KARACHI: The nation is mourning the sixth anniversary of the callous terrorist attack on Army Public School in Peshawar that left around 148 people martyred, making it the deadliest act of terrorism in Pakistan’s history.
On December 16, 2014, at least 148 people including 131 students and 17 staff members were martyred and many others injured when terrorists attacked Army Public School Peshawar.
A number of activities and functions will be held across the country to remember the sacrifices of innocent children. In his message, Prime Minister Imran Khan reiterated the nation’s resolve towards national, regional, and world peace.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement on Twitter said, “The fateful “black day” continues to remain a scar on the collective memory of the nation. We cannot forget the agony of this day.”
On the 6th Anniversary of horrific & barbaric #APSPeshawar, our thoughts & prayers are with the families of all victims.
The fateful “black day” continues to remain a scar on the collective memory of the nation. We cannot forget the agony of this day. 1/2#APSMartyrsDay pic.twitter.com/St6ymsG8IZ
— Spokesperson ???????? MoFA (@ForeignOfficePk) December 16, 2020
Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar reflected that December 16, 2014, was not only a dark day for Pakistan but for humanity as well.
آج سے 6 سال پہلے پاکستان ہی نہیں انسانیت کے لئے ایک تاریک دن تھا. جب ہم اس شام کو پشاور APS کے زخمی بچوں سے ملنے ہسپتال پہنچے تو اس بچے کی بہادری آج بھی یاد آتی ہی. ایک قیامت گزرنے کے باوجود اس کا حوصلہ بلند تھا. اللہ سب کے بچوں کو شر سے محفوظ رکھے pic.twitter.com/WZ2cM40JsD
— Asad Umar (@Asad_Umar) December 16, 2020
In his message, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said, “Bloodshed of innocent children and martyrs of the APS attack continue to shake the conscience of the nation until the perpetrators and facilitators of this gory crime were not brought to justice.”
Bloodshed of the innocent children and martyrs of Army Public School, Peshawar will continue to shake the conscience of the entire nation, Chairman PPP @BBhuttoZardari https://t.co/Xmg2AEaXRQ
— PPP (@MediaCellPPP) December 15, 2020
The PPP Chairman saluted the martyred students and their brave parents. “Being the son of a martyr Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, I, and the PPP, stand in complete solidarity with these parents,” he added.
PML-N vice-president Maryam Nawaz said, “The terrorists snatched children and our future. The martyrs were avenged by the armed forces during her father, Nawaz Sharif’s, government.”
آج کے دن آرمی سکول پشاور کا دل دہلا دینے والا سانحہ پیش آیا۔ دہشت گردوں نے ہمارے پھول سے بچے، ہمارا مستقبل ہم سے چھین لیا۔قوم نے نواز شریف کی قیادت میں مسلح افواج اور تمام سول سکیورٹی اداروں کی مدد سے اپنے بچوں کے خون کا بدلہ لیا۔دہشت گردوں پر کاری ضرب لگائی اور امن بحال کیا۔
— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) December 16, 2020
KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan said the sacrifices of the students martyred in the tragic APS incident would always be remembered. He added that the security forces and the nation are united to eliminate terrorism from the society and the government would always extend a helping hand to the bereaved families of the APS.
