Youth attempts suicide

LAHORE:A 25-year-old youth attempted to end his life by jumping off the Old Ravi Bridge on Thursday. Upon being informed, rescuers rushed to the scene and shifted the youth to a local hospital.

The youth, identified as Noor Zada, son of Ameer Zada, is stated to be suffering from mental illness. 10 prisoners released: District and Sessions Judge Qaiser Nazeer Butt visited Camp jail on Thursday.

He ordered release of 10 under-trial prisoners accused in cases of petty nature on personal surety bonds. He found the arrangements in the jail satisfactory. Khalid Yaaqub Warraich, senior civil judge, accompanied him.