Key Takeaways
- Federal Minister Engineer Amir Muqam announced doubled compensation for victims.
- A government school will be established in Dir Colony to address local issues.
- Muqam pledged to complete an inquiry into the incident and bring responsible parties to justice.
Federal Minister Engineer Amir Muqam has doubled the compensation for families affected by the collapse of a private school in Dir Colony, Peshawar. The announcement was made during his visit to the site, where he expressed his grief over the loss of lives and offered Fateha for the departed souls.
Muqam, who is also the President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families on behalf of PML-N leader Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. He termed the incident tragic and regretted that such a large building had been constructed on girders without proper oversight.
Muqam stated that the prime minister had ordered an inquiry into the incident, emphasizing the need to identify those responsible for approving the construction and bring them to justice. He added that the investigation should be completed at the earliest.
The compensation announced earlier by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor would be doubled, providing additional relief to the affected families. Muqam also addressed the local issues raised by residents, including the absence of a government school, and announced the establishment of a government school in Dir Colony.
He assured the residents that other local issues would also be addressed, aiming to remove their sense of deprivation. Muqam’s visit and the subsequent announcements reflect the government’s commitment to addressing the concerns of the local community and ensuring justice for the victims.
The minister’s pledge to establish a government school in the area is seen as a step towards addressing the educational needs of the community and providing a safer and more secure environment for students and their families.
