The Army Public School is located on Warsak Road near Army Housing Colony and a medical school.
Key developments:
• Seven militants killed in security operation, says DG ISPR Asim Bajwa
• Nation to observe three-day mourning, announced Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in Peshawar
• World leaders, including US President Barack Obama and Indian premier Narendra Modi, express grief over loss of innocent lives
• Pakistan Army decides to take immediate action against militants in Khyber Agency
• PTI chief Imran Khan has called off the December 18 countrywide shutdown, while negotiations with the government have also been postponed
• Afghan Taliban condemned the attack
10:31am
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan has left his residence in Bani Gala, Islamabad and is on his way to Peshawar to attend the APC, Express News reports.
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10:03am
Schools all over India observe a two-minute silence and hold special prayers to remember the young victims of the ghastly terror attack on Peshawar school, NDTV reports.
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10:02am
"The militants know they won't be able to strike at the heart of the military, they don't have the capacity. So they are going for soft targets," Talat Masood, a retired general and security analyst, told AFP.
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9:53am
Funeral prayer in absentia is offered for the victims at the Corps Headquarters in Peshawar, Express News reports.
Army chief Raheel Sharif, ISI chief Rizwan Akhtar, DG ISPR Asim Bajwa, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Pervez Khattak and K-P Governor Sardar Mehtab Abbasi can be seen in the front row.
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9:40am
President of the United States Barack Obama telephones Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, assuring him that the US stands with Pakistan in this time of grief, Express News reports.
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9:30am
Country begins three days of mourning Wednesday for the 132 children and nine school staff massacred by the Taliban in the country's deadliest ever terror attack, as the world unites in revulsion.
The 141 people were killed when insurgents stormed the army-run school systematically went from room to room, shooting children during an eight-hour killing spree.
A senior security official told AFP authorities were investigating the nationality of the attackers since some were speaking in Arabic.
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3:50am
It is our 9/11. It’s an attack on Pakistan’s future, its young sons and daughters.
The mass murder at Peshawar’s Army Public School and College is a manifestation of the most barbaric face of the Taliban insurgency which has been plaguing the country for more than a decade.
Read the full story here
3:20am
Read our lead story here
3:15am
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif on Tuesday said the terrorist attack on innocent students in Peshawar showed that the terrorists were not only enemies of Pakistan but enemies of the humanity too.
Read the full story here
2:30am
After militants slaughtered 132 children at the Army Public School in Peshawar on Tuesday, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif told CNN that the government will not back off from the war against militants.
Read the full story here
2:25am
Here is the list of injured and dead who were brought to Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar
2:00am
The K-P government has announced that all government and private educational institutes will be closed for three days after the brutal militant attack on the Army Public School.
read the full story here.
12:31am
The Afghanistan Taliban have condemned an attack by the Pakistani Taliban on a school killed 141 people on Tuesday, Reuters reported.
"The intentional killing of innocent people, children and women are against the basics of Islam and this criteria has to be considered by every Islamic party and government," Zabihullah Mujahid said in a statement.
12:05am
Iftikhar mourns his son Mohammed Ali Khan, 15, a student killed in Peshawar school attack. PHOTO: REUTERS
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11:30pm
Imran Khan condemns TTP for killing innocent students in Peshawar.
I have never seen such a horrific act as the one today in Peshawar where schoolchildren were targeted & executed in a planned manner. 1/3
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) December 16, 2014
2/3 We condemn the TTP which owned this attack on innocent children.It is time to rise beyond mere compensations for victims & condemnations
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) December 16, 2014
3/3 We must unite against such inhumanity. The prov & federal govts & military must be on same page to proactively rid country of terrorism.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) December 16, 2014
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10:54pm
Army commandos leave the school after the military operation. PHOTO: AFP
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10:42pm
The map below shows location of the school attacked by TTP militants.
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10:39pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi telephones Nawaz Sharif, says India stands firmly with Pakistan in fight against terror.
Spoke to PM Nawaz Sharif over the telephone. Offered my deepest condolences on the dastardly terror attack in Peshawar.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 16, 2014
India stands firmly with Pakistan in fight against terror. Told PM Sharif we are ready to provide all assistance during this hour of grief.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 16, 2014
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10:35pm
As bullets flew in the Army Public school in Peshawar on Tuesday, a grade eight student sat with a bullet in his chest and consoled his mother on the phone that he was all right, and unhurt.
The student, Osama, told The Express Tribune that his parents could not reach him, since they lived on Warsak Road, which had been blocked for all kinds of traffic. So he talked to them on the phone while avoiding detection from the militants.
“I told mama on the phone that I am safe and not hit, but I had received a bullet right in the chest.”
Read the story here.
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9:56pm
Pakistan Army is detonating explosives recovered from the militants in the school, our correspondent Riaz Ahmed reports.
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9:51pm
Imran Khan will attend the All Parties Conference called by the PM Nawaz at the Governor House in Peshawar on Wednesday, Express News reports.
PTI chief confirmed this on Twitter.
I will be attending the meeting called by the PM tomorrow morning to reassure the nation that we are united at this time of national tragedy
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) December 16, 2014
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9:20pm
"COAS General Raheel Sharif has personally monitored the army rescue operation," says Asim Bajwa.
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9:11pm
India cancels parliamentary dinner in the wake of the Peshawar school attack.
In view of the massacre of innocent children in Pakistan, tonight's dinner hosted by me for Members of Parliament is hereby cancelled.
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) December 16, 2014
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8:47pm
132 children, nine staff members of the school killed in the Taliban attack, says DG ISPR Asim Bajwa.
"1099 students and staff registered in school... 960 were rescued after the army operation," he says.
Three terrorists were snipped through the windows, while three of them were killed in the administrative block, adds Bajwa.
"One militant was shot at the door of the auditorium."
Read the story here.
Express News screen grab of DG ISPR Asim Bajwa briefing the media.
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8:38pm
Cinepax cinemas across the country will remain closed on Wednesday, officials tell The Express Tribune.
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8:33pm
Karachi Stock Exchange benchmark index fell sharply after the school attack.
KSE-100 Index dropped 2.57% to close at 30,876 points, which constitutes the biggest drop in the benchmark index in four months.
Read the full story here.
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7:49pm
A man lights candles to mourn the victims from the Army Public School in Peshawar. PHOTO: REUTERS
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7:38pm
US President Barack Obama denounces Peshawar school attack, AFP reports.
#BREAKING Barack Obama denounces 'odious' Pakistan school attack
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) December 16, 2014
"By targeting students and teachers in this heinous attack, terrorists have once again shown their depravity," he said.
"We stand with the people of Pakistan, and reiterate the commitment of the United States to support the government of Pakistan in its efforts to combat terrorism and extremism and to promote peace and stability in the region."
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7:34pm
To pay respect to the children lost in the Peshawar school attack, several notable Pakistani musicians have cancelled their performances which were scheduled to take place on Tuesday, December 16.
Read the full story here.
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7:12pm
The Taliban raid on the army-run school in Peshawar has ended, police said Tuesday, with all six attackers dead.
"The combat operation is over, the security personnel are carrying out clearance operation and hopefully they will clear the building in a while," police official Abdullah Khan told AFP.
"Dead bodies of six terrorists have been found in the building."
Senior police official Shafqat Malik confirmed the combat phase of the response was over, while chief army spokesman General Asim Bajwa said on Twitter that the operation was "closing up".
Bajwa said explosive devices planted in school buildings by the militants were slowing clearance efforts.
Special forces soldiers had rescued more than a dozen staff and students, Bajwa said.
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7:06pm
The death toll has now been raised to 135, with 114 people injured, Health Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mustaq Jadoon tells the APP news agency.
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6:54pm
PM Nawaz has reached Corps Headquarters Peshawar, where he is being briefed on the army's search and clearance operations, our correspondent Abdul Manan reports.
COAS General Raheel Sharif and corps commander Peshawar are also present.
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6:45pm
In the wake of the Peshawar attack, Atrium Cinemas in Karachi and Centaurus Cineplex in Islamabad will remain shut on Wednesday, owner of both the cinemas, Nadeem Mandviwalla tells The Express Tribune.
Meanwhile, Cinepax network of cinemas across Pakistan is yet to make an official announcement about tomorrow’s show. So far, their shows are as per schedule, an official of Cinepax Cinemas tells the The Express Tribune.
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6:42pm
In response to the attack in Peshawar, Army decides to take immediate action against militants in Khyber Agency, says ISPR chief.
#COAS in Psr:Based on actionable intelligence several ops have been put into action including10 air strikes in Khyber today-4
— Gen(R) Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) December 16, 2014
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6:40pm
#COAS: In Psr;This ghastly act of cowardice of killing innocents clearly indicate they are not only enemies of Pak but enemies of humanity
— Gen(R) Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) December 16, 2014
#COAS:Extremely saddened,our resolve has taken new height.Will cont go after inhuman beasts,their facilators till their final elimination.
— Gen(R) Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) December 16, 2014
#COAS:They have hit at the heart of the nation,but let me reiterate they can't in any way diminish the will of this great nation.
— Gen(R) Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) December 16, 2014
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6:34pm
Army says operations "closing up"
#Psr Update:Latest;7 more male staff members and 4 lady teachers rescued by SSG.Closing up
— Gen(R) Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) December 16, 2014
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6:20pm
PTI chairperson Imran Khan, who visited LRH to meet the victims, says he fails to comprehend how can anyone attack children.
"If you have a disagreement, fight with men, not innocent children," he says.
"We all - provincial, federal governments and army - need to agree on how to win this war against terrorists," he requests.
Imran commends all the volunteers who came forward to donate blood.
"We will all offer funeral prayers for the victims in Islamabad tomorrow."
The PTI chief adds that he assured PM Nawaz of his complete assistance in fighting terrorism from day one.
"No one can blame us for not standing with the government in its fight against terrorists. We have always supported the government," he says.
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6:09pm
Malala 'heartbroken'. PHOTO: AFP
"I am heartbroken by this senseless and cold blooded act of terror in Peshawar that is unfolding before us. Innocent children in their school have no place in horror such as this," Malala said in a statement.
