Spike in suicides raises alarm in Lahore

Spike in suicides raises alarm in Lahore

The city witnessed a spike in suicide cases on Thursday, with at least three individuals taking their own lives within just 12 hours, underscoring growing concerns over mental health and socio-economic stress. According to Edhi Foundation, the first incident occurred in the morning when a 30-year-old woman, Nasira Bibi, wife of Naveed, died by suicide at her residence in Ghaziabad, Tajpura. Officials said she had been struggling with domestic di…

In recent months, the city’s bridges have become frequent emergency scenarios due to suicide attempts. Both municipal firefighters and volunteers have reported an increase in cases, reflecting an alarming trend that highlights the need to strengthen mental health care. During 2025, municipal firefighters have dealt with 117 cases related to suicides: 29 in January, 36 in February, 44 in March and 8 in the first days of April. Volunteer firefight…