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Pakistani army personnel patrol the streets following an attack by Taliban gunmen on a school in Peshawar on December 16, 2014. – AFP
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PESHAWAR: Pakistani officials say the siege at an army-run school on Warsak road school is over, while authorities continued a sweep of the area.
At least 141 people, most of them children (132), died when Taliban gunmen attacked the school in the morning. The overwhelming majority of the victims were students at the school, which has children and teenagers in grades 1-10.
Condemnations poured in from across the globe including all major political leaders and notables in the country. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Army Chief General Raheel Sharif also condemned the assault and rushed to Peshawar to show their support for the victims and the troops partaking in the operation to clear the school of terrorists.
Three-day mourning was also announced by the federal government.
As darkness fell on the area, officials said they had cleared the school of militants. “The operation is completed,” said Bilal Ahmad Faizi, the head of the state-run rescue organisation, speaking to reporters after leaving the school area.
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7:49pm - Shireen Mazari says 146 dead, 113 injured
Speaking to media representatives, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) leader Shireen Mazari said that out of total 146 people killed in today’s tragic incident, nearly 140 killed are children. She said 113 people including children were injured in the attack also.
7:32pm - Obama denounces ‘odious’ school attack
President of the United States, Barack Obama has condemned the Taliban attack on Peshawar school, terming it “odious”.
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7:13pm - Army hits back with 10 airstrikes in Khyber: ISPR
According to a tweet by DG ISPR Maj-Gen Asim Bajwa, Pakistan’s military on actionable intelligence has carried out several raids including 10 airstrikes in Khyber Agency today.
6:42pm - Army chief in Peshawar, vows to hit terrorists hard
Army chief General Raheel Sharif has reached Peshawar and vowed to continue the fight against the militants until they are completely eliminated from the country.
DG Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Maj-Gen Asim Bajwa posted on twitter that the tragic incident has saddened that COAS, but at the same time he has said that, “our resolve has taken new height. Will continue go after inhuman beasts, their facilitators till their final elimination”.
Gen Sharif said that, “this ghastly act cowardice of killing innocents clearly indicates they (militants) are not only enemies of Pakistan but enemies of humanity”.
“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,” the army chief was quoted as saying by the DG ISPR.
6:32pm - Police say attack over, all militants dead
Peshawar police said that the bloody Taliban attack on Army Public School has ended, with all six attackers dead, AFP reported.
The assault on the school in Peshawar killed 131 people, most of them students, according to officials.
6:14pm - Another child succumbs to his wounds
According to DawnNews, another injured school kid has succumbed to his wounds at Leady Reading Hospital in Peshawar, raising the death toll to 131.
5:52pm - Punjab Assembly passes condemnation resolution
The provincial assembly in Punjab has unanimously passed a resolution condemning the Taliban attack in Peshawar, expressing resolve to fight till the elimination of last terrorist.
The lawmakers also expressed solidarity with the armed forces in the resolution, saying the whole nation was standing shoulder to shoulder with Pakistan Army in the ongoing Operation Zarb-i-Azb.
5:35pm - 11 staff members rescued
11 more staff members of the Army Public School including 4 lady teachers and seven male staff have been rescued by SSG commandos, according to a tweet by DG ISPR General Asim Bajwa.
5:30pm -COAS reaches Peshawar
Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif has reached Peshawar. General Raheel Sharif cut his visit short in Quetta where he attended the passing out parade of Army soldiers.
5:20pm - Sixth terrorist killed: ISPR
The ISPR says a sixth terrorist has been killed in the the school's last block which is under clearance. Two more students and as many teachers rescued.
Terrorists have booby trapped the school premises using IEDs which is hampering the clearance process.
4:55pm - PM calls APC in Peshawar
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has called for an all parties conference in Peshawar tomorrow at 11:30 AM, in light of the devastating gun and bomb attack on the army-run school.
Leaders belonging to all parliamentary parties are expected to be in Peshawar tomorrow. The meeting will be held at the Governor House in Peshawar.
Information Minister Senator Parvaiz Rasheed and Finance Minister Ishaq Dar have been tasked by the PM to contact parliamentary leaders and request them to attend the meeting.
4:50pm - US ambassador condemns attack
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A man comforts his son at Lady Reading Hospital in Peshawar — Reuters
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US Ambassador to Pakistan Richard Olson condemns the attack and issues a statement offering 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”.
4:40pm - 130 killed
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Army personnel shifting the school children on motorbike following the attack on Army Public School situated on Warsak Road. — INP
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Provincial information minister Mushtaq Ghani tells AFP the death toll has reached 130, with a similar number wounded. The toll was confirmed by another provincial minister.
4:13 pm - Battle against terrorists will continue: PM Nawaz
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Relatives of a student comfort each other outside Lady Reading Hospital in Peshawar — Reuters
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While speaking to media representatives after his arrival in Peshawar, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif says that the Pakistan Army launched the Zarb-i-Azb operation and its blowback was being felt now.
"I feel that until and unless this country is cleansed from terrorism, this war and effort will not stop, no one should be doubtful of this. We have also spoken to Afghanistan about this and we will fight terrorism together."
"Such attacks are expected in the wake of a war and the country should not lose its strength," he says.
4:10pm - Fifth terrorist killed: Military
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Military spokesperson Asim Bajwa says the fifth terrorist has been killed by security forces. Meanwhile, SSG forces have rescued two more student and two more staff.
4:05pm - Journalists, politicians condemn attack
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Pervez Khattak at Lady reading Hospital to visit victims of the militant attack on Army Public School — PPI
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Meanwhile, Peshawar city is at a stand-still, Markets and shops are being shut down whereas traffic jams are being reported at several points due to security cordons.
4:00pm - PM announces three-day mourning
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Men carry an injured school girl to a hospital following an attack by Taliban gunmen on a school in Peshawar on December 16, 2014. — AFP
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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif announces a three-day countrywide mourning over the Peshawar attack.
He makes the announcement after arriving in the provincial capital city where he was given a briefing over the situation at the Army Public School.
3:57pm - Narendra Modi offers condolences
Former Indian premier Manmohan Singh also condemns the attack.
3:55pm - Only one block left: ISPR update
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A student cries on a man's shoulder, after he was rescued from the Army Public School - Reuters
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The ISPR says that of the four blocks that the militants were confined to, security forces have managed to clear three.
It is not clear how many militants have been killed or how many still remain in the building.
There are some reports that children have been taken hostage.
3:50pm - Terrorists confined: ISPR
DG ISPR Asim Bajwa on Twitter says that the terrorists have been pushed and confined to the "the last of four blocks of school".
He also says four terrorists have been killed so far."Search for remaining on, clearance underway," he says.
3:47pm - More loud blasts heard near school
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Army personnel arrive at the site of TTP attack on Army Public School situated on Warsak Road— INP
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Reporters at the scene report as many as 10 loud explosions at the school, saying that the operation underway is reaching a climax.
3:45pm - PTI calls off Dec 18 protest
The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has postponed his party's countrywide protests scheduled for Dec 18, following the deadly terrorist attack on the school in Peshawar.
3:40pm - Marvi Memon condemns attack
PML-N's Marvi Memon condemns the attack and says she cannot imagine what the families and mothers of the deceased must be going through.
"The PM empathises with them and has left everything to go to Peshawar and personally oversee the incident," she adds.
She adds: "Your children have made a huge sacrifice, you are not alone and we will end terrorism together... one day Pakistan will be cleansed from this terrorism."
3:35pm - 126 killed: Radio Pakistan
State-run Radio Pakistan is reporting that 126 have been killed. It is not clear how many of the casualties include children, although an earlier figure put the death toll of students at 84.
Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) leader Nighat Orakzai confirms to reporters that 125 children were killed in the Peshawar attack.
3:30pm - PPP denounces attack
PPP's Qamar Zaman Qaira says Pakistan has long been a victim of terrorism and must unite to fight the scourge.
"Condemning this incident is not enough, this is a message for the world as well to see the kind of sacrifices we have to give," he says.
3:27pm - PAT postpones protest
The Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) has postponed its countrywide protests planned for tomorrow after receiving instructions from party chief Dr Tahirul Qadri.
3:25pm - India condemns attack
Home Minister Rajnath Singh says the attack exposed the “real face of terrorism”.
“I strongly condemn the terrorist attack on a school at Peshawar,” he tweets.
“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.
3:20pm - Defence Minister says attack is 'barbaric'
Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Asif denounces the Peshawar attack and says it is highly barbaric to shed the blood of innocent children.
"Terrorists wanted to spread pain and destabilise the country but they would not be allowed to succeed in their evil designs," the minister said in a statement issued by the Defence Ministry.
3:18pm - Loud blasts reported
Two loud blasts are being reported from the site, with the sound of gunfire also heard.
Journalists at the scene says ambulances are stationed about a kilometre away from the Army Public School. A number of ambulances are seen entering the cordoned off area after the loud explosions.
Security sources say bodies are present inside the school premises.
3:16pm - PM reaches Peshawar
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has reached Peshawar to oversee the operation underway against terrorists in the army-run school.
3:15pm - Three blocks cleared: ISPR
The ISPR says three blocks of the school have been cleared by security forces, and the remaining area is being cleared with an operation underway.
3:13pm - Three-day mourning declared
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The feet of a victim of a Taliban attack in a school are tied together at a local hospital in Peshawar — AP
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister has announced three days mourning over this tragic incident.
Information Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mushtaq Ghani has said that security of all other educational institution has been enhanced.
The Muttahida Qaumi Movement has also announced three-day mourning over the Peshawar attack.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah announces three days of mourning across the province in the wake of the Peshawar attack.
3:10pm - Terrorists escape
Security sources say that some of the terrorists have managed to escape from the site after cutting barbed wires around the school premises.
3:05pm - President condemns Peshawar attack
President Mamnoon Hussain has strongly condemned the terror attack in Peshawar.
The president reiterates that such cowardly attacks cannot deter the resolve and morale of the nation, adding that the operation against militants would continue till the elimination of the last terrorist.
3:00pm - Children being held hostage: army
A security official tells Reuters some children are still being held hostage by Taliban gunman. 84 children are reported dead, with scores injured.
“The chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has received information from the army officials that children are still being held hostage,” Inayatullah Khan, the provincial minister for local government says.
A hall at the site had been cleared and efforts to clear the rest of the area were underway, he adds.
Hospitals in Peshawar are reporting a shortage of 'O negative' blood. An appeal has been made for donations.
The operation has been underway for five hours.
2:55pm - Children were celebrating when attackers struck: Eyewitness
Mudassar Abbas, a physics laboratory assistant at the school, tells AFP some students were celebrating at a party when the attack began.
“I saw six or seven people walking class-to-class and opening fire on children,” he says.
2:50pm - Provincial govt has failed: ANP
Ghulam Ahmed Bilour from ANP says the provincial govt has "completely failed".
"Before aspiring to become the PM, Imran Khan needs to take care of his province."
2:41 pm - Army Chief to reach Peshawar
Director General Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asim Bajwa says that Army Chief General Raheel Sharif has cut his visit short in Quetta and is due to reach Peshawar.
2:34 pm - Government postpones talks with PTI due to Peshawar attack
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar telephones Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) vice president Shah Mehmood Qureshi and told him that for the time being,the dialogue process is being postponed," a credible source told Dawn.
2:11 pm - PM Nawaz leaves for Peshawar
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif leaves for Peshawar to supervise the ongoing operation against Taliban, dubbing it "a national tragedy".
"I have decided to proceed to Peshawar and I will supervise the operation my self," PM Nawaz Sharif said in a short statement before his departure to Peshawar.
"These are my children and it is my loss," the premier said.
2:10pm - 104 dead in attack: KP CM
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Security forces takes up positions on a road leading to the Army Public School — Reuters
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Chief Minister KP Pervez Khattak says 84 children have been killed in the attack.
"The terrorists entered the school wearing FC personnel uniform," he says.
He puts the total death toll at 104. He says 23 bodies have been taken to the LRH, with 60 in CMH.
2:05pm - Army trying to bring situation under control: KP Information Minister
Shah Farman, the KP Minister of Information says there are approximately 80-100 unconfirmed dead.
"The army is trying hard to bring the situation under control," he says. "The operation is currently underway."
"It is unfortunate that schoolchildren were targeted.We need the country to be united and we need justice," he adds.
Shah Farman says he is not aware of the Taliban's claim of responsibility for the attack.
2:00pm - Lady Reading Hospital officials speaks to reporters
An official from the LRH hospital confirms that 26 people have been killed. He says that the security official among the dead has not yet been identified.
1:55pm - 26 killed: Security officials
Twenty-six people have been killed, including two terrorists, security sources say. Hospital sources say the dead include 20 children.
1:50pm - JI Emir condemns attack
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Security forces drive on a road leading to the Army Public School that is under attack by Taliban gunmen in Peshawar - Reuters
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Emir of Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) Sirajul Haq condemns the incident and talking to DawnNews says the whole country stands with the families of the deceased.
He appeals to the government to make the security of children its first priority. "The attack is a message to the country and government; it should not be taken lightly," he says.
The official Twitter account of the JI tweeted: " Attack on innocent children in the name of religion is not acceptable."
1:45pm - Militants holed up in admin block: Minister
PTI MPA Shaukat Yousufzai says the main area of the school, including the junior section, has been cleared and that the operation has shifted to the administrative block where the terrorists are holed up.
He rejects reports that negotiations are being conducted with the attackers and says that talks are not possible when a full-blown operation is underway.
Yousufzai also says that the terrorists carried out a blast, possibly by a suicide bomber, in a portion of the school where an event was being held.
1:43pm - Terrorists have 'sophisticated weapons'
A student who was released says the attackers were carrying sophisticated automatic weapons.
He says militants opened indiscriminate fire as soon as they entered the school.
1:40pm - Terrorists did not enter through main gate: Brigadier
Responding to a question of whether the attack was a result of security lapse, Brigadier Mehmood Shah says there was a graveyard behind the school which is how militants entered the school.
He says militants could not have entered the school through its main gate.
He says security forces should be more vigilant but also underscored that people in the society should be careful and report suspicious people living in their locality to law enforcement agencies as soon as possible.
1:35pm - Unite, don't criticise: Shah Mehmood Qureshi
PTI leader Shah Mehmood Qureshi says that while the KP government is responsible, criticism is not a solution.
"Considering the fact that there is an operation being carried out against terrorists and they are being killed, you can expect a blow back and expect them to retaliate," he tells DawnNews.
"Obviously this was expected due to the operation... our army managed to break them."
"Instead of criticising, we all have to come together and figure out how to fight against this common enemy," he says.
1:30pm - Security official killed
Jamil Shah, a spokesman for Lady Reading Hospital, confirms to AP that the killed soldier was a member of the Pakistani paramilitary forces.
1:25pm - PM directs Interior Minister Nisar to assist KP in handling crisis
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif telephones Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan and directs that his ministry assist KP in handling the crisis as effectively as possible.
The premier directs Nisar to coordinate the rescue operation in Peshawar with security forces to ensure all possible help that needs to be extended to them.
Prime Minister Sharif also directs Governor KP Sardar Mehtab Abbasi to ensure all possible assistance to security forces in the rescue operation.
1:20pm - 21 killed: hospital
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The focal person for the Lady Reading Hospital confirms to Dawn that 21 are dead, including one man in an army uniform. One hospital official says the dead include 17 students.
While he gave no details on the cause of death, he says 45 are injured.
1:15pm - Imran Khan calls CM KP Pervaiz Khattak
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Schoolchildren cross a road as they move away from a military run school that is under attack - Reuters
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PTI Imran Khan called Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pervaiz Khattak and directed him to immediately go to the site of the attack.
He has directed Khattak to apprise him of the situation in Peshawar.
1:10pm - 18 dead: hospital
Mudassir from the emergency ward at the Lady reading Hospital tells Dawn that 18 people have been killed. A hospital source confirms that 15 children are dead, while nine are critically injured.
Lady Reading Hospital is the sole facility to provide treatment to victims of bomb blasts, traumatic incidents and tribal clashes that occur in KP, FATA, & Afghanistan.
1:07pm - 'Revenge for N Waziristan'
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A soldier takes up a position above a road near the military run school that is under attack - Reuters
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A TTP spokesman tells Reuters, “It's a revenge attack for the army offensive in North Waziristan."
1:05pm - Two teachers injured
The Lady Reading Hospital in Peshawar says there are two male teachers among the 28 injured being treated.
“Many are in the operation theatre now in critical condition, undergoing treatment,” said hospital official Ejaz Khan.
The school on Peshawar's Warsak Road is part of the Army Public Schools and Colleges System, which runs 146 schools nationwide for the children of military personnel and civilians. Its students range in age from around 10 to 18.
The schools educate the children of both officers and non-commissioned soldiers and army wives often teach in them.
1:05pm - Militants struck during exam
A teacher tells Reuters that the attackers targeted the school while exams were taking place.
“After half an hour of the attack, the army came and sealed the school,” a teacher told a private television channel outside the besieged school.
“We were in the examination hall when the attack took place,” he said. “Now the army men are clearing the classes one by one.”
1:00 pm - Students 'set free'
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An ISPR statement says that a large number of students and teachers have been set free. The statement added that there were reports of deaths of some teachers and students as well.
12:55pm - 'Reaction to N Waziristan operation'
PTI MPA Shaukat Ali Yousufzai arrives as the scene and says the attack appears to be a blowback from the ongoing operation 'Zarb-e-Azb' in North Waziristan agency. He says he is not being allowed to cross the security cordon.
12:55pm - Imran Khan condemns attack
The PTI official account on Twitter posted a condemnation of the attack: "Chairman Imran Khan condemns Peshawar attack, says terrorist attack on innocent kid is worst ever form of barbarism."
12:50pm - Militants wearing army fatigues
AFP reports that at least five militants were wearing military uniforms when they entered the school.
12:45pm - Five killed: hospital
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Dr Zafar Iqbal from the emergency ward of the Lady Reading Hospital confirms that five people have been killed and that more than 40 are injured.
An eyewitness says bodies are strewn across the floor of the school premises.
12:40pm - Soldier killed in attack: Minister
A senior Khyber Pakhtunkhwa minister tells DawnNews that a soldier has been killed in the ongoing firefight.
Shahram Tarakai says victims have also been shifted to the Combined Military Hospital (CMH).
The number of injured has increased to 35.
12:37pm - Prime Minister condemns attack
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has issued a strong condemnation of the militant attack on the Army Public School in Peshawar.
Condemning the terrorist attack on the school, Nawaz directs all civil and military security agencies to rescue every one from the school safely.
"The perpetrators behind this terrorist attack must not be spared but first priority is the safe rescue of kids and innocent people from the school," PM Nawaz Sharif said in a short statement issued from the PM House in Islamabad.
MQM chief Altaf Hussain has also condemned the terrorist attack
12:35pm - Eyewitness account
An eye witness tells DawnNews that as soon as the firing started, teachers instructed students to duck.
"Later, army personnel ushered us out. While we were being moved out, we saw bodies of our classmates lying in the corridors."
“We were standing outside the school and firing suddenly started and there was chaos everywhere and the screams of children and teachers,” Jamshed Khan, a school bus driver told Reuters.
12:30pm - Four children killed: hospital
Lady Reading Hospital sources confirm that two more have been killed by militant firing, with 27 injured. Two students died while they were being shifted to the hospital while two others died at the hospital.
