Islamabad; December 19th, 2014: Women’s Parliamentary Caucus of the Parliament strongly condemns the tragic and barbaric attack by terrorists on Army Public School in Peshawar. We extend our condolences, grieve and stand with the bereaved families of the children, the affected and killed in this cowardly and heinous act of terrorism.

Secretary Women’s Parliamentary Caucus MNA Shaista Pervaiz said in a statement that the terrorists have killed over 140 innocent children, women, teachers and staff in one of the most horrific and inhuman ways. That calls for an immediate action to find and convict the culprits, their supporters and perpetrators involved in the horrible act of terrorism.

In this time of great national tragedy, we stand by the Government and appreciate the efforts of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, COAS General Raheel Sharif and leaders of all the political parties and civil society for setting aside all their personal and political differences and joining hands to end this menace of terrorism collectively.

We are confident of our Government and the Intelligence Agencies that they shall take timely and effective measures to prevent acts of such an atrocity in future. We also demand that security of all the sensitive areas be increased so as to ensure safety of all children and citizens of Pakistan.