President, PM praise security forces for successful Bajaur operation

Lahore: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday expressed grief over the martyrdom of three soldiers of the Pakistan Army while fighting terrorists in Bajaur.

Paying tribute to the martyrs of the nation, he said the entire nation will remain grateful to them.

The President said the entire nation pays tribute to its martyrs and it will not forget their sacrifices.

He also prayed for the bereaved families.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has appreciated security forces for conducting successful operation in Bajaur and killing five Khwarji terrorists.

He paid tribute to the soldiers of Pakistan Army, Naik Inayat Khan, Lance Naik Umar Hayat and Sepoy Waqar Khan, who lost their lives while bravely fighting the Khwarji terrorists.

The Prime Minister prayed for the departed souls and the bereaved families.

The Prime Minister said the entire nation stands united with it forces in the war against terrorism.