KARACHI: Reham Khan, wife of Imran Khan, chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), said Saturday that the approach of the Sindh government toward heat wave victims was apathetic, Dawn reported.

Reham after arriving at Karachi’s Jinnah Hospital said that the provincial government did not want to accept any responsibility, adding that the purpose of her arrival was completely humanitarian.

Earlier, speaking upon her arrival at Karachi airport, Reham said she had personally organized a shelter where people can come and seek respite from the heat during the day.

“We will provide water, iftar and a cool environment for our brothers and sisters for however long this difficult time prevails.”

The PTI chief’s wife was, however, quick to point out that it was the responsibility of the Sindh government to cater to heat wave victims.

“This is not the first time this has happened in Pakistan. You cannot say that this is freak weather. This has happened before and the government has no arrangements for a rapid response.”

The scorching heat wave that struck Sindh since the start of Ramadan claimed the lives of over 1,300 people — with most of the deaths taking place in Karachi.

The crisis centered in the metropolitan city was worsened by poor service delivery, including a faulty power grid and shortage of potable water.