President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed deep sorrow over the martyrdom of security personnel in the joint intelligence based operation of the law enforcement agencies at Hasan Khel area of Peshawar. In his message, he also paid tribute to the security forces for killing terrorists, including a high-profile terrorist, during the operation. He appreciated the bravery and professionalism of the law enforcement agencies and security forces. He said that the entire nation stands united in the war against terrorism. The President vowed to root out the menace of terrorism once and for all. Asif Ali Zardari prayed for the higher ranks of martyrs and for the bereaved family to bear the loss with fortitude. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has also paid tribute to the personnel of both Pakistan Army and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Counter Terrorism Department for killing terrorist commander Abdul Rahim and other terrorists in a successful intelligence-based operation at Hasan Khel area of Peshawar distric t. In a statement, he paid tribute to the security personnel who fought gallantly against the terrorists. Shehbaz Sharif prayed for the higher ranks of martyrs including Sepoy Muhammad Idrees, Sepoy Badam Gul, Sub Inspector Tajmir Shah and Assistant Sub Inspector Muhammad Akram. He said that the brave sons of Pakistan sacrificed their lives for the motherland while bringing the terrorists to hell. The Prime Minister said that the entire nation salutes the eternal sacrifices of the martyrs and we are determined to eradicate the menace of terrorism completely. Source: Radio Pakistan