Summary The nation has been reeling from the December 16 terrorist attack in Peshawar.
PESHAWAR (Web Desk) – A month after Peshawar school massacre, thousands of people prayed for the innocent victims on Friday.
On December 16, Taliban gunmen stormed Army Public School in the provincial capital, killing 151 people including 134 students. All seven attackers were killed later.
Today, people across Pakistan expressed resolve to unite against terrorists, stating that they will never forget victims of one of the worst tragedy in the country s history.
PPP leader and former ambassador to US Sherry Rehman posted a message on Twitter:
Today is one month to #Peshawar. Let us resolve to unite against terrorists, hate mangers and extremists. #PakistanisAgainstTerrorism
— sherryrehman (@sherryrehman) January 16, 2015
Another Twitter user urged people to protest against terrorism at different locations in the memory of Peshawar martyrs:
Reminder Don t forget to join these protests against terrorism today & motivate your family and friends #TeamPakistan pic.twitter.com/VcdocUqVGV
— Farhan Khan Virk (@FarhanKVirk) January 16, 2015
Lawyer and activist Jibran Nasir said:
Shuhda-e-Peshawar. Our Heroes may be young & little but their sacrifice and resolve is bigger than anyone we know pic.twitter.com/nYnuneTgfM
— Jibran Nasir (@MJibranNasir) January 15, 2015
Other people also posted messages with hashtag 16December and NeverForget:
We will not forget! #16december #PeshawarAPS pic.twitter.com/BvirbYjnBs
— Waqas Rafique (@waqasrafique) January 16, 2015
A month ago, many #APS students & teachers were ready for their class. Not knowing that it was their last day.. #PeshawarAttack #16December
— Faiza Zia (@faizaziaq) January 16, 2015
Matt Samjhoo Hum Nay Bhulaa Diya..... #NeverForget #16December pic.twitter.com/y6MMq2PshX
— Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) January 15, 2015
This is for everyone in #Karachi to attend. #NeverForget #16December #Pakistan #APS pic.twitter.com/xAOSHytiAA
— Pakistan Photos (@PhotosPakistan) January 15, 2015
On January 12, children in green uniforms returned to the terror-hit military-run school, clutching their parents hands tightly in a poignant symbol of perseverance despite the horrors they had endured.
It was the first time the school had reopened since the assault, and security was tight. The massacre also horrified parents across the nation and prompted officials to implement tighter security at schools.
The government has stepped up military operations in the tribal areas, reinstated the death penalty and allowed military courts to try civilians — all attempts to crack down on terrorism.
