In one of the most heart-wrenching tragedies in recent memory, a school bus carrying innocent children was targeted in a brutal terrorist attack in Khuzdar, Balochistan, leaving three young lives lost and several others critically injured. The attack, reportedly carried out by Indian-backed terrorists, has sent shockwaves across the nation, leaving a trail of grief, anger, and unanswered questions.
The tragic incident has not only horrified citizens across the country but also deeply shaken the entertainment industry, with celebrities voicing their grief and outrage over social media. Many expressed disbelief and sorrow at the targeting of children, describing the attack as a crime against humanity.
A Nation in Mourning
Actress Durefishan Saleem took to Instagram to express her horror, saying, The attack on a school bus carrying children in Khuzdar has shaken me to my core. How can anyone be so devoid of humanity as to harm innocent children? Every day, the headlines grow more heartbreaking. This is not normal, and we must not let this become our normal.
Her message echoed the sentiments of many across Pakistan—those who believe that silence and inaction would only normalize such tragedies.
Actor Shahroz Sabzwari also condemned the attack, calling it a cowardly act. “The enemy, spineless and cruel, has once again revealed its true face by targeting school children. Our future, our hope—destroyed in a moment of senseless violence.”
Celebrities Speak Out
Actress and lawyer Mawra Hussain added her voice to the growing outrage, stating, Every new incident is more painful than the last. To harm children is not just a crime, it is the absolute destruction of humanity. What kind of world are we living in? Where has our collective conscience gone?
Actors Sami Khan, Kiran Haq, Asim Mehmood, Fiza Khawar, and Aiman Khan also expressed grief and solidarity with the victims’ families. They unanimously condemned the incident and urged authorities to bring those responsible to swift justice.
This barbarism must end,said Aiman Khan. Our children must feel safe in school buses, not fear them. The government must act decisively to ensure no family ever has to endure such unbearable loss again.
Demands for Justice
The devastating nature of the attack has reignited national conversations about security, especially in sensitive regions like Balochistan, where recurring violence continues to plague innocent civilians. The targeting of school children—a soft target—has been widely condemned by leaders, citizens, and public figures alike as a heinous act beyond forgiveness.
There is now a strong demand for accountability and justice, with public figures and civilians urging the government and security forces to intensify efforts in identifying and eliminating the elements responsible for the attack.
This is not just an attack on Khuzdar or on Balochistan,wrote one social media user. This is an attack on Pakistan’s soul.
The Bigger Picture
The attack has once again raised concerns over the involvement of foreign-backed terror outfits, and the need for comprehensive national security measures to protect not only strategic interests but also innocent lives, especially children.
Calls for better intelligence, border security, and anti-terrorism operations are growing louder. Many are also demanding mental health and trauma support for the injured children and their families.
A Call for Unity and Action
As Pakistan grieves this unspeakable loss, it is also a moment of reckoning for the nation. The collective pain, anger, and heartbreak must translate into meaningful action—not only by the state but also by society as a whole.
The entertainment community’s strong stance reflects a deeper national mood—one that refuses to accept such acts as routine. The demand is clear: never again.
This tragedy is a reminder of the importance of remaining united, vigilant, and unyielding in the face of terror. The children lost in Khuzdar must not become just another statistic. They must become the reason we never allow this horror to happen again.
