Call to curb suicides in Ghizer.

GILGIT -- The youths of Ghizer district have demanded of the government to help curb increasing incidence of suicide among local people, especially youngsters.

They were speaking at a gathering held in Gahkuch area the other day to discuss ways to curb increasing suicides among local people.

The event was organised by Immune Commune Research and Development (ICRD).

Deputy Speaker Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly Nazir Ahmed Advocate, lawmaker Nawaz Khan Naji, representatives of the district administration, civil society organisations, educational and religious institutions were also in attendance.

The speakers said the increasing suicide incidents in the valley were alarming, and pointed out that poor mental health was main reason behind such cases.

Speaking the occasion, Nazir Ahmed Advocate urged the youth to tackle the challenges in life with aplomb and composure.

He assured his support for such an initiative to control the issue.

A resolution passed at the function demanded establishment of a hotline with trained staff to conduct counselling sessions...