"I condemn these atrocious and cowardly acts and stand united with the government and armed forces of Pakistan whose efforts so far to address this horrific event are commendable."
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6:03pm
Traders associations across Pakistan have announced to observe a day of mourning.
Businesses will remain closed in Peshawar on Wednesday.
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5:51pm
ANP leader Haji Adeel says military operation against militants should have been done years ago.
"...every single element of the state machinery should solely be concentrated on making sure military targets are achieved with least damage," he says.
PPP leader Shireen Rehman says government should have taken action against militants in all cities and towns in addition to Zarb-e-Azb operation in North Waziristan.
“There should be no confusion on who the enemy is,” she adds.
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5:48pm
Pakistani soldiers cordon off the site of the attack. PHOTO: AFP
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5:39pm
ISPR says SSG commandos have rescued seven staff members and four school teachers from the building where the search and clearance operations are still underway.
#Psr Update:Latest;7 more male staff members and 4 lady teachers rescued by SSG.Closing up
— Gen(R) Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) December 16, 2014
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5:34pm
Balochistan CM Abdul Malik Baloch announces three days of mourning in the province.
Punjab Assembly also passes a resolution against the attack, and announces three days of mourning.
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5:32pm
PTI leader Shaukat Yousufzai says K-P government had taken measures to thwart attacks in response to Zarb-e-Azb operation.
He, however, says militants freely move in and out of Pakistan through Fata, making it difficult to control the situation.
Yousufzai admits today's attack was a matter of serious security lapse but adds that the K-P government cannot be solely blamed for it.
"All politicians should stand together and support the armed forces which are fighting against terrorists."
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5:22pm
DG ISPR says six militants have been killed as security forces clear the school building.
Commandos are facing difficulty in clearing the building because of explosives planted by militants inside the school.
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5:17pm
PM Nawaz Sharif has convened an emergency meeting of all national parliamentary parties in Peshawar on Wednesday, 11:30am at the Governor House, our correspondent Abdul Manan reports.
According to the PM House, Information Minister Parvaiz Rasheed and Finance Minister Ishaq Dar will convey PM’s request to individual parliamentary leaders.
Read the full story here
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5:13pm
At least 130 people, most of them children, have been killed in the attack, AFP reports.
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5:10pm
According to ISPR, SSG commandos have rescued two more children, and two teachers from the building.
Of the four school blocks that were earlier held by militants, three have been cleared.
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5:06pm
Sounds of explosions and firing continue to echo in the area as more security personnel arrive to take part in the operation.
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5:04pm
Punjab CM Shahbaz Sharif assures K-P CM of complete assistance in providing relief to the injured and the families of the deceased.
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4:39pm
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expresses sorrow over the Peshawar school attack.
My heart goes out to everyone who lost their loved ones today. We share their pain & offer our deepest condolences.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 16, 2014
It is a senseless act of unspeakable brutality that has claimed lives of the most innocent of human beings - young children in their school.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 16, 2014
Strongly condemn the cowardly terrorist attack at a school in Peshawar.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 16, 2014
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4:36pm
Watch a video of a mother in search of her children during the siege in Peshawar.
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4:25pm
Devastating accounts have come forth from the tragic incident in which witnesses described how gunmen went from classroom to classroom, shooting children, after a huge blast shook the Army Public School in Peshawar today.
Read the accounts here.
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4:22pm
Our correspondent Umar Farooq reports from Lady Reading Hospital in Peshawar.
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4:11pm
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, while addressing the media in Peshawar, says "We will continue our struggle to completely eradicate militancy."
"We will work together with Afghanistan to work towards ending militance," the premier says.
"Operation Zarb-e-Azb is progressing successfully, and the country should pray for and support the operation," says Nawaz.
Further, the PM says that there should be no differences between the public.
"We should unite and tackle terrorism," the prime minister says.
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4:10pm
Fifth militant has been killed, confirms ISPR.
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4:17pm
A man carries a student, who was injured during an attack by Taliban gunmen on the Army Public School, after he received treatment at a hospital in Peshawar. PHOTO: REUTERS
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4:06pm
The protection of life and property is the responsibility of the federal and provincial governments. And because the school is a central location with sensitive installations nearby, it reflects on the total collapse of the government, Jamaat-e-Islami chief Sirajul Haq says while speaking to the media.
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4:04pm
Malala Yousafzai's co-winner of the Nobel Peace Prize Kailash Sathyarthi comments on today's attack.
#Pakistan government must take all possible steps to protect children & schools from violence. #educationunderattack #PeshawarAttack
— Kailash Satyarthi (@k_satyarthi) December 16, 2014
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4:00pm
Meanwhile, read our correspondent Riaz Ahmed's report from October on how easy it for militants to procure security forces' uniforms.
Read the full story here.
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3:49pm
An army helicopter flies over the Army Public School that in under attack by Taliban gunmen in Peshawar, December 16, 2014. PHOTO: REUTERS
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3:46pm
#Psr Update:Terrorists pushed&confined to last of 4 blocks of school.4 terrorists killed so far.Search for remaining on,Clearance underway
— Gen(R) Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) December 16, 2014
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3:44pm
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan has announced to postpone the December 18 countrywide shutdown in lieu of the attack in Peshawar.
He strongly condemned the attack on the school while speaking to the media.
"There is no justification for this," he says.
Read the full story here.
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3:40pm
India has condemned a deadly attack by Taliban militants on an army-run school in Peshawar.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh said the attack exposed the "real face of terrorism".
"I strongly condemn the terrorist attack on a school at Peshawar," he tweeted.
"This dastardly & inhuman attack exposes the real face of terrorism. My heart goes out to the families of those children who got killed by the terrorists in Peshawar."
I strongly condemn the terrorist attack on a school at Peshwar(Pakistan). This dastardly & inhuman attack exposes the real face of terrorism
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) December 16, 2014
My heart goes out to the families of those children who got killed by the terrorists in Peshwar. I express my condolences to those families
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) December 16, 2014
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3:36pm
Below is a map showing the location of the school which is currently under attack by TTP militants.
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3:22pm
With the tragic incident escalating, the death toll has now risen to over 120, according to Express News.
Further, two fresh blasts have been heard from within the vicinity and firing is still going on.
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3:18pm
Our correspondent Riaz Ahmad gives us a bone-chilling account of parents looking for their children at Lady Reading Hospital amid the chaos in Peshawar.
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3:13pm
Watch footage of the scenes at hospitals following the devastating attack.
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3:10pm
So far, at least 85 students have reached CMH hospital from the Government Commerce College to donate blood to the injured, according to our correspondent Umer Farooq.
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2:57pm
Jammatud Dawa’s Hafiz Saeed while speaking to Express News condemns the tragic attack on the school in Peshawar.
“This is a huge incident and is a blatant act of terrorism,” Saeed says.
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2:47pm
Army Chief Raheel Sharif leaves for Peshawar from Quetta, while DG ISPR Asim Bajwa is already present in the city.
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2:38pm
There are conflicting reports on the number of deaths with Express News reporting 104 children are dead, while AFP is saying 95 people have been killed in total.
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2:34pm
PML-N leader Ahsan Iqbal calls on all the leaders to put differences aside and work together to recreate the national narrative.
“We are in a state of war and we can only fight our enemies with unity,” he stresses.
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2:30pm
PAT chief Tahirul Qadri expresses sorrow over the loss of precious lives.
Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri strongly condemns the attack on children's school in #Peshawar.
— Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri (@TahirulQadri) December 16, 2014
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2:25pm
Prime Minister Nawaz says this is a national crisis. “I will monitor the operation personally from Peshawar,” he says.
Security is put on high alert in Islamabad after the attack on school in Peshawar, while K-P government announces three days of mourning.
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2:10pm
Condemning the attack, K-P CM says there are 24 bodies at LRH and 60 at CMH.
“There are 43 injured admitted to LRH and 40 to CMH,” he adds.
He says rescue operation is still going on and most parts of the school building have been cleared except for the principal’s room and another area.
“Around 10 men wearing FC uniform entered the building; security personnel killed two while another blew himself up,” he says.
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2:08pm
As emergency has been declared at the LRH, here is a snapshot of the situation how nurses at this hospital deal with immense adversity.
Nurses: The white army
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2:04pm
PTI leader Jahangir Tareen says this is a national tragedy and everyone will work together to make sure the issue is addressed in the best possible way.
“There can never be a justification for such a barbaric act,” he says, condemning the attack in the strongest term.
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1:59pm
Our correspondent Riaz Ahmad reports that at least 27 bodies are present in Lady Reading Hospital at the moment.
SSP Operation Najibur Rehman says the rescue operation is still underway.
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1:49pm
K-P information minister says at least five attackers, wearing army uniform, entered the school building from the backside of the building.
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1:43pm
Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid, while speaking to Express News, says the government will not waver from its commitment to eradicate terrorism despite such coward attacks.
“We will not rest until the scourge of terrorism is completely eliminated,” he says.
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1:24pm
Rescue operation is still in progress inside the school. The building has been badly damaged because of the firing and explosion.
Our correspondent Riaz Ahmad reports that 25 more ambulances have been called in to assist with the rescue work.
A soldier takes position above a road near the school that is under attack. PHOTO: REUTERS
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1:20pm
Officials tell AFP that at least 20 people are killed in the attack.
At least 15 bodies are in Lady Reading Hospital, of whom most are students and one is a female teacher, our correspondent Riaz Ahmad reports.
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1:16pm
Lady Reading Hospital spokesperson says 18 people have been killed and 36 are injured.
Most of the injured students were shot in their legs and arms.
Security around the hospital has also been beefed up.
Ambulances drive away from the school that is under attack by gunmen in Peshawar, December 16, 2014. PHOTO: REUTERS
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1:08pm
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif gives strict instructions to concerned officials to rescue students and teachers safely.
The premier further instructs Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan to personally monitor the rescue operation in Peshawar.
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12:56pm
K-P Health Minister Shahram Tarkai says emergency has been declared in four major hospitals of the city.
He says 12 students have been killed while 36 were injured. All of the injured students are boys.
