Fourteen Children Dead in Lahore Tutoring Center Collapse During Construction

On June 30, 2026, the roof of a tutoring centre in Lahore's Kahna district collapsed, killing fourteen children and injuring several others. A 30-year-old teacher was recovered from the rubble. The collapse occurred during construction work. Pakistan's private tutoring sector operates with minimal formal oversight despite serving millions of low-income families who supplement failing public schools. The incident raises urgent questions about permits, structural assessments, and liability when renovation work proceeds alongside instruction.