President lauds security forces for killing 22 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday paid tribute to the security forces for killing 22 Khawarij terrorists in operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

The president, in a statement lauded the security forces for eliminating terrorists during intelligence-based operations in district Khyber.

He said the security forces killed 22 terrorists, and injured 18 others in different actions.

He vowed to continue operations against the terrorists till complete elimination of terrorism.

The successful operations of Pakistan’s security forces in combating terrorism are commendable, the president said adding that “Our determination to eliminate terrorist elements and defend the country will remain unwavering”.

He also expressed the nation’s commitment to the complete eradication of extremism.