{
  "id": 15184620,
  "title": "KP Orders New Private School Safety Rules After Peshawar Roof Collapse",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/kp-orders-new-private-school-safety-rules-after-peshawar-roof-collapse",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-17T11:15:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/17/kp-orders-new-private-school-safety-rules-after-peshawar-roof-collapse/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has instructed the Private Schools Regulatory Authority (PSRA) to create detailed safety standards for private schools, in response to the tragic collapse of a school roof in Peshawar's Dir Colony. This notification outlines the proposed rules, which will encompass structural safety of school buildings, adherence to building codes, and routine safety inspections. Additionally, the regulations will establish maximum classroom sizes to prevent overcrowding. Essential components of the proposed framework include emergency exits and evacuation protocols for students. The PSRA has been directed to collaborate with relevant technical institutions during the regulations' development. The draft and recommendations must be submitted to the Education Department within seven days. This action follows the October 15 roof collapse at Al-Khair Education Center, which resulted in the loss of dozens of lives and injuries to 52 individuals. Initial death toll estimates have varied. Police initially apprehended school owner Khan Muhammad on suspicion of construction flaws, citing complaints about deteriorating walls and roofs. Muhammad claimed the collapse was caused by rainfall, while education officials described the structure as deteriorating. The new safety regulations are currently in the drafting phase. The seven-day deadline pertains to the submission of the proposed rules, not their implementation across private schools.",
  "summary": "Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has directed the Private Schools Regulatory Authority (PSRA) to draft comprehensive safety regulations following the deadly … Read More The post KP Orders New Private School Safety Rules After Peshawar Roof Collapse appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "ProPakistani",
        "title": "Federal Minister Increases Compensation for Families of Peshawar School Roof Collapse Victims",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/federal-minister-increases-compensation-for-families-of-peshawar",
        "published": "2026-10-17T06:31:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}