President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have lauded the security forces for their successful operations against Indian-sponsored terrorists of Fitna Al-Khawarij and Fitna Al-Hindustan in Balochistan.

In their separate statements today, they praised the professional capabilities of the security forces for recovering arms, ammunition, and explosive material from terrorist hideouts during Operation Shaban.

President Asif Ali Zardari reaffirmed the state's resolve to crush the nefarious designs of Indian-backed terrorist elements at all costs.

In his statement, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said operations by security forces and law enforcement agencies will continue with full force until terrorism is completely eliminated from the country.

He said eradicating foreign-sponsored terrorism remains the top priority of the government.