President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has sent a telegram of condolences to Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif following a deadly school roof collapse in Peshawar. The incident resulted in the loss of many lives, according to an official statement released by Akorda on October 17, 2026, DKNews.kz reports.
The Kazakh President expressed solidarity with the people of Pakistan and wished everyone injured in the tragedy a speedy recovery.
What happened at the school in Peshawar?
A school building roof collapsed in Peshawar, a major city in northwestern Pakistan, resulting in multiple fatalities.
The announcement from Kazakhstan's presidential press service confirms that the incident caused significant loss of life. However, it does not provide an exact number of fatalities or injuries.
The official statement also does not specify when the collapse occurred, what caused the roof to fail or whether investigations are underway.
Peshawar is the capital of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and one of the country's major regional centers.
Tokayev sends condolences to Shehbaz Sharif
President Tokayev addressed his message directly to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, conveying his deep condolences over the tragedy.
The telegram reflects Kazakhstan's solidarity with Pakistan following the loss of life at the school.
In addition to expressing sympathy, the Head of State wished a speedy recovery to everyone who sustained injuries in the incident.
Kazakhstan expresses solidarity with Pakistan
The condolence message represents an official expression of support from Kazakhstan to Pakistan at a time of national tragedy.
Such diplomatic messages allow countries to acknowledge human suffering and communicate sympathy following major incidents involving civilian casualties.
Akorda's statement does not mention any additional assistance measures or bilateral arrangements related to the school roof collapse.
The central message of Tokayev's telegram is one of sympathy for the victims, solidarity with the Pakistani people and hope for the recovery of those injured.
Diplomatic ties and humanitarian support
Kazakhstan and Pakistan maintain diplomatic relations and communicate through official channels on bilateral and international matters.
The latest telegram demonstrates how those channels are also used to express support during humanitarian emergencies.
For now, the official information remains limited to the President's message of condolences. Any further details about the number of victims or the circumstances of the collapse would require confirmation from Pakistani authorities.
Previously, we reported on Tokayev's condolences to families affected by devastating floods in Pakistan in August 2025. On that occasion, the Kazakh President also addressed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, expressing sympathy for those who had lost loved ones and wishing the injured a speedy recovery.
