President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have appreciated the security forces for stopping the attempt of intrusion at Pakistan-Afghanistan border in district of North Waziristan.

In their messages, they appreciated the security forces for killing 16 Khawarij in a timely operation.

The President said the brave armed forces of Pakistan are determined to defend borders of the country.

He said operations against terrorists would continue till the complete eradication of the menace of terrorism.

The Prime Minister in his message said the whole Pakistani nation stood with the brave armed forces which are defending the country with unwavering determination.

He said terrorists would not be allowed to succeed in their nefarious designs.