Khyber: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have commended the security forces for a successful operation against Khwarij in the Bagh area of Khyber district. In their separate messages, they appreciated the security forces for killing four Khwarij, including their ring leader, and for arresting three Khwarij.

According to Radio Pakistan, President Asif Ali Zardari praised the role of the security forces in the war against terrorism and reiterated the resolve to completely eradicate this menace. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that the entire nation stands with the security forces against terrorism. He affirmed that the war against terrorism will continue until this menace is completely wiped out from the country.