t-align: justify;">ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a checkpoint in South Waziristan and paid tribute to 16 brave soldiers who embraced martyrdom in the attack.
t-align: justify;">He expressed deep sorrow and grief over the losses and extended his condolences to the families of the martyrs, praying for their patience and fortitude, President Secretariat Press Wing said in a press release.
t-align: justify;">The president reaffirmed the nation’s resolve to continue operations till the complete eradication of Fitna al-Khwarij.
t-align: justify;">He emphasized that the entire nation stood united with its security forces in the fight against terrorism and reiterated that terrorists were the enemies of humanity and the country.
t-align: justify;">President Zardari stressed the importance of continuing operations to eliminate the scourge of terrorism.
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