LAHORE, Jan 31 :Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday paid glowing tribute to the officers
and personnel of the security forces for successfully foiling malicious attempts
by Fitna-e-Hindustan to disrupt peace in Balochistan and for crushing the
enemy’s nefarious designs.
The prime minister praised the professional competence and bravery of the security
forces for thwarting coordinated attacks at 12 locations across Quetta, Noshki, Dalbandin,
Pasni, and Gwadar.
He said that during these operations, 37 terrorists were neutralized, dealing a major blow
to militant networks operating in the region.
He lauded the defenders of the motherland for neutralizing 88 leading terrorists, backed by
India, in various intelligence-based operations carried out over the past 48 hours, terming it
a significant success in the ongoing fight against terrorism.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also paid rich homage to ten valiant security personnel who
embraced martyrdom during the operations, sacrificing their lives while giving precedence to
the protection of the homeland over their own safety. He prayed for the elevation of
the ranks of the martyrs and for patience and strength for their bereaved families.
“The entire nation, including myself, is proud of its martyrs,” the prime minister said, adding that
the officers and personnel of the security forces are performing their duties with exemplary
courage and selflessness, without concern for their own lives.
Reaffirming the government’s resolve, the prime minister stated that the war against terrorism
would continue until its complete eradication from the country. He emphasized that the whole
nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the Pakistan Armed Forces in an unwavering
commitment to safeguard the sovereignty and security of the motherland.
