Bilal Arshad Bilal Arshad

Son of Arshad Ali andNaheed Arshad Siblings: Rashid Ali (19),Shahkar Ali (18), MashalArshad (14), SaleenaArshad (12) and ZarakKhan (10)

Age: 17 Class: 8Age: 17 Class: 8

Bilal Arshad Bilal Arshad Bilal Arshad always aspired to join the Pakistan Army as acommissioned officer. A capable athlete, he enjoyedplaying volleyball and badminton and also won severallaurels for both games. He was exceptionally disciplinedand maintained an impeccable appearance, putting a lotof thought into the clothes he wore.

Giving by nature, Bilal often convinced his father to givehim money so that he could treat his less-privilegedfriends to a nice restaurant.

On the morning of the attack, he brought home two cakesbefore leaving for school. He ate one and told his motherto serve the other to his father who was sleeping at thattime. Bilal’s father woke up late that day and immediatelylearnt of the APS attack that also claimed his son’s life. Tilldate, the cake is still at home.

Muhammad Sahiban Durrani Muhammad Sahiban Durrani

Son of Zabith Khanand Shabnam Siblings: Roman KhanDurrani (19), Seema (17),Saba Durrani (15), SanaDurrani (13), Huma Durrani(11), Jibran Khan Durrani (8)and Jasmin Durrani (8)

Age: 17 Class: 10Age: 17 Class: 10

Muhammad Sahiban DurraniMuhammad Sahiban DurraniBrother of seven, Sahiban was of a very serious

disposition. He aspired to join the army as an officer

and for that purpose concentrated on his studies a

lot. Sometimes, he would be up at 3am, going

through his lessons and preparing for the coming

day at school.

Close to his mother, Sahiban would tell her how he

would stand by her "in this world and the next".

His father says Sahiban had a favourite spot under a

tree near his house. This is where he would relax and

unwind. It is now the spot where he is buried.

Aimal Khan Aimal Khan

Son of Mr. and Mrs.Attique Akhtar Siblings: Ahmad Jan (16),Malaika Arman (12) andZarak Khan (10).

Age: 18 Class: 2ndAge: 18 Class: 2ndyearyear

Aimal Khan Aimal Khan Aimal Khan always wondered why the most hardworking

people in his city used to sleep in the streets. According to

his father, the young boy showed empathy beyond his years.

Aimal made it to the point regularly serve meals to the poor,

and during Ramazan, he would make sure all police

checkposts in his area were delivered a ration for Iftar.

Aimal was also known in his neighbourhood as a talented

artist, and his sketches of sports cars garnered a lot of praise

on the internet. He had restored several cars, and his

decorative work on seats and rims earned him quite a lot of

money.

Aimal’s father proudly declared that the family had never

received a complaint about their 18-year-old boy. He was

their perfect child.

Ibrar Zahid Ibrar Zahid

Son of Zahid Rashid andShahida Bano Siblings: MohammadAzkaar Zahid (15)and Mohammad AbsarZahid (11)

Age: 18 Class: 2ndAge: 18 Class: 2ndyearyear

Ibrar Zahid Ibrar Zahid The eldest amongst his siblings, Ibrar was a hardworking

student and responsible young man. His father says when his

son was alive, he did not have to worry about his younger

children as Ibrar looked after them like a parent. He also took

great care of his mother, and would often run errands with

her or take her to the hospital for check ups.

He was obsessed with computer hardware and software and

hoped to be an engineer when he grew up.

Ibrar was shot three times – in the spine, chest and leg. He

fought for his life for a week after the attack, but succumbed

to his injuries on December 23. His mother misses him

terribly. She looks at his photographs, trophies, books, his

school bag daily – and says she will never forget him.

Imran Ali Imran Ali

Son of Mr. and Mrs. NisarAli

Age: 18 Class: 2ndAge: 18 Class: 2ndyearyear

Imran Ali Imran Ali Imran Ali’s family could not be contacted for this obituary.

Imran’s teacher Miss Andaleep Aftab says he came from a

very modest home in Kurram Agency. He lived away from

his family, at a local hostel in Peshawar. His mother was a

tailor and bore all his educational expenses.

His teacher says that if he were alive, he would have

pursued his dream to be a doctor, and would have made

an excellent one.

