Condemning Terrorism: Candlelight vigil held at press club

PESHAWAR: Social activists held a candlelight vigil at Peshawar Press Club on Saturday to show their support for victims of terror attacks in Paris, Pakistan, Kabul, Beirut and Syria. “At this time when the message of hate and violence has taken ground, it is important for all of us to join hands,” said Pakhtunkhwa Civil Society Network Coordinator Taimur Kamal while addressing journalists at the news conference. Another social activist, Qamar Naseem, said, “I stand with Paris, I stand with Peace.”  He added with each life lost, a piece of humanity is lost. “This is not the world that I want for my children.” Speaking on the occasion, Barrister Hashim Raza said, “Our vigil has been held in memory of victims of terrorism in Paris, Beirut and Kabul.”

Published in The Express Tribune, November 22^nd, 2015.