11 killed in Pakistan wall collapse

At least 11 labourers were killed and five others injured yesterday when a wall collapsed during heavy monsoon rains on the outskirts of Pakistan's capital.

Pakistan receives heavy -- often destructive -- rains during its annual monsoon season, which is crucial for agriculture and water supplies.

The men were crushed to death as they slept in tents next to the bridge that they were constructing in Islamabad.

"So far the dead bodies of 11 labourers have been recovered while five others have been injured in the incident," said administration official Nehel Hafeez.