One female teacher was also killed while two others were injured.
The health minister says another body brought to the hospital is of a soldier.
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12:50pm
Rescue operation by troops underway as exchange of fire continues, ISPR reports.
A large number of students and staff have been evacuated.
Further, according to reports, some children and teachers have been killed by the militants.
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12:48pm
Lady Reading Hospital spokesperson says 10 people have been killed while 30 are injured.
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12:46pm
ANP leader Zahid Khan, while speaking to Express News, calls it a barbaric attack and says these attackers follow no religion.
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12:34pm
Lady Reading Hospital, where many injured have been taken, has asked for blood donation.
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12:32pm
Eyewitnesses say five to six men entered the building and opened fire. Students hid under their desks and later moved to a safer location from where they were rescued by security officials.
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12:29pm
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif condemns the attack and says those behind the heinous act will not be spared.
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12:24pm
Lady Reading Hospital spokesperson confirms the number of casualties.
Security sources say a large number of students and teacher have been evacuated, while the search operation is in progress.
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12:21pm
Emergency has been declared at Lady Reading Hospital.
PTI chief Imran Khan condemns the attack.
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12:18pm
Security officials say there are at least 6 attackers inside the building.
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12:15pm
An explosion was heard from inside the school building.
The attackers reportedly have suicide jackets with them.
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12:12pm
Two helicopters are constantly monitoring the situation, while army tankers are also seen in the area.
At least 15 ambulances are in the area to respond to any emergency.
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12:08pm
Militant outfit Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for attack.
“Our people successfully entered the army school in Peshawar this morning. We are giving them direct instructions to not harm minors,” TTP spokesperson Muhammad Khorasani told The Express Tribune.
“Operation Zarb-e-Azb and Operation Khyber-I forced us to take such an extreme step,” he said.
Read full story here.
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At least 15 students have been rescued from the building while many are reportedly inside it. The injured were shifted to Combined Military Hospital.
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11:46am
As per initial details, around five to six gunmen mounted this attack and tried to enter the school. The attackers were wearing uniform of armed forces.
Security forces have cordoned off the school and entered the building. Officials are also monitoring the situation from a helicopter.
Attackers and security personnel also exchanged fire near the school.
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so sad
I just want to Ask the Prime Minster Of Pakistan that is this not a time that you Address with Your Nation to Supports them in this Great time of Loss. And we all need to make our own Security Plan in these Hard time . Hope you will agree
Its 7 a.m. Friday. Another flower-less day. I feel lost and failed. I'm unable to forgive myself.
Sad day, No accountaiblity, No will loose thier job over this massive security failure, Cover up and point finger at each other only to be repeated in next incident. 26 secuirty forces funded by public money couldn't stop this or any such incidents in past.
I'm shocking this attack it's very bad news and i say to the taririsum you once only once time think pasawar attack if your child there,you attack than child is copy of God but you r not think. Then I say I'm heartbroken by this senseless and cold blooded act of terrorist in Peshawar that is unfolding before us.
Understanding the situation. It's pretty simple actually. Our neighbours help trespassers spoil our own garden. Spoil theirs. Just deprive TTP and Baloch separatists of fundings and they will die their own death......miserably.
Very sad day
@pakistani: Pl. don't lose your mind. Children all over India have observed a two minutes silence and offered prayers for the fallen angels. The Parliament did it too. And Millions of Indians wept and cried along with Pakistani citizens over this most brutal and inhuman act.
Our prayers for all the people of Pakistan. May the little souls rest in peace. And let their anguish destroy the brutes running free.
@Azhar: You can't act like a terrorist to end terrorism. Please understand killing of any innocent person is wrong and makes you no better than the terrorist!
@Fahad: Shame on you for defending a govt that does not come to its own province.
SO SAAADDDDD!!!!!!!!!!! it was a TRAGIC day in the history of pakistan!!!!!!!
Allah bless our country and save our families, citizens and cities from terrorism.(Ameen) Allah plz help us.........
What is the difference between these killers and us? They killed all these innocent people and we are sitting quietly watching them kill and innocents being killed. There is absolutely no difference at all. Even now if we dont stand with against these atrocities then Good luck to Humanity. I dont want anyone to have any sympathy with me or for my children if they are killed in similar incident tomorrow, because I didnt stand when others needed, so I wouldnt deserve theirs either. We are meant to be a body and feel pain pain for others but we dont, but its my son, but tomorrow it will be my son and day after yours and this cycle goes on. We are waiting for Messiah, but there is no one coming until we stand up in unity into the faces of these corrupt rulers and these killers. Otherwise we are heading in one direction : Destruction.
I have no words to condemn the this most barbaric,saddened,worst and tragic killing incident of the sinless and innocent school's children in Peshawar and no one can share and lessen the martyred children's parents' grief,agony and pain.May Allah Almighty rest of the martyred children's soul in heaven and definitely there will furtively be Pro-Taliban people in this forum and I ask them few things: 1-If Taliban want to take revenge then why don't they come before army engaged in North Waziristan Agency in Zarb-e-Azb operation face to face to take revenge instead of killing the innocent and sinless people? 2-Is this Jihad in Taliban's stance to kill the innocent and sinless people? 3-What type of Islam Taliban want to act upon and want/wanted to implement in the country? and 4-What type of this Islam is thru which Taliban declare suicide attacks and killing of the sinless and innocent people's killing rightful and licit?
this is very sad incidence.now govt should be awakened and take serious steps for peace in country
we condumd yesterday attacked by which inconnet childern lost their lives.i slute to the mother of nations whose scrifice her childern on pakistan.
It is an appeal from all TV Channels except for the news channels to stop showing music shows, morning shows, dances, dramas at least for 3 days at this highly traumatized and emotional juncture in the nations history........ please act sober to mourn the death of the 132 children martyred.
Being an indian, i wish to send a strong message to all my pakistani brothers and sisters that we are with you in this moment of grief and despair. We all know that terror has no religion. My eyes were filled with tears yesterday when i watched about the attacks on those innocent little angels. Not just 132 children are dead but it's 132 dreams that have been shattered. Today humanity got buried in 132 little coffins. Today the weight of little coffins must have felt very heavy. My hands are trembling while writing this message. Would have come personally to that side and would have hugged each and every one of you if there had been no boundaries.
May god bestow peace upon your nation. From A seperated but still a brother.
This is very sad to see this kind of nonsense act. May God give power to the families to face this.
This nation hangs it's head in shame;it could not protect it's future. Enough is enough;terrorism has to be totally eliminated from this country once and for all:what ever be the cost.
Sorrow, and pain, this isn't just attack on Pakistan, this is an attack on every country on this planet. Today the terrorists slapped us and slapped us hard. With this being said they don't deserve no mercy. This is an attack on humanity. Pain sorrow grief and anger. Can the world stand by Pakistan and exterminate everyone of these? The greatest tribute to our children would be the coffins of these murderers.
May god bless Pakistan.
A sad day for the world be it Xinjiang, Lahore or Mumbai, humanity was murdered not just in Peshawar today.
This is not a religious issue; its all geopolitics. Pakistan wants to eliminate TTP because it hits them inside the country. Pakistan encourages the Afghan taliban on its western border and LTTE on its eastern border and that is where lies the problem. When terrorists attack the Chinese in Xinjiang China cries foul but when terrorists of the same breed carry out attacks in Mumbai it pats the Pak back and encourages them with a wink and a nod.
Unless all players keep terrorism out of bounds from their geopolitical gamesmanship, they all will continue to hurt, some less some more.
strongly condemns the attack on children's school in #Peshawar.
Today the humanity is ashamed. My no words can reduce the pain of bereaved families, however, I just pray almighty to give strength to the families who have lost their loved ones to bear this tragic loss.
No words..just tears that's all..
@Azhar: looks like you subscribe to the same ideology as Talibans
no no no...this is d limit...dont know to which species de belong to...even animals dont use to do dis...how someone can plan like dis nd d persons can execute it...seriously humanity can b seen getting extinct...now de only got children to deal wid??? army should not kill dere family...we r not like dem...bt catch dem nd dont kill dem...death penalty is not justifiable...de should realise whats d mistake de hd done... may god bless families who r facing dis tough situation...may god bless humanity...wid all f u against destruction f humanity...
Dear families of the innocent children. Alla may grant you every patience for such an unbearable loss. We all share your sadness and are beside you. If we can not fight back these killers We do have the Allah with us to take your revenge. May their souls rest in heaven. Amen.
ET please don't report the condolences of Afghan Taliban, they are fathers of Pakistani Taliban. There could be no good & bad snakes.
Wordless about today omg How ?what ? Why means no words to say how can I talk about those monsters....Allah barabd karday inki nasloon ko ujar day in masoom bacho ki Jaan leny walay darinday baaz ajao khudara sharam nahi aati khouf karo Allah sai in masoom logo ki Jaan lekr khush hotay ho Allah tum logo ki naslain ujar day aaj awam ko hosh mai ajana h k hum sub ko ek hona h jub awam himmat or azam k 7 rahay ki to kisi dushman ki ankh b hamay nhi dekh sakti United v stand Divided v fall ... prayy fr them itx time to save pak ..
these terrorist get funds and training from india inside afghanistan. RAW wants to destroy pakistan.
My heart-felt condolences to the families of the victims of this most horrific and barbaric attack! May God bless the souls of victims!
My wish is that this unspeakable crime against humanity marks a turning point in Pakistan's war against terrorism and extremism. May all Pakistanis of goodwill rise against such people so filled with hate and fanaticism and marginalize and eliminate them once and for all. There are no "good" terrorists and "bad" terrorists - they are ALL TERRORISTS. Uncivilized, barbaric, inhuman!
although it is a very sad incident but it is a coward act to kill innocent childern... all of us pakistani pray for peace and well being of parents of victims and all citizens. WE SHOULD ALL STAND AND PAY OUR SACRIFICES FOR OUR BROTHERS AND CHILDERN AT ANY COST
US is against TTP, Pakistan is against, India is against, Iran is against, Afghanistan is against, 27 countries of NATO are against. Russia is against. From where are the getting the weapons and the explosive matter? Can any one answer?