The age of the deceased is between 9-14 years.
12:28pm - TTP says militants ordered to shoot
TTP spokesman Muhammad Khorasani tells AFP there are six attackers.
“They include target killers and suicide attackers. They have been ordered to shoot the older students but not the children,” he said.
A loud explosion has been reported at the scene. The blast has been carried out by security forces to bring down a wall to create an entry point into the school, according to officials.
12:26pm - More students injured
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The number of wounded increases to 30, including one teacher and six children whose condition is reported as critical. A large number of concerned parents have turned up at the site but are being held by security officials.
12:25 pm - Evacuation underway
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Military officials confirm that five to six terrorists have entered a school in Peshawar's Warsak road.
The school has been cordoned off, with a rescue operation in progress. Security officials said that children and teachers are being evacuated. Nearby schools have also been closed.
12:20 pm - Two children killed: hospital
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The Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) has confirmed that two students have been killed and 10 injured as a result of gunfire.
Hospital sources said one male and one female student were killed. Two of the 10 injured students are in critical condition.
12:13pm - 500 students held hostage
Reuters reports that the gunmen have taken hundreds of students and teachers hostage.
A Reuters journalist at the scene could hear heavy gunfire from inside the school as soldiers surrounded it.
Military officials said at least six armed men had entered the military-run Army Public School. About 500 students and teachers were believed to be inside.
12:11pm - TTP claims responsibility
AFP reports that Taliban militants have attacked the army-run school.
A spokesman for a faction of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan said the gunmen had been ordered to shoot older students at the school in the city of Peshawar.
12:05pm - Seven wounded in attack
According to initial reports, the terrorists opened fire on entering the building, wounding least seven people, including five children.
Police sources said that at least six terrorists entered the school after scaling its walls.
A heavy contingent of police and security forces have reached the spot and cordoned off the area as an operation continues.
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Comments (806)
Very Sad May Allah protect our children.
May Allah's curse be upon all such terrorists and their supporters. Our great political leaders will also find some justification for attacking the school.
It is a dangerous news. Praying for the well being of Pakistani children.
What kind of animals and twisted people they are saying to shoot older students- these people are not Muslims- they should be wiped out as quickly as possible
@Mani really? Didn't know one can get so low?
@XXXX So what else should we do? Hand our country to these terrorists? I swear I would fight till death against these barbarian terrorists and their agenda.
what KPK Police were doing?? Matter of big concern for all Pakistanis.
I have months old son and it really scares me to think about the kids. Shameless act on innocent kids. Hope they all come out safe out of this senseless act...
Coward Talibans attacking innocent unarmed children !!!!! Shame on those doing this and accepting responsibility !!!!!
show courage and be brave ..Pakistan..!!!
@saad
Same as they were doing at DI Khan jail break.
Very tragic news. Wishing safety for the school kids. Kill these terrorists Pak Army
I wish KPK govt. had strong stance against terrorism and had not offered for office in Peshawar. Anyhow lets see whether IK will have any concern over school incident in KPK. Worst security condition in KPK and IK is talking about naya Pakistan.
May Allah Almighty protect our children and nation, what else can we expect of these Barbarians.
very sad news.so sorry to hear.Pray that children be safe.Intellects of Pakistan rise up and fight extremism.
Let all right minded people wake up to this barbaric activity. The terrorists have no qualm in killing even students. Are they human beings or some Crush all kinds of talibans, JuDs, ISIS and the likes. They are the worst enemies of mankind. No mercy shall be shown to them. Will the Government of Pakistan wake up? Take help of other countries also in decimating these terrorists.
Shame on KPK management.
@Abdullah Borner is more the 500 KM vast, its practically not possible to close it completely,
leave children alone, they only need education nothing else.
........and still we do nothing about extremist organizations like the Lal Masjid and other militant madrasas. Was long as we don't get to root of the problem........things like this will keep happening.
Anybody supports these animals is animal himself. Attacking children is not acceptable even in open war.
@Taimur Ameen!
@jahangir Khan so u are again there to blame kpk govt for that. Don't do politics on such issues.
Correct solution is to call for Jihad against Terrorists.
These shameless, idiotic, cowards ! They attack and kill children for their twisted reasons ! Monsters every single one of them. ! They deserve no mercy, and they are incurable.
Those who think talking to these monsters will solve any problems, should have their own kids put in hands of these butchers and then given the opportunity to "talk",
The real cure of this disease will be to ban all hate monger madrassas. Arrest any molvi who preeches hate before he creates twisted monsters. Instead, we still have right in the middle of the capital, this lal masjid, with its sadist leader, creating extremists... and no one dares lift a finger ! What hypocrisy and total nonsense !
The army operation against the terrorists will all go to waste, if the hate mongers are not dealt with equal strength and resolve.
Really shocking. Prayers from India.
Terryfying. May god help protect all the children.
@jahangir Kh
KPK govt is dancing, burning old Pakistan for new one.
Shame on KPK govt.
May ALLAH help us all , Amen
I pray for the safety of these children, and their safe return home!
Shame on the bureaucrats who still differentiate between good and bad militants. Its high time to eliminate all of them for the welfare of your own country and its people. Take help from us to rout them, after all we are brothers.
Cowards attacking innocent children because they can never face the army only just pathetic attacks on innocent helpless people, may Allah kill them before they plan such evil attacks
That's so sad, Please save these innocent kids.
only evil can attack educational places. These terrorist must be punished and eliminated.
All Indians show solidarity with you against these terror attacks and share sorrow.
Cowards Shooting children..Come and fight on the battle field.
RIP
So sad poor souls may the parents have the courage to face the loss and tragedy.
Is Sartaj Aziz still talking about good and bad taliban?? These characters are not even human leave alone being good or bad.Attacking army camps is one thing, attacking school children is another.
TTP spokesman Muhammad Khorasani tells AFP there are six attackers.
“They include target killers and suicide attackers. They have been ordered to shoot the older students but not the children,” he said.
I cried.
Very sad indeed. Cowardly attack on innocent children is a clear testament that Pak Army is giving a very tough time to terrorists. Proud of you Pak Army!
May Allah protect the innocent children
Our sympathies are with all affected people. See the irony..."They include target killers and suicide attackers. They have been ordered to shoot the older students but not the children,” Deceased are in the age group of 9 -14". What kind of devils these terrorists are?
@jahangir Khan This is not the time for politics. Atleast leave politics aside at such a tragic moment and let's pray for the safety of all hostages specially children. May Allah end this situtaion without further harm to anyone. Ameen
The school is totally administered by the army. Its an army school where children of mostly army officers study. TTP has planned it. We are ready for face it until the very last militant is alive on Pakistan's soil. cowards attacking children. prayers for the families.
@Abdullah TTP is inside Pakistan, it has nothing to do with Afghan border. Wake up !
Just for your info, TTP is coming to Afghanistan from Pakistan.
need to talk with them rather than keep on sacrificing our loved ones. govt must act now or its never for us and the other remaining inhabitants of Pakistan.
on political front its a nasty game plan whoever hatched it. .... ninjas are there.
So sad news; RIP for all those who lost their lives. Flower like children being killed in Peshawar.
How can these animals kill children and innocent people? Forget being called muslims, they are not even humans. Pakistan is paying a big price for US invasion in Afghanistan. If these animals think they are fighting a war, they should be MAN enough and fight our army. Our brave army is already teaching them a good lesson through Zarb e Azb.
Absolutely devastating news! What cowards, man. Targetting kids.
@jahangir Khan The terrorist attacks have reduced compared to previous years. 350 IED bombs planted were defused this year. That is a big achievement. Know the facts before you start criticising. However, KPK Police needs more improvement and more intelligence.
Being a father of two, I can feel the pain and agony this attack may have caused to the parents. It is simply not acceptable I dont know what our army and police are doing that the terrorist attack at will in Pakistan.
The children going through this trauma may not be able to take out this out of their mind through out their lives. This will cause a big stigma in their lives.
I would request Army Chief, Prime Minister and Chief Minister KPK to take full responsibility of this lapse and resign immediately from their posts. This is shameful. May Allah protect all our children.
Certainly this is an action by terrorists (local and international), who have no religion and cannot be passed for being a human race. May Allah bless the souls of the innocent and bring comfort to the families of the victims. Insha'Allah! Pakistan will keep on getting united, stronger and better.
OMG, ... Kahte hain bachhe Allah/Bhagwan ka roop hote hain.... how can these terrorist killed these innocent children.
Taliban, please allow the small children to leave, please
@IR we cannot sit on our hands forever and expect Allah to fix everything. We have to do everything possible which is morally correct and then expect Allah to be on our side.
@Ali They are animals and should be put down. In future we should call spade a spade and stop patronizing some of these groups as good thinking they are on our side
The operation in North Waziristan should be intensified and this "Taliban" menace eradicated once and for all. It seems it does hurts them more than they have admitted.
I live in shenzhen, China, Very sad for Pakistan.
Ya Allah Madad - Pakistan is going through a stage which will be over in some years - All 180+ Million prayers count. Each and every Pakistani prayer.
Really sad news! All this meaningless violence should be stopped. Any kind of hate-mongering should be termed as criminal offence. Let there be peace on earth.
ALLAH SUBHANAHOO protect every one from these zalims. v have to remove the root cause of all of this. Sealed border with afghanistan & proper education & trainning of all madrassah teachers & students so their is no distinction between school & madrassah students all feel part of one system. The question is who will do it. Our leaders dont even understand the problem properly so how can they solve it.
We have groomed a culture of hate for decades.we must now pay the price,there is no other outcome to the path that choose for ourselves.
SAD..
We are watching it live here in India on your TV news channels, our heart goes out to you.
Who can be behind this?
Women and children should not be targeted. Taliban, if you want to fight, do so against the military, police, bureaucrats, and politicians. Spare the women and children. Please. I beg you.
who can be behind this?
As a father myself, I pray for all the kids. This is inhuman. No parent deserves this pain. And for kids, its the unknown, do not know the brutal minds at play. As humans we are all in it together, pray for those scared little ones.
This is very sad. Our prayers are with the students and families of Pakistan who have to go through this. Love from India.
My hearts go out to kids and their families. I hope they get strength for dealing with this senseless tragedy.
These terrorists are animals. What've these little children do to them? Prayers for the innocent kids from India. Stay strong Pakistan!
Blocked Nato supply to stop Drone attacks over Terrorists. For this IK? Now how can you show yourself to the world? Terrorist ran from D.I khan jail and no inquiry over it and no followup to catch them. For this IK?
Barbaric!
Prayers from the rest of the world.
If these Terrorist think that they will scared us with their coward actions . They are wrong . We are all Pakistan . We are much More United than Ever . Sacrifice of our children and Army Brothers will not go in vain . We will defeat these cancer and we will wipe them out from every single corner of the Pakistan
@Viking Star This type of atrocity will continue as long as Pakistanis, all or a vast majority of them, fail to make honest analysis, the first of which should be to stop blaming external factors. Pakistani army may be brave but they have and continue to support these "strategic assets" with US conniving to sell their arms and keep their influence in the region.
I am thinking about Mumbai massacre.
So sad. May their soul R.I.P and condolences to the bereaved families.
terrorism have no religion...just wipe out this curse from the earth
Only the one who is mother or father can understand the grief of this news. Just unexplainable!
It is high time Pakistan teach them a lesson they will never forget...killing children can never be accepted...may god give peace to the departed souls...
@Ali Our prayers are with you and the families. May God give you strength.
My heart goes out to the children, teachers and parents. RIP. No reason - of whatsoever kind, can justify such action. Increasing trend of similar incidents only point to challenges we and our children are going to face in future.
Targeting Kids??? Insane.... Don't know how the parents and relatives of dead kids and people be consoled for their irreparable loss. This kind of incidences should never happen anywhere and to anybody... friend of foe..
May the dead rest in peace and god give enough strength to the parents to bear this pain...
Sad news......Bhagwan sabki Raksha kare......
Very sad news indeed. Innocent lives r sacrified.
Also want to know if there still a separate category for good and bad terrorists.Saeed who is roaming freely is still a good terroristt?
Very very disturbing....my heart goes for the parents & kids...my heart bleeds to think about the trauma faced by the students. What all these for?....
Our condolence to Pakistani people.
shame on gov. and our security agencies that they can't even take care of kids. no words
Its our country who is burning, it's our people who are suffering, It's our Army who is fighting to save us and it's our people who are killing us. What should we do? Where we went wrong? We need to build up as a nation. My heart is so sad for those little kids who are becoming the victim of this terrorism.
@F khan
Because they elected incompetent party to run their province.
cant stop my tears after seeing whats going on. what mistake these children have made. Why them? God please give strength to parents. All Human being need to come together be Indian, pakistani or any one else and wipe out these terrorist. The whole of India is with you in the time of crisis.
May Allah protect our children. People please wake up now... this democracy and politics is killing our loved ones and Pakistan's future... May Allah have mercy and blessing on all of us and guide us to the right path...
May Allah Protect all of our Children inside. A Very barbaric act. I wish i was there to save my school and my beloved teachers.
I pray for the children and their parents.
It's really sad. Killing innocent kids in God's name. These people are hijacking Islam .what twisted mind will do that. Are they human
They are worst than animals.It is responsibility of whole nation to stand behind our forces who are fighting these barbarians.People must keep check all around their houses,villages and help identifying extremist elements and report against them
As a human , I feel tormented seeing this .
may bhagwan protect all the students,but the question is when pakistan will focus against this terrorist instead of india?
We all are united in these difficult times. We have to crush all these terrorists completely.
Extremely sad and disturbing... This reminds me about 26/11... What they want to achieve by killing innocent children?
@jahangir Khan this is not related to party, terrorists may attack anywhere. May Allah helps CHILDERN upon their innocence. Ameen.
Such heinous, gruesome and fatal incidents cannot be tolerated and that too targeting the innocent students, we stand united and firm in plucking out the roots of terrorism. We condemn and deplore this coward and timid act of terrorism.
Religion knows no terror. Yesterday, it was Sydney attack. Today, children have been attacked in Pakistan. Any country supporting/or giving leniency to terrorists must be condemned. No country can support it without the snake of terrorism biting it back. My heartfelt sympathies lie with the people of Pakistan and especially to the parents who have lost their children. Also, my commendations to the Pakistani army in really tackling these terrorists head on! Hats off to the brave soldiers of the world who stand for harmony, peace and ultimate saviours of life on earth.
Unbelievable, hope this tragic incident comes to a swift end and no more victims will be there. Stay safe you all, love and peace from India.
My God! I wish we never come hear such news again. Taking hostage of innocents and terrorizing the world through such heinous acts can not make any organization popular, wish the good sense will prevail.
@jahangir Khan
you and your twisted mind bringing politics even at this situation. Shame on your thoughts. However, it is cantonment area run and maintained by the Army.
Being a parent my self, my heart goes out on getting to know what is happening out there. How can one think of killing such small innocent souls.
very sad
Eliminate the terrorists completely.
I request my fellow Indians to stop condemning pakistan at least now.. it's innocent children who are getting killed ... I pray for these children ... May god give their soul peace and wish for early recovery of injured... and hope that those who are held hostage will be free soon ... We are you Pakistan in this tough time.. whether you need us or not ... Everything will be fine soon
Do any of you still want to talk it out with them?They are not someone you can reason with.There's no crime in destroying them.
Very sad news. May pakistan government should take something from this.
kindly pass my and my wife's heartfelt condolences to "the parents . It is very hard on them. The children have nothing to do with armed conflicts..untimely death, is devastating.. We know this . Our heart goes out to servicemen who lost their children... Very very sorry.. Please GOD GIVE THEM STRENTH TO BEAR THIS TRAGIC LOSS.
Not good...childern r innocents....but what i am thinking is.. who did this good taliban or bad taliban?
Very sad,why innocent children,my prayers for the children and their family and rip for the kids.
No explanation by TTP will wash. Acts of this kind are sheer criminality. Pakistan Government and Army should treat TTP and other terrorists as unmitigated evil and take steps to eliminate them physically. Pakistan's GHQ should make plans to destroy all terrorists of all shades and descriptions and begin the job forthwith. The operation should go on until all terrorists are wiped out. On this, Government, Army, and the people shall be of one mind. Let's hope and pray that no further casualties among young students shall occur. vcbhutani, Delhi, 16 Dec 2014, 1429 IST
The terrorists have no religion. They only understand the language of fire and that is what should be given to them. It is also time for our people to understand the situation and ensure that anyone who ever try to defend them is taken to task and the society as a whole is aware of their ultimate designs and goals. Terrorism has no place in Pakistan or Islam
@ailly Talk with them. Good suggestion from your side, only because some one related to you has not yet been affected by them.
God! Please take care of the children.
@XXXX. This neither time or place for such comments. Your comment comes across as inhumane & insensitive. These are kids and innocent lives here in danger. Its time for compassion, leave hatered out for jihadis and for people who chose good/ bad jihadis.
TALIBAN!! You cowards! When couldnt handle the Jawan's of our GREAT ARMY you decided to focus on the innocent children??? You represent no Islam, You are no Muslims, not even human beings... We will deal with you Here and ALLAH will deal with you in the Hereafter...!!!!
What a barbaric condemnable act! And some trolls are putting blame on KP police just for political point scoring. While it has happened in cantt area under army police. KP is bearing the brunt of insurgency in FATA. May Allah return the peace of the region back.
To all Pakistani brothers and sisters we are with you on this sad day and our prayers are with the children that they come out of this safely. -peace
RIP to those who lost their lives, I hope it ends soon and life starts. Horrible to see such incidence happening and I am sure the Pakistani agencies will deal with those terrorists firmly.
Children??? Oh my god. Thats Barbaric. Very Tragic
Taliban fighters are now no longer human beings-they have proved to be devils.Taliban fighters are devils because they are not hesitant to kill young school children.Pakistan government must find out the Taliban fighters and whip them out in order that no one dares to become a Taliban fighter.
You can never eradicate these militants by force but through dialogue only what I have said several times. Now who is responsible of these causalities in true meanings?
Really shocking. Prayers from Dubai .... May Allah protect our children ....
God, please help these innocent children................!
Pak Army, kill them all please.
@Nasir This is terrorism not related to politics. I do not to explain. Think if like parents if you are.
Targeting innocent children is just not right. May God bless and save these kids. And may God give some sense to these killers.
Oh God have mercy on us. May their souls rest in piece.
Such injustice done : ( Hope the Federal government extends full support. Hope the provincial government takes lead in the rescue without any blame game. Time to unite boys.
Feel gutted. Poor children who had great future ahead of them. The barbarians should be punished. May their souls rest in peace.
We all should blame ourselves as the politics is not our concern and because of this the corrupt rulers rules us and ruin complete system of our daily life.
This accident is caused because of weak police system and patrolling system of our country.
YA ALLAH REHAM FARMA!!!
My heart goes with the parents of dead students and innocent students who were killed for no reason. Really terrible.....pakistan army...come on... stand upto the task and wipe out this enemies of humanity.
@XXXX. Operation against terrorists must continue. We will not bow down to such cowardly acts.
The only solution to this problem and all other prevailing issues is to give Pakistan on lease to the west or the United states of America for 99 years and see the development in Pakistan. In any case we are presently at their beck and call wagging our tails for them.
