{"id":560682,"date":"2026-08-08T01:27:47","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T20:27:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=560682"},"modified":"2026-08-08T01:27:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T20:27:47","slug":"president-pm-praise-security-forces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/president-pm-praise-security-forces\/","title":{"rendered":"President, PM praise security forces"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> ISLAMABAD<br \/>\nPresident Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday paid rich tribute to the security forces for killing ten Indian-backed terrorists of Fitna-al-Khawarij during successful operations in South Waziristan and Dir district.<br \/>\nThe president and prime minister, in their separately issued statements, reaffirmed the entire nation\u2019s unwavering support and pride in the sacrifices of the armed forces and law enforcement agencies, reiterating the resolve that the nefarious designs of Indian-sponsored terrorist elements would be foiled at all costs<br \/>\nPresident Zardari praised the professional expertise of the security forces for successfully thwarting the terrorist attack in the Azam Warsak area of South Waziristan. He said that the entire nation stood firmly behind its brave security forces and law enforcement agencies, holding their sacrifices against terrorism in high esteem.<br \/>\nPrime Minister Shehbaz, who is currently in Saudi Arabia on a three-day visit, praised the security personnel for the successful operation, and said that the entire nation took immense pride in the professional capability, courage, and sacrifices of the armed forces.<br \/>\nHe said that the anti-terror actions under the Operation Azm-e-Istehkam would continue with full resolve until the complete elimination of terrorism from the country. The prime minister reaffirmed that the government and the nation stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the security forces in the ongoing war against terrorism.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday paid rich tribute to the security forces for killing ten Indian-backed terrorists of Fitna-al-Khawarij during successful operations in South Waziristan and Dir district. 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