In yet another shocking news, a poverty-stricken mother committed suicide by jumping into Chanab river along with her two children here Wednesday. According to police, a resident of Mahala Mustafa, Uzma took her two years old son Ahmed and four-year-old daughter Emaan. They dived in Chanab River and all the three died.

The bodies of Uzma and Emaan were recovered by the local people after hours of search, while the body of her son Ahmed is still missing. It is pertinent to mention that the current trend of rising food prices in Pakistan is driving women to commit suicide who face increased tensions within their homes. Between January and May this year, more than 300 women have ended their lives primarily due to financial reasons.