A structural collapse at a private school in northwestern Pakistan has left at least 10 children dead and over two dozen injured, according to emergency officials. The incident occurred during what appears to have been a routine day, raising urgent questions about building safety standards in the region. Rescue efforts are underway as authorities assess the cause of the collapse, while families of the victims grapple with the sudden tragedy. The scale of injuries suggests a swift and devastating failure of the school’s infrastructure.


The roof of a private school collapsed in northwestern Pakistan on Thursday, killing at least 10 children and injuring more than two dozen others, an emergency services official said.