President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have commended the security forces for killing five Khwarij and arresting two, in three separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.

In their separate statements, they praised the bravery and professionalism of the security forces for the successful intelligence-based operations, which resulted in the killing of five terrorists of Fitna al-Khawarij, including their ringleader, and also the demolishing of a high-value target.

They said the operations of the security forces will continue until the complete elimination of terrorists from the country.

Both the leaders reiterated the national resolve for the elimination of terrorist elements and the defense of the country.