KARACHI: A man committed suicide on Thursday, reportedly devastated over being unable to provide warm clothes for his children during the harsh winters.

The man was a resident of the city's Ibrahim Haidery area and earned his livelihood by driving a donkey cart. He was taken to the Civil Hospital after he set himself on fire but was unable to survive the burn wounds.

The reason why he killed himself came to light after his death; he was heartbroken after his children had asked for warm clothes to protect themselves from the harsh cold. He was going through a financial crisis.  

The winter season has broken various records in Pakistan as mercury in Peshawar dropped to a freezing -1°C after 36 years. Karachi, on the other hand, recorded its lowest at 9.2°C, while Skardu reached a freezing -21°C.