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APS attack: ISPR's heart-wrenching video message talks about revenge through education

Song calls for avenging the victims of the deadly massacre by educating the enemy's children

Web Desk December 14, 2015

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In a hauntingly beautiful song that will give you goosebumps and move you to tears, Pakistan Army has paid tribute to Army Public School massacre victims.

The video, released by the military's media wing Inter Services public relations (ISPR) days before the one year anniversary of the deadliest attack in Pakistan's history, calls for avenging the victims of the deadly massacre by educating the enemy's children.

Peshawar school attack: ISPR honours victims in melodic tribute

Just like the song Bara dushman bana phirta hai, children lend their voice to the song which talks about the importance of the pen and shows the undefeated spirit of the children who are on their way to school.

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Mujhey Maa us se badla leney jana hai

Mujhey dushman k bachon ko parhana hai

This verse sends a powerful message that children are not frightened and that they are more determined than ever to end the ignorance that the Taliban are mired in by teaching their children.

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No answers for revenge-seeking APS victims' parents

The massacre saw nine extremists scale the walls of an army-run school in Peshawar, lobbing grenades and opening fire on terrified children and teachers, murdering them one by one before being killed by security services.

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Four APS militants hanged in Kohat

Watch the video here:

Many took to Twitter in praise of the new song by ISPR:

APS ANNIVERSARY SONG BY ISPR: In Commemoration of the Children of Army Public School Peshawer, " The Children who... https://t.co/lL2EbjyrLg
— DARS & DARS PRECISION AGRO FARMS ® (@darsndars) December 14, 2015

https://twitter.com/Pathaniee/status/676265365664608257

@ISPR_Official @Bilalak80 Thank you for releasing a new song DUSHMAN K BACHON KO PARHANA HE. We can not forget Martyr of APS
— agha mehboob (@MehboobAgha) December 14, 2015

https://twitter.com/arslanrehmanpak/status/676254340533866496

https://twitter.com/shoaibshah01/status/676268507328356353

COMMENTS (14)

US CENTCOM | 8 years ago | Reply The nation of Pakistan is set to observe the first anniversary of the terrorist attack on Army Public School (APS) on Dec 16, 2015. The terrorists left a permanent scar on the lives of many parents, siblings, and family members. When you read about how some of the families continue to struggle with the loss of their loved ones; you get a clear sense that many are yet to come out of the shock. The Peshawar school attack was one of the deadliest in Pakistan's history. No words can describe the evil nature of the attack. The terrorists claimed more than 150 lives on that dreadful day, and it is just heart wrenching to think that the children were the prime target. We can relate to the pain brought by the indiscriminate killings at the hands of the terrorists. The U.S. and Pakistan share a mutual stance against terrorism and condemn all acts of violence. President Obama again condemned the attack on APS during PM Nawaz Sharif’s visit to the U.S. in October. It is important to stand united against those who threaten the safety of our land and people. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the APS victims. We remember everyone who was taken from on during that horrific act of terror. The pain may never go away, but we sincerely hope that the loved ones find the strength to remain strong. Ali Khan Digital Engagement Team, USCENTCOM

Naeem Sandhu | 8 years ago | Reply Couldn't keep my tears from damping my face. Truly a great song with nice lyrics... Best of Best revenge is through educating the enemy, what an attitude.

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Jawad U Rahman | 8 years ago | Reply @feedback: the victims of Lal Masjid were young girls held hostage and as human shield by the mullah who fled himself in burqa. Even they were given ample time to come out safely before the operation to flush out the heavily armed terrorists. Don't compare the two situations.

Pakistan | 8 years ago | Reply Who wrote lyrics and who sang the composition?

Malveros | 8 years ago | Reply @feedback: There were no child victims in Lal Masjid Case.

Lakhkar Khan | 8 years ago | Reply @Thoughtful Pakistani: Hope you get shot in the head just like she did. I then want to know how you feel. Maybe you will be able to answer, of maybe not.

Raj - USA | 8 years ago | Reply Very beautiful song with an excellent message. Liked it very much.

feedback | 8 years ago | Reply DJ bajwa should make another song for the victims of lal masjid. I guess they were children too, Its really sad, these children lost their lives for a national action plan

US CENTCOM | 8 years ago | Reply What a beautiful message for the enemy! We will beat you with education, the most powerful tool against ignorance! Abdul Quddus DET - U.S. Central Command

Faizan | 8 years ago | Reply So nice message! It is simply an awesome response. ISPR! You are so good.

Raja Farrhat satti | 8 years ago | Reply Revange through education,,what nice massage,, nd also show the real sprit of ture muslim who also worried about walfare of ememy's childrens

Soha | 8 years ago | Reply Revenge through education - What a lovely message to all

Thoughtful Pakistani | 8 years ago | Reply Because Malala is a Drama simple enough for anyone whose thoughts are not prevailed by so-called open-mindedness

Ano | 8 years ago | Reply I find it funny how people who regularly bash Malala are now falling head over heels for this song when her message is exactly the same, revenge not through the gun but through educating each and every child. Beautiful video, by the way!

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