Pakistan: 35 killed in school collapse; owner arrested

The roof of Al-Khair Education Centre, a private school in Peshawar, collapsed during classes, bringing down part of the building. At least 34 children and one teacher were killed, and more than 45 people were injured; most of the students who died were under 14. Authorities are investigating the weakened structure, possible construction work and families’ earlier warnings about water leaks; the school’s owner has been arrested. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for an investigation, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province ordered safety inspections at schools.