Punjab Chief Minister on Saturday paid rich tributes to the martyrs of Army Public School (APS) Peshawar and saluted their brave parents, reported the 24NewsHD TV channel.
In a message to mark the 9th anniversary of the horrific terrorist attack on the school in 2014, he paid a rich tribute to the lives lost in the tragedy and expressed sympathies with the parents of the martyred children.
The CM said the entire nation shared the grief of the bereaved families, adding that the APS martyrs will always be remembered.
Mohsin said that the martyrs of the APS tragedy united the entire nation against an enemy.
He reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to national, regional, and world peace.
He said the Pakistan Army undertook a decisive action against terrorists with the support of the nation.
He said the government’s commitment to turn Pakistan into a society that will not tolerate extremism and violence in any form.
On Dec 16, 2014, six terrorists stormed the school and martyred around 150 students and teachers.
After this tragic incident, the government chalked out the National Action Plan (NAP) to eliminate terrorism from the country.
Besides, the armed forces launched military operations in the country’s tribal areas to eradicate the scourge of terrorism.
Reporter: Ali Ramay