Fourteen children are dead. A roof collapsed in a tuition centre in Pakistan. The building was in a residential area. Safety standards are now in question.
The incident occurred in the city of Lahore. The centre was on the second floor. The roof gave way during a class. Rescue workers spent hours pulling bodies from the rubble. The death toll could rise.
Local authorities are pointing fingers. The building was old. It may have been illegally extended. Officials are promising an inquiry. They always do.
This is a tragedy. But it is also a story of negligence. Building safety codes in Pakistan are often ignored. Corruption is rife. The poor pay the price.
The opposition is already circling. They are blaming the government. The government blames the previous administration. The usual dance.
Expect protests. Expect a few arrests. Expect nothing to change. The political game continues.
The children are dead. Their families are grieving. The game goes on.
