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Ahmed Ali Shah

Age: 13 Class: 8
Son of Khalid Mehmood
(late) and Jameela Kosar
Siblings: Mohammad
Ahmed (12)

Ahmed Ali Shah


Ahmed was wise beyond his years, his mother says,
possibly because he lost his father when he was 4-yearsold. He had assumed a tremendous responsibility at a
young age, as a result of which, unlike other children his
age, he would not ask his mother to buy him anything.

Bright and studious, Ahmed had a beautiful singing voice.


He was often called upon to recite Naats. He would detail
his future plans to his mother; he wanted to become an
auto engineer. He would sketch designs and tell his
mother he would build real cars one day.
His mother says he was an old soul, and because of his
love for poetry, his mother would often lovingly refer to
him as Shair, Ashfaq Ahmed. After his father, he took care
of me, his mother says. More...

Azaan Toraylay
Age: 13 Class: 9
Son of Major (retd)
Sohailur Rahman and Zil-iHuma Gul Sohail
Siblings: Hayan Nangyalay
(19), Hassaan Baryalay (17),
Aman Gul Sohail (14) and
Wadan Numyalay (8)

Azaan Toraylay
Azaan Toraylay was true to his name (means brave in
Pashto). Azaan wished to join the Pakistan Army like his
father. Once, he even performed guard duty when his
fathers vehicle gave way in Shikarpur on the Grand
Trunk road. His father says Azaan kept watch through
the night so he and his friends could sleep.
Azaan was also fond of keeping pets. His father recalls
how when Azaan passed, his pet dog was saddened to
the extent that he got sick, and for about 20
days, refused to eat any food. Young Azaan was also
fond of playing cricket. He would urge his father to
arrange informal cricket tournaments with his friends.
Proud of Azaan, his family regards him as a brave boy.
But the tears in their eyes betray how with him gone,
their life has changed so much. More...

Fahid Hussain
Age: 13 Class: 8
Son of Hussain and
Seema Nawab

Fahid Hussain
For Fahids parents, he was something of a
gift. He was their only child and they cherished
every moment they spent with him.
His parents shifted from their village to
Peshawar so Fahid could get a good
education. He wanted to be an Air Force pilot.
He loved sports, especially basketball and
cricket. He was part of the school team and
also played in the neighbourhood. He prayed
to God to give him another sibling to practice
with. His parents are devastated by the death
of their son.

Gul Sher
Age: 13 Class: 8
Son of Shehnaz and
Muhammad Nasir Gul
Siblings: Emaan (12),
Warda Nasir (10),
Khushbakht Nasir (7) and
Waresha Nasir (4)

Gul Sher
Gul Sher was a good student. He was House Captain
at his school and hoped to be a doctor some day. He
wanted to be a famous heart surgeon and open
hospital that would treat patients free of charge.

He loved playing football and would often take his


football shoes to school. According to his mother, he
was particular about being tidy and dressed like a
gentleman. He wouldnt use a bathroom if it was not
clean.
He liked parrots but did not have pets as he didnt
want to keep them in cages. He had a good memory
and was always the one to remind his friends and
relatives about the birthdays of others.

Hamid Ali Khan


Age: 13 Class: 8
Son of Sher Ali Khan and
Farman Nissah
Siblings: Sidra Ali Khan
(16), Jawad Ali Khan (11)
and Sana Ali Khan (4)

Hamid Ali Khan


Hamid was a charming young boy. He was softspoken and had the kindest heart. He was an
excellent student and was popular at school. He
loved his little sister Sana very much. He wanted
to be a doctor and open a hospital for the poor.
He was fond of animals. His brother Jawad says
Hamid once adopted an injured puppy that he
saw out on the streets. He took the puppy to the
vet, despite the clinic being far away from their
home, and nursed him back to health.
The family says it is painful for them to live
without Hamid, who was the light of their lives.