We in india strongly condemn the cowardly attack by taliban. If they are so called brave, face the man with gun. Using innocent children, unarmed, is something that defies all logic. Our condolences and all emotional support to the families. Very saddened.
Which ideology/religion approves the killing of 10 year olds? How can anyone justify this action? Why don't the religious heads come out in the open and declare a holy war on such nonsensical interpretations of the religion.
Kids! Damn it... They are kids. They are not Muslims or Non Muslims. They are not X or Y. They are kids.
My deepest sympathies to all the affected parties and to the entire world in general for letting these idiots go uncontrolled.
My heart goes out for these innocent kids. May god protect them from evil taliban.
This is really painful news. Kind of news that not only bring tears to your eyes but chills in your body too. As an Indian, my heart goes out for the families who have lost their innocent kids. This is shameful, not only for them but for the humanity.
Time has come to expose the hidden hands behind it.
To all my Pakistani Brothers and Sisters. Our hearts to out to you and your children. May God protect you all and make you strong in your hour of grief.
@dilip. Read the history. Millions have been murdered in the name of religion across the globe.
Sick twisted terrorists ,, killing innocent children.
How would you justify this barbaric accident, Mulla Fazlullah, by killing more than 100 angels.
A result of internal conflicts and weaknesses. May Allah Save our children.
Politicians please do what is needed to be done rather fighting for the power and hegemony for satisfying your own interests.
do what ever u want to but please don't play with the lives of innocent children.
V. Sad....
This is sa,have to eliminate those who planned as well as who is executed,our deep sympathy to all those who have lossed thier kids
"PM Sharif leaving for Peshawar to supervise the operation" - He should not get involved in the operational matters and his security will also disrupt operations against the terrorists. Let the Army do their job.
We must eradicate the seeds of this extremists from our country. Even those in our society the Molvies who side them must be dealt with Iron hands now. Its now or never. Do or die. remove these foreign funded terrorists from our society.
I'm deeply saddened by the news. My prayers and thoughts are with the victim's family. Those cowardly acts cannot be justified in any sense.... May all departed souls rest in eternal peace! Amen
No words!... heart weeps for children... I pray Lord Krishna for well-being of children. Can't imagine situation of parents. Appreciate Pak Army.
Prayers from India.
The entire nation should resolve to strike back even harder on these elements and if anyone had any doubt about these miscreants then they should face this reality with open eyes. May Allah give the bereaved families patience to bear the loss
Guys in Peshawar, if you are reading this, please donate blood. Your Arya news via NDTV just reported high demand for blood in hospitals in Peshawar. We are all very saddened by the event unfolding there and by the loss of young lives.
Pakistan should close all religious schools immediately.
india joins u in this painful time.
This is now getting out of hand, why would the so called Taliban attack a school, this has definitely been ordered by a foreign country. Its time Pakistan strike back and eliminate these terrorists wherever they are, either in the Tribal Areas or our neighboring countries. Enough is enough.
It's a very sad day and again 16th Dec. May Allah bless the departed soul. More then a 100 future nation's builder died.
I appeal to all those who comments, please do not politicise the issue. It's a reaction of the NWS operation. If you think KPK Govt. failed, I don't agree, as this incident cannot happened in other cities, as Peshawar nearest and natural target for TTP. Its good PM is visiting, I wish IK also visit shortly.
I denounce this brutality, cruelty and viciousness. Please wake up and be aware of the enemy of mankind. Some so called scholars have soft corner for terrorist we should recognize them also and we should stay away from them, and the majority of the scholars and people of Pakistan abhorrence them.
Terrible news! These kids are scarred for life. Hope Pakistan comes out of this tragedy with more resolve to fight terrorism. My condolences :'(
The TTP cowardly attack against innocent students, is a barbaric act of terrorism; and, the people of Afghanistan, condemn it in the strongest possible terms.
No power in the universe can condone the killing of innocent children. I cannot the imagine the condition of Parents who have lost their offspring.May God give them strength and courage.
How did 84 kids die? It is a complete failure of the government and the army!!! They mishandled the situation; God, there were kids involved!!! This country has gone to the dogs!!!!
I can not express my feeling..... great great loss....
Enough is enough ! There is no TTP or Militants. They are traitors and terrorists. Pure and simple. Let us all Pakistanis come together and wipe out this scourge once for all. Pakistan Zindabad!
Really sad.. ALLAH GEE rahm!
@Vishnu Shankar The warm sentiments are much appreciated . Thanks a lot !
These Are modern day demons ! Request all of you to Pray to God to requesting him/her to take back such elements immediately from the earth. Which ever faith you believe in, please spare 2 minutes for the children and pray to your almighty to recall such defective pieces of his miscreation who have no ideology, who don't believe in any faith.
Such crime has no explanation , no logic , no principles. These criminals are are burden on Earth.
@aleem I agree. Arrest these Mullas and Moulvis for hate speeches. They are the worst enemies of the society. Instead of teaching Love and Peace, they preach hatred.
No words no comments for such violence, only we can cry, and wait for some supers power to stop these attacks.
COAS must send the commandos to control the situation in Peshawar. And all the politician must solve their problems, KP is not only belongs to Ik but this a part of our Pakistan everybody who lives there is pakistani. Leave the Derna and do some progressive work, there are more better things to do except Derna. save the lives of the innocents children and reply the Taliban in their own language. Our army can do and capable of doing. Long live Pakistan !!!!!
So sad. I'm fail to understand, what kind of demon these cowards are , who are not even sparing children ?
the final blow of terrorism on a country already crippled by poverty. may God grant them highest place in heaven and their families the courage to bear their loss.
@saad you should have asked what politicians are doing
@XXXX You could not be any more further away from the truth. What we sow we reap???!! and this comment has been recommended the most?! It's a heartbreaking and tragic to see innocent young children being brutally murdered. these talibans, extremists, isis and all are not Muslims, they aren't even humans! They need to be exterminated and wiped off the face of this earth!
What is the reason behind this????
"We targeted the school because the army targets our families. We want them to feel our pain," Reuters news agency quotes the Taliban as saying.
Very very sad incident, our hearts goes out to all those innocent who died. We Indians stand with you all during this crisis.
@Nisar if you read carefully you'll find out that the taliban is attacking the army school as a retaliation against being attacked by the army in North Waziristan. It has nothing to do with foreign countries being involved. Don't be too quick to judge before you know all the facts.
if the leaders had a drop of dignity (not that they had any in the first place) or fear of Allah then the Taliban and their supporters would have long been killed.
very sad news :( May Allah help us Ameen
@Vaibhav Bhatt I completely agree with you Vaibhav. I was in tears on reading this news. I felt as if my children are held at gunpoint. I do not have any words for those innocent souls who died - what was their fault? They were just trying to educate themselves for their better future. RIP my dear children - please ask god what wrong you had done to have that tragic end. People of India should share the griefs of the families rather than giving moral lectures. I, on behalf of my entire family and friends - not just in India but across the globe - extend my deep condolences to the families of the children who have lost their life. May Allah/Bhagwan/Jesus bring peace to the region. Ameen.
@raj they are not stronger than Pak Army, unless they are taking some dictation and directions from the foreign /Anti Pakistan forces
They call it jihad but neither it is Islam nor Jihad They have attacked humanity and Islam as wlll
@Ali Akthar (Multan) The whole world is with you Pakistan.
Could not see the images, 100+ children dead! Sad this is a killing of Humanity... This is inhuman. May these children's soul rest in peace.
As a senior citizen i request all the leader of National Level to shun their difference and become one voice to handle this brutal massacre of innocent kids, May Allah give the courage to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss.
Terrorism has no face no religion, Targeting innocent children, GOD shall Never forgive them.
Very very sad. May Allah protect our childern and country
Our brothers in Pakistan are dying! I am in tears, deeply saddened and angered. May these cowards be wiped off the face of the earth very soon.
killing innocent children, worst incident in Earth. Terrorist crossed their limits. All citizens should unit together and fight against terrorist, not against western or USA.
What Pak military is doing?? just blaming PM it's not going to help.
@zohaib This is very MUCH the time for politics. Meaningful politics. About real issues. Not weak-kneed "negotiations" or container-top rantings. For God's sake, this is a War! It is the highest of Treason to encourage the Enemy in any manner.
@xxxx- The families have sowed children, what parent deserves to reap this. Your comment is pathetic. I stand by the families who have lost a loved one today. I call these orchestrators cowards, too afraid to attack men you turn to innocent children.
Children belong to the world. Today, every right-thinking human being is filled with grief. Today, I too am a Pakistani.
Its funny how everybody is against these taliban for attacking only one school but not against the goverment for attacking the whole north waziristan
How long will you people tolerate this? God be with you and hope your children were not amongst these...heart goes out
I feel so sorry for children and their parents. May Allah give strength to family members to bear the loss. Also the politicians and Army of Pakistan must try to set its house to order. rather than focus on countries such as India, they need to set Pakistan to order and don't support terror organization. It is very Pak country and they should try to keep it Pak.
Really Sad! Breaks my heart, how could they target Kids, Prayers from India. Stay Strong.
@Taimur - there is no use blaming selfish interests...it is high time the Pakistan populace realise what has been sown and to correct it for everybody's good...they asked for democracy, they got it...now it is time to uphold it for your coming generations...
We will never learn. My heart cries and fears that this attack is a statement by the terrorists and a huge one. 'We can breach your strongholds, your most protected of the institutions; everything else is wide open for us'. May Allah protect us all. Give this news coverage a week since the count is high otherwise our memories would have it faded away in two to three days and the whole 'nation' would have switch to the next 'sensation'. Watch the news in the evening and we will have a familiar sight of a N-league rep condemning and criticizing KP and Imran Khan for the dharnas and that would fuel the fading away even further. I wish we were not indifferent, I wish we had retained our morals and values, I wish we had learnt, I wish we learn.
TTP spokesman Muhammad Khorasani tells AFP there are six attackers.
“They include target killers and suicide attackers. They have been ordered to shoot the older students but not the children,” he said.
They are all children god dammit what are you trying to prove.
Though I am an Indian I am crying.
ya Allah! how can they kill innocent kids,my heart is crying out..Allah tabah karey talibano ko ameen
Donate blood......... Whoever can go to peshawar.......please donate blood.
God be with those children. Pakistan should respond strongly to those responsible.
no value for human beings in pakistan so sad to hear kids killed
It is shocking loss of so many young lives as it has proven that Government has failed and should tender its resignations. Furthermore when a government is elected through disenfranchisement of voters, it brings an inapt and a corrupt government into power with little or no money available to improve the police service or other agencies to protect the lives and properties of its people. Pakistan is at cross roads and people may want to decide if it is willing to give an elected government a chance notwithstanding how it got elected or appoint a Government of technocrats until reforms including civil military partnership are incorporated into the Pakistani Constitution. Our hearts go out for the departed soul and all those injured.
how could they do this ? how could they kill innocent children ? i am praying god to save these children and wish strength to their parents. i request pakistan government to take support of Indian Army to fight against taliban.
No words to express the tragedy.Silence,,
@XXXX you are a sad person.
My sorrow and condolences are with the people of Pakistan and the families who have had the light from their little candles extinguished by these inhuman and despicable lot. Calling them animals is an insult to all animals. Have they no conscience?
Very, very sad. Poor children, you didn't deserve this, your parents didn't deserve this. Another black day for humanity.
‘Barbaric’ is such an understatement for what these terrorist are doing. Seeing the pictures in television makes you ask only one question - Why these children...why???
Deepest condolences to the families, hope and pray that bhagwan aapko himmat de.
Very sad news.so sorry to hear.Pray that children be safe
May Allah helps us all.Ameen @All We are in a situation so be gentle and this is no time for blaming others. We should reach the root cause of these problems. Either its foriegn/ internal hand or Taliban we need to get rid of root cause otherwise we will be burning ourselves for generations. Let pray peace and prosperity and humanity prevails in this world free from any kind of extremism, radicalism, terrorism and fascism Ameen.
what madness...
What kind of people they are. People of Pakistan should take lead and wipe out these extremists
@Irfan UK Unlikely, they were speaking in Arabic! Of course unless you meant it in a sarcastic way. It's one of the saddest events in Pakistan's history. Please, lets not use this event for entertainment by inciting sarcasm or war of words. Thank you.
Horrific news. How can they fire on school children. These terrorist are monsters and must be killed.
Shocking.....mt heart goes out to the families of the ones who have been injured. I cant understand how someone can be so cruel to commit a sin against Children
shame on all those who will use this very very sad incident as political benefits
I have never ever cried in life. But today i cant stop my tears pouring out from my eyes..!!
Really sad !!! i have not words !!!!! innocent kids lost life.
So now these coward terrorists have touched a new low. Targeting children. Shame on you. If you have guts, go and fight with soldiers but spare the little children.
May God give courage to bereaving parents. India feels your pain.
This is what happens in our countries every day. How long is this killing and atrocity going to take the lives of thousands of innocent and poor people on daily basis. People are fed up of such coward and heinous and inhumane attacks. I extend my heart-felt and deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones and supplicate Allah to grant quick and speedy recovery to the injured ones. May Allah make easy on Muslim nations.
Respect and Love from Afghanistan.
We need to be united at this time. Our armed forces should know that the whole nation is with them to fight these terrorists. For those who have lost their loved ones, we pray that Allah may give them strength to bear their loss.
Please sit together as a country and put a stop to every single thing that ultimately leads to this kind of madness. This can not be tolerated any longer.
I m sorry. Coward act.
This is what happens in our countries every day. How long is this killing and atrocity going to take the lives of thousands of innocent and poor people on daily basis. People are fed up of such coward and heinous and inhumane attacks. I extend my heart-felt and deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones and supplicate Allah to grant quick and speedy recovery to the injured ones. May Allah make easy on Muslim nations.
Respect and Love from Afghanistan.
SAD day for pakistam and world.
Really sad to hear this news. RIP. All condolence from INDA
I am from India and feeling really sad about this incident.....I mean how can one do this to little children...
Should immediately reach Nawaz and COAS. Its big tragedy.
Heartfelt condolence from all my brother and sisters from India. May God help Pakistan in the time of crises.
I can't belive it what is going on.The attacker are not human infect they not an animals as well they are --- why they are targeting children ohh God please help us Wake up over's responsibile what are you doing i don't even any word to express my feelings God Please Bless them
@Nisar Why always blame foreign country? Start owning up.... Poor little children.... be of any nationality or any religion or race..
Please keep the political parties out of it, none of them would support a genocide of this kind! have a heart, imagine all of this happening to someone related to you.
God give them peace.
This Hindi Song - Applys to these innocent Childrens also.
Aye mere vatan ke logon, jara aankh me bhar lo paani Jo shahid huye hain unaki, jara yaad karo kurbaani
Humans can't kill humans.sad very very sad for humanity.
Very heartbreaking to see school children targeted. If the TPP think that killing children whose parents come from the military or civilian population is jusitified for any reason then I feel sorry for them - killing innocents will not give you a golden pass to heaven.
Pray for a fast resolution to the siege and we save as many children and teachers as possible.
The Govt/ Army/ Judiciary shd come together and redefine what is "the concept of Pakistan" and keep the religious fundamentalists out of the process (if required, by FORCE!)
ANP leaders should be ashamed of themselves such a lost to nation and they are playing politics and regional card again
These people are not human.. Killing innocent children is I think the greatest sin.. May creator protect them..
Absolutely horrendous. Our justice system has totally collapsed. Our justice system has supported terrorism by releasing terrorists. Until and unless their is no swift justice and terrorists are publicly executed in droves, this will continue to happen.
Very Tragic indeed.My condolences to the near and dear ones of the victims.This should not happen to anyone in the world.Again the people suffering are the middle class and poor.
This is Armaan from INDIA. We have fully sympathy with PAK today and feeling same pain here. Eyes wet and heart broken after hearing this. We are getting news that blood is required in hospitals. please who so ever reading this please come forward and help. I wish you all good luck to overcome this..
@AshwinMS So sad to see your comments. Using bad language is not wise nor bravery.
Very very sad news. My thoughts & Prayers are with famlies. Coward Talibans attacking innocent unarmed children . Shame on them. What kind of animals and twisted people are they. They are not humans.
It is extremely unfortunate. May God protect our childern from such barbarians.
Killing a child is killing a humanity, scrolling the news with teary eyes..
Its a loss to humanity and civilization itself ! Barbaric acts in this age .... and why not because its the age of information not enlightenment. My prayers and thoughts to the families of the deceased. A prayer to the brave defending and fighting against these terrorist.
We may have differences over many topics including Kashmir.but in this hour of crisis my prayers are with my Pakistani brothers and sisters.may god give peace to all those departed souls.my prayers are with you be strong .love you all(Indian)
This is every parent's dread - That they bury their children, instead of the other way around. Our thoughts are with the parents who are grieving or are worried sick waiting for their kids to emerge. There are obviously lessons for Pakistan, but then it is for another day. Right now, let every single child, who is still alive, come out safely.
The most inhuman act. Terrorism in all forms has to be crushed.My heart goes to the parents who lost their children.
@jahangir Khan Keep your dirty thoughts out. You should not play politics here.
after condemn the incidence our goverment should take a strong decision against these TTP terrorist group. TTP already accepted that they r responsible for this. now its upto our government.
Were these terrorists good terrorists or bad terrorists?
@Sunil We lost 9 of our brave hearts last week only. But thank god as they were not innocent children. India must support right minded Pakistanis against these barbarians.
Salman, it's front news on all international media. I am receiving text messages form Sydney right now, with people expressing their grief at this heinous attack against children in Peshawar. Please stop assuming nobody cares. The world cares! I think the #i'llridewithyou in Sydney and the response it has generated shows exactly an without hesitation that we all care about our global community, each and every component of this global community, and that we reject the way small groups of people are feeling entitled to killing innocent people.
@saad They were busy orgnising Imran's Pakistan closure drama
In complete shock... but unfortunately after a few days the JI and its B team PTI propagandists will link it with Malala and confuse the nation.
Pakistan is reaping the seeds sown by the Army, Frankenstein strikes ..... It is high time that Pakistan stop all jihad i activities whether it is good Taliban or bad Taliban and so called Kashmir mujahedin.
These coward Taliban has no relation with Islam. They can't fight with solders that's why taking revenge from children. Our duty is to help our forces to eradicate them. May Allah bless our children and peoples.
Very sad in a non functional state
My heart is weeping for all those who lost life and who are still hostage, please pray for all of them rather than political point scorings.....
Sad, but this is how we felt in Mumbai when you sent 10 terrorists to kill innocent people.
@Rizwan Is that all you can come up with?
@XXXX when are you planning to reap, I hope very soon.
My feelings are for well being of children under siege.
These terrorists are idots & will request them pls. spare children form your hatred ideology.
May God give parents strength to bear this pain. I stand by family of deceased children.
they are not HUMANS
and they are not even ANIMALS
time to stay united .... sit-ins must be postponed / delayed or cancelled altogether / PMLN should take a bold step and wipe out the TTP and their allies within our own Pak Army and GHQ and Parliament alike.
So sad ...army protect the hole nation but no protection for their children's...my God save the children's...please
How many more attacks should the people in Pakistan and the world should witness; When will the establishment show the political will to destroy the terror outfits within the country once and for all....
