Congratulations Zubair Ahmed Zubair Ahmed, a Ph.D. candidate at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, successfully defended his dissertation titled, “Socio-Cultural Determinants of Suicide in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan: A Case Study of District Ghizer.” Ahmed’s qualitative research uncovers the intricate interplay of societal norms, cultural practices, and cognitive development, shedding light on the factors contributing to suicide in District Ghizer. His findings provide an anthropological framework that has the potential to guide policymakers, psychologists, and community leaders in addressing this critical issue. Supervised by Dr. Muhammad Ilyas Bhatti and examined by Dr. Syed Anwar Iqbal Shaheen and Dr. Abdul Waheed Rana, this groundbreaking study highlights the role of socialization processes and cultural dynamics in shaping mental health outcomes. Join us in congratulating Zubair Ahmed on his remarkable achievement and his contribution to understanding and addressing mental health challenges in Gilgit-Baltistan!