Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed condolences to Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif over the deaths of many people as a result of the collapse of a school building roof in Peshawar, the Akorda reported. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
"The head of state, sharing the grief of the people of Pakistan, wished a speedy recovery to the injured," the statement said.
The tragic incident occurred on October 15 during classes. Initially, it was reported that 17 students and one teacher had died. Later it became known that the death toll had reached 35 people.
Official statement from Akorda
According to information distributed by the Akorda press service, the head of state expressed condolences to the people of Pakistan and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. The statement mentions the name of Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and conveys the condolences of the President of Kazakhstan.
Circumstances of the tragedy
On October 15, the roof of a school building collapsed in Peshawar, killing many people during classes. According to preliminary data, 17 students and one teacher were reported dead. Subsequently, it became known that the death toll had reached 35 people.
International support
The condolences of the President of Kazakhstan are seen as a sign of solidarity with the people of Pakistan. The Akorda statement clearly expresses that the head of state shares the grief of the people of Pakistan and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured.
This incident has drawn the attention of the international community and has once again raised the issue of safety in educational institutions in Pakistan.