With a resolve to eradicate the menace of terrorism, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the militant attack on the Army Public School (APS) in Peshawar.
President Zardari stated that this day serves as a solemn reminder for the nation to unite against terrorism and intensify efforts to eliminate this scourge.
In a message marking the 10th anniversary of the incident, he said the terrorists had attacked the future of the nation and its children on that fateful day.
“The terrorists mercilessly killed our citizens, including our children, displaying their enmity towards the public by targeting teachers and students. The attack on children was cruel and inhumane,” he remarked.
“The events of 16 December left an indelible mark on the collective memory of the nation,” he maintained.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed the nation’s unwavering resolve to combat terrorism as he commemorated the 10th anniversary of the devastating APS tragedy.
In his poignant remarks, he described 16 December 2014 as a day of unimaginable sorrow when cowardly terrorists attacked APS Peshawar, martyring nearly 150 individuals, most of whom were young children.
“These ruthless, inhumane terrorists caused devastation, tearing apart dreams, futures, and hopes. A decade may have passed, but the pain of losing those innocent lives remains fresh,” he said.
