In the north-western Pakistani city of Peshawar a school roof collapsed, sending concrete and debris onto the classroom below. The tragedy resulted in at least 33 pupils and a teacher losing their lives, with more than a dozen others sustaining injuries, according to hospital officials.
Police chief Mian Saeed announced the arrest of the school’s owner and pledged a rigorous investigation into whether any building code violations contributed to the failure. The incident has highlighted concerns about construction oversight in the region and intensified scrutiny of safety standards for educational facilities.
The BBC’s Carrie Davis provided live coverage from the scene, reporting on the immediate response by emergency services and the community’s shock. The collapse has prompted calls for reforms to ensure such tragedies are prevented in the future.
