City records 112 suicides in 10 months

LAHORE:

At least 112 people took their own lives in the city during the past 10 months of 2026, according to figures released by the Edhi Foundation, with men accounting for the majority of reported deaths.

The figures, covering January 1 to October 31, showed that 87 men and 25 women died by suicide during the period.

The incidents were linked to various factors, including poverty, failed relationships, domestic disputes and other personal difficulties.

The monthly figures showed fluctuations in the number of reported deaths throughout the year. January and July recorded the highest monthly toll, with 14 deaths each, while June had the lowest figure of five.

In January, 11 men and three women died by suicide. February witnessed the death of 11 men and a woman. March saw five men and a woman ending their lives, while in April the deaths of nine men and a woman were recorded.