A 35-year-old man, Fazal, reportedly died by suicide in Karachi’s Gulshan-e-Hadeed area, allegedly due to unemployment and financial stress.
Incident Details
- Rescue teams discovered Fazal’s body hanging from a tree on Monday.
- His wife confirmed in a video statement that he had been struggling with joblessness and was unable to provide for their two children.
- “He said he couldn’t see the children go hungry. He left home saying he would die by suicide,” she said.
Conflicting Reports from Police
While the family attributes his death to unemployment, police claim Fazal was a drug addict and that substance abuse may have played a role.
Unemployment Crisis in Pakistan
- Over 4.5 million Pakistanis are unemployed, according to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2023-24.
- Youth unemployment is at 11%, making financial distress a major concern.
The tragic incident highlights Pakistan’s growing economic challenges and the mental health crisis linked to financial instability.
