President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have paid tribute to the security forces for killing eight terrorists in successful intelligence-based operations against Fitna-al-Hindustan in Kolpur, Kardagap and Nushki, Balochistan.

In their separate messages, both leaders also paid tribute to the brave soldiers, Major Omer Minhas Nasir and Havildar Muhammad Adnan Khan, who embraced martyrdom while performing routine patrol duties on the Quetta-Taftan National Highway (N-40).

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

The President said the sacrifices made by officers and personnel of the Pakistan Armed Forces in the fight against foreign-sponsored terrorism are a source of pride for the entire nation.

He further said that the sacrifices of the martyrs strengthen the nation's resolve to completely eliminate terrorism from the country.

The Prime Minister said the entire nation salutes the eternal sacrifices of its martyrs.

He said the enemy is making malicious attempts to sabotage peace in the region by targeting innocent civilians and security personnel. However, the armed forces are fully capable of thwarting every nefarious design of the enemy.

Shehbaz Sharif said operations would continue with full force until terrorism backed by external elements is completely eliminated.