@Salman First it is CM KP who has announced 3 day of mourning, second if there is any one who is laughing stock right now, it is you and if you say PM does not give a damn, it is really you who do not give damn. This is not time to talk politics. But when the time will be right, it will Imran Khan, who will be cornered for creating this mess, undermining the war from day 1, underming the operations, raiding Punjab in his lust of power and leaving KP govt with nothing. Sharam Karo!
No Nation - by itself - can get rid of Terrorism. If Pakistan wants to rid itself from Terrorism then it must join up with AT LEAST Iran, Afghanistan and India. To ensure the ELIMINATION OF TERRORISM IN the whole region - say on the basis of the SAARC Countries - all the Countries have to co-operate in a joint action as if there is any conflict-differences with country or countries of a Nation's Borders then this Process of Elimination WILL NEVER SUCCEED. Cheers
The unimaginable happened in Peshawar. Whatever may be the differences but today Indians pray for parents who lost their sons and daughters. It is not an act any human can undertake. No words can console the parents who lost their loved ones. The world must unite to wipe the scourge of terror from this planet. India must use any channel possible to work with neighbors to bring peace in the region.
This is pretty mind boggling statement from our corrupt PM "3 days mourning" as if he gives a damn!!! This PM is nothing but a big laughing stock.
We console with the students and teachers of “APSACS” Peshawar at this moment of sorrow anxiety. We highly condemn this cowardly act of terrorism and pray for the departed souls. Lets join hands and take a stand to eradicate this nonsense from our society. May Allah grant a great patience to all the survivors .....
Just I can't express my feelings, it is so hard. They were innocent students, they were young.... We strongly condemn terror attack on school. No only Pakistan, or Afghanistan or Iraq should fight against terrorism, the whole world must do it!! Terrorism is human disease and we should escape our world, our future from this perilious disease. Our hearts go out to the parents, families who lost their loved. We express our condolences to brother Pakistan people. Our heart is with you in this difficult day.
When poor Malala was attacked so many people said she was agent of CIA/RAW/Mossad I would like to ask those people, those apologists for the Taliban, what do you have to say now? What will it take for you to wake up to the cancer that is destroying your country?
Pakistan, The world weeps with you. This is really really sad. I think of all parents whose children perished due to madness of a few individuals.
At this time you are mentioning that it is because of Dharna when 15 childeren lost their life and operation is going on. You are trying to put blame on PTI even when this incident is happening. Are you so blind in supporting your master Nawaz Sharif that you are not even feeling the need to highlight the pain our people are going trough but it is more important for you to highlight Dharna and PTI. Seriously, today our country is here because of people like you. We as nation have lost values. I am a PTI suppoeerters and if it was happend in Punjab I would not have jumped to blame PMLN but be worried about our people. For god sake wake up. Please please please be Pakistani first and human even before that.
@Fury Stop! This is not a day to put politics. Trust me if there is any one who should be blamed it is Imran Khan but today is not the day.
At least now onwards Stop Selective Fighting against terrorism. Learn lessons and Stop using terrorism as an instrument to counter attack neighbors. Learn terrorism doesn't have religion, creed, and ethnicity. Either Kashmiri Separatist or Talibani, Terrorist is Terrorist, Stop hating other religions, start loving other religions in neighboring countries. Come out of ego's and start understanding India, realize and know who is your true friend or a enemy.
@Danish: Wishing Allah to save is chanted by lethargic and inactive person. Allah will not come forward to save unless you step forward to take action in this regard .leaving everything on Allah is nothing but foolishness.
In this darkest hour for Insaniyat, even indian heart bleeds for those innocent little souls. May some day the hate, jealousy and enmity in the mind of every human being end. I join my pakistani brothers and sisters in their mourning. Genetically we are connected, we can't deny that. lets resolve and stand up against the politicians and religious leaders in both india and Pakistan and send them message, that we indian and pakistani want to live as brothers. R I P little angels..May your soul rest in peace
See I am telling it is the mod of Nawaz sharif and his goons. Chaudry sahib I hope you are satisfied now @lahori:
When only six terrorist are responsible and a date of Dec. 16, 2014, it should be evident that someone called for this act to disrupt and mask the present events going on. I grieve for the innocent children and school workers, but not for any of those who could have prevented this or caused it. And I pray to Allah take revenge for the children lost, on those who plan and carried out this act... This vicious act did harm against Imran Kahn campaign to clear corruption from the political proceedings in Pakistan and I am not sure at this time if this was not the purpose of it... but as always the most harm is against the efforts for political justice and the safety of the people in Pakistan...
And start loot and plunder at KPK. As if he is still not done his share of job of looting this country. For his long will you guys allow this rascal to suck our blood. He is a curse on Pakistan @Blithe:
After my children have been born, I consider all the children of this world as my children. This is so very heart-breaking ...what must be the plight of the poor parents...these are our children who were massacred ... this is the Talibans response to Malala getting the Nobel prize ... Our apologies to these little angels ... We were not courageous enough to protect you...
this is verey awfull incedent and we ar so sad this atack may ALLAH thes inconet childern gose to jannat .132 children .shahed in pakistan
Thanks, lots of thanks from Indians. @Manju.Indian:
Extremely sad for the parents and the children. Extremely angry at the brutes eho did this. I hope this horrific act motivates government and army to get on same page and clean up the sources of hate - be it hate mongering textbooks or madrassas that justify violent jihad or Friday khutbas that spread hate.
Only the cowards attack unarmed, innocent school children and proudly claim responsibility. We stand with the people of Pakistan in their time of grief and condemn this cowardly act in the strongest of terms. Our condolences go out to the families and parents of the victims. Ambassador Richard Olson also issued a statement of condolence to the families of the victims. “The United States strongly condemns senseless and inhumane attacks on innocent students and educators, and stands in solidarity with the people of Pakistan, and all who fight the menace of terrorism,” a statement issued by the US Embassy in Islamabad says. “Few have suffered more at the hands of terrorists and extremists than the people of Pakistan,” the statement says, adding that “that is why it remains essential for the United States and Pakistan to continue to work together to secure peace and stability in the region”.
These are desperate measures by the terrorists, but they should know that these cowardly acts will not go unanswered. They will be hunted down and eliminated.
Abdul Quddus DET - U.S. Central Command
As an Indian and as a human being, I pray to God that he brings peace to the children who died, I hope and pray that now they are in a better place. I cannot really imagine the pain the parents must be feeling. We are with you and we condemn this act of the terrorists ... no cause is so holy to justify this massacre. No God will sanction this massacre.
Children went to school the morning did not come back in the evening.unbelievable. The grief on the happenings made me mentally very disturbed from early morning and I am not able to go for work, thinking of the intense of grief each parent of the diseased children will have. My deepest condolence to each parent. Let us all condemn this senseless violence in all possible terms.
What have these children done to deserve this hatred and which god is pleased by this action,They are cowards who are attakcing children and women and shows the levels to which they have sunk.they shamelessly claim to have attacked and expect priase for this despicable act..They should be mericlessly hounded and eliminated if any society has to live with safety,and dignity.There is nothinglike good or bad terrorists or taliban.All are cruel and merciless if the can attack children.
People should realise that PTT and PTI are one and the same. To finish PTT first get rid of PTI.
@wb: The problem does not lie with Islam. This mentality is exactly why all Muslims are blamed for the ghastly acts of barbarism done by few. This is an issue of terrorism, not religion.
To Pakistan and China.
The lost lives in terrorist attacks in Mumbai, Xinjiang and Peshawar are all barbaric and equally condemnable. If China and Pak are serious in preventing future attacks they need to join hands with India for a common strategy to fight this menace. If China and Pak treat Mumbai attackers as freedom fighters, then alas not only India but all three will continue to suffer!!
this is a inhumanity job to kill innocent school children. we condemn strongly.
I would see if still IK do these countrywide protests and sits in to get in power, while country is going through its worst time in history. RIP Peshawar children
all Pakistani nation is with parents who lost their love ones.we condemn the terrorist attack on innocent children in Peshawar this is a inhumanity job.we want peace in Pakistan.
My prayers with all those parents who lost there loved one, this is inhuman
Imran Khan's reaction is quote “If you have a disagreement, fight with men, not innocent children,” unquote
Imran Khan is right ... and Hafiz Sayeed's men were wrong when they killed innocent unarmed civilians in Mumbai ... !!The real muderers allowing the Taliban to commit these vile acts of violence are those donating money to their causes, they hide like rats in their own communities destroying lives of innocent people by virtue of the filth they associate themselves with.
How are children responsible for the bloodshed besetting the whrath of mankind, how can the Taliban have face gunning down a group of children in cold blood?
This is cowardly act , i am not sure how one can target children , my heart goes out to the families who have lost the children. RIP
Pakistan must realise the faster they get rid of these scum-bags the better it is for South Asia as a whole...
@Fury Sharam Karo. Shame on you! This is not about Nawaz Shareef. If any thing, it is Imran Khan who from the first day of War is undermining it, raiding Punjab cities in name of Dharna, whole KPK Govt dancing in Punjab while Terrorists hit. It is not even about IK. It is a collective failure. Don't you dare put this on NS.
This very same Imran khan and Nawaz Mian had told that Taliban are good and we have LOTS of GOOD TALIBAN and a few bad TALIBAN.....
The TV didnt show the school children killed in drone attack in 2006, when they are covering tragedies. @Mrs Niazi: Those children were killed by the US. Who were the killers here by the way?
Very Sad Day
My friends Little brother died in this incident he was like brother to me too. We had a lot of fun together. May Allah Send him and all other innocent lives to Heaven. And please guys stop blaming each other at least for this day behave like brothers. Love and Respect each other...
GOD BLESS....PAKISTAN....in 1947 its the people who decided to make this country...now again...its time for the same people to decide which way they want to go....
Sad day for the Army school, its students and teachers. Indeed very tragic incident in Peshawar. Who can support killing and maiming of innocent school children. RIP to the dead and may the injured recover soon.
