In Lahore, at least fourteen children lost their lives and several others injured after the roof of a tuition centre collapsed in the Kahna area today.

Rescue teams rushed to the scene immediately after receiving information about the incident and launched a search and rescue operation.

The deceased and injured children were shifted to a nearby hospital, where the injured are receiving medical treatment.

President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed deep sorrow and grief over the tragic roof collapse of a tuition centre in the Kahna area of Lahore.

In a statement today, he prayed for the elevation of the ranks of the children who died in the accident, patience for the bereaved families, and a speedy and complete recovery of the injured.

Asif Ali Zardari said effective safety measures are indispensable to prevent such tragedies in the future. 

Meanwhile, in a statement, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in the incident.