Activists launch heatstroke awareness campaign in Karachi

The campaign is launched through a platform of Elaj Trust – a non-profit organization.

Through his twitter account, Nasir appealed people to contact at 0333-3192636 to volunteer in the campaign. He said the collection drive will begin today at 3pm and continue till 6pm at Teen Talwar area.

Other activists Yusra Askari and Wardah Minhas are also actively promoting the campaign through social media and taking part in it.

Nasir, who was leading protesters in Karachi against activities of the banned Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ), was arrested by the police on Feb 6, 2015 from near the Chief Minister House and was later released on protest of civil society.

Volunteers are required at JPMC, Abbasi, Civil, Lyari Gen, Kuthiana Memon, Kurhiana Gen, Kharadar Gen, Qatar Orangi

— Wardah Minhas (@WardahMinhas) June 25, 2015

Urgent! I need team of 36 volunteers to serve in 2 shifts in 3 wards in JPMC for heat stroke patients 8pm today. Please contact 03132922650

— Jibran Nasir (@MJibranNasir) June 24, 2015

“Money will be used to buy water, ORS & distribute pamphlets about heat stroke,” says one of his tweets.

Temporary mortuary established by JDC at Numaish Chowrangi. Shame on Govt for failing to respond. Citizens stepping up to help each other

— Jibran Nasir (@MJibranNasir) June 24, 2015

Please spread the word and try printing & distributing this as pamphlets in your localities #BeatTheHeat pic.twitter.com/B8y2OUdo39

— Elaj Trust (@elajtrust) June 24, 2015

Relief supplies delivered to SIUT and Civil Hospital – a big thank you to all to who contributed! pic.twitter.com/sqftACbOQE

— Yusra Askari (@YusraSAskari) June 24, 2015