This is a shameless,heartless and cowardly act. Even when they avenge they go over little children? All the perpetrators should be brought to justice. My heartfelt condolences for all those who has lost their loved ones in this heinous act. This is not just fight for pakistan, this is fight for humanity. Such people are a problem for human existence. My fellow pakistani friends the world cries with you, you are not alone.
Subro Bose
The TV didnt show the school children killed in drone attack in 2006, when they are covering tragedies. http://tribune.com.pk/story/229844/the-day-69-children-died/
Anyone who takes innocents lives of kids and is proud about it, does not deserve to live. The Forces should go for kill, and no prisoners. That is the only way to eradicate these beasts.
we need to banish all words which indicate sectarianism such as sunny,shia,wahabi,etc. we need to stop donating for such organisations which preach sectarianism,all such donations can be handed over to government which can distribute after getting convinced that the receiving organization doesn't preach hatred.Loudspeakers have to be banished.It should be the duty of government to teach religion not private madaris.
Darbaris are scoring points on this national tragedy. Adnan sidiqque, Bilthe and other darbaris I dont know who do you live with yourself. Ugly
Indian trolls should be ashamed of their existence. After financing this killing of innocent children, they are commenting shamelessly.
Oh May Allah take pity on them cause it's too rude to do it!
@Concerned Pakistani: There is nothng worst and despicable than an attack on innocents civilians and especially the children in any conflict and must never be relatavised nor condoned under any circumstances.. But right is also for the independent media to be allowed to enter the operation area in the KPK and tribal region and to verify the atrocities against women and children which the Taliban leadership claims are beeing carried out by the Pakistan army. Remember there is no honour in violence and no winner in wars, every one looses and the whole humanity regresses.
Rex Minor
The best you people living in Punjab can do is just sit back and enjoy the show being played with the blood of Pashtuns. Write some sympathizing statements thinking it might condole the effected. It is Punjab at the expense of the rest of Pakistan, it is the policies of Punjabi Political leadership and Punjabi Generals due to which we Pushtuns suffer today. I must remind you, every now and then you will hear that 55,000 Pakistanis have died because of this war on terror but what most of you might not know is that 85% of those killed were we Pashtuns.. I wish one day we will live in a place when policies implemented by Punjabi establishment will not effect our lives anymore..
RIPdeparted souls. Blame soulless, sinner Talibanis for this tragedy as they are only one who conceived, planned and executed this ungodly crime and there is no point in blaming naive Imran Khan. Doomed Taliban supporters have no code of ethics or honour. All Pakistanis should stand by their army. Pakistani atmy is the last line of defense against these cultureless child killers.
NOW TIME HAS COME TO ASK AFGHANISTAN TO HAND OVER MULLAH FAZAULLAH ELSE STOP THEIR EVERY THING LIKE MEAT BREAD AND OIL AND SEE HOW QUICK THEY WILL HAND OVER HIM...
"If I was PM, I would not send Army" - Imran Khan. Sharam tum ko magar naheen aati and Pervez Dancer raiding Punjab. Shameless people gave this opportunity to shameless TTP.
Such acts should be condemned. They have proved their cowardliness by targeting innocent kids. Today 100+ dreams, hopes and aspirations have been murdered. I think this heinous crime must put things into perspective for us Indians and you Pakistanis. Time to suspend the Kashmir issue for a while and focus on this issue first. These terrorists have yet again proved that terrorism knows no religion. They aren't just aiming at us Indians but you Pakistanis are also being targeted and I must applaud you all for your braveness. You guys have probably seen more terror attacks than us since 2008 and still haven't given hope for . Time to get together and finish off this cancer before it kills us all. And why can't we? We have enormous resources in terms of soldiers and state of the art weapons to target and finish these cowards. May god give strength to the families of these kids. RIP.
@Ansari: Taliban is shouting it out aloud that they did it to avenge zarb e azb or something and people like you prefer to sit in the dark with your eyes tightly shut even after an incident like this!! God bless!!
Are we Muslim, Pakistani, and the Human?????? Oh my Lord! No one disrupting us until we allow, where are our Intelligence agencies? Why they are not aware prior to the incident. No drought we have sacrificed much more then world wants, but there is time to check and control incident prior it is happened.
High time to impose martial law in the country for sometime.
@Saad: First of all, shame on you, there is a time and place for political brownie points, we feel alot of things on such occassions but empathy and sensitivity should guide us to direct our energies towards only productive and appropriate interactions with other people. This is a time to mourn and unite, later will be a time to listen to ill-informed political views of people. as for your comment: oh yeah KPK being vulnerable is all the fault of the government with the most control of our borders and that happens to be the provin...hold on...where is the Federal Government who has been in power for many years over the past 30+ years? Doesn't matter my prejudice has been given an opportunity to shine so hear me all!
By destroying the education the jihadis want to go back Pakistan in stone age?
@Proud Indian: Truly a sad incident this one, hard not to feel for the parents whose children attended that school. Yet, it is shameful that people would resort to pointing fingers and delivering points implying that anyone had this coming.
NOBODY deserves this, especially the children do not. Shame on you for forgetting...did the Afghan war of the 80s have nothing to do with KHAD RAW and the KGB; referred to as the Triad? Additionally, RAW's mayhem in Pakistan is documented by India's own journalists. Excerpts as follows: Indian journalist, Praveen Swami, writes that a "low-grade but steady campaign of bombings in major Pakistani cities, notably Karachi and Lahore" was carried out. Shall I even comment on the Indian PM's history?
So please lose this holier than though garb....those who live in glass houses should not throw stones. Kindly, be more informed, be more objective and reserve your personal ill-informed viewpoints for another time, another place. For now, rub not salt in the wound of your fellow human beings, children are suffering, should be a good time to start showing some humanity.
I ll never forgive these beasts! what could be the more cruel than killing innocent children !! I am ashamed of myself for being so helpless to do anything :( !
Indian involvement can not be ruled out. They are sponsoring TTP actively to spread terrorism in Pakistan
Make special laws for special situations, restore capital punishment, bring out your best weapon needed here, stop talking about good and bad taliban, stop doubting TTP intention, act like other nations acted in such situation, stop giving routine condemning statements, activate your foreign office, bring your think tank to the fore. Enough was enough a long time back. Unfortunately, we are stilll debating on national security policy, blaming each other. God forbid but if do not change our approach, these innocent students will be just another part of the 50,000 + casualities we suffered post 9/11.
Where is the helpline the teams need to setup a helpline for grieving people and media is supposed to highlight them. As for the incident all of us across the border condone it and all the sympathies with the parents.from across the border.
Those blaming Imran Khan should know he was against the MILITARY OPERATION in Waziristan from Day 1 as he anticipated this would back-fire, which unfortunately did. Show solidarity and think before writing such statements. This is indeed a very sad day for Pakistan.
May Allah bless their souls and protect all.
@Faruq: its their responsibility to protect every citizens they must understand people give theme mandate for security Happiness Education for what ?
STILL YOU PEOPLES ARE COMMENTING AND BLAMING HERE AND THERE!!!
ENOUGH NOW, GET UNITED COMPLETELY TO GET RID OF THESE COWARD TERRORISTS!! CANNOT EXPLAIN THE PAIN..........................................................:'((((
PTI should hold its next dharna against the Taliban that are destroying Pakistan's fabric Venue: Army Public School and College, Warsak Rd
My heart goes out for the parents of chlidren martyred in this barbaric act . Allthough i m totally againsts the pak for its policies on terror in my motherland. This most gruel act of terror till date done by any outfit anywhere in world. And no one in his senses can even think of justifing this act.HIGH TIME FOR PAK TO LOOK INTO ITS POLICIY ON TERRORISM (GOOD TERROR AND BAD TERROR) it is biting u back. may the departed soul rest in peace and god may give strength to the family members of the departed souls to bear such unbearble loss .
Terrorists having no relation with Islam!!! Pak Army!! i request you plz play role for making of national Goverenment & safe us from these illetrate leaders that having no vision to eliminate terrorism. Plz Save Nations during this crutial time!!!
The Zarb-e- Azb operations are now becoming transparent in the world outside Pakistan! Is the army backed Government of Sharif going to signal the retreat from its gang ho strategy or see its private army go down with valour and bravery and meet the fate similar to that the Indian colonial army of the 19th century?
Rex Minor
very sad
This is so sad an incident. It should have never happened in the first place. This is a simple case of intel failure, yet not 1 official will take responsibility & resign on moral ground. It is the responsibility of the provincial govt to protect all its citizens. All political & religious parties must put aside their differences & condemn this cowardly attack. We all must unite to create awareness for the public support against such cowardly inhuman incidence. Media are supposed to spend 2% of their earning for public service.as per PEMRA rule..which they are not doing. Not one public service message is run on any media. When are they going to play their part in service of humanity ? just multiply the death toll with an average of 4 members from each family, how many families affected only in this incident, imagine the numbers affected during the whole period of such terrorist attack ? how are we going to justify such killings in front of Allah swt ? whereas our religion says " killing of 1 innocent person is like a humanity " & here only god knows how many people we have killed, directly due to our incompetence, governance issues, lack of resources etc; or as an accessory like these religious parties who supports these terrorist outfits. We will never get away from any kind of justification....never. Our hands are soaked with blood of these poor unarmed people, we stand to loose more if we TODAY do not stand to fight this scourge from our society...this is our last chance to rub-off the blood from our hand....
@Adnan Siddiqi: Please for God's sake have some heart. Don't involve politics in here, this is a national tragedy.
An act of sheer brutality. Taliban are Khawarij who have no mercy for any religion, any sect, any clan and any human being.Highly condemned.
Do we still doubt that mad dogs and terrorists should be shot?
it is a sad incident indeed..why are you blaming IK for that?do you expect us to provide security to those who provide security to us?what kind of logic is that from you guys..seriously
My condolence and sympathy to the service men/ women whose children are killed. It is perhaps frustration with Malala yousufzai getting Nobel prize. The pakistani goverment sat/saw the TTP gain control of the country, it encouraged covert attacks by Taliban in return for peace in Punjab. It encouraged TTP to attack Indian embassies in Afghanistan. Imran khan is a covert admirer. Every body including India is facing the consequences with explosion in Wagah hardly 500 meter from border.