She also says he was eager to polish his English. Each

morning, he would reach school early with a list of difficult

words he wanted to know the meanings of.

He was an only child.

Ishaq Amin Ishaq Amin

Son of Mohammad Aminand Zarshida Siblings: Waqar Amin (27),Said Amin (25), Dilawais(23), Amir Amin (17)and Asfandyar Amin (12)

Age: 18 Class: 2ndAge: 18 Class: 2ndyearyear

Ishaq Amin Ishaq Amin A serious child, Ishaq Amin was a devoted student and

enjoyed the sciences.

He was very close to his brother Amir Amin — an APS

student who was injured during the Dec 16 attack —

the two were good friends. His brothers says Ishaq

enjoyed watching English movies, particularly horror

films or those relating to combat and war heroes.

A child still, he would ask his father to bring sacrificial

animals for Eidul Azha at least a week in advance so he

could get time to play with them.

Muhammad Imran Muhammad Imran

Son of Abdul Karim

Age: 18 Class: 2ndAge: 18 Class: 2ndyearyear

Muhammad Imran Muhammad Imran The family of Muhammad Imran could notbe contacted for this obituary.

His teachers say Imran was a reserved andshy student.

He was the favourite student of Mr AltafHussain, a teacher at APS, who said he couldnot find any fault in him.

He wanted to be an automotive engineer.

Muhammad Zeeshan Afridi Muhammad Zeeshan Afridi

Son of Hav. Awal Shahand Razia Sanam Siblings: Naveed (28),Daud (25), Zainab Bibi(22), Noman (15) and Faisal(10)

Age: 18 Class: 10Age: 18 Class: 10

Muhammad Zeeshan Afridi Muhammad Zeeshan Afridi His parents say he was a gift from God. He had a warmheart and loved to crack jokes. Because his house was farfrom school, Zeeshan lived at the hostel. He loved to playcricket and was a good fast bowler. For this reason , hewas the captain of the school cricket team.

He wanted to grow up and become a military doctor. Heused to say that he would serve the people affected by themilitary operation in FATA.

According to his father he was a good speaker, writer andreader. He got many medals and certificates in manyfields. English and maths were his favourite subjects.

His family says that they cannot eat, let alone laugh theway they used to when Zeeshan was in their lives. Theymiss him terribly.

Shafique ur Rehman Shafique ur Rehman

Son of Subedar NoorRehman and HafeezaBegum Siblings: Sher (25), Sabira(21), Ijaz (15), Javeria (13)and Bilal (11)

Age: 18 Class: 2ndAge: 18 Class: 2ndyearyear

Shafique ur Rehman Shafique ur Rehman Shafique wanted to be a military doctor. He worked

day and night to attain top grades and was

preparing for NUST’s medical test before he was

killed in the attack.

He was a generous soul. He once asked his father to

pay the school fee of a classmate who could not

afford to pay tuition.

He loved to play cricket. He was a fantastic bowler

and batsman, which earned him a spot at Peshawar’s

Qayum Complex cricket club.

His family feels his loss deeply.

Yasir Iqbal Yasir Iqbal

Son of Lance Naik SherNawaz Khattak and NaikPari Siblings: Nasir (24), Qaiser(21), Mudassir (14), Sheraz(11), Wiqas (8) and Faizan(7).

Age: 18 Class: 2ndAge: 18 Class: 2ndyearyear

Yasir Iqbal Yasir Iqbal Yasir was in the school auditorium the day of the attack.

When the firing started, he dropped down and lay on the

floor and was safe. But when he saw that one of his best

friends was shot and bleeding profusely, he picked him up

and tried taking him out of the school. This is when the

attackers struck.

His father says Yasir was the most polite and soft-spoken

out of his children. He was close to his eldest brother

Nasir, who was more a best friend than a brother.

He wanted to become a software engineer. Naturally, his

favourite subject was computer science.

His family says is difficult to live without him, they say,

and every day is an emotional challenge.

Maher Ali Azam Maher Ali Azam

Son of Kausar Ejaz andZakia Yasmeen. Sibling: Hamid Ejaz (13)

Age: 19 Class: 2ndAge: 19 Class: 2ndyearyear

Maher Ali AzamMaher Ali AzamTeachers, classmates and relatives unanimously praise

Maher Ali Azam for his intelligence and obedient

nature. He wanted to become a doctor and serve the

poor people in his village where he also aspired to

open a hospital.

