Several areas in Karachi, Pakistan, faced gas supply disruptions, with some regions experiencing low gas pressure. Residents have been enduring a gas crisis for four days, resorting to costly LPG cylinders due to the utility’s failure in ensuring adequate supply, as reported by Pakistani daily Dawn. The situation has exacerbated financial burdens for the affected residents.
Concerns over Karachi’s gas supply persist as residents question the utility’s reliability during winter. A resident from Gulistan-i-Jauhar expressed frustration, highlighting the recurring challenges faced by the city. The ongoing gas shortages have prompted residents to demand accountability and infrastructure upgrades to address the systemic issues.
The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) attributed the gas supply issues in Karachi to reduced supply from two fields, impacting service to various areas. With gas supply from these fields reduced to about 45 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d), parts of Karachi are experiencing constrained gas availability. The SSGC assured that measures are being taken to stabilize the gas supply situation in the affected regions.
Protests erupted in Quetta, Pakistan, due to prolonged gas shortages amid severe cold weather, leading to road blockades and tire burnings by residents. The gas supply reductions have posed challenges for residents in keeping their homes warm, particularly during load shedding hours enforced by the SSGC. Areas like Kalat, Mastung, and Ziarat also faced similar gas shortages, further exacerbating the difficulties faced by residents.
Residents in Quetta and its outskirts, including Sariab area, encountered gas shortages and disruptions, prompting protests against the inadequate gas pressure and supply interruptions. The extreme cold weather conditions have intensified the challenges, with temperatures dropping to minus five degrees in some areas. The protests underscore the urgent need for improved gas supply infrastructure and effective governance to address the persistent issues faced by residents.
