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Yoside is a deep and multi -faceted tragedy that is beyond personal grief, and exposes deep social dissolution. This is not just an individual process, but an end to unbearable social pressure, personal crises and systematic failures. According to the World Health Organization), more than 720,000 people are killed every year, causing it to become the most important cause of death globally, especially people aged 15-29 years old. I

In Pakistan, a lack of comprehensive data is blurred by the growing reality of suicide as a public health problem. Estimates have proposed a rate of nine in every 100,000 people. Factors such as domestic conflicts, financial difficulties, educational pressure and mental health struggle are common. These can increase through social notoriety and inadequate relief system.

A recent tragedy in Islamia College, Peshawar indicates the crisis. Ziauddin Niaz, a seventh semester law student, ended his life, and expressed frustration with his father by leaving a note to his father. He wrote, “I am fed up with the world … I don’t know why, but I can’t live in this society.” His words politely highlight the asthma social pressure that leads to such non -refundable decisions. This event, while deeply personal, is a symbol of extensive systematic issues that require immediate attention.

Socially, suicide has been studied through various framework, especially Emil Dorkheem, which has classified it in social influence types. In this context, fatal suicide arises when individuals feel excessively compelled through the social structure, which creates feelings of hopelessness, confusion and strain. Ziauddin’s frustration, as expressed in his last words, shows the heavy burden of social expectations – academic, family and social – that can lead people to such extremes. When a person feels trapped in the strict requirements of society, he is in education, family or social life, he can face a sense of fatalism that snatches his agency and causes a tragic end.

In Pakistan, the spread of domestic disputes is 70.7 % of suicides. Financial and relationship pressures create a fertile land for mental distress. This pressure increases due to the social notorious stains around mental health, which separates people and discourages them from seeking help. According to the concept of Sea Right Mills’ social imagination, personal anxiety often reflects wider social issues. Therefore, Ziauddin’s suicide is not just an individual process, but a symbol of systematic social failure. Blowing up Goffman’s corruption analysis shows how social decisions promote the feeling of isolating individuals. Lack of strict expectations and emotional support pushes people like Ziauddin into a state of deep despair.

Cultural principles in Pakistan often consider the struggle for mental health as shameful. This causes individuals to make their pain internal rather than seek help. It plays an important role in maintaining a cycle of cultural frustration. As Gaufman has stated, notorious people around the mental illness can lead to social decision -making. This makes them more isolated and makes it even more difficult to ask for help. Lack of institutional support, as well as widespread cultural prohibitions, become incredibly challenged by those facing mental health challenges, free from their emotional isolation.

Pakistan needs a multi -faceted approach to deal with suicide, which combines policy reforms, institutional support and cultural change.

Pakistan needs a multi -faceted approach to deal with suicide, which combines policy reforms, institutional support and cultural change. Educational institutions should give priority to mental health, provide accessible consultation services and cleanse the auxiliary environment. Particularly the university students face the challenge of balanced family expectations with intense academic stress and personal goals. Mental health services should be accessible, confidential and comprehensive. They should allow students to seek help without fear of decisions or social reactions. Consultation should be integrated into the curriculum, normalizing mental health, and students should create safe places to express their concerns.

In addition, there should be a cultural change in attitudes towards mental health. Mental health conversations should not be prohibited. Emotional fitness should be recognized as an integral part of overall health. Mental health stains should be eliminated. The pursuit of help should be viewed as a power process, not weakness. These media can be achieved through campaigns, educational programs and auxiliary groups that promote mental health awareness and break the silence around it.

Religious leaders can play an important role in this social change. By emphasizing the sanctity of life and promoting mental health awareness, they can challenge the notorious stains around suicide and mental illness. Islam, like many other religions, emphasizes the protection of life. Religious leaders can help their communities guide more compassionate attitudes. By resolving suicide as a serious problem, religious leaders can promote an environment where individuals encourage help, knowing that they will be helped, not notorious.

Families are central to the prevention of suicide. Vigilance is essential for open communication, emotional support and warning symptoms. When a loved one is in distress and takes active steps to offer help, the family needs to be identified. Silence of mental health problems often leaves people isolated, feeling that they are just carrying their burden. By promoting an upbringing, auxiliary family environment, the chances of early interference increase significantly. Families should be taught about the signs of mental health struggles and encouraged to reach professional support when needed.

Many people, such as poverty, unemployment and inadequate health care, have taken policy makers relieved the frustrations they feel. The economic challenges facing millions of people in Pakistan create a sense of despair, which can be increased by limited access to health care and social services. Solving these problems will help create more and more supportive environments for people who can feel trapped in their circumstances.

Ziauddin’s tragedy is not an isolated event, but a reflection of a society that fails its weakest members. Its last words are a reminder of the need to cope with toxic elements in our society that give rise to loneliness, decisions and frustration. To prevent future tragedies, we have to promote a sympathetic, open and supportive environment, to ensure that no one feels so trapped that suicide proves to be their only escape.

The author is a researcher and a columnist based in Islamabad. It can be arrived at zakiir9669@gmail.com