Epress Tribune: Arsala Jawaid.
The names and ages of the victims of the horrific Newtown tragedy in the US state of Connecticut have been released. According to the official list, all 20 children, mostly girls, were between the ages of six and seven.
Unfortunately, Pakistanis endure and witness such atrocities every day and realise first-hand the psychological trauma associated with such heinous crimes. That is not an excuse to be selective in our mourning. It is, in fact, reason enough to stand united, not as citizens of Pakistan but as citizens of the world and show solidarity with those who are hurting, just as we are hurting, every single day.