Most will now say that they are not muslim and they are not human, but actually they are Muslims, u can't deny it and comments are not going to change it either. Education is must to change their mindset, else they will not stop.
why children, its really barbaric act. If you have courage Taliban should attack security forces
May Almighty give peace to departed souls of innocent children & others who were killed.Every Indian is weeping over this unpardonable sin. Wish we could do more for the parents & near and dear ones of the departed ones.
@XXXX Very sad dear..... what these innocents have sown to reap such a painful ending.... its terrifying. such an activitist shout be rooted out, this not bearable in any nation of the world.
My request to some commenters. What is required as of now is the support to the affected and condemnation of those who carried out this horrible act. Please dont indulge in postmortems of present and historical causes and blame game as to why this happened. Pakistan needs healing balm today. Cause and effects debate can be left for another day.
This has shaken me to the core.
It is such a brutal and barbarian act, words are hard to find to condemn it, eyes are full of sorrow and pain though, may Allah Almighty, give enough strength and fortitude to the bereaved families. It is irreparable loss of innocent souls and may never be compensated in any form and sort.
Shame on all Taliban. My heart is weeping. too sad.
@XXXX Can we please stop settling scores even for one day....It does not show intellectual smarts by throwing such inane comments, but rather shows an absolute lack of empathy. Unless you are made of stone or are pushing Taliban agenda, I don't see how you could post such comments when the attack is still ongoing
for gods sake u foolish pakistanis, leave kashmir demad. ur fooloish support to mad politicains is only responsible fr al ur plights. u sheltered terrorist to attack india, and they r hitting u now. root of all mishappening today is kashmir issue. pak politician and religious leaders r using u. its already 6 decades now of this foolishness. wake up. i kno its hard fr u, as u r programmed frm childhood to believe kashmir is urs and india is an enemy, BUT ITS NOT TRUE. we indians wants a stable and safe pak. But strangly u r just not ready to accept it. bechare bacho ne kya bigada tha in logo ka, or to show u mirror, bechare bacho ne kya bigada h tumhara, kyon marwa rahe ho inko, kyo zeher bhar rahe ho inke dimag me bhi. its gud u r condeming this attack on children, wt r u doing to stop it, NOTHING. apply logic and think why r ufacing this deadly situation today, just for kashmir? isn't it a very bad deal.
@Basher Ahmed Well Said
Animals who perpetrated such an attack must be hanged...along with everybody who supported and harbored such people. And please don't bring that 'these people cannot be muslim' kind of sillyness to the debate. Those animals consider themselves more Muslim than the sad people here.
Why Pakistani people have soft corner for these extremely religious and staunch Muslim terrorists is a puzzle to me. Probably they assume that these terrorists are needed to kill the people from 'evil' neighboring country. Wrong.
Pakistan must eradicate ALL terrorists and have a total ban on weapons. Religion cannot make people good or bad so keep the religion on the backburner and get rid of these highly religious extremists.
"3:10pm - Terrorists escape" Where were the army helicopters??? How can these beasts escape so easily in the presence of our army? May Allah help our army and give courage to the bereaved families to bear these irreparable losses.
Seeing the pic of the young sister holding her brothers hand as they are led away by a man in uniform is poignant. Hope and pray that better sense prevails in all those establishments and institutions in Pak that support and fund terrorism elsewhere . Pain is pain whether in India , Pakistan or Afghanistan. May. God grant the surviving children to withstand the mental trauma and come out of it.
Ghulam Ahmed Balour: It is national tragedy. Our hearts are bleeding at this time. Don't use this incident to score political points. Be sane. No criticism on anyone of any sort pls.
@reshma Blame someone you like,. US, India, Israel or maybe Australia (taking revenge) if that satisfy you. Bottom line is it's you who is supporting your own terrorists looking for a conspiracy theory. I guess Zaid Hamid has already prepared a story about this..
whoever committed this., please stop. this is pure nonsense and inhuman. this isnt what the Prophet taught you. My heart goes out to the victims and their families. No sane human could ever have done something like this. please, i beg you to stop this. deepest condolences from across the border. May God please give peace to the affected families. May God please turn the insane beasts to humans.
@Ali They are not human but worse than animals.
Innocent children are being killed by twisted mind-set people. Children are angels, Gold’s flowers. There is no justification for this barbarism attract on school children. They don’t know your cruel politics. A shocking incident and a black day for Humanity.
I pray for all the innocent children. This event show that there is no good or bad militant. All militancy is bad. this is the price pakistan is paying for helping militants against India. Please decide is this price worth paying .
kitna gir sakte hain, ye hardliner.
@XXXX : It is a very shameful expression in this instance. We did not sow terrorism. It is all forced upon Pakistan by certain "civilized" countries to protect their nationals and ensure their employments by keeping their ordinance factories running... These so called Talibans are none other than their puppets!!!
The ill timed dharnas and unending protests on alleged rigging on four worthless national assembly seats has distracted the whole nation from its real problems. This unfortunate and tragic incident should be a wake up call for all of us to set our priorities right.
By reading this i am thinking abt my 1 year child, what is the mistake of their parents.Dear Pakistani brothers there is no good or bad terrorist. plz understand before its too late. Deep condolence from india !
Very unfortunate. Killings like this can never by justified. Must be condemned. Pakistan need to learn. Here terrorists move free and they are called jehadis. Stop this nonsense now.
Please government of Pakistan, shoot in public all those taliban terrorist who are in a death row mid of the day, so that they learn lesson, if you are scared of them, then you do not have right to govern the country.
Very tragic! PTI must stop all sorts of protests and dharmsala so that govt., security forces and people could unite to act in unison to control terrorism, a war of country' survival.
Such a shameful act by terrorist. We Indians condemn it. It is regretful act and no place in the civilized society. Pakistan should act to eliminate such snakes which they milked hoping they would bite India but they are now biting them.
If not for your Indian brothers and sisters, then let them finish for your own people (if Pakistan establishment cares for their common people).
@raj Do you think they are really taliban ? NO muslim can even think about conducting such operation against children.
We just believe what Media says. Why we are afraid of saying truth. These type of armed Terrorists gets trainning and support from RAW, CIA and Mossad, they don't belong to any religion.
It is so sad an event that there are no words to express condolences. These kids did not get the opportunity to live their human lives. What condition must their bereaved parents be today ! No words for consolation. But, I am really disgusted with Pakistan. What result the country expects by feeding milk to snakes? Terrorist have no religion. Terrorists have no division, such as good or bad. Eliminate them all one by one, from Peshawar to AJK.Please do not leave a single stone unturned if you want peace and prosperity for the future generation of Pakistan.
It's very sad for not only Pakistan People but also the whole world
This is awful. This shows that terrorists have no limits. Sensible people rise up and fight these devils together. These devils have hijacked religions and are killing innocent people, including children.
@Naveed Alam Khattak your military has been coward, waging proxy war against India in same cowardice manner. You are reaping what you sowed.
@Irfan UK Trrue Pakistani. Blame it on India, USA or Afghan. All terrorists that Pak has been sponsoring are good, they only kill innocent people outside Pakistan. Atleast Wake up now
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@Naved that's our pakistani government gone then
I feel very sad for all those children and family. Prayers from India
May their souls RIP and strength to those who have lost their loved ones. I pray for those who are still in danger.
A national tragedy! Canadians send their love and share the sorrow of the people of Pakistan.
Gordon D Walker: Human Rights Advocate and Citizen of the World.
Such a barbaric act.. such shameless creatures and cowards.. May you and your supporters be cursed. You would be wiped out very soon.
condolences from Iran
I mentioned this a few weeks ago when it was announced that Kenya will be touring pakistan for an ODI, my concern at thqt time was also that when the Afghans and the Indians read this good news they will do something to give a bad image about Pakistan, look at what has happened now, as these terrorists cannot attack freely in the rest of Pakistan like a Lahore, Islamabad or Karachi... They have gone for the weeakest link which it seems to be a Peshawer, the Pakistan Army needs to do something to tackle this. enough is enough, we should send a strong signal to couple and deli and tell them that they cannot just attack pakistan because they do not like the government.
Ya Allah, Ya Rehman, Ya Raheem, Ya Kareem Ya Allah......Please help us, Please help Pakistan, Please help Muslim Ummah.....
My condolences to the Children and their bereaving parents. Please don't deny the fact that they are Muslims and citizen of land of pure. Hatred begets hatred. Please shun away the hatred for one another. We are the people of the land which has the culture of " Vasudhaiv ktumbakam"- the planet is a family.
This is height of failure and loss , PM should resign immediately !!
@raj Do you think they are really taliban ? NO muslim can even think about conducting such operation against children.
We just believe what Media says. Why we are afraid of saying truth. These type of armed Terrorists gets trainning and support from foreign intelligence agencies they don't belong to any religion.
@Thiru I would partially agree with you. External Factors cant be and should not be blamed all the time BUT one can not rule them out. As for Pak Army / US, one can not deny history and facts. Things were so different until the US invaded Afghanistan, the latter WAS a strategic asset for Pakistan. The whole world was behind US/Pakistan during USSR occupation of Afghanistan. It is so unfortunate that after the USSR disintegrated, the US became the only super power and Cop of the world. A small country like Pakistan had no choice but to give a nod to anything and everything the Cop said. Any country in place of Pakistan would have done so (under pressure). Now Pakistan is paying the price of supporting US. The US, even with the help of many other powers was not able to accomplish its job in over 10 years in Afghanistan, and even after 1000s of drone strikes in Waziristan. Now they are packing bags (as if they did wonders)....but the problem is still there as it stood in the 1st place (also as in case with Iraq). Pakistan is now prone to such attacks by Afghan/Pak militants who were against US invasion of Afghanistan.
I condemn barbaric act of TTP. Killing innocent children is not jihad. This is the time to unite and finish all jihadis..
Very sad......... Condemnable is a small word.
My dear Pakistani friends, I am from India and today when I watched on television the killing of innocent children, I couldn't stop myself from crying for at least 5 minutes( and doing so while I write this message). Let us accept that terrorism is the single menace that needs to be addressed effective immediately. It knows no religion and it can affect people from any race,ethnicity,age,gender etc. Those little kids were as innocent as birds and knew nothing about terrorism and what it can do to them. They were going to school in order to become good human beings so that they could contribute towards the growth of mankind. We the people of India are with you during this tough times and will continue to pray for lasting peace for all of us. May the almighty god shower peace on all of us human beings.
@Irfan UK by asking that you are inviting invertigators to your home. Come and fight, dont kill innocent children.
my heart is goes down. A barbaric act . Even animals are better then human beings.
i have a 3 year old son & i cant see even small scratch on his body. i don't know how parents of this attacked school is feeling now. I pray god to deliver this children's to their parents safe & scratchless
@Zeeshan True brother, My wife just called and was shocked to see the news of more than 120 children killed brutally, I can understand how shocking it could be for Pakistanis.. Most Indian news channels are showing this as a breaking news, and people are stuck with grief here too. Believe me or not, Indians hate Pak establishment, but love you comman people as their own (even hindus, I am a Hindu) and this is very disheartening. I am sure I would not have felt this deep sadness if it happened in some American school, I dont know why. May God give strength to Pakistan and the people.
So sad..... how could they be so cruel? that too to children?
very sad to hear. May their souls rest in peace. My country feels just as sad India
Indeed a cowardly act by TTP. At the same time I would question Sartaj Azeez now please explain the difference between Good and Bad Taliban. Taliban is Taliban afterall
In the 67 years of our history, there was no true democracy in the region, with power shuffling between dictators and pseudo democratic parties who in turn have affiliations to rogue elements, just for political gains. Pakistan Civil society must be strengthened.!!! Unfortunately it will take equally long time to undo the 67 years of mismanagement and rebuild the country safe for every citizen irrespective of their language, ethnicity, religion or customs. There is no justification to butcher innocent kids, be it religion or power. Lets raise above these and restore humanity first.
Taliban, ISIS, Lashkar can never be anyone's friends. There agenda under the head of ISLAM is hollow. They have no morals ..... Pakistan should stop supporting these Kids Killers even against India for Kashmir! They are snakes..you cant believe them...you feed them but one day they bite you back! Deepest condolences for the Kids and there families!! I would True Face of Islam to stand up and teach Jihad is not about killing innocents! Jiahd is more about killing the demon self within every mortal! I am an Indian and I am really pained to c how brutally innocent children have been killed!!!
These guys are not human. How they can kill innocent children? Paying for safety of injured persons. This is barbaric attack on humanity and whole world is with Pakistan against these brain washed hate mongers.
Very sad news ! My consolidation goes to all families who suffered.
Why our children are under attack? Oh My God! Forgive us. Kill all talibans through YOUR Hidden Sources. That we could see peace in our cities.
may Allah guide us to stand united................. our Govt must respond with heavy non-stop and relentless attacks on TTP hideouts .... border should be sealed with Afghanistan with immediate effect.
Declare a full war against terror and don't stop until it's eradicated. There is nothing more important that this at the moment for pakistan.
Shocked beyond belief......we are watching it all onTV live in Bangalore. Is there some way we Indians can mobilise blood to be sent for the kids who need it? from cities close to Pakistan, delhi, amritsar etc? Hope spme of our politicians take the lead to do this. There is something we need to do to help.....
Going to Peshawar to supervise the operation is not going to help Mr Sharif. On the contrary it will be a diversion for Armed forces who would have to devote resources to your security instead of concentrating on helping children, families and local authorities. Its time you did something serious to contain the menance.
Very said incident and our sympathies are with family of those children who lost their life's. Now the government have to be more vigilant, because this act of terrorism, indicates end of these so called terrorist organizations and they don't have place and desperately targeting innocent people.
Action against illegal immigrants and refugees needs to be take as soon as possible. There is question for the law enforcement agencies that how they came inside the city? where they stayed inside the city? who all supported these terrorist? Re-assess the security parameter including loopholes in intelligence network and re-org the network. Good bless our country and Pakistani nation. Ameen
A very sad day in human history. My condolences to the families of the victims.
All readers are condemning this cruel act. Most Pakistani people & the Pak government hate terrorism. Then why Pakistan is still a fertile land for terrorism? There must be some wrong in the system and sincerity in efforts to wipe these terrorists. I am so sad that Pakistan is loosing a chance of joining 'Developing Countries' mainly because of this. Religion is not above humanity. Terrorists are spreading a bad impression about the Islam. Please for the God's sake please stop this & let the people of Pak live with peace and prosperity. Common man needs food, cloth,shelter, dignity, peace, prosperity. What we are achieving by such terrorism? Pak has given a Kohinoor like Malala to the world. Pak should be proud of it and not about such coward terrorists.
when i read this news, my body shivered. My son face moved in front of eyes. It was so shocking. I cant even imagine. Those were innocent kids. We are feeling the pain in India. To TTP even if they killed ur families, even then this massacre not justified. kill those who killed ur family not these innocent kids.
Nothing can ever ever explain this senseless killing. The Pakistani Army should bomb the Pakistani Taliban till nothing is left of them. Everything is explainable, but if you touch children, that means these guys got no souls at all.
This is not a time of politics, of back-biting or blame game of any sort. The rest of the children should be saved and a deep soul searching is required by Pakistani's...how has things come to such a pass ? Is this the sort of country you want to leave behind for your children ?
-Kartik, Chennai, India
@Khalid What you mean,Teaching of religion is the problem?
Talibans are the worst of mankind to go out and kill innocent children s. And shame on those who are doing politics on this incident. If terrorists can storm ARMY GHQ, Naval HQ and Karachi airport then do you expect any govt to preempt such terror activities.
Very Sad. Shame on terrorist to have targeted innocent children. deep sympathies with parents who have lost their loved ones. Terrorism is a menace and it is high time that all of us identify the real enemy and eradicate this evil from the face of our civilization. All terrorist are bad and all act of terrorism are to be condemned.
Nowhere it is safe in Pakistan, even children are not safe, what kind of God and its followers are these? Everywhere in the world known as terrorists. You give protection to Taliban, Hafeez saeed, Lashkar-e-Taiba and so on. what are you going to reap? Please for these children sake, understand what is wrong with your country.
Why do these terrorists thrive and operate from Islamic countries (particularly Middle-east and Maghreb), governments not to the liking of people? Islam gets a very bad name because of terrorism! Would anybody like to visit Pakistan, US or Chinese premier? Would any sporting nation wants to participate in any sporting event in Pakistan? Perhaps, terrorists want to annihilate Pakistan and kill its gen next, the children! Would Pakistan get rid of the cancer of terrorism?
It is a very sad day for the ALL. I hope we all learn something from this. Corrupt government and terrorist do not belong to any religion, country or human race. How low they can go in their life to kill little souls. We need to be ALL together to make this World peaceful. RIP soul of HEROS who have sacrificed their life for this cause.
So sorry for the children and their families. May God bless their souls and give term eternal rest in heavens and bless their parents with patience to bear this atrocity.
I would urge the military to go after these butchers and get rid of all of them and their sympathisers. They have nothing to do with Islam. In fact, they are not even human beings.
Very very sad May Allah save our children.
God save the kids.. heartfelt condolences from a father to parents who lost their kids.. I was a kid when I saw terrorist killings in Kashmir.. it is still fresh after 22 years.. god help those surviving kids to forget it like a bad dream..
What had the kids done to deserve this? How ill the taliban justify it? Saddened to see all this, love and sympathy from India.
Heart goes out to the families of children in Peshawar who lost their kids. Its a tragedy on humanity.
What had the kids done to deserve this? How will the taliban justify it? Saddened to see all this, love and sympathy from India.
My Heart cries
is it jehad?killing innocent muslim children?we all should condemn this brutality.my deep condolences
Its horrible and sad to see the children being killed by the terrorists. May God give strength to the families of the small and young children killed. This is the time Pakistan Army should wipe out the terrorists from their land rather than talk to them and support them in any way they do. Never support and give place to any terrorist, as they will back stab you, which we have seen in Pakistan again and again. Hope all terrorist will get killed and other children come out safe.
My dear Pakistani friends, I am from India and today when I watched on television the killing of innocent children, I couldn't stop myself from crying for at least 5 minutes( and doing so while I write this message). Let us accept that terrorism is the single menace that needs to be addressed effective immediately. It knows no religion and it can affect people from any race,ethnicity,age,gender etc. Those little kids were as innocent as birds and knew nothing about terrorism and what it can do to them. They were going to school in order to become good human beings so that they could contribute towards the growth of mankind. We the people of India are with you during this tough times and will continue to pray for lasting peace for all of us. May the almighty god shower peace on all of us human beings. We Indians are with you during these tough times and are going to pray for you. We want lasting peace with Pakistan.
May Allah swt save all Pakistanis from these terrorists.
they are not human !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please don't put political interest into terrorism chapter, and please keep you political topic away from violence. This is the time of unity, and say 'we all are humans and every one has value'. No one want to hear sayings of PTI, PPP, PMLN or MQM. We need to create peace and unity as a guard of this country as a member of this country and as a human of this land.
@Kumar So you think that India is behind this then do you.
I strongly condemn the attack and extremely sad about the deaths of innocent children. Hope culprits will be punished for this dastardly attack and will not roam scot free like attackers on Mumbai. I remember Hillary Clintons comment " Pakistan has to understand that it cannot keep poisonous snakes in its backyard and think they will only bite the neighbor."
