RAWALPINDI:President of Anjuman-e-Tajran Liaquat Road Rawalpindi and Inter-City Hotel Association Sheikh Abdul Waheed on Thursday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the deaths of children in a roof collapse incident in Dir Colony, Peshawar.
In a statement, he termed the loss of innocent children a national tragedy and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.
He prayed to Almighty Allah to grant the departed souls the highest ranks in Jannah, give patience and strength to the grieving families, and ensure the speedy recovery of those injured in the incident.
Sheikh Abdul Waheed stressed that the protection of human lives, particularly children, must remain a top priority, urging the relevant authorities to investigate the incident, determine responsibility and take effective measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.
He emphasized the need for strict compliance with building safety standards, regular inspections of construction quality and timely repairs of dilapidated structures to avoid loss of precious lives due to negligence.