Nation stands by the armed forces: Nawaz

All sanctuaries of militants will be destroyed to ensure they could not reestablish themselves, says Nawaz.

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has said that Operation Zarb-e-Azb will wipe out militants and bring peace to the country, Radio Pakistan reported. 

All sanctuaries of militants will be destroyed to ensure they could not reestablish themselves, he said while talking to a delegation of the Pakistan Bar Council in Islamabad.

The premier expressed confidence in the armed forces in eradicating militants from the country, adding that the nation stands by the armed forces.

Regarding the internally displaced persons (IDPs), Nawaz said the government will extend all state resources to assist the IDPs. He also appealed to all segments of society, requesting them to assist with the rehabilitation process for the IDPs.