PAK-ARMY, Act and finish TTP as soon as Possible. We know you can do it in a day or less than that
This is absolutely the lowest point in human history...Cmon people of Pakistan, politicians, military please unerstand that there can never be a good terrorist, an enemy's enemy is not always gonna be your friend. And the real enemy is always an extremist with a gun. RIP
those who has attacked on innocent childerns are not muslims they are worse than animals
Act of killing kids show how coward these so called Jihadist are. No remorse, no shame on accepting the act of killing innocent kids. What a criminal mind set claiming to be a muslim. May Allah give Sabr to the survivors and those who are affected by the attack, Aameen.
God!!! haven't heard a more depressing news...Targeting kids of all people??? may god give enough strength to the parents who have lost their children in this heinous act
@saad Army Schools are under direct supervision of Army personnel. But yes, KPK Police should have done much more to stop this terrorist activity.
May the souls rest in peace and god give courage to all the parents to come out of this difficult situation. I don't know what they got by attacking those innocent children, come on Pakistan show these terrorists where they belong.
A very shamelful and coward act. Terrorism is no good to any country and i hope Pakistan realises this - more important ISI, Military. This is similar to 26/11 Mumbai attack all planned and executed from Pakistani Soil. Now what Mr Hafeez Saeed has to say on this?. Pakistan has to realise that there is nothing like good and bad terror. This people are fighting as it is their business. If they can point Gun to India they can point gun to Pakistan also tomorrow. Your state has to stop all support to terror activities in western border and adopt a policy which is towards better tomorrow and peaceful life. dont have dual policies. dont support folks like Hafeez Saeed and other so called Jihadis.
Very SAD, Shame on Terrorist and their AAKAS. Is this their religion? Are they followers of GOD? Our Hearty sympathy with the families who lost their loved ones. Any person should not support this type of terrorist activities directly or indirectly.
This incident proves that Weapons are worst thing if they are not in proper hands.
DEAR PAKISTHANIS, we indians are with you, rout these cowardice people from your land, they are destroying you in the name of religion. childrens are innocent , like flowers , who will kill them? , what a cruel deed by THALIBAN. wipe outh these uneducated people from society. Bomb out those hide out areas. Pakisthan will be in peace only when radical groups are rout from society
Our deepest condolences from India.
It is indeed a very sad day for humanity.
May god give the parents the strength to bear the loss of their little ones...
Terrorist always bad never good for human.I feel very sorry for this panic incident.RIP small child
Enough is enough our govt. response should be very strong. We strongly back our Army operations..........
My heartfelt condolences to children, teachers & their families killed in this dastardly & heinous incident!
Have strength to withstand this loss, our prayers are with you!!
Enough is enough our govt. response should be very strong. We strongly back our Army operations..........
@Jat Security?? Where? Just for the politicians don't you think? All previous and current governments are responsible for breeding these montsers. Are these politicians really bothered about Pakistan when they have their own children living outside of this country. May Allah help the people of Pakistan and curse these monsters who have attacked innocent children.
Our army should follow TTP into afghanistan.....kill Fazalullah and destroy and raze the whole structure of TTP to the ground. Anything less should not be acceptable to the nation. The army has to show it is not impotent and second to none where the children of Pakistan are concerned
Kill these Barbarians! They deserve to be killed as brutally as they killed these innocent children! It justifies Zarb e Azb even more.
@Whistle_Blower What did he said?
This is the most horrendous tragedy of the year. My heart goes out for the families of those kids.
My heartfelt condolence to the bewared family. Hate to see the gun culture gone wild. Stop these middle east madness in our middle of sub continent.
And IK says that he would have negotiated with these Taleban and he would not have send army to Waziristan What kind of lesson? Is he a Pakistani or in league with enemies of Pakistan? We here are deeply grieved at such brutality 125 families grieving and the whole Pakistan grieving Get together and fight this evil Hateful oratory will not lead you anywhere For Pakistan's sake lt us fight together.
please tell your govt to deal with terrorist in a hard way. Do not protect them at any cost or want to use them against any other country . they are making Pakistan suffer as well. Hope people will ask govt to come out clean of sponging terrorism. Else please leave the country & go elsewhere It is not a place to LIVE now !
"shoot older students"? What brave souls these terrorists.
Most despicable, cowardly and barbaric Jihadi terrorist act of radical elements in and around Pakistan. We in India share your grief and pray that let good sense prevail on hardliners and anti Pakistan, Anti India and Anti Humanity elements who believe in preaching and propagating violence, and think that anything and everything could be corrected and achieved by violent Jihad. Civil and sane society of Pakistan is requested to condemn violence perpetrated in Indian Kashmir too by state and non-state actors from Pakistan. Violence and radicalism has made this whole piece of land very very poor.
People who commit such crime have no soul , no religion and should be publicly hanged and stoned to death. May God give strength to all the families who have a list a part of their soul in this inhumane crime. RIP all innocent children.
Very sad and shocking news. Praying for the safety of Children
Sad day indeed. This again proves that terrorists are like snakes. You cannot expect them to be your friends.
@inqelabzindabad thnx
may god give strength to the parents.
Watching this on TV is heartwrenching. Listening to description of the incidents from the mouths of kids is extremely sad. Pakistan, please do something and get rid of all these good/bad/ugly terrorists.
My heartfelt condolence to the parents and all the people of Pakistan on losing innocent children in such a barbaric attack. May God grant courage to people to bear the loss and may the souls of the departed rest in peace. My prayers in their hour of grief to the people of Pakistan. - An Indian from Vancouver, Canada.
Very tragic incident. I hope this incident also does not fade away and gets forgotten in time, like others. Very strong action has to be taken without political pressures. The government of the day including army must act decisively now. Pray God for the deceased to RIP
@jahangir Khan I have never seen you blame NS for Karachi Airport attack. Why single out IK? These barbarians have been here before Pti came in power. Instead why don't you focus on Model Town killings done by police itself?
Inna Lillahi Wainna ilahi rajoun
This is shocking. Pakistan as a country is no more - killing their own children!
Time for Pakistan to make social changes - even coming under an Indian confederacy could work here for at least 20 years. Modi can crush these guys - yes he is not muslim, but so what.
your government is no more - too many taliban/isis sympathisers. Sympathisers should be dealt with immediately. Alternatively - its time to hire out blackwater if your army cannot cope. All the taliban devils must die (good and bad ones).
wake up. you can fix this!
who cares about cricket and hockey - your own people are playing a much more dangerous "devil" sport..
Die Taliban/Isis Die! go back to your homeland arabia.
Sad,Saw it on TV.The parents and the kids looked so helpless.
Had this happened in the USA they would have bombed TTP inside Afghanistan. We should do the same and send boots on Afghanistan soil to root out TTP
VERY SAD.......My heart goes out to the families of those children who got killed by the terrorists . I express my condolences to those families. Very Painful.
Sad indeed, most of you hate Malalai and try to condemn this act. She too was hit by bullet for her bravery, I see a double standard, either these cowards are classified as good and bad ones.
How can the Taliban call themselves muslims when Islam clearly prohibits such acts such as Killing innocent children
very sad news, heart is crying. we Indians strongly condemns this deadly and cruel attack of Taliban. our heartedly condolences are with the families of victims. this is real face of terrorism. terrorism has no religion nor the heart. may Allah and god shri Ram give them severe punishment they will never dare to conduct such act in future.... plz save earth from such devils.... !! we are with pakistan to eradicate terrorism from both the countries.!!!
Shame that people will do politics over innocent people killed and blame IK. Ask anyone living in KP, the police in 100 times better than in Punjab.
@Rohan what nonsense are you talking about, you should be ashamed of your self that at this point the whole nation is morning due to innocent killings and you have come up again criticizing Pakistan, open up ur mind if u have one and try to understand that we are not cultivating terrorism infact we are the victim of terrorism.
God bless Pakistan, and may all the innocent lives find peace in Jannah! Ameen
This is really painful news. Kind of news that not only bring tears to your eyes but chills in your body too. As an Indian, my heart goes out for the families who have lost their innocent kids. This is shameful, not only for them but for the humanity. We must be stand with the family of victim.
Very Sad. 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. Very Painful..
It gave me chills. We all need to get involved into it practically. We need to report about the people having extremist ideology (even if they are our loved ones) to police. Bear in mind that tomorrow it could be mine or your child!
The TTP are evil in pure form. The Afghanistan filth has spread to Pakistan.
No words to express sorrow and grief. Those misguided who had any or little sympathy with these terrorist should see the real face of these animals.
@Raheel PML-N created? Dude which dimension are u living in. I am not a PML-N supporter but atleast get your facts right and dont say magically absurd things !
Heartfelt solidarity from a father of 2 kids across the border in India. May Allah give strength to the grieving parents and sanity to the misguided souls for this is not the path any religion could lead to. I have tears in my eyes as I type this - Its a black day and I hope it never happens again. No innocent deserves this. In peace and solidarity
Neighbors and compatriots: Please keep politics out of kids blood.
The loss of a child is likely the most calamitous event for a parent. My sincere condolences to those who lost their children in this tragic event. I hope the Lord gives strength to the parents to bear this loss.
Pakistan, do you still think, we indians are bigger threat to your country ??
It is simply horrible. So many kids killed. Unbelievable. Let Allah grant the parents the strength to bear such colossal loss. Amin
My heart bleeds for the innocent kids and my deep sympathies to their parents and family members. Taliban are nothing but deadly virus, needs to be cleansed else will destroy all of us. Afghanistan evidenced similar attack a few weeks back at a Volleyball stadium killing 66 kids. So let us stand together, work together and get rid of this barbarism, else day will come, that such news would repeat daily.
Where is the humanity? Can these guys be called human? I am sure this would make resolve of Pakistani people and security forces stronger to finish terrorists for ever.
My heart is blasting.....disgusting news -Now authorities should use all its power to destroy these barbarians from one and each corner of the country...God bless Pakistan !
@Kaly I am so moved and impressed by comments from Indian readers which indicate that they fully share our grief and treat the besieged and helpless children as if they are their own. The spirit of solidarity shown at the Nobel awards ceremony less than a week ago is resonating again. While our Prime Ministers did not respond to Malala's appeal to show the solidarity with the children, who are not only deprived of the right to education, the children are paying the price of seeking that right in flesh and blood by violence, extremism, hatred , ignorance and bigotry. It is about time that the people of both countries rise together to stop the madness which their political and military leaders have dragged into. Only a joint action can ensure our children's future. The crux of terrorism in India and Pakistan stems from the hatred between the two peoples that has been promoted by vested interrests in both countries.
" feel that until and unless this country is cleansed from terrorism, this war and effort will not stop, no one should be doubtful of this. "
ANd that will never happen. The more you kill.. the more families will be broken.. and more fighters will stand up to kill and take revenge.
The iteration doesn't seem to stop.
These senseless butchers need to be crushed mercilessly. They are not human beings.
In many of the comments, these terrorists are compared to animals.
Let us be clear on one thing - NO animal kills people other than for eating its prey. You can never see a lion or tiger killing for killing sake.
Animals are at a much better level compared to these beings - they dont deserve to be compared to animals.
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-
My heart goes out to all these children and parents in grief. May Jesus grant them peace and comfort. Love, from India.
When will the intelligence agencies rise for the safety and security of the people of Pakistan. We see serious intelligence failures one after the other and when in a war situation vigilance and security should be even more tighter. I am sorry the administration and the security agencies can't just escape without taking the blame and ensure these don't happen again.
I followed the event of Sar-e-Aam program and what happened to the team that tried to expose the culprits and loopholes in the railway cargo. I would have expected the administration of Karachi and the agencies should immediately come in to action and seized sealed the whole cargo to investigate what's been going on, our soldiers are dying and the innocent civilians due to such lack of action.
Pakistan is a country with hundreds of political parties including religious parties with no code of conduct. Religious parties as well as other political parties must be forced to I fail to understand why the state has no interest in registering the madressas and also the students there.
Oh My God .,tears are coming out ! such blind attack is not good for any such terror group , something going wrong
My sincere condolences for these kids. Also for those kids killed in operation Zarb-i-azb.
Inna-lillah-winna-elahe-rajoon : This is a very shock provoking incident in Peshawar school and it is now clear that nobody is now safe in this country and all the individuals who are in the govt have no right at all to travel in fool proof vehicles when our innocent children have no safety even in schools . May Allah give peace and patience to their parents to bear this heavy shock and loss
Its very strange feeling, setting in a multinational company office in a foreign country. Cant explain what's going on in my mind at the movement. My heart is broken and eyes wet. Few colleague ask the reason but cant reveal it. Request every one not politicise the incident, PM in Peshawar, IK postpone the strike. Be united, we will win insha Allah.
I feel the tension and trauma of the families who children are Martyred and of those whose children are still trapped there.
Long Live my country and the People. Pak Zindabad.
A very very sad day for all of us. But it is we, who are the real guilty party here. It is we, who believe in hatred and intolerance. It is we, who believe that there are good terrorists. Shame on all of us.
this is a coward act by barbarian. Can we unite to stop this evil.
Impose emergency and kill each one of these animals from every nook and corner of the country
Shame on us as man kind, sad day for humanity. How people became worst than animals... How human became so evil....
He Bhagwan! Help Student and there parents and school staff in such tough time.
Speechless... May god give courage to the parents to deal with this trauma... No words to express my sorrow..
feeling very sad. our thoughts and prayers are with the victim families
Every single Pakistani should come out open and make a peoples movement against the coward barbarians who cannot spare even innocent children. This is the only way these people can be defeated. They cannot withstand the mass movement. Security forces can only do limited work. The mindset of the terrorist should be attacked with mass country wide protest. They should feel that they are isolated. My prayers and thoughts for the innocent victims and their families.
Heartfelt condolences from India. RIP. How can anyone kill school children ? These are barbarians, not human beings.
Hey Ram ! Its very shocking and disturbing news. My heart goes out to all the parents who lost their innocent children to the madness of this world. The whole India stands with you in this crisis. May God be your strength !
May God Give Strength to the people who have suffered losses. I know every Indian is shedding a tear for you today.
Being a parent myself this news is really hearth pinching, may god help those in need
Terrible news. This is crazy.
This is very sad and tormenting to see that small innocent kids have been killed. As an Indian, I can very well understand the pain that their families are undergoing through now. May Allah give them strength to overcome this grief and to finish off these barbarians.
Being a father of 3 year old, I know how much it hurts and pains me when my kid gets a small bruise. I cant imagine the plight of the kids, parents and relatives, my heart cries out to all of them. Its huge mourning moment for the entire human civilization, and calls for a big change in policy towards terrorism. The blood, bones, flesh, tears and hatred does not bring peace to any culture or society. Its the education, infrastructural development and transparency which are the cornerstone of the evolved civilization -- look at west.
@Irfan UK You would find their families in India though? Are you mad or what? Get a life dude. My heart cries out for the families of the children who have been killed by the Taliban. The same Taliban which was once a Pakistan ally. Did you forget that?
When is this blood bath gonna stop? Now, did you feel the pain and anger of all the Indians and the families of those killed in 26/11? When will Pakistan stop supporting and exporting terrorism? Look, I am not trying to start a blame game here. I am just saying what the truth is. Why doesn't the Pakistan government arrest Hafiz Sayeed? When will Pakistanis stop supporting that man? Wake up guys before it's too late.
They should all be killed
You are dealing with animals and the Pakistani people will have to rise to the occasion to get rid of fundamentalism now deep rooted in the society. Pakistan will have to take steps to curb religious TV broadcast, bring mosques and Madressas under government control. A special force be created to infiliterate Taalibaan strongholds and bring all those responsible to justice.
"They sow the wind and reap the whirlwind". What more to say? We pay the price for hosting the likes of Hafiz M Saeed and letting them wreak havoc at our neighborhoods.
When you silently rejoice death of innocent people in other countries due to terrorists and call it Jihad and your "defense Analysts" talk of Ghawz - e hind and spit venom, this is the obvious outcome, its the poor little souls who are victims now.
My heart goes out to the family members of the children. They were destined for a greater good. No religion, no faith, no ideology can forgive such a heinous act. We the people of India stand united with the people of Pakistan in condemning this mindless violence. I urge the Pakistani civil society to rise up and cleanse their nation of terrorism of all forms. There are no good and bad terrorists. The Guns which spill blood in Afghanistan, India, Sydney, the US and other countries are the same ones which were used for this cowardly act. Maybe someone like a Hafiz Saeed promised these butchers heaven and virgins for their dastardly attack. Let us all pray for the lives cut short. May the almighty give the families the strength to bear this loss and may the departed angels rest in peace.
And PTI wants to call these beasts to negotiate!!! Speechless....my heart goes out to the children and the lost lives and their families. May all rest in peace and may God help us out of this senslessness and chaos.
Aaj dil toot gaya.... Narak mein jagah nahin milegi in logon ko. Hey Bhagwaan...ye kaise darinde hain?
Indeed the most shameless day in the history of the country. All those who have been advocating talks with these animals & wasting the time of the nation should be slapped on their faces. Operation against these animals should be taken to next level with the policy of "taking no prisoners" as our judiciary & then Human Rights Watch & those who have applied moratorium on putting to death these criminals (now more than 8,000 on death row for the past several years), should be given a shutup call & all these death sentences especially those involved in terrorism must be excercised. Don't know why these lobbies keep telling Pakistan not to execute these criminals, while every day Saudi's, Bangladeshi's & dozens of other countries keep putting their & foreign nationals to death. No ones questions them. Why they don't want Pakistan to serve justice on these animals?
Today, bus of my kids got late by 30 minutes,and I was so much anxious. It is unimaginable to imagine pain of parents whose children will never return to homes.
@True Muslim You have a twisted mind and not aware of Islam, you should come out and speak openly in public and face the people who's loved ones are killed.
Horrendous! terrorism is not part of any religious ideology and these are not Muslims, in fact they are not human...they are animals, My heart goes out to the families of those innocent children...heartfelt condolences from India...#solidarity
My heartfelt condolences to the Parents and brothers/sisters of those slain in this most deplorable and inhuman act. The whole world should declare days of mourning. Killing an unarmed, innocent child could be termed as the ultimate atrocity and serves no purpose in any religion or civilization.
The day could not be more sad for me...Allah Reham Kar, please
Very shocking. All sympathies to victims and their families. Sad to think that any sane person can find any justification for such an act. Impossible to think what could have motivated the attackers - did they really consider themselves to be doing something brave, or something that would reward them in this life or in the hereafter?
Its really a sad and tough time for my Pakistan brothers and sister. May god give you the courage to sum up all your anger to give a unified fight against terrorism. No one can escape from this sin of killing the young buds. There are millions and millions of loving hearts on other side of the border who are equally sad on this unfortunate event.
very very sad day !! not able to write any things. Its beyond the brutality.
killer are animal and not human. I pray to the God for early recovery of injured and those lost life may get place in heaven because they were innocent flowers
So sad just even to read this. When will the Pakistani leaders realize that there are no good terrorists to encourage for proxy wars and bad ones to fight against. Get rid of all terror groups and focus on peace and prosperity.
