KARACHI - ChildLife Foundation is urging parents and caregivers to take immediate steps to protect children from heat-related illnesses as temperatures in the country remain significantly above seasonal averages. Several regions are experiencing prolonged periods of extreme heat, and health authorities have warned that these conditions may persist, increasing the risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke, particularly among children.
"Children are among the most vulnerable during heatwaves. Their bodies heat up faster than adults and are less efficient at regulating temperature, making them more susceptible to rapid fluid loss and heat-related complications," said Dr. Irfan Habib, Medical Director of ChildLife Foundation.
He added that ChildLife Foundation recommends families ensure children drink plenty of water and use Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) when needed, avoid outdoor activity during peak heat hours especially between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM, dress in light-colored and loose-fitting cotton clothing, and use fans, shade, and cool damp cloths to help regulate body temperature in homes without air conditioning.
"Families are also advised to provide light meals and water-rich fruits such as cucumbers, melons, and mangoes, and to never leave children unattended in parked vehicles. Parents and caregivers should remain alert for warning signs such as excessive thirst, dizziness, fatigue, headache, vomiting, confusion, rapid breathing, unusual drowsiness, reduced urine output, or high fever. Immediate medical attention should be sought if these symptoms appear," said Dr. Irfan.
Dr. Irfan emphasized that if a child shows signs of heat-related illness, families should seek immediate care at the nearest government hospital emergency department or ChildLife-supported pediatric emergency facility.
inDrive Appoints Abhey Lamba as Global CFO
Karachi - inDrive, a global mobility and delivery platform, today announces the appointment of Abhey Lamba as Chief Financial Officer. He joins inDrive's executive team as the company continues to scale its operations and evolve into a multifunctional Super App.
Lamba will spearhead inDrive's global finance function, overseeing financial planning and reporting, accounting, tax, and investor relations, as the company continues to grow its core mobility business and an expanding set of services including delivery, groceries, advertising, and financial services for drivers.
"inDrive has built something rare: a profitable, mission-led business operating at meaningful scale across some of the world's most dynamic markets, with fairness wired into how it serves drivers and riders," said Abhey Lamba, commenting on his appointment. "This appointment follows a year of significant progress for inDrive both globally and locally in Pakistan. In 2025, the company reported global Gross Bookings of $6.4 billion, approximately a 30% increase year-over-year, and revenue of $601.6 million, up 31% year-on-year, while achieving positive adjusted EBITDA and net income."
In Pakistan, the platform recently recorded its most successful Eid-ul-Fitr season to date with a 50.73% surge in Pakistani intercity rides and 58% growth in deliveries across the same time period.
US-Supported Masterclass Equips 50 Pakistani Entrepreneurs for Global Digital Markets
In a related development, a US-supported masterclass has equipped 50 Pakistani entrepreneurs with skills to access global digital markets, further boosting the country's digital economy.
