Islamabad:North Waziristan: Five members of the Khawarij group have been killed, and two others injured, during an intelligence-based operation conducted by security forces.

According to Radio Pakistan, the operation targeted the hideouts of Fitna al-Khawarij in North Waziristan and its surrounding areas, achieving significant success.

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif praised the security forces for their effective execution of the operation. The President highlighted the importance of these timely actions in thwarting the plans of terrorist elements.

The Prime Minister emphasized that operations against Fitna al-Khawarij will continue until terrorism is completely eradicated. He reiterated that achieving sustainable peace under the Azm-e-Istehkam vision remains the government's top priority.