President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have commended security forces for their successful operation against terrorists in Dera Ismail Khan District.  

In their separate messages, both appreciated the security forces for killing four Khawarij in the operation.

They also paid tribute to the Sepoy Basit Siddiqui who embraced martyrdom in the operation and said that nation will always remember the sacrifices of their martyrs.

Both prayed for the higher ranks of Shaheed and commiserated with the bereaved family.

The President said that security forces' operations will continue till the complete eradication of terrorism.

The Prime Minister also vowed to eliminate all forms and manifestation of terrorism in the country.