A 45-year-old man attempted self immolation at Liaqat Bagh area of the city on Tuesday, police said.
According to details, Ashfaq Ahmed, resident of Gawalmandi area attempted self immolation over poverty issue.
He was shifted to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) hospital in a critical condition.
Doctors told the media that most of his body was burnt.
The investigations into the incident have been started.