Defence Minister Khawaja Asif reiterated on Thursday that every necessary step will be taken to ensure security of Pakistan and its people. He said that armed forces of the country will give befitting reply to terrorists for their atrocities. "Armed forces will react forcefully to every incident of terrorism," he said. Remarks of the defence minister came hours after Pakistan Air Force jets bombed hideouts of the militants after Wednesday midnight in which 20 militants were killed including foreigners.