ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that there will be no compromise on peace and stability of Pakistan, and the government is determined to completely eliminate the menace of terrorism.
The PM strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Kohat, paid tribute to 10 police personnel including martyred DSP Haider Zaman, and expressed heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the families of the martyrs.
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Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said that the police set a great example of duty and bravery by sacrificing their lives.
The killing of 18 Khawarij is a manifestation of the unwavering resolve of the KP Police against terrorism.
The PM said that the nexus of criminal elements and Fitna al-Khawarij is a nefarious attempt to spread insecurity.
Such elements will not be allowed to succeed in their nefarious intentions under any circumstances.
Ten policemen were martyred and 18 terrorists of Fitna al-Khawarij were killed in an exchange of fire between the police force and the militants during an operation against illegal gold mining in Gumbat area here on Wednesday.
According to an official statement, after completing the operation, the policemen were returning to their respective police stations when they were attacked by Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists at the behest of criminal elements.