Khaula Bibi  

Khaula was the youngest and only female student killed in the horrific attack. According to her father, a teacher at APS, December 16 was Khaula’s first day at school. She had gained admission to class 1 a day earlier, and was excited to study at the same school as her siblings.

Her family describes little Khaula as a flower. Even at that tender age, she was passionate about education and was outspoken about the right of girls to go to school. She helped weak classmates with their English and Urdu. She persuaded a professor in her neighbourhood to send his daughter to school, and despite his vehement opposition, he melted. He was swayed by Khaula and her sweet words. 

Her family is shattered. Her mother says she will never recover from the loss of her precious daughter.  MORE

Shahzad Ijaz   

Son of Mian Ijaz Ahmed and Tahira Ijaz

Siblings: Hina Ijaz (16), Zakriya Ijaz (12) and Bisma Ijaz (9)

Age: 12  Class: 8

Shahzad Ijaz  

Polite and studious, Shahzad had dreamed of becoming an airforce pilot. Rashid Minhas was his role model. Shahzad would collect pictures of the airforce, and loved reading books about fighter jets and air combat. 

Shahzad enjoyed playing sports, especially cricket. Ahmed Shahzad was his favourite player. His younger brother Zakriya, who is a student at the APS, recalls how once in grade 7 Shahzad injured his arm during a football match but didn’t quit playing despite the fracture.  

On the day of attack, Shahzad had woken up early, eager to put on his new clothes. The clothes were for his upcoming interview at PAF College. The result arrived seven days after his passing; Shahzad had passed the college test with 90 per cent marks. MORE

Shahzeb  

Son of Nazir Ahmed and Shahnaz 

Siblings: Laaraib (9), Shawaiz (6) and Shaheer (1)

Age: 12  Class: 8

Shahzeb 

Shahzeb always rushed home from school to dive into his computer games. He would save all his pocket money to buy CDs of the latest titles. When he switched off from the gaming world, he would listen to music and also read books. 

Young Shahzeb also performed well when it came to his studies and secured high marks in his last exam. He  won several medals in academics and extra-curricular activities. 

Remembered by his father as a brave boy, Shahzeb chose the lives of his friends over his own. His classmate Samiullah says Shahzeb saved him and their other friends during the massacre. MORE

Ziaullah Islam 

Son of Naik Abdul Qadir and Nishaat Qadir

Siblings: Shehnaz Shabnam (17), Moin ul Islam (15), Nayab Sadaf (13), Aiman (9) and Muhammad Talha (6)

Age: 12  Class: 8

Ziaullah Islam  

Ziaullah wanted to become an electrical engineer when he grew up. He never missed the opportunity to try and repair electrical appliances at home.

Ziaullah's teacher recalls that the boy loved maths, and always talked about wanting to invent interesting machines such as an electric car. 

Naturally, Ziaullah was an avid fan of the racing game Need for Speed. 

He was very close to his mother and called her his best friend. One of his favourite activities was visiting the bazaar inside Peshawar Cantonment to sip on hot corn soup with his brother. MORE