Nawaz Sharif saddened by deaths in Peshawar school tragedy

Nawaz Sharif saddened by deaths in Peshawar school tragedy
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Summary At least 35 people, including 34 students and a female teacher, have been killed after the roof of a private school collapsed in Peshawar’s Dir Colony on Thursday

LONDON (Dunya News) - PML-N supremo Mian Nawaz Sharif has said he is saddened by the deaths of 34 children in a roof collapse of a school in Peshawar.

Former Prime Minister and PML-N President Nawaz Sharif arrived at Avenfield where he briefly spoke to the media and expressed deep sorrow and grief over the Peshawar school incident.

He said that Maryam Nawaz is already working on the plight of private schools. When asked about the issue of terrorism in Pakistan, the PML-N leader said that Pakistan understands the issue of terrorism and is taking notice of it. On the other hand, when asked about his health, Nawaz Sharif said, "Thank God."

At least 35 people, including 34 students and a female teacher, have been killed after the roof of a private school collapsed in Peshawar’s Dir Colony on Thursday.

According to Rescue 1122, the incident occurred on College Road in Dir Colony, prompting an immediate rescue operation.

The administration of Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) said that 33 bodies were brought to the hospital.
 

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