Four children died when the boundary wall of a house collapsed in Orakzai, local police said on Saturday.

The tragedy took place in Manikhel area of Orakzai after Maghrib prayers when the children were sitting with the family elder, the police said, adding that the deceased were under 10. The house was stated to be in a shambles.

Like other tribal parts, Orakzai district has been longing for basic amenities. The area still presents a picture of natural beauty even after decades of the devastation of war on terror.