The innocent that were killed are being called martyrs by people and media in Pakistan. A martyr is person who dies for a purpose and is prepared for that. These were young children who went to school for learning. They were not going on a mission. They were not prepared to die. These were just children.So this was plane and brutal murder. They are not martyrs but victim of savagery.Calling them martyrs actually lowers the barbarity of act.
It is very sad. How can anyone do this to innocent children. Leaves one really depressed and worried about the future..
Unbelievable. This monster of militancy has now turned its attention on these innocent children who have absolutely nothing to do with these issues. No words to express our grief. May god help every one in any way affected by this disgusting act. Wish we could wipe out militancy from the face of the planet
The helplessness of seeing innocent angels death tolls increasing by the minute and knowing you cannot do anything about it. A sorrow that even weeping cannot justify-Peshawar carnage !
Very sorry and sad to hear. May the departed souls rest in peace. We can not even think about pain the parents, families and school children may be going through. Heart filled deep condolences from India.
The helplessness of seeing innocent angels death tolls increasing by the minute and knowing you cannot do anything about it. A sorrow that even weeping cannot justify-Peshawar carnage !
Very sad and disheartening news..RIP..
Terrorists are just very bad people. Religion is the cover they use, which is one reason why every nation needs to be secular - truly.
My heart breaks thinking about the mothers, fathers and siblings of those students who died today. May they have the courage to face the reality that has been shot down into their hands.
TTP has failed. These were the jihadis that were supposed to fight NATO forces? Cowards one to all, all they can do is kill women and children.
Punish the guilty. Enough of soft handling. This must be brought to an end. Terrorism has no religion.
My heart goes out to everyone who lost their lives. These cowards have no heart. They are our children. Please pray for all the ones who lost their lives and for the speedy recovery for those who are injured.
What a tragedy !!!! How can the talibanis sleep at night after killing these innocent children.Pray for the families.
My Heartfelt condolences for victims of this tragedy. May God help the families of departed in dealing with this unimaginable loss.
Extremely senseless and painful act by mindless barbarians.. Condolences to families who had to bear the loss of their loved one. We all need to realise that there is no way out rather than drop the hypocrisy and work together with real-intention to root out terrorism and extremism of any form without differentiating them as "Good" or "Bad". There can not be any "Good" terrorists..
That is inhuman, may the victims rest in peace. Sad.
Deeply saddened... no words to express my pain.
The humanity of certain section in our society has lost all its senses..My heart goes to all parents who have lost a part of their soul to such heinous act.
Involvement of incumbent government to divert the ongoing agitation by Imran Khan can not be denied....The politics is so much deep in the gutter these days and anything is possible.
Let us stand together in mourning for the young who lost their lives today and resolve to eradicate terrorism from our country... Vigil for Peshawar School Attack on Innocent Children Today at 8:00pm Liberty Chowk
These ttp animals fighting for what???? Pakistan government should take strongest possible terms. If I see another ttp supporter I will not treat them as human beings. My heart is wearing for the innocents. There is no place for senseless barbaric animals in the civil society.
While country is at war with Taliban why not the soft targets like schools, hospitals, courts, masjid be well protected, with lots of soldiers, not few. The boundary walls shall have vast area as plain land,all around, then wire fencing. This should be seen thru CCTV by security people.
The Leaders of the country who are and were in favor of talks with Taliban should be immediately removed. Our such leaders have no vision and not wise enough to know that these people are heartless creatures on earth.
But our Leaders spend Nation's money on their luxurious houses like palaces, bullet and bomb proof cars for themselves and their families But these small children are left with very small security in the region where war is going on. This area particularly must be put under very high security and protection. These Taleban can come anytime from the mountains in area around.
Our thoughts and heart are with the families/parents.
Condolence from India. These visuals are devastating. May no one else ever has to see this kind of barbarism again.
Hearts beat out. Very very saddened day today. May Allah give the souls peace and give hardest hardest punnishment to these terrorist. Pak Army didn't killed your children. You kill them daily.
I have just read this very tragic news and my eyes are full of tears. My heart bleeds for these children and their families.
each and every taliban should be killed just on proving that he belongs to taliban, no court, no law formalities...... just kill them
Deeply saddened....... no words to express my pain. My heartfelt condolences.
No words can describe the anger and disgust. These losers shower their bravery to innocent kids. Shameless!!
My heartiest condolence to all the Muslim Nation! respected bro & sis! Three groups are responsible for this tragic incident : 1.those who are directly involve Talban the killers of 60 thousands innocent people 2. those who support them politically, financially and ideologically 3. those who are silent and spectators
I am reading this page every 10 minutes hoping that figure of dead stops somewhere. It still goes up,84,104,126,130..
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
Very sad day, Terrorism is Like Cancer in Pakistan. We are paying very very high price for its past involvement in Afghanistan for U.S.A
Seen many comments. Saying that the perpetrators are not Muslims doesn't solve the problem.
Feeling sad...
Are they humans or dogs? Bunch of inhuman barbarians.
Condolences from India.
From India...What can I say? I can't bear to watch the news or see the pics. My 12 yr old daughter asked me 'if we are not safe in school. where are we safe?'. We offer our prayers from here and pray that the souls of these beautiful and innocent children and people will rest in peace.
May Allah destroy the terrorists from the face of the earth. My prayer are for all human beings whose kids and relatives have lost their lives in this terror attack.
Our hearts are weeping. Our condolences to families and friends. Also need to take care of the kids who are saved as they might go in psychological trauma which imprints deep inside. Son, daughter, brother, sister, mother, father, friends and many other relations are way beyond the religion or national boundary and are nourished by humane values. Every person on the earth has the right to hold these relations. Every person on the earth has the right to be happy, be prosperous. And when such an attack on humanity happens, we need to ask ourselves. Should we tolerate the intolerance? Lastly, my heart for the families of the victims and for the general public of the nation.
Very very sad news. RIP those who lost their lives in this incident. Our (All Indians) heart is crying after this shameful action by coward terrorists. Prayers for kids who are still fighting with these animals (terrorists) and deep condolences who lost their lives.
All India is praying for safety kids and children and deep condolences who lost their lives.
Prayers out to all the parents of these children in Pakistan. I feel for you and pray you find some kind of peace.
Oh my God. Children are like buds and blossoms, beautiful beings. Who would ever think of snuffing them out. That such a thing did happen is really horrific. I weep for the kids and their parents.
Every Pakistan Child is so beautiful, so precious. They need full protection, full nurturing. This is sad, very sad. It is painful beyond words. Pakistan Children you are our pride our future. May Allah bless you, protect you. This is too much.
@Ricky I disagree! Why should the Taliban kill anyone at all?? Even for revenge? First of all, they are not representing anyone in Pak. They are from the neighboring country! Secondly, if they really wish to estb themselves in Pak, contest elections and win seats! What is this method??
PAKISTAN Lives in our HEARTS in overseas communities. May Allah bless the victims and their families. May Allah destroy All those who plan Evil actions anywhere in the world. Inshahallah PAK will bounce back BIG from All these setbacks perpetrated from both inside and outside interference since 01. God Bless PAKISTAN
These attackers and their ideology is a By-products of Evolution and wild animal disguised as human. No one should even think of bringing them back to humanity through talks or leverage. they should be hunted down and killed at the earliest as do the surgeons hunt down and remove cancer cells from the body. May Allah save Pakistan from this menace.
@raghu Please keep the politics out of kids blood.
I am a proud Indian and hate Pakistan for supporting terrorists, but this incident has shaken me. These terrorists are nothing but Shaitankiaulaad. Saddened by such a barbaric attack on kids. Cant even imagine what those innocent children's parent must be going through. May God rest their soul in peace and give strength to their near and dear ones to endure the pain.
Dear Countryman....... I don't know what to say and how to react on the situation..... We can feel the pain but not the same intensity of pain the affected family are feeling...... Being a father, I am standing with all the parents who lost their loved ones......
I am totally speechless..... I saw blood on my hand also ... Coz we all are responsible for this...... MAIRAY ALLAH RAIHAM FARMAIYYAY HAM SAB PAR......... KIA YEHI DIN DEKNA REH GAYA THAAA....
Enough is enough now...... words are not enough..... As a nation we must stand together and kicked these elements out of our community...... I request all authorities not to kill the remaining terrorists .... capture them .... and give them the most severe punishment they can think off..... placing a single bullet in their heads is not enough...... No MERCY to all such type of people.... who stab us from time to time till this moment......
@Taimur My heartiest condolence to all the Muslim Nation! respected bro & sis! Three groups are responsible for this tragic incident : 1.those who are directly involve; Talban the killers of 60 thousands innocent people 2. those who support them politically, financially and ideologically 3. those who are silent and spectators on their barbarism since the beginning.
My condolences to the parents and relatives of the kids, it is a cowardly act on humanity. Hope this helps Pakistani people decide if there is a good/bad Taliban. Hope they would stand up and eliminate each and everyone of them.
What is the benefit of having nuclear bomb and such a large army when we are not able to save our own children.Wondering India is our enemy or Taliban and these terrorists.
Pakistan should declare itself a SECULAR Democracy and confine religion to Mosques and home and NOT club RELIGION with POLITICS.
some terrorists escaped cutting barbed wire ..... find them 1 terrorist killed is equivalent to 100 innocents rescued !!
TeT should be hunted and destroyed.. This is extremely painful.. I am a father and I cant even imagine what the parents of the children must be going through.. My heart goes out to all of them.. What is wrong with these barbaric inhuman people?? What are they trying to achieve?? No religion says to kill innocent children.. We Indians stand completely united with all of our pakistani brothers and sisters in this fight against this evil.. May all the gods of all the religions wreak havoc on these terrorists..
It is a very sad moment.let all the pakistanis and the world unite together and fight against terrorism.No religion preaches terrorism.Heart felt condolence to families of died children.
Extremely sad. My heartfelt sympathy to the families of the children killed by senseless terrorists. Very sad.
Heart breaking to see children being targeted !! What kind of humans can kill children?? May God give the parents the courage to tide over this crisis. It brings tears to my eyes just thinking about what the parents must be going through.
I humble request from Pakistani politicians (VIPs), dont visit to hospitals, for photo secessions. You should give better instructions from your offices. And please protect other civilians.
I don't know, what to say... I am totally shocked... No matter its Indian or Pakistani... No matter its Hindu or Muslim... Its all about 100 innocents souls..
Can we please ignore our petty issues about supporting one party or another and just think of the people having to deal with this nightmare? This is a NATIONAL tragedy and all our institutions need to work together to first help those who have suffered and then come up with measures to avoid this ever happening again....this has happened in Pakistan (not KPK or Peshawar or whatever).
Find these evil people whoever and wherever they are and bring them to justice. This is a DEMAND of the Pakistani nation from its government and administration.
I offer deep condolences against this inhuman and barbaric act committed. We Indians stands with you all our Pakistan brothers and sisters during this tough time. May Allah give strength to all those who have lost their dear ones. RIP.
Never expected militants to go down to such low level and kill children. May the god give strength to all the family and relatives of deceased.
Ya Allah Protect my country from these terrorists.
Oh God !!! ....Why can't all the military/army/navy in the world get together and hunt these down once and for all....Instead of doing useless environment G20 Meetings,which doesn't have any value at all..Please...
How many schools, universities , how many mosques, how many Imam Barghas,how many bridges, hospitals can you guard ? It is no time to make it political issue & blame KPK government. Only solution is to strengthen intelligence and stop these attacks before they take place.
strong military action is required
This is going to be the beginning of the end of Taliban.
May God perish TTP and their supporters.
Very, very, very sad. We can not even think doing such a cowardly act against children of any religion.
I cant explain the grief and rage i am feeling right now !!. Praying for Strength to the families who has suffered the unimaginable loss. We Indians are with you during this crisis and pain !
I am crying after watching the pictures. No words! RIP for innocent who lost their life. We Indians are with you
I am not trying to play politics here, but this kind of horrific incident by Muslims in the name of their god Alla is too shocking. What kind of God wants the blood of fellow human beings? Hindus and Christians in India are living in constant fear of Muslims..
What a religion which asks its followers to kill others? I am in deep shock..let the Pak government torture and kill every terrorist in their country, only then will there be justice for the innocent kids..
PTI should hold its next dharna against the Taliban (whose agenda he has been working on) that are destroying Pakistan's fabric.
Venue: Army Public School and College, Warsak Rd, Peshawar, KPK.
This war against terrorism would need to be fought through to its logical conclusion. How about instituting a policy that for every such incident no matter where perpetrated by these barbarians, they are made to pay a heavy price with their hideouts bombarded severely, ensuring that militants in multiple times the number who fell victim to their attacks, are eliminated. Relentless pursuit and extermination are the only means that remain.
@jahangir Khan This is time of mourning and getting angry to protect our most vulnerable, our future. I'm a Hindu Indian who is so upset with this heinous and cowardly act that my heart is crying.
who have created these monsters
I just cannot understand the mindset of the attackers. It is an ultimate form of suicide bombing to destroy the children of the nation. Is that the only aim left for them to destroy the entire nation?
Shame on those cowards... God will never forgive them for this insanity... RIP Little Angeles
It is time to set aside the differences and jointly fight for elimination of terrorists within Pakistan- If necessary, there should be no question to seek help and support from neighboring countries including India, Afghanistan and Iran including china if required to cleanse the area once for all. No normal citizen would be safe in these situations and the area - specially Pakistan became a hotbed of breeding terrorists in the name of religion (although it has no relation to Islam and its teachings). Madness and height of craziness. Time for concerted coalition action to root out the menace from the South Asia.
Its a great loss for the country. Why kill the kids ??? Go and fight with the commandos. My deep deep sympathy goes out to the parents,brother and sisters who have suffered this pain
feeling sad :-( . we indians are with people of pakistan . Time has come to take quick strong action against those who are responsible for this heinous crime. May his soul rest in peace . there should be no human rights for these inhumans .
Cold blooded murders....TALIBAN....Now you need carpet bombing !!!
Weeping for the childrens..Wipe these animals out of pakistan, from every part of it.
I once saw a video of a dying Syrian child " I am going to tell god about what you are doing here" a war casualty! Heart wrenching!
This a 1000 times worse!
I want to cry>
My heart cries over this unfortunate event. Humanity died today. :((
When will the senseless loss of innocent lives to barbarism be a part of our past? Too disheartening for words. All my sympathy to those suffering from this mad vengeance. Will cheer the day Zarb-e-Azb is concluded, leaving Pakistan free of terrorism. What a horrific loss.
The terrorists escaped by cutting the wire? In a battle zone surrounded by the armed forces on high alert? I thought I was reading a joke because I cannot understand how this is even possible. So many killed and the murderers escape despite being surrounded. Good God
Dear Brothers and Sisters, We Indians are with you in your pain :( . RIP for innocent who lost their life. Fight should be against Poverty and not sure what these People will achieve by doing such sad things
It is the height of terrorism, no human being can appreciate this attack nor can support the logic, I feel only an inhuman beast or devil can do such heinous act. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, it is such a cruel day for them, may God! give them enough strength to withstand this tragedy.
Our heart goes out for all of you in Pakistan from India. May Allah give you the strength and courage to come out of this tragedy. Painful to think what the parents must be undergoing.
this attack is not on Pakistan even this is a crime against humanity, god....it is hard to believe some one can do that....
These coward savages think they are doing jihad against children who can't protect themselves.This barbaric act should open the eyes of those who were still holding soft corner for these animals.Enough is enough, the army should act swiftly now.Its high time they chase and dig out all those who hatched this plan no matter where they are.
Oh Lord!!!!! It cannot get any worse than this. My heart goes out to all the family members of the victims and people of Pakistan. Poor kids, they don't deserve this :(
Its a really sad to see that how the Talibans are doing this in your country. They think by taking innocent lives of children, they will get blessings of Allah!!!! They are just coward. My heart goes to the families and to the deceased kids.Its really a mourning time for the whole world. MAY THE GOD HELP US BY DESTROYING THESE COWARDS GROUP.
Pakistanis, this is your REAL enemy.....get it.....not indians......eliminate these demons....
Very sad, praying for the children & their families!
It is horrible, pathetic, unable to speak. Hey Allah save those innocent children. Grant the Jannah to those victims, who lost their life. hey Allah only you can save the human, the mankind. We condemn this brutal attack. Mohammad Abul Hosein Dhaka, Bangladesh
sorry guys very sad day indeed for humanity as a father I just can't imagine grief of a parent, how low one can go
No language can express the grief of this barbarous incident.I appeal to the people of Pakistan to throw these extremists and those political parties who have softened voice.We the people from India if make unified attempt can eliminate them.
Terrible news... Army needs to step up to the task here and deal with these militants properly. Not good enough so far from the Pakistan Army... Zarb-i-azb may have eliminated many militants, but against the death of 130 children, this operation has not been good enough in hindsight. Army needs to pursue these militants as #1 priority and protect its citizens from this kind of carnage in future.
Wake up Pakistan, lets fight for our rights. Lets fight against these Cannibals.
This is so sad. Desperately hope that those children which are injured pull through
How come TTP's cheerleaders, JUI-F, JI, PTI arent celebrating this wonderful achievement by their brethren?? Its too late to offer condemnations now...
Bay-Gharat,shameless ,beasts,not only the foot attackers but also their mentors,followers and supporters.All politicians are condemning the act and not the attackers, that is, the so called TTP and their MASTERS .IK,JUI and JI, do you still want to talk to them?Do these people deserve any sympathy? Can these rogue,blood thirsty and money hungry animals will ever become peace loving and normal humans?We the Pakistanis want the answer from political leadership..
I wonder if this is done by our good Taliban or bad Taliban? Our strategic planners have a soft spot for these types and now what a heavy price to pay.
Ban the word CONDEMN. Such a cheap word.
OMG 132 innocent children killed. Let everyone in Peshawar line up to donate blood to save lives of injured. It is time that Afganistan, Pakistan and India join hands to wipe out terrorism from this sub continent. There are no good and bad terrorists. Lesson must be learnt otherwise history will not excuse those in power. They are equally guilty of not taking suitable action. Peace be in the region.
welcome to naya pakistan... with the best policing system of the world.. shame on you coward imran
Which ever politician from whichever political party will rule Pakistan for a very long time if he prosecutes and execute perpetrators of such a heinous crime against humanity. The perpetrator could be Taliban or eny from within or as usual naaalo afraad. Current lot of politicians are good for nothing.
absolutely no words for mourn ...., this can't be done by humans , anyway we can only feel bad and get irritated ,rip
Very sad and heart-broken event. We will defeat these terrorists and militants by sacrifice of our beloved children. Strong condemnation of all these terrorists TTP and all their supporters.
No more Jaish, Lashkar or Sipha. They should all be eliminated. Zia's ghost is coming back to haunt us. Our hearts bleed on this dastardly act.
What is going on???
I don't have words to express my regret.
RIP the dead and wish speedy recovery to injured.
Terrorism in all forms must end. Pakistan must realize that fostering terrorism against India would one day back fire at them, like today attack. They must realize that Hafiz Saeed is a terrorist and would back fire at them sooner or later. May god bless Pakistan.. With condolences from your loving neighbour..
@Neeraj We do not need to beg these beasts.
it's such a heartbreaking news for everyone who feels human. Such a shameful and inhumane act.
These barbaric is in the name of 'GOD'..!!!?? Even animals will be more kind to kids.... How could they point the guns to innocent children...
