Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have paid tribute to the security forces for the success of Operation Shaban following the Mangi Dam Police Station incident. In their separate statements, they praised the courage and professionalism of the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps, and Balochistan Police.

According to Radio Pakistan, the President stated that the country's enemies are attempting to undermine Pakistan's recent diplomatic achievements by using proxy militants. The Prime Minister reaffirmed that security forces and the nation have an unwavering resolve to completely eliminate Fitna-ul-Khawarij. He expressed the nation's commitment to foiling every attempt to disrupt peace in Balochistan.