President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have paid tribute to the security forces for killing six Indian-sponsored terrorists in the Zarkani area of Dera Ismail Khan district.

In their separate statements, they paid homage to Naik Ghulam Murtaza and Sepoy Taseer Ahmed, who embraced martyrdom during the operation.

President Asif Ali Zardari, in his statement, lauded the bravery, sense of duty, and supreme sacrifice of the martyrs, who laid down their lives in defence of the motherland.

He expressed his heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the families of the martyrs.

The President paid tribute to the security forces for their continued sacrifices and professional service in ensuring the country's peace and stability and protecting its people.

He said the conspiracies of the terrorists' foreign patrons and their local facilitators would be thwarted at all costs.

In his message, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to the unparalleled sacrifices made by security forces personnel in defending the homeland and eradicating terrorism.

He said the sacrifices of the country's brave soldiers are a shining example of Pakistan's unwavering resolve against terrorism.

Shehbaz Sharif said the entire nation saluted the sacrifices of its brave soldiers, which would not go in vain.

The Prime Minister reiterated his commitment to completely eliminating terrorism from the country under Operation Azm-e-Istehkam.