ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said on Sunday the sacrifices of Pakistan Army soldiers who are fighting against terrorists will not go in vain. “They will be in our hearts and prayers, and we will make sure that their sacrifices do not go in vain,” a statement issued by the PM House quoted the premier as saying. The statement comes a day after an armed clash between troops of the Pakistan Army and terrorists in Shawal Valley of North Waziristan Agency resulted in martyrdom of four military personnel, including an officer. As many as 19 militants were also killed in the fighting.
The prime minister offered his condolences to the bereaved families of the four military personnel. “Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif sends his condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in the struggle against terrorism in Shawal,” the statement read. The prime minister lauded the courage and bravery of the valiant soldiers who had laid down their lives while defending their homeland. “These men showed bravery and courage till their very last breath… they put the nation and its future before their own,” he said. However, the prime minister emphasised that there was little room for complacency as the nation was passing through a critical stage. “This is a battle of good versus evil and what defines us as a people, those who lost their lives in this never-ending struggle are worthy of being called pride of our nation,” Nawaz said.
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