PM Shehbaz Commends Security Forces for Tank, DI Khan Operations
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday praised Pakistan's security forces for conducting successful counter-terrorism operations in Tank and Dera Ismail Khan, two districts in southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa that have remained flashpoints for militant activity.
The prime minister's commendation followed reports of completed operations in both districts, where security forces have been engaged against proscribed militant outfits linked to regional destabilisation efforts. Tank and DI Khan are part of the broader southern KP belt that borders former FATA agencies and has historically served as an operational corridor for militant groups.
In his statement, the PM underscored the resolve of the state to eliminate terrorism and restore lasting peace across the country. He acknowledged the sacrifices of security personnel and expressed the government's full commitment to backing ongoing counter-insurgency efforts with resources and institutional support.
The statement reflects the civil-military consensus on the use of kinetic force as the primary instrument of counter-terrorism policy, particularly in areas where militant infrastructure has proven resilient. The operations in Tank and DI Khan form part of the national-level Azm-e-Istehkam campaign launched to systematically dismantle militant networks in Pakistan's northwest.
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