Deadly School Roof Collapse in Pakistan Raises Questions Over Regulation

NYT World Friday 16 October 2026, 14:15 UTC By Salman Masood 1 min read

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The courtyard of the Al-Khair Education System school in Peshawar, Pakistan, after its roof collapsed on Thursday.

The courtyard of the Al-Khair Education System school in Peshawar, Pakistan, after its roof collapsed on Thursday. [Image text:] Tt Qq uestion Tree Ww V

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