Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has paid tribute to security forces for a series of successful intelligence-based operations against militants in Bajaur, North Waziristan and Dera Ismail Khan districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. In a statement, he lauded the elimination of four terrorists affiliated with the Fitna-ul-Khawarij, commending the forces for their professionalism, precision and unwavering commitment. According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister emphasized that the security forces are achieving major successes against terrorism under the vision of Azm-e-Istehkam. He noted that their operational gains reflect Pakistan's strengthened counter-terror resolve. He reaffirmed that the entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the armed forces in the country's war against terrorism.