The ninth anniversary of the tragic incident of terrorist attack on Army Public School Peshawar was observed on Saturday with leaders paying glowing tributes to the victim students and teachers, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
One hundred forty-seven innocents, including students and teachers were martyred in the terrorist attack on this day in 2014.
Caretaker PM Kakar
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has said the tragic incident of Army Public School Peshawar has strengthened the determination of our nation against terrorism.
In his message on the 9th anniversary of the APS tragedy, Anwwar-ul-Haq Kakar said nine years ago, the enemy unsuccessfully tried to undermine the morale of this nation in the war against terrorism. It was a tragedy that moistened the eyes of the whole world.
The Prime Minister said the sympathies of the entire nation are with the parents whose children made a great sacrifice in this tragedy.
Anwaar ul Haq Kakar said Principal Army Public School Shaheed Tahira Qazi and other teachers stood in front of these beasts as a rock wall to protect their students, and sacrificed their lives.
The Prime Minister said cowardarly terrorists can never defeat this nation where fearless people like Shaheed Tahira Qazi and Shaheed Aitzaz Hasan do not even care about their lives to save others.
The Prime Minister said the nation has won the war on terror and foiled all the tactics of the enemy to spread mischief and chaos in the country.
He the entire nation is proud of its great martyrs and their families.
Anwwar-ul-Haq Kakar said the nation is surely saddened by the memory of the Army Public School tragedy, but it is stronger than ever and united against this menace.
He said the Pakistani nation stands by its security forces until all the miscreants are brought to justice.
The Prime Minister said the nation pays tribute to all the personnel of the security forces, including the police, rangers and Pak Army, who hunted down the terrorists from their hideouts and brought them to their end after this tragedy.
The Prime Minister said his clear message to the terrorists and the enemy of Pakistan's peace is that the Pakistani nation is united.
Asif Zardari
Former President and President of Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday paid a glowing tribute to the innocent martyrs of the APS tragedy that took place nine years ago on December 16.
He said, “The blood of these innocent martyrs will not be allowed to go in vain and the war against terrorism will continue until the last terrorist is eliminated.”
In his message on the anniversary of the APS tragedy, Asif Ali Zardari said, “APS tragedy can never be forgotten.”
He said that Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto had clearly identified these terrorists in her lifetime and had declared them the enemies of the country and peace.
He said that the Swat operation was an example of how these terrorists could be eliminated. He said that the brave officers and soldiers of our Army and Police sacrificed their lives for the peace and security of the country.
“There will be justice with the blood of these martyrs” he added.
Shehbaz Sharif
The dark day of December 16, 2014 reminds us of the innocent children who were terrorized in Army Public School Peshawar. We stand with the martyrs and their families and stand united as a nation against terrorism. 9 years ago today, the entire nation gathered on a narrative against terrorism and under the leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, a decisive battle to end terrorism was launched and the terrorists were wiped out through Zarb-e-Azb and Radal al-Fasaad. Today also pays tribute to the security forces who are bravely fighting the terrorists. This day is a day to reaffirm our resolve to root out terrorism rather than merely condemning it. May Allah raise the ranks of the martyrs and grant patience to the families, Ameen.
Bilawal Bhutto
Today I mourn and remember the loss of the 133 innocent children and staff members at the APS massacre in Peshawar. As the nation once again faces the spectre of terrorism it is important to remind ourselves what it cost us in the past. There can be no tolerance or policy of appeasement for terrorists. And justice must finally be given to the families of the APS martyrs.
Balochistan CM Domki
Balochistan Caretaker Chief Minister Mir Ali Mardan Khan Domki said the pain of Army Public School (APS)Peshawar martyrs was still alive in our hearts and we have not forgotten this heartbreaking tragedy.
In a statement, on the completion of nine years of the tragedy of APS Peshawar, he said that the nation has made great sacrifices for peace, thanks to whom, we are living in a peaceful environment today.
Saluting the innocent martyrs of APS and their families, he said that this tragedy united the entire nation which stands
with its security forces to eradicate terrorism.
He said that December 16 would always be remembered as the darkest day in the country. Domki said, “Our priority is to establish law and order saying we have to promote an atmosphere that ensures a peaceful environment in the province.”
He also urged all Pakistanis, on this occasion should be united against the heinous acts of terrorists so that we could completely and permanently eradicate this menace.