Ordinary Pakistanis share defiant messages in wake of Lahore attack

People flocked to the hospitals ready to donate blood and help in any way they could

In the wake of the Lahore attack, thousands of Pakistanis have sent a strong message to those responsible for the carnage.

At least 72 lives were lost and more than 233 were injured when a suicide bomber blew up in a crowded park in Lahore where Christians were celebrating Easter.



Muslims and Christians alike not only grieved with the victims' families but also flocked to hospitals ready to donate blood and help in any way they could.

https://twitter.com/joeyayoub/status/714340893998899200

The countless people in hospitals waiting for their turn to donate blood is the evidence that terrorists have already lost. #LahoreBlast

— farhan (@90bornboy) March 28, 2016

Visited jinah hospital today! 60-70+ people were still waiting for their turn to donate blood! 👌#LahoreBlast

— ℬashinda (@munib10mufc) March 28, 2016

I love you Lahore. pic.twitter.com/6j4AAyjgeM

— Nadia Jamil (@NJLahori) March 27, 2016

4:23am Update: Jinnah Blood Bank has put up notice. They have sufficient blood for now. Taking contact details of donors for later #Lahore

— M. Jibran Nasir 🇵🇸 (@MJibranNasir) March 27, 2016

A lunch distribution is being planned for hospitals where the injured are being treated - those looking to help, pls get in touch. #Lahore

— Yusra Askari (@YusraSAskari) March 28, 2016

If you want to donate blood, go to Farooq Hospital (main boulevard, Allama Iqbal Town) or Bajwah Hospital (near Bismillah chowk)#Lahore

— Nadia Jamil (@NJLahori) March 27, 2016

https://twitter.com/awhirlingruckus/status/714347865674530816

#Missing: If anyone came aross this child amongst blast victims plz call on 03018371556 Abdul Basit Nizamani #Lahore pic.twitter.com/cC8qLSNhJx

— M. Jibran Nasir 🇵🇸 (@MJibranNasir) March 27, 2016

Endless queues in hospitals of people wanting to donate blood. Young men offering 2 help park cars. Blessings in a time of deep deep grief🙏🏼

— Nadia Jamil (@NJLahori) March 27, 2016

That moment of acute sadness when one's 16-yr-old son asks at midnight if he could go to donate blood to injured kids
Yeh kaisa Pakistan hai

— Mehr Tarar (@MehrTarar) March 27, 2016

https://twitter.com/ajmaljami/status/714112938995556353

https://twitter.com/Fchoudhry87/status/714366866848882688

Hussaini Blood Bank has taken the responsibility of Shipping the blood from Karachi to Lahore, donate blood kindly there

— saba shaikh (@sim_saba) March 28, 2016

Terrorists dont represent #Pak. Pak is represented by those who flocked to hospitals to donate blood despite threat. https://t.co/JJlsisJISz

— Sikander Fayyaz Bhadera (@SikanderFayyaz) March 28, 2016

1000s line up to donate blood after #Lahore attack who only knew their blood was red and would help save another life. #HumLahoreHain

— Hassan Ahmad (@HMAesq) March 28, 2016

I went to Hospital after Ahmadi mosques were attacked to donate blood and there were scores of pages filled with contact no #B- group

— Omaid (@Omaidus) March 28, 2016

I keep remembering his smile.
It keeps coming back to me.
Oh My wonderful loving gallant friend.
RIP Nomi❤️#Lahore💔 pic.twitter.com/zr6cTZBPbo

— Nadia Jamil (@NJLahori) March 27, 2016

A cab booking service joined the relief effort and started offering free rides to anyone wishing to donate blood

Offering Free Rides to anyone wish to donate blood to #LahoreBlast victims
Use Promo code: Donate
Helpline: 042-35909393
NOW booking only.

— Careem Pakistan (@CareemPAK) March 27, 2016

This Twitter user summed it perfectly:

https://twitter.com/anthonypermal/status/714173315636662272