President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar have expressed deep grief and profound sorrow over the tragic loss of precious lives in a roof collapse incident at a private school in Peshawar.

In their separate statement, they extended their heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the bereaved families.

They prayed to Almighty Allah to elevate the ranks of the martyrs in Jannat-ul-Firdous and to grant patience and fortitude to the grieving families to bear this irreparable loss.

President Asif Ali Zardari said that this heart-wrenching tragedy has plunged the entire nation into deep grief.

The President prayed for the swift and complete recovery of those injured in the incident.

He directed the relevant authorities to ensure the provision of the best possible medical treatment to the injured and to extend all-possible assistance to the affected families.

Asif Ali Zardari called for comprehensive investigations to determine the causes of the accident.

He stressed the urgent need to strictly enforce safety standards in educational buildings to prevent such tragic incidents in the future.

In his message, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed authorities to provide immediate and comprehensive medical assistance to all the injured.

He also issued directives to fast-track and intensify rescue and relief operations at the site.

In his message, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said the collapse of a school roof in Peshawar, resulting in the tragic loss of precious lives, has deeply pained the entire nation.

In a post on his X handle, he said our children are our most precious asset, and every such loss is a tragedy for the entire country.

He extended his heartfelt condolences and prayers to the bereaved families and prayed to Allah Almighty to grant the departed souls the highest place in Jannah and bless their families with patience and the strength to bear this irreparable loss.

He said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Government have taken serious note of the situation.

Ishaq Dar said ensuring the safety and protection of our children must remain paramount.

He said all necessary measures must be taken to provide immediate assistance to those affected, ensure the best possible medical care for the injured, and strengthen safety standards in our schools to prevent such tragedies from recurring.