132 children killed in Peshawar school attack

Published: December 16, 2014

A student cries on a man's shoulder, after he was rescued from the Army Public School that was attacked by Taliban gunmen in Peshawar, December 16, 2014. PHOTO: REUTERS

An injured student lies on a bed at a hospital following an attack by Taliban gunmen on a school in Peshawar on December 16, 2014. PHOTO: AFP A student cries on a man's shoulder, after he was rescued from the Army Public School that was attacked by Taliban gunmen in Peshawar, December 16, 2014. PHOTO: REUTERS A soldier escorts school children to safety following an attack on their school. PHOTO: REUTERS/CREATIVE A soldier escorts school children after they were rescued from the Army Public School. PHOTO: REUTERS  School children cross a road as they move away from the school that has been under attack. PHOTO: REUTERS  Security forces cordon off school and start a search operation, TTP claim responsibility for attack. STOCK IMAGE

At least 141 people, including 132 children and nine staff members of the school, were killed when unidentified armed men opened fire on an army-run school in Peshawar on Tuesday.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

“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.

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6:40pm

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6:34pm

Army says operations “closing up”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.”

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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.

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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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11:55am

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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Reader Comments (354)

  • Ram
    Dec 16, 2014 - 12:15PM

    Targeting of innocent school going children is a dastardly act and need to be condemned.

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  • Faruq
    Dec 16, 2014 - 12:18PM

    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?

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  • Kamal
    Dec 16, 2014 - 12:40PM

    Play with fire hoping that it will result in burning neighbors house only..see the result.

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  • sabi
    Dec 16, 2014 - 12:43PM

    All leads linking to handlers of dharna walas.This is education reforms idea of pti.

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  • Ashraf
    Dec 16, 2014 - 12:46PM

    To prevent them from blowing up schools, all of them should be converted to madrassas.

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  • Malik
    Dec 16, 2014 - 12:46PM

    No problem Ik, Focuss on Dharna

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  • Azhar
    Dec 16, 2014 - 12:46PM

    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.

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  • Qamber
    Dec 16, 2014 - 12:49PM

    Sad Day for all human being … Go Pak Army Kill them .

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  • Javed Mirani
    Dec 16, 2014 - 12:49PM

    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.

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  • Shah(Berlin)
    Dec 16, 2014 - 12:55PM

    Tribune..Shaheed not killed..May Allah be with them…..ameen

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  • Awaam
    Dec 16, 2014 - 12:57PM

    This is barbaric, heinous and a totally in-human act. TTP needs to be kicked outRecommend

  • Sonya
    Dec 16, 2014 - 1:00PM

    and Nawaz Sharif wanted only talks with Talibans and wasted nation’s time.

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  • Faruq
    Dec 16, 2014 - 1:01PM

    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?

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  • Stranger
    Dec 16, 2014 - 1:05PM

    May the gods take pity and end this ordeal ASAP this way or that .

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  • Adnan Siddiqi
    Dec 16, 2014 - 1:07PM

    When you go about creating Naya Pakistan in Punjab by way of anarchy, arson, looting, killing and spewing vitriolic rhetoric….this was bound to happen. If there is any consolation here, IK’s own three kids are safe and sound in the most protected confines of Kiddington Hall, Oxfordshire.Recommend

  • Indian
    Dec 16, 2014 - 1:08PM

    wipe out the terrorists at any cost!Recommend

  • Fahad
    Dec 16, 2014 - 1:12PM

    @sabi:
    Shame on you for using this forum also as a political point scoring. Shame on you, shame on you.Recommend

  • Muhammad Haroon Ahmed
    Dec 16, 2014 - 1:12PM

    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 ?

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  • MMB
    Dec 16, 2014 - 1:13PM

    @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.

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  • Dilip
    Dec 16, 2014 - 1:14PM

    Shocked…. Sad….. Angry…. No words

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  • arsum jarral
    Dec 16, 2014 - 1:16PM

    God bless pakistan

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  • Taj muhammad khan
    Dec 16, 2014 - 1:16PM

    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..

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  • Omer Jamal
    Dec 16, 2014 - 1:21PM

    @ Adnan Siddiqui
    Even Nawaz Sharif sons are in London, UK. What about that ?. They have their businesses there and are settlers.

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  • Dilip
    Dec 16, 2014 - 1:22PM

    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.