@bhuwan kabduwal What you are saying might be a possibility but right now we need to just pray for our brothers and sisters. This isn't the time to discuss politics.
It's such a heartbreaking news for everyone who feels human. Such an inhumane act. May Allah give the effected people strength to bear the loss and may Allah protect us all.
Nothing is more painful than reading about the sad way these innocents have been butchered.
Hearts and Prayers with the parents and families of the ones who lost the loved ones today. We weep with you my brothers and sisters at this tragic and senseless loss of our innocents.
I am broken. No words.
We have failed! Pakistan has failed in protecting our children. We are collectively to be blamed for letting this menace take hold of our lives. I am absolutely out of words to say anything. Humanity at it's absolute worst! Thoughts and prayers to the families for this unimaginable loss because they are forever scarred. Pakistan has to fight but the fight has to start in our national mindset and in our individual psyche. We have no choice but to get rid of this evil, which is slowly taken over our society like a virus. #fightbackPakistan
This attack on innocent children can not be justified on the basis of any thought process. Its a barbaric act of terror which is conducted by beasts who does not possess any feeling. Desperate time calls for desperate measures. This attack on humanity calls for a joint effort from all the nations who call them civilized to forget their personal differences and eliminate parasite of terrorism from this world.
What a shame~ Once again, we see armed police show up at the scene of the carnage, AFTER the attack was over!
Please,, Can any body let me know :what is the meaning of TALIBAN:
I can't believe this. This pathetic, barbaric and cowardice act. These terrorist are monsters to be eliminated soon from the face of the earth
This is so heart-wrenching. I pray for the souls of the deceased as well as hope that the injured are treated promptly and that they recover soon.I also pray that no fatalities occur.I offer condolences the families of the deceased,and pray that Allah Almighty gives them courage in their hour of grief.
Very sad to hear this news. May the dead find eternal peace.
These terrorist are enemies of mankind! they are animals and cancer to the Earth.
Dear Pakistanis, we are with you. Hope the almighty bring peace to the region.
Completely devastated for the children and their families. May Allah bless their souls and give term eternal rest in heavens and bless their parents with patience to bear this tragedy. Ameen!!!
A very very sad and cruel work by the terrorists. My condolences to the people of Pakistan. Hope this event becomes a turning point in the fight against all terrorists, whether good or bad. R.I.P dear children.
Dear Army and proud soldiers the whole nation stands by you . Chase these beasts till their last breath. They are coward and cannot face you.
It's heartbreaking. For those who have children give them an extra hug and kiss coz lot of Pakistan families can't do that tonight.
We are with you Pakistan in this difficult situation..Its our children..Lets pray for them together..
My heart bleeds for innocent little children who were to live and become future of the nation and the world.
Dear Pakistani brothers, we are with you at this time of grief. May God give strength for the families who lost their dearest ones.
PK govt is failed. they should take resign right now
remember when train accident incurred IK gave example of west and ask minister to resign
Keep aside all difference and form a regional coalition of Pak, India, Afghanistan to eliminate terrorists.
Pakistanis keep your heads high, Pakistan will defeat the evil and barbaric people. We in The United Kingdom pray for the nation and it's inhabitants. We solemnly pray for Pakistan.
First of all my KIND request to everyone: Don't make this political - PTI vs Q vs What Ever. May Allah give this country the courage and strength to get by this difficult time. May Allah give the parents of these shaheed children the courage. Enough is enough.
This is not the problem of KPK Govt. This issue is since long and its national issue. Politicizing at this time really give bad image. KPK Govt is not responsible.
Inna Lillahae Ilaihae Rajeoon. We seek for GOD's Merci and Wisdom in this situation of extreme greif for our generations
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The saddest news of recent times. These terrorists should be obliterated.
Dear Pakistan, more courage to you.
I am in deep pain.
Sad day for the humanity !
RIP. Stay strong for the parents who lost their kids to the coward animals.
Shame on those who are supporting & funding these terrorists. Its time they dig a grave & bury themselves alive.
This tragidy can't be expressed in any words or any other form. Sorry to see that innocent kids lost their lives and their parents have to face this day.
It is time for Afghanistan and Pakistan to form an alliance to come up with a regional solution and then dedicate all the resources and effort needed to restore real peace.
I thank our indian brothers and sisters to share our pain. United we stand !
Very Sad News..
Heart wrenching to see young lives lost. May god give strength to their families. These monsters and their poisonous thoughts need to be eradicated.
@Salman Khan Wrong, I am from Norway and notice a lot, also this.
We are with you Pak Army.
Very sad... END ALL forms of TERRORISM NOW!!!!!!!!
GOD; please help us all.
Such barbaric people are India's enemies too ...I urge PM Modi to assist Pak army in eliminating them
Wipe out all terrorist.
Praying for the families. Nothing we do or say will ever fill the massive void they will feel for the rest of their lives.
I am really sorry for your loss my dear brothers and sisters. I strongly condemn the killing of innocent children. Sad day in human history. Somehow I am #LosingFaithinHumanity.
Very sad news....... Its really too painful to hear this news.. May god provide strength to the parents of demised children to bear this huge loss...
I request all my Indian friends not to defame Pakistan for any thing at this point of moment and let's pray for the peace of children's soul...
God bless Pakistan...
May Allah bless these children. TTP is not Pakistani's, they should be name as TTD or TTDG as they are Tehrik Taliban Dahshat Gard.
Please accept my deep condolences for those who were killed in the "national tragedy" happened yesterday. I am very sad to hear this. I am not a Pakistani citizen, even though this incidence couldn’t stop me to feel sorry.
No mercy to those who kill these innocent children, no mercy at all! Bring them to the justice; let them stand with lower their face in front of law.
Hello Pakistan Army, it's your call now - let the world know that you're not cowards. Don’t bother about internal politics of Pakistan, the mass people of Pakistan are with you without any doubt and they know Pakistan Army is always with them. The world is with you on this fight and InShahAllah, you’ll win.
This is a really sad day. May these children rest in peace. The supporters of TTP i.e. JI and IK should be held accountable. All the madrassahas should be closed. These are beasts in beards pure and simple. All the maulanas should be held accountable...
Extremely horrific! Being a mother my heart is ripping. I don't want condemnation from anyone, I want them finished...forever. Wake up nation they are after our children now. Stop having a soft corner for such people. No ifs and buts, they have to be eliminated.
@JAYESH KURUP Thank you from a Pakistani JAYESH, you are too right.
@Gordon D Walker Thank you very much.
We appreciate your solidarity very much at this very painful time
I really feel sad about victims and unfortunate families.
My dear Pakistani brothers - I am an indian. Your loss is our loss. These are our children and our future that died today.
Lets not let these terrorist win. May God bless their souls and may these parents find peace in their lives.
I really feel sad about victims and unfortunate families.
I feel sad for victims and their families.
I condemn these monsters who have massacred innocent children. As a father I can imagine the pain this tragedy would have caused the families of the victims. May God ease their pain and provide a place in heaven to the deceased innocents.
We, the people in China, hope to express our deepest sympathy about this tragedy to our Pakistani brothers and sisters. May the lost souls find peace, ameen.
Pakistan: the world mourns with you. Today my heart is chilled at the loss of so many innocent children.
"I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming."
Sincerely, Adam USA
BESLAN all over again - Islamic warriors doing Jihad. What kind of Jihad requires killing of children.
So many progressive minds wiped out with the hands of primitive minds. A very sad day in South Asia and in the world. May Almighty God Shower His Choicest Blessings Upon the Holy Souls of the victims.
Killing of innocent children shows how frustrated terrorists are. They are losing and that is why they are looking for soft targets instead of sensitive or strategic targets.
Bomb blasts heard again here near Cantt.
I could not control my tears.. how can these beasts kill innocent children? what will be the lifelong psychological impact on surviving children? I pray to almighty to support Pakistan, its people in this critical time.
Cannot stop tears. its heart piercing.
salam to those parents who said, they are proud of their kids and they were Shaheed.
;-( ;-( ;-(
This is a very bad thing that has happened. I condemn these type of attacks across the world. Now my question is to people and leader like Hafiz Muhammad Saeed. Why he wage war across the world. What he gets in return
@Taimur Our politicians did not attack our school, the Pakistani Taliban did and they have already given their excuse. The question is, why do we as Pakistanis continue to support them? In the name of Islam? From what I know of my religion, there are no examples, ahadees, or commandments that support this Talibani behavior. It is disgusting how we close our eyes like the pigeon and blame everyone else.
@picklu acharya have India eliminated Maoists or Naxals?
@Taimur definitely these animals are cursed my dear, but our leaders are too, because they totally failed to protect and provide security to our children.
@AMRUT not only Mulla's or Maulvis but also Tackerays and Jaitleys. RSS or Shiv Sena don't teach love or harmony either.
One child's life is too many. This is a tragedy for entire humanity. Deepest condolences. Regards
Praying for peace in Pakistan. Let us please only leave messages of peace and condolences. This is not a news report it is an obituary .
It could have been my child, or may be my brother - what they did to deserve this? perhaps this was a desperate act !
every country has a interior minister, do we?
It is so much of hurt and anger that we carry right now. I think we all empathise with the parents in the time of the grief and anguish that they would be going through. Hope they find peace and God bless the souls of the innocent kids. There has to be retribution. - A parent from Mumbai, India.
making nukes doesn't help...what Pakistan need is solid internal security...Pakistan has treats from inside
Feeling chills, heartbroken, shaken to the core. Time to completely destroy these inhuman beasts. Hearlty condolences for these children.
Heartbroken to hear of the horrific events although i am a long way from Pakistan being resident in the United Kingdom I have two very good Pakistani friends who have shown me many pictures of your beautiful country. My condolences to all affected I have and follow no faith but am a compassionate human being. what I hope for is simply may we all live one day in a world free from division and hatred. Respect and compassion to everyone touched by the tragic events
Very tragic.Words cannot fill the void. Our heartfelt condolences with the bereaved families.
Its not just the killing of these innocent children but its murdering the entire humanity. Our heart goes for all the families who lost their loved ones. May they all rest in peace and may God give courage to all the parents to go through such a difficult time.
A sad day..a new low for the world
It hurts when any child dies, please stop these senseless killings, please stop supporting killing others for any purpose.
I am lost for words. This is a new low even by their standards. What next? targeting Maternity wards?
Very sad . I am upset at the PM. All his actions so far are for show.
A sad day for humanity. My heart felt condolences to the bereaved families. Now it is time to eliminate these beasts completely without discrimination for a safer world.
Shocking!
@Dr. Abdul Manan ......but they wont because our mullahs have their own axe to grind and they just busied themselves in deciding problems of merital life and subduing women......we must draw clear boundaries between our friends and enemies and then draw clear strategy to deal with them...no more ifs and buts.
It is time for Imran to wrap up his charade on the streets and return to parliament to form a united front with the government to confront the Taliban.
Very sad, Government and Army should take the strongest possible action and eliminate these so called worriers and possible ban arms in Pakistan.
This is It!!! we need to clean our land up.. Never ever stop until this mess is gone from the face of the earth...
These extremists are only pawns. The people behind the heinous crimes brain washed these individuals to attack school and kill innocent children. Pakistan army strike back harder and bring justice for the innocent people who lost their lives. Show no mercy.
My deepest condolences for the families who lost their loved ones.
Please , They are children. Guys in Pak plz understand this non-human are the one who you guys praise them,when they attack other countries. This children are your future, for gods sake protect them and stop supporting any terrorist in any form.
Have been following the event on TV. i think that the Media need to realise this as a traumatic event effecting us all . So commercials should at least be muted and this event should be given the respect it deserves
As an American Christian, I also mourn the terrible loss of these children and adults. It is impossible that anyone can justify such barbarity. I hope that they will be hunted down to the very last perpetrator and supporter. We have all turned a blind eye to these monsters for too long and it is time to erase them from this world.
So annoyed to hear this horrible news. All my prayers for the departed innocent souls. hope all the people responsible are made to pay for this heinous crime.
Nawaz please wake up and shake hands with Modi and two of you with full force attack these Animals(talibans) These are Terrorists just Kill them all. India can help us providing weapon, information, technology to fight against these terrorist, please join hands with India. jai Hind jai Pakistan
It is very unfortunate that - days after Pakistani and Indian citizens got Nobel peace prize on working for the welfare and rights, and education of Children, such horror attacks on Children occurred. Terrorism must be condemned in all forms, and should not be spared. There should not be any divisions: Good and Bad terrorists.
RIP kids. A nations future has been eroded by this heinous act. Condolences to the bereaved parents.
I couldn't even think straight that innocence was brutally eliminated at Peshawar school. O my god. What kind of evil has surfaced in the name of religion. Today on tv. I saw A mother a brother a father, a sister an uncle , grand father as my whole family from Pakistan virtually helpless and condemned to eternal sorrow, no words can describe our sorrow from India . We pray and pray and pray for the innocence which came to such an sad end. May God rest their souls in eternal peace and grant the courage to the families to cope with this tragedy in their lives.
My wife was almost in tears before she changed the channel..
RIP flowers!. We failed you.
So many progressive minds of the future generation wiped out by primitive minds. A very sad day for the South Asia and the world! May Almighy God Shower His Choicest Blessings Upon the Holy Soul!
Heartfelt condolences from India. once I support the Pak army. The valiant job this army is carrying out has led the terrorists to hit a panic button. Count your days idiots. Humanity and God wont rest till you are put to the swords. Killing little angels, our future is a futile attempt on your part to destabilise a country that has already bleed so much. Poor souls rest in peace.
As an Indian father of Two children,I strongly condemn this barbarian act.Attack on innocent school children is an act of coward.Pakistanis has to joined together to fight against terrorism.
I am frozen to hear this barbaric act from spineless cowards. My empathy and condolences for all who lost their loved ones and I wish that Pak govt will take concrete steps now to curb terrorism. India is also crying with Pakistan. God bless us all
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Great nations born out of change in course due to a crisis which unite its people. I think this is the time for pakistanis to unite and fight against all terrorists( bad or good terrorists).
I have 2 kids and I know the pain of loosing some one close to you. Only time will heal.
If not now, when this nation is going to fight its enemy tooth and nail?
To All Indians Who shared their feelings, condolence to all Pakistan. I really thankful to all of you on behalf of entire Pakistan.
People of Pakistan, We are outraged at these horrific crimes committed against the children and teachers in Pakistan. The people who committed these evils deeds are psychopathic monsters. My heart aches for the families and i pray they can heal and the world will come together to shame and destroy groups that are so far removed from the human race that they would murder children or anyone for not thinking like them.
Very tragic news. All my prayers for the departed innocent souls. When will this STOP?
For me this is a disturbing night after seeing those pictures of innocent kids killed and tortured for no reason. All the saved kids (my own) should be counselled to overcome the trauma and shock. I am an Indian but i wish if i could come over there to help the parents and pakistani people to over come this tragic incident. Never ever thought this would even happen to those innocent little beings. RIP.....beloved kids.
All our thoughts in our hearts and minds are with our friends and colleagues in Pakistan and especially with our respected friends in Peshawar - your great sadness is our great sadness. John Furze
I am in pain and I can't sleep.....how come our poltical leaders and officials can rest.....yes they can do it as their children are at safe places studying abroad....Its for common citizens and people like us......who r in pain....when they will wake up.....it will be too late......But we r not going to stop shouting.....we will stand against oppression and barbarianism until our lasr breath......But unfortunately silent majority is in much bigger numbers......
As a father of two kids ,my heart bleed for the innocent kids , who were gunned down by this barbaric wild animals. My deepest condolence to all the parents whose loss cannot be compensated by anything in the world. Hope the God almighty give them strength to bear this loss.
This is not merely a terrorist attack but a declaration of war. Let us not play the blame game and point fingers it is time to unite and eradicate this disease once and for all. No more targeted attacks a full scale operation is needed.
@Jason please don't insult animals. Even a lion doesn't attack a prey unless it's hungry. These are not fit to be called animals.
We all should come out tomorrow on the roads and show our leadership that we want to end it now...
Killing innocent children can not be justified for whatever reasons terrorists are fighting for. I am Indian , and trust me, Children regardless of whether Indian or Pakistan are the same. I feel pain, and I am here to express my deepest condolences to the familes of the victims. Tomorrow all schools In India will observe 2 mins of silence as a mark of solidarity.
@Sharjeel Abid MY thoughts and prayers are with you, and people I know here in America agree they are despicable cowards who should be eliminated like rapid animals.
We pray for every parent in Pakistan today. Ironically, it is the Taliban that succeeds in uniting India and Pakistan.
so sad - how can this happen? How can they do this to kids? How can this be done in the name of religion? This is beyond sadness. My heart goes out to the families - your loss is forever - I cannot fathom it
These Brave Students were the soldiers and they all laid down their lives for their homeland. The all are Shaheeds
@Syed M Naseem : Thanks for your kind comments.....children are innocent....I mean children are children....there might be differences within India and Pakistan, but no normal people can even think of this great tragedy...yes I do agree with you...we should shun all c grade people and move forward together...
@A Muslim Please go and check the video of ISIS .. what they doing in Iraq and Syria ... they are cutting children head like chicken ....
any my heartily condolence to all parents ... who lost there dear loved one ... oh ... God ... what is this happening in the world ... pls give them mind ...
Very sad to hear this news! My deepest condolences to the families. I really hope that Indian diplomacy will acknowledge the sacrifices the people of Pakistan has made fighting the terrorism. This region needs a restart button to start from scratch. Rest In Peace!
@ailly You do not talk to animals!! You KILL them when they turn against you. No ifs and buts.
The terrorists have ended humanity with their acts today. This is not only shameful but the most shocking thing ever happening ? I pray to the God for taking care of all the little kids......
I am really disturbed by this event. Being father of 2 young kids I can really or may be not understand the pain of parents who have lost kids. I am in no position to advice anyone on how to move forward. I can only pray that sanity returns in this world and this kind of event doesn't again anywhere in the world. My prayers are with grieving parents.
Even animals think twice before attacking other animals children. These guys are worse than animals. How can someone even think about harming innocent children forget killing them. Where are we pushing this world to? Looks humanity is losing slowly and unless all of us good humans unite without considering our borders or religion or cast or creed, these cancerous animals would continue to grow and wipe humanity out of this planet. It is high time we all humans unite against terrorism in any form or in any country. May god give the parents the strength (its easy to say) to bear this irreplaceable loss of their loved ones. Violence of this kind is condemnable and we should raise our voices to make the goverments unit together to crush these evil animal forces which may be less than 1% of our human propulation.
@reshma The 'Jahannum-bound' Talibans, who else!! Do not try to blame any one else. No outsider, whether a country, an organization or an individual can do such heinous crimes. Only Talibans and their cohorts are expert in such barbarian acts.
Please hit them hard where ever they are and eliminate these animals forever. These monsters don't deserve any mercy. Our Nation demands swift action against them and justice for the loss of innocent lives.
Such a brutal attack ... strongly condemnable ... such a painful news ... very painful to hear this news.
As a Pakistani and a human being, our hearts are crying. There are no words. These were our kids. We need to do something on emergency basis to stop this brutality. They are animals of worst order.
Such a cowardly act.
No one can help people who do not help themselves! Jago Pakistan jago!!!
