ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: As the nation is observing the first anniversary of Peshawar Army Public School (APS) terrorist attack, the National Assembly Wednesday passed a resolution unanimously recommended for declaring 16th December as ‘Pakistan Children’s Day’ to make martyrdom of innocent children as permanent part of our memories.
The resolution also recommended holding of Dua for the martyrs and for peace and prosperity of the nation in all educational institutions of the country on 16th December every year.
“16th December be declared as ‘Pakistan Children’s Day’ or other appropriate name in memory of the martyrs; and Dua for the martyrs and for peace and prosperity of the nation be offered in all educational institutions of the country on 16th December every year,” the resolution read.
The resolution was moved by Minister for Climate Change Zahid Hamid on behalf of all parliamentarians.
This House recalls with immense grief and profound sadness, the martyrdom of innocent children and teachers in the heinous terrorists attack on the APS Peshawar on 16th December, 2014,” it said.
The resolution reiterating its strong condemnation of this barbaric atrocity, which was a crime against humanity, expressed its deepest sympathies to the families of the victims.
“This House notes with appreciation that, pursuant to the dastardly attack resulting in the martyrdom of these innocent children and teachers, military action against the terrorists in the form of Zarb-e-Azab was launched by our valiant armed forces which has proved to be highly successful,” it added.
In recognition of the national unity forged by this heart-rending tragedy which has further strengthened the firm resolve of the people of Pakistan to fight, destroy and eliminate the perpetrators of this brutality, and in order to forever embed memories of the children’s martyrdom in the national conscience.
Source: APP/DND