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  • Ali
    Dec 16, 2014 - 1:23PM

    an anyone please tell me the list of those martyred??? Pleaseed

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  • Zain ul abideen
    Dec 16, 2014 - 1:24PM

    For once keep the dirty politics to your self @sabi:

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  • Dec 16, 2014 - 1:24PM

    @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.

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  • oBSERVER
    Dec 16, 2014 - 1:27PM

    @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.

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  • Indian
    Dec 16, 2014 - 1:28PM

    What kind of ideology is this which promotes killing children ?Recommend

  • Proud Pakistani
    Dec 16, 2014 - 1:31PM

    @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

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  • ferya.ilyas
    Dec 16, 2014 - 1:33PM

    they should be using more force and power these are children the future of the amazing country.

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  • Parvez
    Dec 16, 2014 - 1:34PM

    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.

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  • Mohan
    Dec 16, 2014 - 1:35PM

    Who will be first one to put blame of these killing of children on India ?

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  • Iqbal
    Dec 16, 2014 - 1:36PM

    Every day there is something about muslims in the news. Sadly it is violence connected. Why if I may ask?

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  • manoj
    Dec 16, 2014 - 1:39PM

    barbaric people who cheer for terrorists should think again!

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  • saddened
    Dec 16, 2014 - 1:41PM

    very sad day for Pakistan…. innocent students and teachers so much so for the choice of rule.

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  • Saad
    Dec 16, 2014 - 1:42PM

    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.

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  • KPK Cries
    Dec 16, 2014 - 1:45PM

    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

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  • wb
    Dec 16, 2014 - 1:48PM

    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.

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  • kaunain
    Dec 16, 2014 - 1:49PM

    sooo sad may allah safe the students and al staf(ameeen)Recommend

  • Faisal
    Dec 16, 2014 - 1:51PM

    @fahad

    And your master and PTI supporters are number 1 in using this forum for political scoring. Open your eyes and seeRecommend

  • pakistani
    Dec 16, 2014 - 1:51PM

    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….

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  • ashfaq ahmad
    Dec 16, 2014 - 1:58PM

    This warsak road is completely under army control, and still they cant prevent this from happening, very sad to know.

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  • Ali Rizvi
    Dec 16, 2014 - 1:59PM

    Imran can negotiate with them from his container.Recommend

  • wb
    Dec 16, 2014 - 1:59PM

    @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?

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  • Napier Mole
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:00PM

    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.

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  • Karachiwala
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:01PM

    NUKE the Taliban areas NOW. Dont even spare a single soul. NUKE then NUKE them NUKE them

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  • Rubab Farooqui
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:01PM

    TTP has ultimately taken over PlanD from its political wing, PTI, when the later failed in Plans A, B & C.

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  • Abdul Rasheed
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:01PM

    Very sad incidence.

    Dear IK, what happened to 90 day promise?

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  • zakir khan bhittani
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:03PM

    this is not good. to kill innocent children in school …. we want peace and justice …

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  • sabi
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:07PM

    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.

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  • Khan
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:08PM

    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…

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  • Parvez
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:13PM

    Wipe out all the terrorists by negotiating with them !!!

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  • Muhammad Waqas Saleem
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:15PM

    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…

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  • Indian
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:15PM

    Am a father and tears in my eyes. God bless the poor little souls. What kind of animals are these! :((

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  • Parvez
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:16PM

    @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.

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  • unni
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:19PM

    strongly condemn this sort of brutal attack on the minors which shows fatal mentality

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  • pervaiz
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:20PM

    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.

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  • PP
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:21PM

    @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.

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  • Sanjeev
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:21PM

    I am an indian and i am having wet eyes thinking of the kids and their parents (i am also a father and can imagine their plight). But sir, i also read some comments in this very e-paper like “someone’s terrorist is others freedom fighter”. Can just pray that all people come to senses now- life is short and we should leave peacefully together

    Hope you understand that every dead person is someone child, someones spouse and someones parents- irrespective of cause, this is despicable and dastardlyRecommend

  • Arshad Khalid
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:23PM

    what do u expect in Nawaz Sharif’s rule?Recommend

  • vinsin
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:23PM

    Looks like beslan school massacre.

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  • rg
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:24PM

    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.

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  • Sohail Abbasi
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:25PM

    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

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  • Dec 16, 2014 - 2:26PM

    Greatest national tragedy ever…speechless. My little angels, rest in peace.

