Another psychiatry ward in Nishtar

Published October 11, 2001

MULTAN, Oct 10: Concerted efforts will be made for setting up another psychiatry ward in the Nishtar hospital.

This was stated by Nishtar Hospital chief executive Brig Saeed Akhtar (retired) here on Wednesday while speaking at a ceremony organized in connection with the World Mental Health Day.

He said it had become imperative to educate people about mental health keeping in view the increasing depression among people.

He urged the doctors to give appropriate attention to the psychiatric patients so that they could play an effective role in society.

He said the day would be observed next year with better preparation.

MURDER: A man reportedly committed suicide after killing his wife in Hasanabad on Wednesday.

According to the New Multan police, Muhammad Iqbal married Hasina about two years ago. On Wednesday morning, Iqbal shot his wife dead following a quarrel between them. Later, he shot himself dead with the same pistol. — Nouman

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