Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Pakistan Vows to Eradicate Terrorism on Peshawar Attack Anniversary
On December 16, Pakistan remembered the sad day in 2014 when terrorists attacked a school in Peshawar, killing many students.
The Prime Minister, President, and other leaders spoke about how important it is to fight against terrorism.
They said Pakistan will not let terrorists win and will work hard to stop them.
The leaders also talked about how the attack showed the world how cruel terrorism is.
They promised to keep working to make sure such attacks never happen again.
Pakistan marked the anniversary of the 2014 Army Public School attack in Peshawar, which claimed about 150 lives, mostly students.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to eradicating terrorism.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi described the attack as one of the most heartbreaking chapters in Pakistan's history.
The Foreign Office stated that Pakistan faces persistent terrorist threats from across the border and has taken measures to prevent terrorism.
Leaders emphasized the need for concrete action to dismantle terrorist sanctuaries and cut off all forms of support to terrorist groups.
- Who
- Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President Asif Ali Zardari, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, and the Foreign Office
- What
- Commemoration of the 2014 Army Public School attack in Peshawar and a renewed commitment to eradicate terrorism
- When
- December 16, 2023
- Where
- Pakistan
- Why
- To honor the victims of the attack and reaffirm the nation's resolve against terrorism
- Date of Attack
- December 16, 2014
- Location of Attack
- Army Public School, Peshawar
- Casualties
- About 150 lives, mostly students
- Key Figures Mentioned
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President Asif Ali Zardari, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi
- Pakistan's Stance
- Absolute commitment to defeating terrorism
- Foreign Office Statement
- Pakistan faces persistent terrorist threats from across the border