The Federal Shariat Court’s ruling on attempted suicide has reopened an old wound in Pakistan’s legal conscience. By striking down the 2022 repeal of Section 325 of the Pakistan Penal Code, the court has restored a colonial offence that treated a person who survived self-harm as an accused person before they could be treated as […]
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A Suicide in Higher Education
The recent tragic suicide of a fifth-semester pharmacy student, Mr Awais Sultan, at the University of Lahore has raised urgent and unsettling questions about Pakistan’s higher education system. What drives students to such despair on our campuses? Where does responsibility lie? And, most critically, what structural reforms are required to prevent such tragedies from recurring? […]
TikTok creator Tucker Genal dies at 31
TikTok creator Tucker Genal has died at the age of 31. Authorities in California and the Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s website confirmed that Genal passed away by suicide at his residence on Thursday. His family also confirmed the news on social media earlier this week. Read More: YouTuber Rajab Butt, TikToker Naniwala Arrive Safely in Islamabad Genal […]
Over a million users discuss suicide on ChatGPT weekly
ISLAMABAD – OpenAI has disclosed that an estimated 1.2 million people each week use ChatGPT to discuss suicide, highlighting the growing role of artificial intelligence in mental health crises. According to the company’s latest safety transparency update, 0.15% of users send messages containing explicit indicators of potential suicide planning or intent. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman […]
Inquiry clears SP Adeel Akbar: Suicide ruled out
Islamabad: The inquiry into Islamabad Police SP Adeel Akbar’s death has concluded. A four-member committee found no evidence of suicide. Authorities confirmed that the report will be submitted to Islamabad IGP Ali Nasir Rizvi today. Later, it will be forwarded to Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi along with recommendations for further action. The committee reviewed […]
SP Adeel Akbar takes his own life in Islamabad
Superintendent of Police (SP) Adeel Akbar tragically took his own life in Islamabad by shooting himself early Thursday morning. According to sources, he had been under psychiatric treatment and consulted a specialist about ten days prior to the incident. The psychiatrist had advised him to avoid keeping a firearm and to continue his medication regularly. […]
Two Students Found Dead in Separate Hostel Incidents in Hyderabad, Peshawar
Tragedy struck two cities as two students were found dead in separate hostel incidents on Sunday — one in Hyderabad and the other in Peshawar. In Hyderabad, police recovered the body of Abdullah Soomro, a fourth-year MBBS student from Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences (LUMHS), from his hostel room. Initial findings suggest suicide, […]
Jiah Khan suicide case verdict today: Will Aditya Pancholi’s son, Sooraj, serve jail term for abetment?
A Mumbai Court is expected to pronounce its final decision in the tragic suicide case of Bollywood starlet Jiah Khan tomorrow, April 28. Final arguments were said to have ended on April 20, with the judge stating that he will try to pronounce the final judgement on Friday. According to local media outlets, the Pancholi […]
Breaking: Indian actress Vaishali Takkar found dead
Indian actress Vaishali Takkar was reportedly found dead at her home in Indore on Sunday, according to media. Police have recovered a suicide note near her body. Vaishali was stressed as she was being harassed by her former boyfriend as per a suicide note, according to Indian media. She was found hanging in her room. […]
Man commits suicide after killing two women
Islamabad: Man commits suicide after killing two women. A man shot his sister-in-law and his cousin over a domestic dispute on Thursday. After killing the two, he returned home and shot himself to death. According to Kalar Syedan police, Rashid Noor had moved abroad after losing his job and also divorced his wife over domestic […]