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  • pervaiz
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:26PM

    @ 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.

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  • baig
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:26PM

    This act is totally evil, they are devils.

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  • wb
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:28PM

    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?

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  • sidra
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:31PM

    Ya ALLAH help us.Help us.Help us.

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  • Danish
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:33PM

    Sad.May Allah safe Pakistan

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  • YetAnotherIndian
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:33PM

    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.

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  • Adnan Siddiqi
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:33PM

    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.

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  • Usman
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:34PM

    Army did not secure their school, Where was their intellegence, their illicit sons hve killed real ones.

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  • Hunain Ali
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:34PM

    @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.

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  • sabi
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:34PM

    @oBSERVER:
    “You transgender it is the reaction….”
    The way one enters a room betrays ones breeding.How should I blame you.

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  • Hunain Ali
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:35PM

    @Ali Rizvi:
    This is not time for criticizing containers. Don’t use politics in this situation

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  • chris
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:35PM

    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

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  • Ehtesham
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:36PM

    Once these terrorists are caught… they should be hanged in front of everyone. No Court case is required in this matter…!!

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  • Hunain Ali
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:38PM

    @Rubab Farooqui:
    Very sad. Same will be response of Marvi Memon, Sharmila Farooqi, Shehla Raza. Keep some distance from them

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  • lahori
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:38PM

    you will block and shutdown Lahore…we will response you in Peshawar…

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  • Amjad Hussain
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:40PM

    Where is our Law and Enforcement Agencies?

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  • BOL
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:40PM

    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.

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  • Khan
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:40PM

    You will not be spared TTP… u just digged your grave deeper..

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  • Dec 16, 2014 - 2:41PM

    Dear All, This is national tragedy, don,t drag Nawaz And Imran here…

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  • Blithe
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:42PM

    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.

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  • Adnan Siddiqi
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:42PM

    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!

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  • Adnan Siddiqi
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:46PM

    @Arshad Khalid:

    “what do u expect in Nawaz Sharif’s rule?”

    Agreed because it was Nawaz Sharif who expressed the desire of letting the TTP scoundrels and bandits open their representative offices in Peshawar and also made it very clear recently that had he Nawaz Sharif been the Prime Minister, he would have never authorized the operation against this evil menace.

    Grow up please.Recommend

  • baig
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:46PM

    Shame to PTI and JI, they always sided with TTP. Shame Shame, What they can say now !

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  • Amjad Hussain
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:47PM

    Where is Law and Enforcement Agencies?

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  • Abhi
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:48PM

    This is very bad . Please go kill them

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  • Qurat
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:50PM

    Now where is Mr. Sonami….. is he still crying for rigging in Election..? Shame on You PTI and PML-N both

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  • Qurat
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:51PM

    We want Marshal Law…. We hate this so called DEMOCRACY

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  • Kamal Hasan
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:52PM

    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.

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  • Anonymous
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:52PM

    PTI has nothing to do with these attaks …We are sad and with the parents of shaeed students
    TTP Should be handled in way they are handling the inocent peoples of pakistan.This could end only with massage of tit for tate.Recommend

  • Abdul Wahab
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:52PM

    @Saad:
    Please speak some sense.!

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  • Jonaid
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:54PM

    All is the result which leaders like Fazal ur Rehman and Zia ul Haq seeded in this Country.

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  • Mohammad Mirza
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:54PM

    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.

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  • Wajahat Dar
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:55PM

    My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult loss.With heartfelt sympathy and understanding in this time of sadness.The heart remembers most what it has loved best. May memories comfort you and bring you peace.
    From K-electric BF departmentRecommend

  • Umar Masood
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:56PM

    Very Sad :(
    we should not spare a single person of TTP
    we with u pak army …

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  • pervaiz
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:56PM

    @ 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.

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  • Adil
    Dec 16, 2014 - 2:59PM

    Coward Indian agents.
    Go Pak Army and empty your stores on these paid killers to erase them from Pak land.

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  • Talking Point
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:01PM

    @Rubab Farooqui: What else can one expect when you have an army chief more interested his name in the press every single day?

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  • Wajahat Dar
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:03PM

    No one can prepare you for a loss; it comes like a swift wind. But take comfort in knowing that he/she is now resting in the arms of our Lord. Our/My deepest condolences to you and your family.Recommend

  • Zubair Khalid
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:03PM

    @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.

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  • Ishtiaq
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:03PM

    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.