Why we all are fighting among us? We need unity. My heart goes out for all familly who suffered from the attack. I cant blame anyone because we cannot control this. because protection of our people is not the priority of our government.
Still no condemnation of TTP by PTI.
Every one who opposed Waziristan and Swat operation against TTP and other terror groups is also responsible for this crime. Those who called Malala a drama and an agent have blood on their hands.
Those who sympathise or promote with terror may one day become its victim.
"PM Nawaz Sharif has convened an emergency meeting on Wednesday" - WHY NOT TODAY???? WHY NOT NOW???? WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?/??
Does Imran Khan / PTI and their supporters still support dialogue with TTP? Also, just to point out I'm not a PML-N supporter; actually I don't support any political leader as they are all nothing but crooks trying to line up their own pockets. The army is not without blame as well; it's mindless paranoia with India and it's policy of promotion & facilitation of proxies has backfired - the price of which is being paid by the innocent people of the country. It is time to clean up this mess once and for all...anyone who stand against the state should be eliminated - no favours, no proxies.
Killing of inncoents is a deplorable act and hopefully the so-called "educated" middle classes who to a large extent support religious conservatism will wake up to the reality.
@Malik: no politics plz
Gen Raheel sahib! You told us you have eliminated the capability of these barbarians to launch a major attack? Were you wrong? If they are coming from Afghanistan, then Pakitsan should launch a strong reply inside Afghanistan asap! Find Fazlullah and kill him. Period
Who trying to give comments politically on this so sad incident, in my openion they are all evils not human.
Rest in peace....
My heart goes to parents and towards Pakistani people......
We understand your feeling and pain (from experience in terrorist attacks happening in India)
Hoping that Pakistani army wipes out terrorists from earth....
Shardul
From India
I am not surprised to see how some fellow countrymen have started accusing PTI for the heart wrenching incident. My prayers go for all the people who have suffered the loss. For the rest who are trying to get the political mileage please note that Naya Pakistan will be a place free of all these in human acts, and we are going to build it from our own blood and sweat since you failed to make one even after repeated tries.... InshAllah
Tears coming from my eyes when I was watching this news. This all destruction is to DE-stabilized Pakistan- Terrorist can not over take on education/Pakistan- Pakistani Will fight against terrorist- one day all nation of the world will eliminate all terrorist from this world- will Fight against whom who want to stop our children from studies. I offer condolences to the families of all the innocent people killed by the terrorists. I am still thinking of those children who died(shaheed) in this unfortunate event. Salute to all children- Our country security should be handed to army- our law is corrupt- Law should be strict so nobody dare to do anything. Long Live Pakistan-
Pakistan government must take all possible steps to protect children & schools from violence.
The irony is that militants asked the students to recite Kalmah before shooting them. It is same as if you would say recite Bismillah before eating pork!
Horrible, horrible and horrible. The children are collective for entire humanity. I see my god in any child. The only pure soul is the one inside every child. The innocent face of any child raises my spirits and i see the world with optimism that worlds future is secure. Why hurt them?
I strongly condemn this brutal & cowardly act of TTP. My deepest condolences to the victim's families. However a big question mark on the surveillance & competency level of PAK ARMY. Asim Bajwa and others should be dragged infront of nation as they owe this accountability to the grieved families. I don't get this why our Army is not pro-active. Mehran base camp & now this incident. Why they don't take proper measures to avoid collateral damages resulting from their military operations. Still unbelievable & shocking.
Being a father, I cannot even begin to imagine the current state of parents who lost their children or have children in critical condition and children who are now disabled for life.
Their lives are completely changed forever, this terrible sinking feeling will be with them for the rest of their lives. They will remember all the moments of their kids growing up.......
This is such an extremely harsh moment for them, no parents should out-live their children!!! I pray they find strength in these terrible times, my heart goes to them.
oh my god ! i cant see my daer ones! they are nothing to me . but they are my heart touching friends.... i cant see them dying ... oh please help them... i am scared of going school now... what about the families and parents ! there tears dropping watching there kids sleeping making them die ... i m 14... 9 standard... the increasing rate is coming .. 126 ... please politics... please my pakistani people ... help ! i feel like i wish i could help... i wish i can do something good to the country... all these ambulance.. all these childrens.. all these mother . all these fathers... god help.. why to us???? dear friends , from any religion u belong please i beg u ! take a step towards it .. one step towards it can make it better... yaallahmadad.. ! may allah give the courage to the families to bear this terror !
Pak Army Activate... Go get these animals...
TTP=SAVAGES, HEARTLESS; MAD. Hope Zarb-e-Azb does not spare a single one of them without exception. Deepest sympathy for all those who are suffering this horrific tragedy.
(This is my 3rd try. I don't understand what banned words I used in my comment so that you have to trash it.)
I was expecting some firing incident on LOC after losing the match, but now it seems that the wounds of hurt prestige were too deep and painful to be compensated merely by some aerial firing. Also the same day selected when Decca fell for this worst terrorist act cannot be a mere coincident and is probably used to convey the message.
Every body know that for these types of cowardly attacks who is responsible and who is having nature like this. So we should understand game and be prepared in future more to kill the navel in its home depth before coming out and damaging others. Believe enemy will retract easily as he is so coward that attack innocent children and can not compete with its own age mates.
Mentally retarded people are conecting the incident with PTI which is shameful act. our security agencies are responsible for this.
Imran Niazi, could you please spare CM KPK to focus on governance, law & order and working to what he has been paid for?
The Taliban are the enemy of ALL human beings, whatever faith. This goes to show what self serving monsters they are. So sorry for all those poor children and their families.
These terrorists are worse than animals.All they know is killing-overwhelmingly innocent people. I am feeling sorrow and very upset from this Incident. Why in our country happening these incidents. Oh God bless all of them are Shaheed in this incident. Why our agencies are still failed.
the terrorism will never end unless if there is actual moral superiority of pakistan vs terrorists. which there is no more. if they kill pakistani army children then think that maybe pakistani army and govt also kill their children in aerial bombings, but if true then one thing surely, you will never be told. but does anyone ask this question? no. yet crying the tears for only these specific children. is this moral, intellectual superiority? we can discuss only violence as answer to violence, we cannot question root causes solution. is this moral intellectual superiority? and with the demoncrazy democracy, can pakistan actually have the moral superiority over even terrorists? no, this will keep going on. we will be stuck between only democratic bhattakhori corruption amrika-ki-poojagiri culture on one side and on otherside the taliban terrorism culture. one will not end without other ending.
Hi folks We are with you in the time of grief. We pray to God give courage and support to the families. Guys on this side of the border we relish pulling and mud slinging our neighbors but can we look at supporting them in this moment. Contribute in any little way possible. Do let us if there are any such initiative
today is very sad day in the history of pakistan innocent students are killed
This is the time where IK must visit call off the protest and sit with the families of those who lost there loved ones.
Please !!!
I deeply condole the parents and families of the children who recieved jam e. Shahadat this morning and concerned about the children's who are injured,
My heart goes out to the families of those children who got killed by the terrorists in Peshawar.
I am not a mother but my heart is breaking, thinking of how the most innocent aND pure from mankind were targeted in this ruthless a manner. Islam taught us to be extra kind with the elderly, women and children. This is not Islam and these are most certainly NOT muslims. To call them monsters would be an understatement. Innalilahe wa inna ilahe raajiun :'(
leave Imran & nawaz.......................both are selfish Now just pray for them......
@Abdul Rasheed: very sad
Imran Khan!!! can you dare to say "Go Taliban GO"
It literally tears my heart to know that innocent children were killed in this cowardly attack. I hope Pakistan has the courage to do what is right: wipe off all forms of terror, even those that are seemingly in their interest.
a very painfull situation for all over pakistanis , these childrens were like our siblings , R.I.P :( Pak army now its ur turn to kill them bustards :@
Pakistan : United we Stand !
Very sad to see my country men, women & childern die today. May God bless there souls. AMEEN. But I m more sadden by the peoples comments who are using this news for political reasoning & comments. Surely one day you will also lose your love ones, on that day may be (if you are human and have heart) you can understand the pain and sorrow of the people who have lost there love ones today. It's a shame for nation that the people like you exist there. I feel myself very ashmed to be a Pakistani today just because you people are part of it.
Pakistan needs a "Mustafa Kamal"!! Forget PTI, PML, PPP or whatever. Politicians are too obtuse and have a very short-term mind frame. The country needs secular thinking....it cannot continue this way. The current social mindframe is an evil legacy of ZIA (and others like Saudi etc.) All mullahs and like-mined people (along with taliban) should be persecuted. Look at educated people like Junaid Jamshed. These are the people who need to be evicted from Pakistan. Basic aspects of life need to be concentrated on like clean water, an efficent and effictive health system, schools, cheap power, security. A COUNTRY WHERE ONE'S CHILDREN ARE SAFE AND ALIVE!!!! The Army should justify its 'expensive' existence by going all out, no more games by ISI. A complete and final eradication is required, Pakistani people need that!
Sad......My sympathies to the families of those injured or killed. Just exposes the "religiousness" of these extremists! Almost everything contrary to Koran.
My heart goes out to the parents who have lost their child/.children and to those who are undergoing torture hoping to see their children alive when the drama is over. If this doesnt move Pak to root out terorists lock stock and barrel,(including the "good" ones like in muridke) then there is no humanity in pakistan
May God bless the departed souls. My sincere condolences with the families in distress. Taking this opportunity, I'd request common pakis to get awakened and say no to Jehadist & wahaabi mindset.
ITS A TOTALLY IN HUMAN ACT KILLING INNOCENT STUDENTS SHAME ON YOU
No words are enough to describe how we feel about this tragedy but the comments from different people here still show that we are still not gathering up as a nation. We are still playing the blame game. Seriously, what tragedy are we waiting for to become one against these barbarians? Isnt this the worst that can happen to a nation? Please UNITE for once and get rid of all such elements may it be far away or closer to our homes. Please Please....