He was president of the Urdu literary club in his school.

He was fond of playing cricket and was a member of

the school cricket team.

Close to his aunt, Robina Kauser, he enlisted her help in

his studies. She says he always told her that he wanted

to earn a good name for his country.

Muhammad Daud Muhammad Daud

Son of Khalid Khan andGulnaz Begum Siblings: Abdul QudoosKhan (18), Abdul QadeerKhan (15), Umra Bibi (13),Sara Bibi (8)and Walliullah (3).

Age: 19 Class: 2ndAge: 19 Class: 2ndyearyear

Muhammad Daud Muhammad Daud The eldest of six children, Muhammad Daud haddreams of serving his nation as an army officer. Known to his youngest sibling as ‘Lala Jee’, Daud waspunctual, disciplined and studious and had beenappointed house captain.

His father says he was a good speaker, writer andreader and had received many medals and certificates.His favourite subject was Biology and he alwayssecured over 90pc marks in the class.

His father says Daud was not just a son, but also afriend. “I was very frank with him,” he says. He sharesthat after one of Daud's classmates mentioned hisfather had passed away, Daud would take extra pocketmoney every day to help his friend.

Saqib Ghani Saqib Ghani

Son of Maj (retd) SherGhani and Iffat Qamar Siblings: Ambreen Ghani(30), Adnan Ghani (25),Sarish Ghani (25)and Mehwish Ghani (22)

Age: 19 Class:Age: 19 Class:

Saqib Ghani Saqib Ghani “Our college is under attack. Firing is going on.

Please pray,” is the last message Saqib Ghani sent to

his mother.

Saqib’s cousin Asfandyar says he helped those less

fortunate than him. When he was promoted to Class

10, he came to know one of his classmates was

unable to afford a new uniform. Without informing

his parents, Saqib bought a new uniform and gifted

it to his classmate.

Saqib aspired to be a civil engineer. He was also

inspired by his retired Army Major father, his sister

Mehwish says, and desired to fight militancy as an

army officer.

Zain Iqbal Zain Iqbal

Son of Mr. and Mrs.Mohammad Iqbal Siblings: Aqsa Iqbal (24)and Mohammad HarisIqbal (22)

Age: 19 Class: 2ndAge: 19 Class: 2ndyearyear

Zain Iqbal Zain Iqbal Zain was a responsible and diligent student. He stuck by

his daily schedules for work and studied hard to be the

best student in his class. His father says that he was killed

in the very same hall where he used to make

presentations for his Biology class.

His family describes him as the soul of any party. His

teachers would also say he was the life of the school.

After his death, Zulqarnain’s family learnt of an ageing

man in the neighbourhood who died when he heart of the

young boy’s death. They discovered that Zulqarnain would

frequently offer a lift to the elderly man when he was on

his way to the mosque, and the two would pray together.

Abdul Azam Afridi Abdul Azam Afridi

Son of Mr. and Mrs.Ghayas Ud Din Afridi Siblings: Alveena Ghayas(30), Dr Amir Azam Afridi(29) and Sikandar AzamAfridi (28)

Age: 20 Class: 2ndAge: 20 Class: 2ndyearyear

Abdul Azam Afridi Abdul Azam Afridi Abdul was a fun-loving, naughty student. He once went to

the computer lab and poured water on all the computers.

Later, when an infuriated teacher asked who did it, Abdul

owned up to the mischief and paid a fine for the act.

He was not particularly fond of his studies. His

passion was martial arts and weight-lifting, which he

pursued with a fervour which earned him medals and

certificates.

His mother says her boy was child-like. Even at the age of

20, he would sleep in her bed like a two-year-old.

He loved animals and was the proud owner of a dog.

Before he passed away, he told his driver he was excited

about adopting his friend’s Persian cat.

Waseem Iqbal Waseem Iqbal

Son of Hav. MuhammadIrshad Asif

Age: 20 Age: 20 Class: 4th yearClass: 4th year

Waseem Iqbal Waseem Iqbal Waseem Iqbal’s family could not be contacted

for this obituary.

Waseem is described by his teachers as a happy

go lucky student. He was an active and

energetic soul who was loved by all his teachers.

He was fond of playing cricket and was a good

player.