PESHAWAR (MNN); The Honorary Consulate of Romania in Peshawar has provided financial assistance to families who lost their loved ones in the tragic roof collapse at the Al-Khair Education Center on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
At least 34 schoolchildren and a female teacher lost their lives when the school’s roof collapsed during morning classes.
Mr Abbas Pervaiz, General Manager, handed over the financial assistance to the Administrator of Lady Reading Hospital (LRH), Peshawar, on behalf of the Honorary Consulate of Romania and Honorary Consul Massood Ahmad Qazi. The assistance was entrusted to the hospital administration for the support of the bereaved families during this difficult time.
Romanian Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Dan Stoenescu expressed profound grief over the loss of lives, particularly the deaths of so many children.
He said the children had left home for school with their books and hopes for the future but would never return to their families. He also mourned the female teacher who died alongside her pupils.
On behalf of the Romanian Embassy, the ambassador extended heartfelt condolences to the parents and families of the deceased and expressed solidarity with the injured, wishing them a full recovery.
He acknowledged that no words could ease the pain of losing a child, expressing hope that the bereaved families would find strength through the care and support of the community. He reaffirmed Romania’s solidarity with the people of Peshawar in their hour of grief.
Honorary Consul of Romania in Peshawar Massood Ahmad Qazi said the tragedy had brought immense sorrow to the community.
He stated that no financial assistance could compensate for the loss of a loved one, describing the contribution as a modest expression of compassion and a sincere effort to support families facing an unimaginable ordeal.
Qazi prayed for the departed souls, the swift recovery of the injured and strength and comfort for all affected families.
The Romanian Embassy and its Honorary Consulate in Peshawar also appreciated the efforts of rescue workers, doctors, nurses and hospital staff who responded to the incident and provided medical care to the injured.
Reaffirming their solidarity with the affected families and the people of Peshawar, the Romanian diplomatic mission expressed hope that no community would ever have to endure such a devastating tragedy again.