I STRONGLY CONDEM THIS ACT
Pakistan, don't forget this. Never let this attack be buried in the folds of time.
Time become for unity of politicians and nation, go ahead make strong to Pakistan Army. This is not a time for point scoring.
Too sad to read details. These kids had nothing to do with any operation or fight with anyone and should not have been harmed let alone killed with such brutally. No consolation can suffice for the loss of precious and innocent lives however we as a nation should stand united and set aside our petty disputes which have caused us enormously economically and is tearing the very fabric of the nation. I also can not avoid saying that entire nation and its institutions' focus, attention has been revolving around the Dharna party and politics around them. Its about time for the greater cause of nation, IK should shutdown his dharna and strengthen the country instead of carving and expanding his political consituency for his selfish causes ! May Allah SWT grant peace to the bereaved families and rest departed souls in Jannah. Ameen
Respected all,
Plz clear some issues here: * Put-aside your political soft corners to score points at this point in time as this is a national crises. * Plz pray for the peace in Pakistan * Plz be clear that TTP or any of these 'Mystery Characters' who are planted by the agents of US & India through CIA/FBI, RAW & all of their other partners in first creating this war on terror & now spreading it all over Pakistan & Afghanistan just to control the area. * Now, establishment declare a 'Think Tank' to clear the views & form strategy for the next 50 years at least with a 5 year plan to be followed & checked every 6 months so that we will have crystal clear road map to work at. * Establishment must also clear its policies & now start protecting the common men beside protecting the elites only. * Long Live Pakistan & may Almighty ALLAH kill the enemies of Pakistan at the earliest, Amin!
This is a political War waged by these savages...They can not belong to any religion for sure...If the Pakistani leaders can not see through the plans of these terrorists and wipe them out, future is very bleak for the country...
Shame on people killing innocent children in the name of religion. TTP are not Muslims. These people have no religion. No religion in the world; no matter how extreme; supports this kind of barbaric behaviour. And shame on all those people who are bashing the PTI and/or PMLN for political parties. People are dying and all you people care about is taunting each other. Shame shame shame!
Pathetic and horrible creatures these Taliban are... Children too being targeted!!!. Only cowards can do that.. Condolences from India...
Our heartfelt condolences to the parents of APS,Peshawar. This is a dastardly act which is totally inhuman and need to be condemned by complete world society. Once again its proven that terrorists are demon who wear cloak of religious righteousness and torchbearers of fighting injustice in society to justify their inhuman atrocities. We all pray for Pakistani society to fight through this crisis.
This is the time of unity not the political point scoring.
Shame on these people who are using this tragic incident as a base to play their dirty politics! The area has not yet been cleared, bodies are still coming out, the death toll is still counting and these *** are talking about PTI/PMLN shit! ENOUGH guys, stop it please!!!! What is with you guys? Do you have no soul? Can't we be together at least in this tragic hour? How do you guys even look yourself at mirror!
@Proud Indian: pakistan DIDNOT create taliban .. yu may like to thank AMERICA for this ..pakistan has been fighting this war for a decade now ..and still stands strong... yur indian army has seen nothing like fighting these people ..ha! ...
We need to think. Imran Khan & Nawaz Sharif please stop this violence and stand together to fight these cruel people first. Please Please Please. Army is busy within these non sense and outside enemy is attacking us.
These are our kids, our nation, our country.
First defeat our enemy then sit and decide what to do about election political situation.
Please we have no time to think just act now
@Adil: So you know them??????You must be one of them.....Shame on you
As usual,after some moments,there will be news that the intelligence agencies had warned the law enforcement agencies,but the latter failed to respond.Useless are our intelligence agencies who always place their blame over others.Shame on them.Had they been active,this highly deplorable incidence could've been averted.
Hey! This is not the time for blame game between the supporters of political parties. This is the time to empathize with the parents of the deceased children and mourn the loss of innocent lives. Also remember, it is not the political parties that created and nurtured the terrorists. Hold those who use terrorism as state policy, responsible for the loss of lives.
We need to think. Imran Khan & Nawaz Sharif please stop this violence and stand together to fight these cruel people first. Please Please Please. Army is busy within these non sense and outside enemy is attacking us.
These are our kids, our nation, our country.
First defeat our enemy then sit and decide what to do about election political situation.
Pakistani? Indian? American? are children different? I have seen pakistani's being proud, posting hate tweets when india is attacked? is that justified? ask urself. this attack is condemned....
Yesterday it was Sydney, today it is Peshawar and in Middle East it is every day. What is the common thread in all these incidents?
Security forces should arrest at least one attacker to find out the back of this attack & then attack the responsible group/country & till their end.
Sad is a word too short to describe this incidence. May Allah give peace to the deceased. And for those who are using this incident for political point scoring, please stop it, if there is any humanity left in you.
enough is enough, is any one who will really sincere for Pakistan & Pakistanis.
Such a tragedy... why kids? how can they do this?... :(
How they entered the school because the area is heavily guarded by army
So sad, Don't know what they want from Muslims especially from Innocent People, From Afghanistan side we condemn all attacks like this both in Afghanistan and Pakistan.Here in Afghanistan we see this kind of Attacks every day, It killed our Children, Elder, Woman and Youth.
Conclusion and Suggestion: For Ending this Afghanistan and Pakistan should truly give hands to each other to correctively address the Problem and sources of these Terrorists, Without a trust between these Two Country Peace is not Possible not only in Afghanistan and Pakistan but it is also a challenge for Europe Countries.
Just comprehending.. Only those can be provoked to such level of barbarism whose own children have been made to met the same fate.. Was Zarb-e-Azam involved in hitting schools etc. as usually the operations so far is predominantly air-striked..?
Very sad incidence.
i m simply worried for this why don't govt of pakistan make the law to hand people till death those have any kind of weapon even a single gun.and it should be implemented by force. just find a gun amd kill the person on spot.no FRI nor Court hearing. and one day everyone ll be safe in pakistan. may Allah keep blessing on all shohda's and their families. Ameen.
Sad!!! Condolences from across the border!!!
There seems to be no limit to the evil these savages will commit. Sincere condolences to the heart broken mothers, fathers and family members of these innocent victims.
i don't see any difference between the culprits of this event and the ones here blaming each other ...
@rg: Why bringing religion into this. And ET not even blocking the comment. Shame.
I am deeply shocked and can't express myself.
Nothing can be more dastardly than targeting children. The stone for these activities was laid down back in the 80s when pakistan decided to walk the path of 'the holy war'. This is here to stay now.
Oh Allah...What a sad news, I feel so proud when i hear that few are lion and few are tiger in this country but with regret only few jackals always hit innocents, our lions are ruling in Punjab and tigers are ruling in KPK...in the presence of TIGERS always unforeseen happen in KPK, WHY?
I am not the supporter of PMLN, But here Nawaz has to ask govt. of KP forcefully to act smart on it, and do something fast in Operation Zarb-e-Azb and Operation Khyber-I. as they said "We want them to feel our pain".
After going through above comments I am sure Pakistan would not change in 100 of years to come. This land had never produced any one who can be appreciated for the love and progress of humanity and it would never see men/ women who would do any good to even themselves. All they can do is killing. I can understand the feelings of parents of those dear children who lost their life for no fault of them. But I am stunt at the shameless heads of PML-N and PTI supporters. I curse them so that they may go through the same tragedy.
@Rubab Farooqui: Funny how you could be so heartless and write something of this sort, imagine your kid/sibling being stuck in this school.
It is the more than enough, now it is the time to not only condemn these action but pull the roots out where ever they are and punish them in such a way that one else could dare to even think about such brutality. I recommend all people not to blame any govt. or military as all are doing for Pakistan just raze your voice against all cruel groups and there sponsors.
@Indian: They are Muslims.
Wondering if this can be compared to banu quarayza and beslan massacre.
Those who are still doing politics over this incident are SICK!
Please stop writing petty comment about political parties, none of them would have wanted a genocide of this sort, have a heart, it could happen to any of us!
also today is 16th Dec, the day when pak was chopped in 2 pieces
@lahori: so is lahore and lahori taking responsibility of this incident. IS the repercussion of shutting down lahore is massacre of innocent children in KPK.....please try to own what you write. This should be taken as a national issue as TTP is threat to all, instead there is a blame game going on..when will we learn to be Pakistan and Human instead of party worker.
Stand firm Pakistan; TTP and their sympathizers within us are cowards who can slaughter innocent children but cannot defeat the indomitable sill of the people of Pakistan.
@Saad: Is main PTI ka keyaa fault? The attack is on Army School read it once again Sir, Please stoping be political right now and Dua kero kay ap salamat hoo. Shame on you all Pakistani youth who talk like this in this situation.
@Rubab Farooqui: What else can one expect when you have an army chief more interested his name in the press every single day?
Coward Indian agents. Go Pak Army and empty your stores on these paid killers to erase them from Pak land.
@ Arshid Khaliq Sad Sad Sad ap kay comment per
Very sad to see your comment. You are blind just like your leader who is more anxious to become PM than to settle issue in KPK. Please note this kpk where so called efficient govt and CM dances at islamabad.
I am self ashamed to post this comment at this sad time, but this was necessary to show you mirror.
Very Sad :( we should not spare a single person of TTP we with u pak army ...
In this hour of our tragedy, we must stay calm and give them befitting response without transgression, and without out going beyond the rule of law. Mr. President, please sign the execution of death penalties on all convicted Talibans currently in jails all over the Pakistan and the executions must be carried out by tomorrow morning.
All is the result which leaders like Fazal ur Rehman and Zia ul Haq seeded in this Country.
@Saad: Please speak some sense.!
My prayers and heart are with the families of slain children. What a tragedy for them. May Allah give them strength to cope with such huge loss of children. And may Allah punish punish these barbarians to the maximum through hands of Army or Pak. People.
We want Marshal Law.... We hate this so called DEMOCRACY
Now where is Mr. Sonami..... is he still crying for rigging in Election..? Shame on You PTI and PML-N both
This is very bad . Please go kill them
Where is Law and Enforcement Agencies?
