A woman reportedly shot herself dead in the Kechi Beg Sariyab area of
the city Quetta, according to sources. The dead body of the deceased has
been shifted to the hospital for further investigation.
The motive behind the suicide remains unclear.
It
should be noted that not only men but also the reports of the suicide
rates of women are on the rise in Balochistan. A similar incident took
place in January 2023, where a woman committed suicide in the Tump
Sirankan area of the Kech district.
According to the data
collected by The Balochistan Post (TBP), a dozen people have reportedly
committed suicide during the four months of this year. Most of the cases
were reported from the Kech district. Several other cases were reported
from Panjgur, Gwadar, Hub Chowki, and Dera Bugti regions of
Balochistan.
Women in Balochistan attempt suicide due to a
combination of reasons such as depression from enforced disappearances,
denial of basic rights, and societal and familial pressures. Suicide
rates, particularly among, have seen a significant spike in the past few
months. But despite the increasing suicide incidents throughout
Balochistan, the government has not taken any steps to prevent them.
Sarfraz Bugti Elected Unopposed as Chief Minister of Balochistan
Sarfraz Bugti's recent unopposed election as the Chief Minister of Balochistan marks a significant turn in the political landscape of the province. With 41 votes in favor, Bugti's ascent to power was swift, backed by the support of major political players including the PPP, PML-N, and BAP. Bugti's political journey has been dynamic. Having previously served as a Senator and caretaker Minister of Interior, his alignment with the PPP ahead of the elections added momentum to his candidacy. His victory in the PB-10 constituency highlights his growing influence in Dera Bugti and beyond. However, Bugti's rise to power has not been without controversy. Concerns loom large over his alleged ties to Pakistan's military establishment and his past statements regarding Balochistan. His perceived association with 'state-sponsored death squads' raises apprehensions within Baloch social and political circles. The decision of NP MPAs and ten lawmakers from JUI-F to ab
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