Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday remembered the victims of the tragic Army Public School (APS) attack on its eighth anniversary and said that this day is a message to the whole world that Pakistan has made great sacrifices to eradicate terrorism.
The premier took to his official Twitter handle and said: “Every year, December 16 reminds the entire nation of the agony and sorrow when the terrorists carried out atrocities in APS Peshawar.”
Shehbaz added that today is the day to pay homage to the martyrs of the APS tragedy and share the grief of their families. “The nation of Pakistan will never forget the sacrifices of its martyrs,” he added.
The 8th anniversary of the callous terrorist attack on the Army Public School Peshawar that left around 150 people martyred is being observed today (Friday).
On December 16, 2014, at least 149 people including 132 students and 17 staff members were martyred and many others injured when terrorists attacked Army Public School Peshawar.
After this tragic incident, the government chalked out the National Action Plan (NAP) to eliminate terrorism from the country.
A number of activities and functions will be held across the country to remember the sacrifices of innocent children.
Meanwhile in a statement, Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf said the pain of Army Public School Peshawar tragedy is still fresh in the nation’s heart.
He said the resilience and courage of the bereaved families and students of APS have reinforced the nation’s resolve to root out militancy in all forms and manifestations.
