Fatal Peshawar school roof collapse prompts call for nationwide safety checks
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15 October, 2026, 05:20 pm
Last modified: 15 October, 2026, 05:33 pm
15 October, 2026, 05:20 pm
Last modified: 15 October, 2026, 05:33 pm
A school roof collapse at Al Khair School in Peshawar, Pakistan, has killed at least 28 people, including 27 students and one teacher. Another 19 people were injured. Rescue operations have concluded, and authorities have ordered an investigation into the cause of the collapse. The tragedy has renewed concerns about school building safety across Pakistan.
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