School roof collapse kills teacher, 21 children in NW Pakistan
Summary
A roof collapse at a school in Peshawar, northwest Pakistan, has killed 21 pupils and a teacher, with more than 30 others injured. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed grief as poor construction standards and repeated building collapses draw scrutiny across the country.
Key Points
- Twenty-one pupils and a teacher were killed when a school roof collapsed in Peshawar, according to a hospital official.
- More than 30 people were injured, including six in critical condition.
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep sorrow and condolences to the victims’ families.
- The disaster highlights Pakistan’s recurring problems with poor safety standards and shoddy construction materials.
