In brief
A roof collapsed at a school in the north‑western Pakistani city of Peshawar, killing 33 pupils and one teacher according to hospital officials. More than a dozen students were wounded. Police chief announced the arrest of the school’s owner and promised a thorough inquiry into potential building code violations. The incident has sparked public calls for stricter enforcement of safety standards in educational facilities.
An unexpected roof collapse at a school in the north‑western Pakistani city of Peshawar resulted in the deaths of 33 pupils and a teacher, while more than a dozen students sustained injuries, hospital officials said.
Police chief Mian Saeed announced the arrest of the school’s owner and pledged a thorough investigation into whether any building‑code violations had contributed to the tragedy.
Citizens have demanded stricter enforcement of safety standards in public schools, highlighting the need for regular structural inspections and adherence to national regulations.
