Islamabad:Three terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan.

According to Radio Pakistan, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the security forces for their successful action against the terrorists in the region.

In a statement, President Zardari highlighted that the security forces' effective operations are crucial in weakening terrorist networks. He emphasized that the efforts of terrorist elements, which are reportedly supported externally, would be thwarted at all costs.

Prime Minister Sharif reaffirmed the state's commitment to fully eliminate Fitna al-Khawarij, underscoring the ongoing dedication to combat terrorism.