Islamabad (Web Desk): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said that the entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with its armed forces till complete eradication of the menace of terrorism.
The premier said this while visiting the residences of Lieutenant Colonel Syed Kashif Ali Shaheed and Captain Ahmed Badar Shahed, who sacrificed their lives while gallantly fighting the terrorists in North Waziristan.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the residence of Captain Ahmed Badr Shaheed in Talagang to offer his heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family, the Radio Pakistan reported.
The prime minister offered fateha for the Shaheed and commiserated with the bereaved parents and sisters of the martyr.
He said the whole nation is proud of the sacrifice, Captain Ahmed has rendered for the cause of the country.
Later, talking to the local elders, PM Shehbaz said these martyrs are the pride of the nation and the entire nation is indebted to their sacrifices.
Reaffirming the national resolve to eliminate the menace of terrorism from the country, the premier said that the sacrifices of our martyrs will not be in vain.
Shehbaz Sharif especially acknowledged with pride, the courage and patience of Shaheed Captain Ahmed's parents.
On the occasion, the prime minister announced to establish a school in the area which will be named after the Shaheed captain as per the desire of his father.
Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also visited the house of Lieutenant Colonel Syed Kashif Ali Shaheed in Chaklala, Rawalpindi.
He offered fateha and prayed for high ranks of the Shaheed and patience for his family.
The premier paid homage to the martyr and said the people of Pakistan are proud of these martyrs and their families for rendering such sacrifices for the country.
He said the entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with its armed forces till complete eradication of the menace of terrorism.
Defence minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar also accompanied the prime minister.
