The nation observes the fifth anniversary of Army Public School tragedy today, with the pledge that nefarious design of the enemies will never be allowed to succeed.

In a tweet on Monday via the Inter-Services Public Relations account, Gen Bajwa stated: "Five of the involved terrorists have been hanged through military courts. Salute to martyrs and their families."

The top army official said that five of the involved terrorists have been hanged through military courts, “We have come a long way in failing terrorism as a nation. United we move towards lasting peace and prosperity of Pakistan,” he added.

“APS carnage will never be forgotten. Five of the involved terrorists have been hanged through military courts. Salute to martyrs and their families. We have come a long way in failing terrorism as a nation. United we move towards lasting peace and prosperity of Pakistan”, COAS. pic.twitter.com/Swv1ocF3gO

— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) December 16, 2019

On this day in 2014, more than 150 people, including 134 children and staff members lost their lives in a blatant act of terrorism in Army Public School Peshawar.

A number of activities and functions will be held across the country today to remember the sacrifices of the innocent children.

A special function has also been arranged in Army Public School Peshawar to pay homage to the martyred students and teachers of the school.