Hammad Malik
Age: 13.5 years
Class: 8
Son of Erum and Tahir
Anees Malik
Sibling: Kashaf Anees
Malik (11)

Hammad Malik
Hammad loved horses and was an
excellent horse rider.
His uncle had bought several horses in his
Punjab village so Hammad could practice
riding. He took part in a competition in
Lahore and won a trophy.
His other hobby was collecting coins and
antiques. He would decorate them all over
tables and cupboards at the house.

Muhammad Azhar Naseer


Age: 13
Class: 10
Son of Muhammad Naseer
and Mussarat Bibi
Siblings: Saba Naseer (13),
Nouman Naseer (12)
and Kawal Naseer (11)

Muhammad Azhar Naseer


Azhar dreamt of becoming a doctor and providing free
treatment to the poor. Biology was his favourite class at
school and he always topped with 90pc marks.
Topping his last exam on Dec 12, Azhar's family had
planned a function on Dec 16 the day of the attack.
Azhar was a kindhearted and and softspoken boy.
Once during a trip to the family village, he saw a puppy
trapped in bushes during a rainstorm in freezing cold
weather. The place was slippery and dangerous, his
father says, but he brought the puppy home and fed
and cared for it. The next day, he returned it to its
mother.

His father says whenever he meets Azhars friends, he


misses his son very much.

Rizwan Sareer
Age: 13 Class: 8
Son of Nargis Begum and
Lt. Col Sareer Khan
Siblings: Nauman Sareer
(19), Salman Sareer (18)

Rizwan Sareer
Hailing from Charsadda, Rizwan was as big cricket
fan. His brother, with whom he shared a room, said
that they often played cricket in the bedroom. After
his passing, he says he can never play again.

Rizwans father shares while Rizwan was playing in a


public garden he found Rs2,000 dropped by
someone. He was only in the second grade at the
time but he promptly went to the reception and
handed the money over to the guard, telling him to
give it to the owner if he came looking.

His parents say they feel their sons loss deeply, but
are proud of the life that he has lived.

Wahab ud Din
Age: 13 Class: 8
Son of Rakshanda and
Kabir ud Din
Siblings: Sana (23)
and Shahab ud Din (21)

Wahab ud Din
For Wahabs father, the loss of his youngest son was too
much too bear. Two months after the horric attack, his
fathers health took a turn for the worse. He passed away.

His mother says her son was a studious child who worked
late into the night. She also says he was very sensitive to
his parents needs. He was close to his father, and would
often discuss his passion for science and research with
him. He wanted to become a scientist.

He loved cats. He took care of many strays, giving them


milk and preparing special meals for them.
The family is shattered by this tragedy. They have lost the
sole bread earner. Wahabs mother prays for better days.

Wasif Ali Khattak


Age: 13 Class: 8
Son of Captain Ali Khan
Khattak and Shahnoon
Siblings: Asim (24), Laiba
(22), Saqib (20) and Asif
Siraj (19)

Wasif Ali Khattak


Wasif was the youngest of ve siblings and for this
reason, all his demands and wishes were met by his
parents and siblings.
He loved animals. He once saw a puppy drowning in
a canal and jumped in to rescue it.
He aspired to become a doctor when he grew up. He
wanted to work in his village of Gundi Mirah Khan
Khel Khattak. He would often tell his brother of his
dream to establish a free treatment clinic in the
village after he secured an MBBS degree.
His parents say they miss him dearly and wish he
was with them every day.

Yasirullah
Age: 13 Class: 8
Son of Hav. Nasirullah and
Razia Bibi
Siblings: Tahirullah (12),
Mansha Nasir (10), Insha
Nasir (7) and Aliza Nasir
(3).

Yasirullah
A punctual and studious child, Yasirullah had
originally aspired to be a doctor. But after being
selected to attend Cadet College he decided he
wanted to become an army soldier.

Hailing from Chitral, young Yasirullah enjoyed


playing sports and won many medals and awards in
cricket, badminton and football.

Yasirullahs best friend was his cousin Syed


Zulqarnain Shah. Both boys were killed in the
auditorium. His father says every time he sees his
sons remaining friends, he misses Yasirullah.

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