Shame to PTI and JI, they always sided with TTP. Shame Shame, What they can say now !
While their own province burns and has become a near picture of gloom, despondency and abysmality - the functionaries of KPK government are busy thrashing out the architectural schematics of Naya Pakistan while sipping over cigars and cappucinos at Banigala, Khosar Market and Jinnah Market in Islamabad.
Shameful!
I besiege Nawaz Sharif to form a coalition government in KPK and oust the incompetent PTI. . They are useless and have no idea of national interest and protecting the people.
Dear All, This is national tragedy, don,t drag Nawaz And Imran here...
You will not be spared TTP... u just digged your grave deeper..
Oh ALLAH have mercy on us. This is such a big loss, a national tragedy. I have all my sympathies with those who have lost there dear ones. What worst can these ruthless, barbarian, and worthless so called talibans do? I have tears in my eyes.
Where is our Law and Enforcement Agencies?
you will block and shutdown Lahore...we will response you in Peshawar...
@Rubab Farooqui: Very sad. Same will be response of Marvi Memon, Sharmila Farooqi, Shehla Raza. Keep some distance from them
Once these terrorists are caught... they should be hanged in front of everyone. No Court case is required in this matter...!!
I suggest we hold a candle light vigil and observe a minute of silence in every educational institution and work place to show our utmost solidarity with all these kids. God Bless each and every one of them
@Ali Rizvi: This is not time for criticizing containers. Don't use politics in this situation
@oBSERVER: "You transgender it is the reaction...." The way one enters a room betrays ones breeding.How should I blame you.
@Proud Indian: Rather than condemning this barbaric act, you are more interested in paying gratitude to indian army. Being a human being is far more important than a proud indian.
Army did not secure their school, Where was their intellegence, their illicit sons hve killed real ones.
To all the overt and covert supporters of Deen-e-Imrani, y'all were quick to pounce upon Shahbaz Sharif and Punjab Government over the tragedy at Wagah border - even though not only the point of that attack but the entire area spreading over miles has always been under "Waqar's" control.
I am praying for the safety of each and every child and may God give strength to the families who have lost loved ones !! Humanity needs to hit the "Reset" button.
Sad.May Allah safe Pakistan
Ya ALLAH help us.Help us.Help us.
And one important question.
Is it symbolic or just a coincidence that today is December 16th?
Is TTP trying to say that Pakistan will suffer another 1971?
This act is totally evil, they are devils.
@ Abdu Rasheed @Rubab
Please please wake up. I am not supporter of pti but only a common Pakistani and now not able to see TV live news and just took this ET news for expression. All my family members are weeping in Lahore and nobody took lunch today.
May God make us a nation then all problems will be over Insha Allah. I am very hopeful that this sad incident will be a lesson for our leaders to go to right direction. We pray for safety of all kids in all schools of Pakistan.
Greatest national tragedy ever...speechless. My little angels, rest in peace.
I am really very sad after this incident happened in PAKISTAN but i am shocked to see the comments of my fellow citizens who are draging IK & Nawaz in this situation shame on you guys
First the ISIS creating a mess in Australia and now this. Is this the Arab spring and the Caliphate everyone was dreaming about? God bless I do not live in such a country and do not follow such a religion.
Looks like beslan school massacre.
@sabi: Are you seriously joking with me?! In a time of crisis, when women and children are being slaughtered. You're seriously blaming political entities for this?! Have some sense of humility. Pray for the departed and those still to be rescued.
Very sad for us for Pakistan for future of nation. Same sad of peoples who are trying to use this incident for political blame game as did by pti when WAHGA Border incident happened. For God sake become a nation and feeling pain like human being only. I pray for safety of students from this incident and any incident in future.
strongly condemn this sort of brutal attack on the minors which shows fatal mentality
@pakistani: Do you even understand the word 'gloating'? I went through every post and nobody seemed to be gloating. I certainly saw a few posts that tried to score brownie points like your own.
Am a father and tears in my eyes. God bless the poor little souls. What kind of animals are these! :((
It is sad to see the commonman is fighting just for to support their leaders integrity... the common man is getting killed yet still we are fighting to save our so called leaders ... whether it be nawaz or IK ... grow up!!!! and look at the wider picture...
Wipe out all the terrorists by negotiating with them !!!
shocked to see ppl already started blaming political parties for this.. I m no PTI fan but this is not the place ... We are just divided...
Province Faith Political Parties
We need to be one against a united enemy...
I reiterate once again that this is the job of forces behind dharna walas.I hold IK fully responsible for this massacre.He helped his handlers keeping writ of the state away from terrorists thereby giving them enough room to play havoc with innocent citizens.He did it for 15 years long on consistent basis for his ugly desires.He is a collaborator in putting Pakistan into blood bath.Is that clear to you pti walas?. My heart weeps with victims of this barbaric attack.
this is not good. to kill innocent children in school .... we want peace and justice ...
Very sad incidence.
Dear IK, what happened to 90 day promise?
TTP has ultimately taken over PlanD from its political wing, PTI, when the later failed in Plans A, B & C.
NUKE the Taliban areas NOW. Dont even spare a single soul. NUKE then NUKE them NUKE them
This has achieved its shock effect indeed. There was another attempt at shock effect yesterday in Lahore where Shah Mahmood Qureshi casually dismissed the death of four persons in blocked ambulances as just collateral damage. Should this callousness be condemned any less. Taliban are just a more violent form of anarchists.
@Parvez:
"Until and unless you don’t get to the root of the problem and dig it out ……. this will keep happening. The religious extremist’s ideology is nurtured within our four walls …… denying this and not taking steps to curb it will only prolong our agony."
100%.
But denial is the only thing that people know.
Just in another blog, someone wrote that Islam needs reform and a dozen people slammed him saying Islam is perfect, the problem is with muslims.
So, who will bell the cat?
This warsak road is completely under army control, and still they cant prevent this from happening, very sad to know.
for those trying to score political points... shame in you... no humanity in you guys...
and indians as usual gloating over this event. shame on you....
How tragic and really depressing. What was the fault of the innocent children?
Pak army should stop pussyfooting and distinguishing between good terrorist and bad terrorist.
Remember someone from Muridke might be a good terrorist today. Tomorrow, he will turn on you.
Dear Mr. CM KPK, Can you please spare some time for People of your province? What is more important to you.......your Lock Down Pakistan or restoring peace in the province? TTP is already helping you in your mission of crippling this country
PTI has failed. It's time they resign from KP government as they clearly cant protect the citizens. More importantly, all their energy is focused on dharna's. SO stop playing with people's lives and give chance to those who will take care of KP people. As you clearly have failed.
very sad day for Pakistan.... innocent students and teachers so much so for the choice of rule.
barbaric people who cheer for terrorists should think again!
Every day there is something about muslims in the news. Sadly it is violence connected. Why if I may ask?
Who will be first one to put blame of these killing of children on India ?
Until and unless you don't get to the root of the problem and dig it out ....... this will keep happening. The religious extremist's ideology is nurtured within our four walls ...... denying this and not taking steps to curb it will only prolong our agony.
they should be using more force and power these are children the future of the amazing country.
@Sonya: and, imran's this fight with government is only for TTP - he said if i would have been the PM then I would not have allowed army to do the action against TTP
@sabi: You transgender it is the reaction of PML N who has contacts with TTP. Rana Sana should be arrested for questioning about this act.
@Adnan Siddiqi: I can see you are kinda happy that this attack at a school happened in "Peshawar". So you could come up with your ugly political agenda and spew it all over here in comment section and feel proud about it.
For once keep the dirty politics to your self @sabi:
an anyone please tell me the list of those martyred??? Pleaseed
Mindsets cannot be changed. Killings will not stop. Between Pakistan and Afghanistan provide them with a tract of land where they can rule by themselves and not interfere with the two countries and the world.
@ Adnan Siddiqui Even Nawaz Sharif sons are in London, UK. What about that ?. They have their businesses there and are settlers.
we need martial law in pakistan and we know our political leaders are talktive and doing nothing.If army rule will imposed in our country then none of these damn TTP will do anything against our country..Please Allah help us in this critical situation and give us strength to overcome..
God bless pakistan
Shocked.... Sad..... Angry.... No words
@sabi: At this time you are mentioning that it is because of Dharna when 15 childeren lost their life and operation is going on. You are trying to put blame on PTI even when this incident is happening. Are you so blind in supporting your master Nawaz Sharif that you are not even feeling the need to highlight the pain our people are going trough but it is more important for you to highlight Dharna and PTI. Seriously, today our country is here because of people like you. We as nation have lost values. I am a PTI suppoeerters and if it was happend in Punjab I would not have jumped to blame PMLN but be worried about our people. For god sake wake up. Please please please be Pakistani first and human even before that.
I can't see kids of my own country being killed in schools. This is the worst thing that can happen to any country. To all officials and security institutes: Can you tell us when this is going to end ? Its been 12 years fighting is on and it seems we haven't won any thing. These cowards are targeting our schools and kids now. When this terrorism is going to end ?
May the gods take pity and end this ordeal ASAP this way or that .
I'm not a PTI supporter, but could the people posting comments blaming the party please stop? Does this look like the right time to win political brownie points?
and Nawaz Sharif wanted only talks with Talibans and wasted nation's time.
Tribune..Shaheed not killed..May Allah be with them.....ameen
Children are paying for Ziaul Huq and Nawaz Sharifs dream of non secular Pakistan.They engineered the down fall of secular PPP in 70 ties.
Sad Day for all human being ... Go Pak Army Kill them .
The government should not show any mercy and they should be paid in the same coin. The whole families of these terrorists should be massacred.
No problem Ik, Focuss on Dharna
To prevent them from blowing up schools, all of them should be converted to madrassas.
All leads linking to handlers of dharna walas.This is education reforms idea of pti.
Play with fire hoping that it will result in burning neighbors house only..see the result.
Are they now so scared of the army that they're forced to attack innocents in school? And people in our country actually support these guys?
Targeting of innocent school going children is a dastardly act and need to be condemned.