In brief
In Peshawar, a school roof gave way, killing 33 students and a teacher and injuring dozens. The incident prompts an urgent police investigation, with the school’s owner arrested. Authorities question whether building‑code breaches contributed to the collapse, highlighting the importance of strict construction standards. Local officials and the community face the aftermath as they call for accountability and improved safety measures. The event underscores the need for resilient infrastructure in the face of growing climate stresses.
At the scene of a school roof collapse in Pakistan
A school roof has collapsed in the north‑western Pakistani city of Peshawar. At least 33 pupils and a teacher were killed, and more than a dozen were injured.
Police chief Mian Saeed announced the arrest of the school’s owner and vowed a thorough inquiry into whether building‑code violations contributed to the tragedy.
The BBC’s Carrie Davis reports from the scene.
