Tuition Centre Collapses in Lahore’s Kahna Area

Pakistan News Desk July 1, 2026

First Published 2 days ago

13 Updates by 8 sources

A tuition centre has collapsed in the Kahna area of Lahore, according to initial reports on Wednesday.

Several students were reportedly injured in the incident. Some of the injured have shared their accounts of the collapse.

Following the event, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has taken notice and ordered strict action in response to the tragedy.

Pakistan News will update this story as more confirmed details become available.

Latest Updates

Updated: 1:10 PM PKT — July 1, 2026

The death toll from the tuition centre roof collapse in Lahore’s Kahna area has risen to 14 children. Following the incident, Lahore police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the owners of the building and a construction worker.

The case was filed under sections 322 (manslaughter) and 337-H (hurt by rash or negligent act) of the Pakistan Penal Code. According to the FIR, the collapse was allegedly caused by extra load when soil was being poured onto the roof of the already dilapidated structure. Police have taken at least two individuals into custody as part of the investigation.

In the aftermath of the tragedy, the Kahna area is in mourning, with reports of local markets being closed. Funerals for 11 of the deceased children have reportedly taken place.

Updated: 12:33 PM PKT — July 1, 2026

Further details from the Kahna tragedy confirm that a teacher and a 3rd-grade girl were among those who died in the tuition centre collapse.

Following the collapse of a tuition centre in Lahore’s Kahna area, an FIR has been registered in connection with the incident. Reports also confirm that seven children who lost their lives in the tragedy have been laid to rest.

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