JI Emir Expresses Grief Over Peshawar School Tragedy, Calls for Aid to Victims

Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Emir Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of 35 people, including children and a female teacher, in the tragic collapse of a private school roof in Peshawar.

In a post on X, Rehman extended his condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for patience for the parents and relatives of the deceased and an early recovery for those injured in the incident.

He urged the government and district administration to ensure immediate and free medical treatment for the injured children, saying Jamaat-e-Islami shared the grief of the affected families.

The JI chief directed the party’s local leadership and Alkhidmat Foundation to launch relief activities without delay, contact the families of the deceased and injured, assess their needs and provide all possible assistance, including medical care.

He stressed the need for prompt measures to meet the affected families’ needs and ensure they received support during this difficult time.

The JI leader also called on party workers to participate in relief efforts and extend practical assistance to the victims and their families.