It has been 11 years since the Army Public School (آرمی پبلک سکول) APS Peshawar attack. This attack took place in 2014 at the Army Public School in Peshawar. Which is still observed with great sadness on December 16. On that day, innocent students were attacked in which about 132 children, women teachers and staff and 147 people were martyred.
This is an incident that has created a process of depression not only in Pakistan but also in the whole world. The terrorists who attacked were trained in Afghanistan. They entered the school premises at 11 am and attacked. May Allah grant patience and grace to the families of the children and make the destination of the children easy in the hereafter.
Timeline of the Attack
The attack (حملہ) happened very quickly:
- 11:00 AM – Terrorists (دہشت گرد) entered the school from Afghanistan.
- Firing on Children – Innocent students (بچے) were shot.
- Selective Killing – Some children (بچے) were targeted.
- Army Response – Pakistan Army (پاک فوج) arrived and killed all attackers.
The city of Peshawar mourned, and funerals were held for all martyrs (شہداء).
APS Peshawar Attack Casualties
| Category | Number of Victims |
|---|---|
| Children (بچے) | 132 |
| Female Teachers | 10 |
| Staff | 5 |
| Total Martyrs (کل شہداء) | 147 |
How It Changed Pakistan
The APS tragedy (حادثہ) changed Pakistan. It showed how terrorists (دہشت گرد) used Afghanistan to attack the country. After the attack (حملہ), Pakistan Army (پاک فوج) and government acted strongly:
- Started operations against terrorists (دہشت گرد).
- Improved school security to protect children (بچے).
- Taught people to stay alert.
The attack united the nation against terrorism.
Lessons and Safety Today
Even after 11 years, Pakistan is still fighting terrorism. The lessons of APS help protect children (بچے) and citizens:
- Borders – Security is improved to stop terrorists (دہشت گرد).
- Schools – Better safety plans and guards.
- Community – People are encouraged to stay alert.
- Unity – Pakistanis must work together against terrorism.
The martyrs (شہداء) remind everyone that courage (حوصلہ) and unity are needed to fight terrorism.
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Remembering the Martyrs
Every year, Pakistanis honor the APS martyrs (شہداء):
- Candlelight events and prayers in schools.
- Speeches teaching children (بچے) about peace and unity.
- Programs raising awareness about terrorism.
These remembrances remind the nation to stay strong and protect the next generation.
Conclusion
Eleven years after the APS Peshawar attack (حملہ), Pakistan still remembers the martyrs (شہداء) and the innocent children (بچے). The tragedy (حادثہ) taught the nation the importance of security, vigilance, and unity.
By remembering this day, Pakistanis honor the courage (حوصلہ) of martyrs (شہداء) and promise to make the country safe for every child (بچہ) and citizen.
