A tragic roof collapse at a private school in Peshawar's Dir Colony killed at least 28 children and a female teacher on Thursday, leaving over 20 others injured.
Rescue teams rushed to the scene as children and staff remained trapped under the rubble. Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) confirmed receiving the bodies of 28 children and one teacher along with at least 20 injured students. Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Dr. Mian Saeed noted that total injuries surpassed 40 and confirmed that the school owner was arrested shortly after the incident.
Provincial Education Secretary Inayatullah Waseem ordered the Private Schools Regulatory Authority to submit an official report on the disaster within 24 hours. Expressing deep condolences to the victims' families also he assured a full investigation into safety lapses.
Top leaders across Pakistan voiced grief over the tragedy. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, NA Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari called for swift rescue operations and directed authorities to provide immediate, top-tier medical assistance to all hospitalized victims.
