Real Estate Agent’s Suicide Note Highlights Silent Mental Health Crisis Among Pakistani Men
MULTAN — In a tragic incident, 30-year-old Waqas Raza, a real estate professional from Multan, allegedly took his own life in his office. Moments before the act, Waqas reportedly sent a message to his family’s WhatsApp group saying, “Come and collect my dead body from my office.” His desk held documents of pending work and future plans — now forever incomplete.
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A note on a board inside his office read: “When you take ownership of all your flaws and weaknesses, you’ve won.” While the exact reason behind Waqas’s drastic step remains unclear, the incident has highlighted the often overlooked crisis of men’s mental health in Pakistan. Data shows men account for nearly 80% of all suicides globally, largely due to societal stigma, emotional suppression, and limited mental health support.
Mental health advocates stress the need to dismantle the harmful mindset that discourages men from seeking help. Phrases like “Mard ko dard nahi hota” have long discouraged men from expressing pain and struggles. This heartbreaking case serves as a stark reminder that urgent attention to men’s mental well-being is essential to prevent such tragedies.
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