In a message to the Nation Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif said
” I congratulate the valiant armed forces and its personnel on a mission that has so far borne the fruit of their labor. In a country steeped in terrorism, they had the velour to stand up and fight for the lives of their fellow countrymen, no matter the odds. I hope this courage and conviction in belief will continue to lead our fight to end a cancer in our country that can only be challenged from within.
We have lost a lot of good men, and for their sacrifices, the country is forever grateful. They are the reason our girls can go to school, our women can work and our minorities can dream of a future where they are seen for their merits, rather than their identity.
This is an existential battle for the soul of the Muslim world, and every sacrifice made protects a greater good. This is a fight for liberty, freedom and the pursuit of a better country for all people, rather than a few. If God is willing, this is a fight we will ultimately win and come out a better people for having fought it ”