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  • IKW
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:04PM

    @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.

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  • harsh
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:07PM

    also today is 16th Dec, the day when pak was chopped in 2 pieces

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  • Nadiya
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:07PM

    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!

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  • Asad
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:09PM

    Those who are still doing politics over this incident are SICK!

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  • Chaudhry
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:09PM

    Right, politicians should not be dragged, however fact could not be denied that I K called TTP people brother opposed military action against TTP.leaders are supposed to lead and guide the nation and not mislead Goernment to make bad decisions harmful for nation and future generation.Had the military action taken in time this menace could had been eradicated as done by many other countries. IK should not have used this issue for political gains,Recommend

  • vinsin
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:10PM

    @Indian:
    They are Muslims.

    Wondering if this can be compared to banu quarayza and beslan massacre.

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  • Ammar Khan
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:13PM

    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.

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  • Nadiya
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:13PM

    @Rubab Farooqui:
    Funny how you could be so heartless and write something of this sort, imagine your kid/sibling being stuck in this school.

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  • The Whole Truth
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:14PM

    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.

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  • Arslan
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:14PM

    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”.

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  • Usman
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:15PM

    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?

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  • In the name of love (what more)
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:15PM

    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.

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  • zee
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:19PM

    @Adnan Siddiqi:
    Shame on u for even mentioning this, its a sad moment and a moment to mourn and u r still concerned abt the politics…shame on u againRecommend

  • Farooq
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:19PM

    I am deeply shocked and can’t express myself.

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  • Raghu
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:19PM

    @rg:
    Why bringing religion into this. And ET not even blocking the comment. Shame.

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  • arslan
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:19PM

    i don’t see any difference between the culprits of this event and the ones here blaming each other …

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  • Iron hand
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:22PM

    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.

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  • Milind
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:23PM

    Sad!!! Condolences from across the border!!!

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  • Adnan
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:24PM

    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.

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  • Dec 16, 2014 - 3:24PM

    Very sad incidence.

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  • rukhsar
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:25PM

    General Raheel Sharif Sb. pls do at your best to finish all terrorist as soon as possible.. otherwise na hum rahenge na Pakistan.Recommend

  • Ameer Abbas
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:26PM

    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..?

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  • Dec 16, 2014 - 3:27PM

    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?Recommend

  • Ishtiaq
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:28PM

    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.Recommend

  • Zeshan
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:28PM

    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.

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  • roarwali
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:30PM

    How they entered the school because the area is heavily guarded by army

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  • chandrashekar
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:31PM

    Such a tragedy… why kids? how can they do this?… :(

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  • ali
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:33PM

    enough is enough, is any one who will really sincere for Pakistan & Pakistanis.

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  • Ebad
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:34PM

    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.

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  • asif waheed
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:39PM

    i am very worried.hear the news of talban attack on aps school.Recommend

  • ghulam saani
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:40PM

    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.

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  • Truth be told
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:40PM

    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?

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  • asif waheed
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:41PM

    i am very worried.Recommend

  • ashish
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:42PM

    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….

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  • Kamran
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:42PM

    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.

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  • BlackHat
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:43PM

    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.

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  • afnan ali
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:43PM

    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.

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  • sid
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:43PM

    @Adil:
    So you know them??????You must be one of them…..Shame on you

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  • kamran M
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:45PM

    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

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  • Sam
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:49PM

    Was the ISI sleeping?what about the army?security officials??no one had any idea that terrorists would attack the school..its so ridiculous that they beef up security only after an attack??seriously it makes me so angry!these are kids of Pakistan..all of us must feel the pain their parents are going through..its just too sad..unbelievable…and we must learn from it so it doesnt ever happen again…security must be increased EVERYWHERE..these ppl havent left a single place..schools,mosques,hospitals..u name itRecommend

  • mayomer
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:49PM

    @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! …

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  • Reluctant Fundamentalist
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:50PM

    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!

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  • Muhammad Azhar Nadeem Bajwa
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:51PM

    This is the time of unity not the political point scoring.

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  • Virender
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:52PM

    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.

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  • Asim Ghani
    Dec 16, 2014 - 3:54PM

    My heart goes out to the families of those children who got killed by the terrorists in Peshawar. I express my condolences to those families.
    May ALLAH give us strienght & right direction. aameen. Pakistan Zindaabad.. Mussalah Afwaaj .. Zindaabad.Recommend

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