Islamabad (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – March 16, 2026) Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday expressed his deep sorrow and grief over the tragic incident that took place at Rahimyar Khan, which led to women being killed at a private payment point.
According to media reports, a number of women were killed and injured when the roof of the shop collapsed, while beneficiaries of the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) were present at the time of the tragedy.
The media wing of the President’s Secretariat said in a press statement that the President expressed his condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
He also directed that the best possible health facilities be provided to the injured and that all possible support be provided to the affected families.
The President also directed BISP Chairperson Senator Rubina Khalid to visit Rahimyar Khan immediately.
He also directed that a report be submitted after evaluating all aspects of the accident so that the necessary steps can be ascertained to prevent such accidents from occurring in the future.