he described as a successful operation against Fitna al-Khawarij in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in which 13 militants were killed.

According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office on Oct. 7, Shehbaz commended the professional capabilities of the security forces following the operation in North Waziristan.

The prime minister said security forces had effectively targeted militant hideouts in North Waziristan and surrounding areas. He praised the officers and personnel involved in the operation and acknowledged their efforts against the militant threat.

Shehbaz said operations against Fitna al-Khawarij would continue until the complete elimination of terrorism and the establishment of lasting peace in the country.

He said effective counterterrorism measures under the Azm-e-Istehkam framework reflected the state’s unwavering resolve to eliminate terrorism.

The prime minister also reiterated that terrorists seeking to undermine Pakistan’s peace and security would not be allowed to achieve their objectives.

The statement comes as security forces continue counterterrorism operations in areas affected by militant activity in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Prime Minister’s Office said the latest operation demonstrated the security forces’ continued efforts to target militant positions in North Waziristan and adjoining areas.

Shehbaz emphasized the government’s commitment to supporting efforts aimed at protecting the country’s security and maintaining peace. He said the campaign against terrorism would continue until the threat was fully eliminated.