President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have paid tribute to the eighteen security personnel who embraced martyrdom during the terrorist attack in Kalat, Balochistan.

In their separate messages, they praised the bravery of the security personnel who fought gallantly and killed twelve terrorists during the attack.

Condemning the terrorist attack, they said these terrorist elements want to disrupt peace in Balochistan. However, our brave security forces will continue such operations to suppress anti-state elements.

The President and the Prime Minister affirmed that the entire nation stands with its security forces in the war against terrorism.

They prayed for the elevation of the martyrs' ranks and for patience for their families.