All terrorist groups must be eliminated, says Asif Ali Zardari
Pakistan
All terrorist groups must be eliminated, says Asif Ali Zardari
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Former President and Pakistan Peoples’ Party co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari said on Friday that all the terrorists need to be killed for doing justice with the martyrs’ lives.
In his message regarding the anniversary of Army Public School’s incident martyrs, he said, “The nation has not forgotten the innocent martyrs of APS incident and we have to protect this motherland.”
While remembering former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto he said, “She said that those who had removed the Pakistan flag from Swat were our enemies and anyone who challenges the writ of the state is against the state itself.”
It is pertinent to mention that Dec 16, 2014 is one of the darkest days in Pakistan’s history. Terrorists attacked the Army Public School and brutally martyred 150 people, including students, teachers and the principal of the school, Tahira Qazi.
Eight years have passed but the wounds of dear ones are still fresh. The everlasting pain in the hearts of all those who have lost their loved ones can be felt in the stories narrated as a remembrance by the mourners.
The father of Hassan Zeb says he has kept all the belongings of his son in a room. Childhood photos adorn Hassan’s room, where his uniforms, perfume and other items are also kept. But now there are only fond memories of the dear departed.
Farhat Abbas, a schoolteacher, was also martyred by the terrorists. She heard gunshots and rushed to save her students but was shot at the stairs. Even today, the memory of the brave principal saddens her family. The heroic example of a responsible and loving teacher that Farhat has set will always be remembered.
Another brave daughter of the nation, Beenish, was martyred while trying to save the lives of children as she stood in front of them like a shield, to not let the terrorists touch her dear pupils in the auditorium hall. Beenish was awarded Tamgha-e-Shujaat (Medal of Bravery) for creating a new story of valour in Pakistan’s history.
Five-year-old Osama Tahir Awan was also martyred and the wounds of Osama’s parents are still fresh. The items used by Osama -- medals, books and cameras -- are still there as prized possession for his parents.
