A 35 year old man identified as Fazal took his own life by hanging from a tree in the Gulshan-e-Hadeed area of Karachi, allegedly due to unemployment.

Rescue personnel discovered his body on Monday, which was subsequently transported to the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre for medico-legal procedures.

In a video message, Fazal’s wife revealed that he had expressed despair over their financial situation. “We have two kids. My husband would say he could not see the children hungry.”

She recounted his departure from home, during which he indicated his intention to end his life, despite her efforts to dissuade him.

The deceased was also a drug addict, contributing to his mental health struggles.

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The incident highlights the growing issue of unemployment in Pakistan, where over 4.5 million individuals are jobless, with the youth unemployment rate reaching 11%, as reported in the Pakistan Economic Survey 2023-24.

What to do if someone exhibits intent of self-harm

Anxiety and depression is the bane of modern life. But help is just around the corner. If you …

• Are feeling depressed
• Are feeling stressed because of your challenging work environment
• Are suffering from anxiety due to another physical illness
• Have recently been diagnosed with a mental illness
• Your doctor has suggested you to seek counseling
• Feel that no one understands you

You can get in touch with the following mental health helplines and speak to them.

• Umang 0317 4288665
• Umang 0311-7786264
• Mind Organisation 042 35761999
• Talk2me.pk 0333 4065139
• Baat Karo 0335 5743344
• Taskeen 0332 5267936
• Rooh 0333 3337664
• Rozan 0800-22444
• OpenCounseling 042 35761999

Here’s what you should do if someone you know exhibits signs of suicide or a tendency to isolate or self-harm:

• Try to make sure they are not left alone
• Remove any objects they could use to harm themselves.
• Take or encourage the person to seek help from a medical or mental health professional