ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday expressed grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of four security personnel in an attack by terrorists in Kech district of Balochistan.

He paid homage to martyred personnel Naik Sher Ahmed, Lance Naik Muhammad Asghar, Sepoy Muhammad Irfan and Sepoy Abdul Rashid.

The prime minister condoled and sympathised with the bereaved families. He said sons of the nation were sacrificing their precious lives for the defence, security and protection of the motherland. “Nation salutes the martyrs who sacrificed themselves for the country.”

He said eradication of terrorism was a national agenda and with the help of Allah Almighty terrorists will be eliminated.

He prayed for the elevation of the ranks of martyrs and for patience to the bereaved families.