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8 Women Killed in Pakistan Roof Collapse at BISP Centre; Over 30 Injured

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News18•16-03-2026, 16:15

8 Women Killed in Pakistan Roof Collapse at BISP Centre; Over 30 Injured

•At least eight women died and over 30 others were injured after a government building's roof collapsed in Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab province, Pakistan.
•The incident occurred at a Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) women centre where women had gathered to collect financial assistance.
•Deputy Commissioner Zaheer Anwar stated the single-storey structure was shabby and collapsed due to a large number of women on its rooftop.
•Local residents protested the government for operating the BISP centre in a dilapidated building and demanded compensation for the victims.
•Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expressed grief but did not announce any monetary compensation for the dead or injured.

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