PESHAWAR: Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Senator Rubina Khalid, visited Saeedabad, Dir Colony, Peshawar, to express condolences over the loss of children and teachers in a tragic school roof collapse.
During her visit, Senator Rubina Khalid conveyed her heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families and expressed solidarity with them as they mourned the loss of their loved ones.
Speaking to the media, she said those responsible for negligence or safety lapses in such incidents must be identified and held accountable under the law. She emphasised the need to address systemic shortcomings and take effective measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
The BISP chairperson also urged political leaders and the public to refrain from political point-scoring over the tragedy. Instead, she called for collective support for the affected families and constructive efforts to address the underlying causes of such incidents.
Highlighting the importance of student and staff safety, Senator Rubina Khalid stressed the need for regular inspections of school buildings and the implementation of effective safety measures to protect children, teachers and other school personnel.
She prayed for the departed souls, strength and patience for the grieving families, and a speedy recovery for those injured in the incident.
The tragedy has renewed attention to the importance of building safety, regular structural assessments and effective oversight of educational facilities to help prevent avoidable loss of life.