@prasad : Much appreciated & thankful to all Indian men/women for their condolences.
We need to remain unite and have swift reply to enemies of humanity.
Heartfelt condolences to all Pakistanis from India, We share your anger, pain and the loss of innocent young lives.
@Naved why insult animals by comparing them with animals?
May Allah have mercy on innocent children and grant Sabr Jamil to those ,who lost their unblossemed flowers ,I also appeal to all political parties come together to fight this evil ,I also appeal to TIP and chairman Imran Khan to postpone his Dharna and agitation activities .so that police can be spared for public safety and also KP Govt can perform its duties to the Public
We stand with everyone who lost a loved one in this carnage. Our heart goes out to each child and teacher. The world truly cries with you for this unforgivable loss. At this juncture, take a moment to remember the innocent souls killed in the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Bottom line, Terrorism has no place in any society that wants to be civilized. The time has come for the people of Pakistan to take a stance and root out all forms of terrorism flourishing inside its borders. We pray for you and join hands in destroying those who brought you this pain and injustice!
Tragedy of unfathomable proportions. We Indians stand with you Pakistan. Cannot imagine what kind of people can do that to children. Rest in peace little ones!
How am I going to live this life without you? For I only know your laughs and cries, how am i going to hear that voice again?
I held you when you were born, and I kissed your forehead a thousand times. How am I going to live this life without you?
I saw your crawl, and I saw you fall, and I saw you getting up to that resolve. I hugged you, I punished you, I loved you and I hated you. But you came back to me each time, but now that you are gone, how am I going to live this life without you? The morning will come again, and there will be one more afterwards, but knowing that you will not be there makes me empty and meaningless.
My tears, my sorrows, my screams, my cries, will not bring you back to life. I am sorry for not being there when you needed me the most and I beg for that for forgiveness of you and my lord.
I know you are smiling somewhere, thinking about me for sure, and also trying to reach me. But I just can't see you for now as you are probably in a better place. And for now I have to be here, without you, and i don't know how am i going to live this life without you.
Seeing the little innocent children being brutally killed by these monsters is deeply heart breaking. I am deeply saddened.
Seeing the little innocent children being brutally killed by these monsters is deeply heart breaking. I am deeply saddened.
I hope and pray - THIS IS IT! No more! Let each and everyone of these 141 innocent lives lost always be a reminder to us, that we cannot let this insanity carry on. We are not dealing with humans - they are barbarians. They have no other motive but to create fear in other people's lives. They cannot be negotiated with. They cannot be reasoned with. They cannot be reformed. Their minds are sick. They are mentally sick and the only way we can feel safe is if they are eliminated. The fact that most of the students in that school belong to the military personnel, the military leaders can probably relate to it. It has hit as close to home as anything could have. Now we know, not doing anything can cause grave consequences - not far away, but right in our own house! I am hoping now the forthcoming news will all be about how we are eliminating these non-humans from the soil of Pakistan. Maybe we can go back to living the lives of security, peace and prosperity. God knows - we all deserve it!
Our heart felt sympathies to all the parents who have lost their loved one and will never see them except tears and memories. What a Black day in the history of Pakistan . May god give courage and peace to all those who have suffered such a loss.
I never thought that I will be so appalled & saddened by something happening in Pakistan but really am !!!
My heart goes out for the Families and the impact on the society!!!
May god give everyone strength to deal with this tragedy !!
We do share your grief!!!
dawn and rest of the media, Will you highlight this as you did for Malala??
Tears have filled my eyes all day even now while I write, as a father, I am distraught. I lower my head in disbelief and look to heaven for comfort. I cannot begin to imagine what the families, friends and loved ones are going through on this most difficult of days.
Today is not a day to blame, today is not a day to seek justice, today is a day the human race mourns. Tomorrow is the day we must stand together and be rid of this cancer that eats us from within.
No words can comfort or have the capacity to comfort the families affected by this heinous lynching. Sorrow and a heartfelt condolence is all we can offer to those innocent children, their families, loved ones and friends.
God grant the children and their teachers their rightful place in Heaven, Ameen.
Pakistan needs to set up a deadline to eradicate this cancer no matter what it takes
Nation should learn some lessons, go to routes of these terrorists, either these are in Afghnistan or anywhere else, hit them hard, kill all.
Make some concreate measures, great leaders and military generals must work together, why NOT we can solve this problem?
Now we have a real reason for mass protests, Dharna and civil disobedience. We are quick to come out on streets for other reasons. This act of cowardice needs unity and all mullahs and politicians should be out on the streets. This will show how patriotic and humane a political or religious leader is.
No words to express sadness, shock, dismay, anger.... RIP little angles.... High time world comes together to fight the terrorism...
We all need to declare was against people or group or philosophy or religious values who kill our children or kill Pakistani soldiers. We must protect our country against these people.
Its good to see so much outpouring of grief from my fellow Indians as well. If one did not know we were 2 countries, they would never be able to make out. I hope Pakistanis will realize that in time of sorrow no one will hold your shoulder closer & tighter than your (estranged?) Indian brothers.
tujhe mene apni ankho main khatakte dikhlaya hai... kabhi jung to kabhi khel ke maidano mein ladke azmaya hai... tu harta hai to khushi hoti hai mujhe... par tujhe marta dekh aaj mujhe bhi rona aya hai... aaj mene tujhe bahut karib paya hai na jane kaun sa rishta tha aaj nikal aya hai chal dikha de inhe ki jub hum sath hote hai to talibani kya hum sari dunia ke baap hote hai..
WE THE PEOPLE OF INDIA ARE WITH YOU against TERRORISM
I share my sadness as a father of kids. May God give some commonsense to the gun holders that they are never going to sow seeds of flowers with gun and understand that gun will shoot at where ever they point it. When you dont have a capacity to create a life, you dont have right to kill one too.
If President Mamnoon and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif have inch of dignity and honor left in them....They should immediately ordered all those pending death sentences to these barbarians. Its a utter shame that our innocent citizens laying their lives and State of Pakistan feeding these butchers with our tax money..........
How does Taliban justify killing of innocent children? Which holy book do they read and follow? Cowards! Pakistan army, police, and other defence forces, we are behind you. Smoke these terrorists out and take them to face the courts of law. No mercy and no negotiations with such cowards!
@saad This is not just KPK problem, it is National and international problem. This is war Jeehad against Iblees and his children.
tears in our eyes,my heart goes out to you my dear childrens...hope they understand, how short we live in this world..please let people live their short life..sincere condolences from India.
RIP............ all nations should be united against TERRORISM..............
RIP Little ones. I pray to God to give strength to the families of the deceased.
Will this be the point country turns around and say it out loud that enough is enough. That we will not let anyone use religion for a political agenda anymore. That religion, state and education would all be separate from now on. That whoever preaches war against any other human, be it neighbours who we don't go well with, would be put behind bars.
Will this be not the appropriate tribute to the innocent lives that were lost? Will this be the start of a new Pakistan? I hope so, Ameen..
This is not terrorism. This is monstrous barbarism. Even animals don't kill children.
God punish those terrorists and their masters. Every human heart weeps and is with the families who lost their nears and dears. What goal they serve who do it in name of religion or jihad. Every living soul on this planet must pray for peace of those innocent unblossmed flowers who disappeared in this andhi of brutality. Ameen.
@Khalid Khan These are our children we talking about I haven't had a decent sleep last night and even at work the thought of it disturbing me I can't even imagine what would have been going through these innocents flowers of our country. Allah please protect our people and give lots of patient to the family of these innocent children's including the staff teacher of the school. We must unite against these killer of humanity and enemy of Islam.
RIP our shining stars, our prayers and good wishes with tears in our eyes are with you and ur parents. You had paid ultimate price for this country. However, I would like to pledge Army and Mr PM Please vanish them from the face of earth. Mr PM if you have any good terms with Taliban Minded people then please leave this position and join them. Pakistan will get a good leader to lead the nation.
@khanman what else they should do? it is their duty to do so and they are exposing the culpurits. if you have soft corner for Talibans then I am sorry. well done media for your role. hats off to you guys.
An entire INDIAN Nation stands shoulder to shoulder with their Pakistani brethren in their hour of grief and pray that God give them strength to bear this loss.Our hearts go out to The Parents at their hour of grief.This dastardly attack deserves to be condemned in the strongest terms.
My prayers with the families who lost their child. Today is worst day for mankind. Humanity lost to terror.
@aleem VERY VERY SORRY that unfortunate innocent children were killed. Our heart goes out to the parents most of them must be servicemen. We feel very bad. Couple of years back the terrorists struck near Samba near Jammu and their target was school.Fortunately they were detected and eliminated before they could reach . They all came from across the border. Same thing happened in Uri recently. Please raise voice against these inhuman acts in all forums.
How do these terrorists get weapons , where do they get training? Any one thought about it ?
@reshma Same criminals who were behind Mumbai attacks .They killed innocents there.
No words to pen but TEARS to wipe and this is what everyone whether male or female living in Pakistan or overseas irrespective of religion and nationality have felt and I simply cannot be an exception to it. To the best of my knowledge and belief perhaps it is for the 1st time that so small children and that too in three figures have been gunned down in just few minutes so savagely for none of their fault. This is not only our national loss but that of the humanity as a whole. Iqbal Hadi Zaidi
RIP the dear ones.
A very strong message for Pakistanis to transform their way of life.
Pakistan should use CHEMICAL WEAPONS against Talibans in Norther Wazeeristan. Otherwise Pakistan should use Tactical Nukes against these Enemies of Humanity.
Prime minister should come out with a written plan FOR APC meeting instead of just statements and shaking hands.All political parties should demand concrete steps from govt. and give full supports instead of reciting marsias. Govt. should esteblish its writ and enforce the law starting hanging those terrorists on death. row.Our govt. is inept,incompetent and impotent.Imran Khan should not give up Dharna.We should demand answers from our govt. and good governance.
“The operation is completed,” said Bilal Ahmad Faizi, the head of the state-run rescue organisation, speaking to reporters after leaving the school area.
No, the operation is NOT complete until everyone who murders, (whether it be individual or terrorist) is put to death. There should not be prison time or plea deals for murderers. I am so sick of this world caring about the murderer's rights, when they couldn't care less about the life of the people they kill or the person's family and friends who now must try to go on with their life.
Please no moderation...it's free speech !!!!
Sad
here is ZAK , missing his wisdom.
Sad
It's time to give all mullahs the "litar parade" treatment. When they stop enticing and misleading the people, especially in FATA and remote areas, support for Taliban will die out. Unfortunately, mullahs use religion in blackmailing illiterate into following their every diktat. Even the government is powerless when the mullah's invoke religion. No mercy should be shown to mullahs.
This is a wake up call for Pakistan, that they Taliban will not spare even them, It is very disturbing to hear that innocent children are targeted every time, RIP,
My heart goes out for the parents who lost their flesh n blood in this heinous crime. however for future avoidance of such acts the govt of Pakistan shld get help from outside to investigate this. The timing had been perfect, It is possible the PTI supremo is relentlessly trying to bring down the Sharif govt via political means. and TTP is also trying the same via violence. but enemy of enemy is a friend thus TTP n PTI shld not be doing things to hurt each each other. Or may be there is a 3rd dimension, that some one in power today got this hired guns to crush the sentiments of the people. before it use to be Kashmir.. any problem in India or in Pakistan the politician in both the country would escalate activity in Kashmir to divert the attention of the awam. History is full of such episode. Modi govt is clear and proactive to respond adequately on any Kashmir issue. Thus the Governing party in Pakistan had to find other avenue to divert the attention of the awam and thus we get a heart breaking/spliting event. I believe the TTP guys did not kill the kids happily or willingly, they must be under serious pressure from the top guns. Their kids might be under the gun if they refuse to execute the such desperate acts. This has to be the job of some greedy, power hungry personnel, he/she could be Pakistani or whoever.
My heart goes for the kids - and the families - let this blood bath not go waste and help u create a better tomorrow
very sad news.so sorry to hear.Pray that children be safe.Intellects of Pakistan rise up and fight extremism.
The terrorist have no heart, no religion and no ethics. My heart goes to all the families who have lost their loved ones in this barbaric attack.I sincerely hope Pakistan can get rid of this terrorist nuisance from their soil and their leadership shows resolve to do it.
As an Indian, I have never seen such grief and outrage among the Indian people, as in their reaction to this barbaric carnage of innocent children. Sad moment for humanity. It's time for the governments on both sides to launch an all-out attack on terrorism of all kind. Remember, there are no good or bad terrorists. A human life is lost , irrespective of whether a Pakistani is killed or an Indian!
No words can express the cowardly act, my heart is aching on this gruesome news.
inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un!!! May Allah give sabr to the affected families and bring peace in all nick and corner of the world. Aameen!!!
My heart and soul goes to the dear children, teachers and brave people of Peshawar. My prayers are with the families and friend of army public school. May Allah grant us peace.
May Allah grant us capable leaders, leaders who can govern their citizens, protect their citizens in dignity and honor.
Shah Mahmood Qureshi said since the talibaan are killed in operation this was expected. I do't understand PTI and their sympathy to talibaans. I hope IK never wins.
my dear Pakistani friends. if this incident doesnt shake you up, nothing ever will prayers to families who lost loved ones.
Children are children. There are no nationalities when it comes to children. Every right thinking Indian will be praying for the families of these innocents. God help and give them strength.
Outrageous. Who can justify targeting children?
A few months ago, people were debating whether the Pak govt should hold talks with the militants. Can there be any middle ground with such monsters? IMHO, the only option now is to declare all-out war on these barbarians.
Love and prayers from India.
@Taimur Name one political leader who justified this attack.
@Nasir Yes and probably same they were doing during attack on GHQ and Hamza Camp or was it Punjab police. Stop this political nonsense.
I strongly condemn against brutality of terrorists who killed innocent children. We stand with Pakistan for fighting against the terrorism.......
Feeling & sharing the pain with Pakistan ..........
As as young father myself, I cannot even imagine how grief-stricken these parents must be. This is terrorism at a whole new level. The perpetrators should be brought to justice at any cost.
If all Muslims of the world publicly and truly denounce such acts as against and not for God, these terrorists will be left with neither any moral authority or any safe haven, they will be destroyed in 1 month if all countries because now a limit has been crossed today that is beyond all politics, beyond religion, beyond all justification, beyond all blame game. A lasting solution can come not from external western countries but can only come if all Muslim countries- Saudi Arabia to Indonesia - declare that all Muslim terrorists act against Islam, and that they should either stop terrorism or face the wrath of Muslims themselves. Furthermore, this was a direct attack on Pakistan army and its children, all of the army should now respond as one voice to stop this menace, not under requests from other countries but for the ability to for ordinary people to live without daily fear, for all the children in the world, for the children of the terrorists themselves, and for the whole world.
@Nasir Was Punjab govt busy killing 17 people in Lahore or were they killed by terrorists. Can you top political nonsense for one day.
@jahangir Khan I wish you could not play politics just for one day. KPK is bordered with FATA. Why its happening in Karachi and other parts of the country.
@Afghan Boy Govt of Kabul have no control out side green zone Kabul. You will know when Pak army follow these cowards inside Afghanistan and hunt them down. Keep sleeping.
Very Very Sad and feel like crying. Few questions constantly pinching my mind are, what is wrong? Why so many of one particular community are indulging in violence? and most importantly what can be done so that this madness can be stopped? Isn't it responsibility of the peace loving Muslim brothers and sisters that they go all around on campaigning about peace. Go door to door. Explain the youth the difference between Islam and this mis-guided false propaganda. Go against the hate mongering Madarsaas. Come stricter and louder against the incidents. Why its not happening?
Dear All, Pls. accept my condolence for bereaved family members & departed innocent children's souls. RIP; How many losses of life is enough to make us understand that It is enough losses for all of us & we do not accept anymore anywhere in the name of whatsoever. We have take collective responsibility for what is keep happening around us throughout globe & show them that we are not with violent extremists whomsoever it may be. The whole world is unsafe & victim not because of many extremist but because of our inaction & lack of willpower for these monsters. They simply enjoy immunity in country or more & harm others on the basis of cast creed, religion boundary, color & languages. Come & Join altogether ; stand against this brutality & ensure that it must not repeated to us & for all.
Dear All, Pls. accept my condolence for bereaved family members & departed innocent children's souls. RIP; How many losses of life is enough to make us understand that It is enough losses for all of us & we do not accept anymore anywhere in the name of whatsoever. We have take collective responsibility for what is keep happening around us throughout globe & show them that we are not with violent extremists whomsoever it may be. The whole world is unsafe & victim not because of many extremist but because of our inaction & lack of willpower for these monsters. They simply enjoy immunity in country or more & harm others on the basis of cast creed, religion boundary, color & languages. Come & Join altogether ; stand against this brutality & ensure that it must not repeated to us & for all.
@Suren Singh Sahni
Let for the shake of Allah, Islam,country, all political parties keep their difference away forever and make country safe internally and externally.
Let for the Sake of Allah, Islam, and country all political parties keep their differences away fore ever and work to gather to keep each person safe internally and externally
What kind of inhumanity does it take to be able to murder so many people, especially so many children? The Armed Forces should finish off these terrorists once and for all. R.I.P to all deceased.
This is extremely saddening, cannot fathom the volcanic emotions that the parents of the deceased children would go through. Time the public stood up and got together to fight the evil of terrorism and safeguard the future of their children.
Dear Brothers & sisters , Mujhe Afsoos hai bhayanak saneha se, jo masoomon per fire kia aur blast. Kia hura hai ye aap ke country main. kiya ye hai pakistan ka matlab masoom awam ka qatal. afsoos sad afsoos. aap awam kuch kare ...
"Rang laega shaheedon ka lahoo". (The blood of the martyr brings change/revolution). My mind holds the primary culprit "corruption". Bad guys are always there, and everywhere. It is the countering, checking, verifying, enforcing and promoting the good, which is missing. Are there no institutions for all these good actions? No, they are there, but are incapable. Reason is financial, moral, professional, mental corruption. Nepotism being an offspring of corruption. Small groups, small organizations, nations and countries have excelled on the basis of quality, not on the basis of quantity. Bring quality people, competent people by eliminating corruption if you want change. Enforce, and make independent, honest institutions like FPSC and Provincial ones.
These animals (who do such activities in name of Islam) must be wiped out of our society now. We as a nation should support and pursue any operation against such factors untill end of last one. These animals are spoiling name of Islam and Pakistan. There should also be no doubt that we made mistakes in past and created them. Now we need to think for humanity and for ourselves. We shouldn't be a part of any international game and think only for Pakistan.
Darkest day of Pakistan after Fall of Dhaka
May ALLAH bless them all............
@walid Get a life... You know very well that no body wanted to attack N Wazirastan (even though America was screaming for years). After a period of 6 months of no-drone attacks and negotiations on the table, these barbarians attacked Karachi airport. Unfortunately, they did not leave a forwarding address and best guess was N Wazirstan. Now, if you know where they can be found please forward to Army.
What you have done to yourself, Pakistan?
Being a father for 2 kids, I feel the terrific pain of the parents who have lost their children. Its a complete tragedy ! No words can heal your pains. Our prayers are with you to overcome this tragedy.
Heartfelt condolences from India.
Very Sad May Allah Protect our children.
Very Sad May Allah protect our children.